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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 Richmond, the suburbs of Richmond, other nearby places such as Berkeley, Oakland, 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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Beverly Wong
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foster curiosity, uncover the individual experiences, cultural values, and social systems that have shaped you and your worldview. We will create a space where you can be your authentic self and explore the nooks and crannies of your internal world.


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foster curiosity, uncover the individual experiences, cultural values, and social systems that have shaped you and your worldview. We will create a space where you can be your authentic self and explore the nooks and crannies of your internal world.

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I personalize my care to YOU, the individual, because therapy does not follow a one-size-fits-all model. We will look into the past to understand the present and learn tangible skills so you can take on all of life's challenges.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Complicated Grief
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  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Transitions
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Identify your motivations and reasons for seeking therapy, and begin to explore and understand your values, strengths, and challenges to assess which treatment modality would be most beneficial.

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I aim to create a non-judgmental, empathetic, authentic, and validating safe space where clients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings without fear of criticism or judgment.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
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  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Work Stress
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Ola Ojeikere
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Together we will focus on your most important concerns and goals. The first session will focus on getting to know you, your concerns and goals. Together we will problem solve to address presenting concerns, re them and create healthy solutions.


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Together we will focus on your most important concerns and goals. The first session will focus on getting to know you, your concerns and goals. Together we will problem solve to address presenting concerns, re them and create healthy solutions.

Something to know about my approach is:

As a strength-based clinician, I use skills to identify strengths to promote resilience. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational interviewing techniques. I often include Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and more.

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Brandi Davis
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If struggling with anxiety, stress, substance abuse, communication, or relationship conflict and feel that this is limiting your life, I want to help. With work in therapy, change can occur quickly with sustainability


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If struggling with anxiety, stress, substance abuse, communication, or relationship conflict and feel that this is limiting your life, I want to help. With work in therapy, change can occur quickly with sustainability

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While my approach integrates several empirically supported treatment models, my hope is we can work as a team to get you to where you want to be, create change, and ultimately feel….better.

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Jessica Magenheimer
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Shift your story to see your sensitivity as a strength. You’ll be a boundaries badass who feels confident with your decisions. You’ll take your perfectionism head on so you can live in the present. You’ll have concrete action steps toward goals!


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Shift your story to see your sensitivity as a strength. You’ll be a boundaries badass who feels confident with your decisions. You’ll take your perfectionism head on so you can live in the present. You’ll have concrete action steps toward goals!

Something to know about my approach is:

I consider there to be two paths to therapy; first: exploring, processing, and developing insight into your patterns and programming, and second: learning skills, tools and strategies to cope in the moment. We will tackle both!

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  • Anxiety
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
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Jessica Magenheimer remote and phone therapy in Alaska, California, Delaware, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia