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Find Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Therapists & Counselors in Martinez, CA.

 

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 Martinez, the suburbs of Martinez, other nearby places such as Concord, Walnut Creek, 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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Mindy Edwards
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My goal will always be for you to have a safe space to process, learn to look at problems in new ways, and learn concrete skills for coping with future stressors.


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My goal will always be for you to have a safe space to process, learn to look at problems in new ways, and learn concrete skills for coping with future stressors.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe that therapy is about human connection and creating a safe environment to explore and learn more about yourself. I take my clients' mental health and other issues very seriously, but I also tend to use humor in my approach.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity and Affirmation
  • LGBTQ+
  • Relationship Distress
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
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Teresa Montalvo
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Focus on you! To learn how childhood attachment issues and trauma & other stressors may impact the individual and relationships with self and others and process those emotions to heal the self and to enhance your relationships with others.


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Focus on you! To learn how childhood attachment issues and trauma & other stressors may impact the individual and relationships with self and others and process those emotions to heal the self and to enhance your relationships with others.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will support you in your journey to heal, to grow and to enhance your over all mental well-being, including your physical and spiritual self.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Couples Therapy
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Family Therapy
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • grief
  • Teen anxiety
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Melissa Gentry
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Create a plan to help support both your personal and relationship goals. Learn how to masterfully manage your energy, so that you can become more effective and experience more happiness in your life.


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Create a plan to help support both your personal and relationship goals. Learn how to masterfully manage your energy, so that you can become more effective and experience more happiness in your life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I enjoy helping clients recenter & learn emotional regulation tools. I integrate a variety of approaches: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Hypnosis, Mindfulness, Imago, Solution Focused (SFT), & Tantra.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • ADHD Testing
  • Anxiety
  • anxiety management
  • Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Codependency
  • Couples Therapy
  • Depression
  • EMDR
  • Emotional regulation
  • Energy Transformation
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Goals/Accountability
  • Healthy Sexuality
  • Life Stress
  • Low motivation
  • Low Self-Esteem
  • Low Sex Drive/Interest
  • Mind Body Soul
  • Mindfulness
  • Panic Attacks
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Self-Esteem
  • Stress Management
  • Testing
  • Trauma EMDR
  • Weight Loss
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Danielle Rowe
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Bring awareness to the areas in your life that could benefit from exploration and processing. We will practice taking a step back from our habitual reactions and learn to respond in a skillful and effective manner.


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Together, we will:

Bring awareness to the areas in your life that could benefit from exploration and processing. We will practice taking a step back from our habitual reactions and learn to respond in a skillful and effective manner.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe in providing clients with the tools and healthy coping skills through an unconditional positive regard and psychoeducation. I enjoy utilizing mindfulness and other holistic techniques in my practice.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Couples Therapy
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Panic Attacks
  • Relationship issues
  • Social Anxiety
  • Transgender Issues
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Danielle Rowe remote and phone therapy in California
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Rachel Brandwene
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Understand how your nervous system responses such as fight, flight, and freeze played a role in your upbringing so you can heal past wounds and fully express your needs that prioritize your boundaries & safety first.


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Together, we will:

Understand how your nervous system responses such as fight, flight, and freeze played a role in your upbringing so you can heal past wounds and fully express your needs that prioritize your boundaries & safety first.

Something to know about my approach is:

Clients come to me looking for someone who “gets” their experiences on a deeper level. Therapy should be a place where you feel seen & heard. Sessions are about more than just talking; we incorporate the body into the healing process.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Mind Body Issues
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self Esteem & Confidence Issues
  • Trauma
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Rachel Brandwene remote and phone therapy in California, Florida