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Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that primarily helps people learn to regulate their emotions, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and recognize and deal with anxiety.

One of the core elements of DBT is learning mindfulness skills so that you remain present in the moment and not get overwhelmed with memories from your past or anxiety about the future. Dialectical behavioral therapy also helps you develop interpersonal skills so that you can assert your needs through healthy communication.

DBT was first developed to help people with borderline personality disorder, but DBT has been proven to be effective for mental health issues such as:

  • Eating disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Substance, Drug, or Alcohol use
  • Anxiety
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Whether you are located in downtown El Centro, the suburbs of El Centro, other nearby places such as Indio, Calexico, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Teaches Helpful Skills

DBT is one of many types of therapy. It teaches 4 main skills:

  • Interpersonal effectiveness
  • Mindfulness
  • Distress tolerance
  • Emotion regulation

Equipped with these skills, you’ll be better able to handle negative situations and difficult emotions without resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms. You’ll also be better able to form and maintain more fulfilling and meaningful relationships with others.

DBT May Be the Right Fit For You

If you aren’t sure what type of therapy is right for you, check out our guide: What type of therapy is right for me?

Depending on the specific issues you’re dealing with, dialectical behavioral therapy may be exactly what you need to heal and move forward with your life. Mental Health Match can help you find an experienced DBT therapist in your area. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Become more confident and grounded by building a life guided by your values, passions, and uniqueness. I'll teach proven techniques for how to manage hardships, thoughts, and emotions so you can be free to love who you are, just as you are.


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Become more confident and grounded by building a life guided by your values, passions, and uniqueness. I'll teach proven techniques for how to manage hardships, thoughts, and emotions so you can be free to love who you are, just as you are.

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Rooted in mindfulness, I focus on skill building so a more manageable way of living with life’s complexities is possible. Let's walk the balanced path together between compassionately understanding yourself while acting towards where you want to be!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality
  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • LGBTQ+
  • Panic Disorders
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Dakota Westlake
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Learn how codependency develops and how to manage it with healthy boundaries, how to embrace and love who we are even if others don’t, and how to cope with trauma triggers, build up your resiliency, and learn internal skills to promote healing.


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Learn how codependency develops and how to manage it with healthy boundaries, how to embrace and love who we are even if others don’t, and how to cope with trauma triggers, build up your resiliency, and learn internal skills to promote healing.

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I use mindfulness, DBT, CBT, and ACT frequently in sessions. I typically see my clients for 3 months-2 years and we get deep, real, and raw to start to heal. I'm not a therapist that is going to just sit back we are going to reveal, heal and prevail.

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  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Codependency
  • Communication Skills
  • Empowering Women
  • Family Trauma
  • LGBTQ+
  • Love Addiction
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
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approach each challenge as an opportunity for meaningful and long-lasting growth. As a team, we will focus on growth and healing that extends well beyond the therapy setting.


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approach each challenge as an opportunity for meaningful and long-lasting growth. As a team, we will focus on growth and healing that extends well beyond the therapy setting.

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I approach working with each client in an individualized, personal way. I believe in the power of a therapist and client to form a team that cultivates growth, empowerment, and lasting change. I use tools from a variety of theories to aid treatment.

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  • Depression
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Emphasize the importance of collaborative engagement, ensuring that your voice is heard at every stage of the treatment process.


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Emphasize the importance of collaborative engagement, ensuring that your voice is heard at every stage of the treatment process.

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I employ various therapy modalities, including CBT and DBT, complemented by other supportive methods. While I offer medication management, I firmly uphold the belief that the decision to take medication rests entirely with the patient.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Coaching
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Geriatric
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Mindfulness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Schizophrenia
  • Substance Abuse Intervention
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The goal of mine is helping people to explore their true potential in order to experience a more fulfilling and balanced life

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I have been trained using a variety of therapeutic approaches including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectic-behavioral therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Manic Depression
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