• An evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help individuals develop skills in four areas; emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness

  • Rooted in cognitive-behavioral techniques, DBT is particularly effective for those facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, codependency, Borderline Personality Disorder, and relationship difficulties

  • DBT stands alone from other therapeutic modalities by incorporating Mindfulness; and tangible skills to bring more awareness to ourselves and the world around us

  • Informed treatment will specialized to your goals by integrating various DBT techniques with interventions from other therapeutic modalities

What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

An informed approach

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Los Angeles, Larchmont Village, Hancock Park, and Beverly Hills

DBT for Children

  • Created for pre-adolescents with difficulties regulating their emotions and little to no control over their behaviors

  • Sessions involve both the parent and child to focus on adapting coping skills, problem-solving, and validation strategies

  • My job is to coach you to be a therapist for your child and support their emotional development throughout their life stages

    Learn more about DBT-C here: https://behavioraltech.org/dbt-for-children/

DBT for Teens (DBT-A)

  • Your teen (ages 13-17) may be a good fit if they need support managing quick shifts in mood, intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, difficulties keeping or maintaining relationships, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and Borderline Personality Disorder

  • DBT-A can support your teen’s ability to control and understand their emotions, solve complex problems, adapt to stressful situations, improve self-esteem, and take steps towards creating a life that feels worth living

DBT for Adults

  • Designed to be an effective treatment for adults (18+) with Borderline Personality Disorder, sudden shifts in moods, highly sensitive persons, and difficulty controlling behaviors

  • DBT can support you with skills to become more aware of your strengths, cope with difficult situations, maintain strong and healthy relationships at home, work, and in your social environments