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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 San Marcos, the suburbs of San Marcos, other nearby places such as Escondido, Vista, 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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Help you understand the issues you are dealing with, then we will work together to develop a plan to help you move forward in a healthy way. As your therapist, it will be a privilege to walk with you on the road to greater wellbeing.

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My goal is to provide a safe space for you to experience and process your emotions, to let go of those things that are keeping you from being your best self and living your best life.

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We’ll identify the patterns that are holding you back, as well as your unique strengths.

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Sometimes, I provide practical, active strategies so you can feel more calm, balanced, and empowered. At other times, I provide an accepting space where I help you experience your most authentic self in order to live in alignment with your values.

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  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Chronic Stress
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
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Explore and dismantle your negative core beliefs, process stuck emotions, and tap into your unique inner strengths. We will work on freeing your mind and body of repetitive thought patterns keeping you stuck.


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Explore and dismantle your negative core beliefs, process stuck emotions, and tap into your unique inner strengths. We will work on freeing your mind and body of repetitive thought patterns keeping you stuck.

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My use of mindfulness and EMDR in sessions. I incorporate meditation, breathwork, and creative arts modalities when appropriate. I encourage exploration of self, challenging and supporting you in the process of finding new, positive core beliefs.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
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  • Self-Compassion
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma
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Together we will help you reduce suffering, improve relationships, and feel comfortable with emotion. We examine what is holding you back, while working to practice new skills to get "unstuck" from old patterns and moving towards the life you want.


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Together we will help you reduce suffering, improve relationships, and feel comfortable with emotion. We examine what is holding you back, while working to practice new skills to get "unstuck" from old patterns and moving towards the life you want.

Something to know about my approach is:

My work is grounded in therapy proven to be effective in practice, not just theory. I primarily use a CBT model, where together we will examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and make meaningful changes towards achieving your desired goals.

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  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality
  • Children
  • Distress Tolerance
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Teenagers
  • Young Adults
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Amanda King
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Work on unburdening shame-based beliefs and narratives you internalized early in life. I help you to understand the origins of the parts of you that have kept you in self-sabotage and turn towards them with understanding and clarity for change.


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Work on unburdening shame-based beliefs and narratives you internalized early in life. I help you to understand the origins of the parts of you that have kept you in self-sabotage and turn towards them with understanding and clarity for change.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am trained in EMDR and operate from an IFS (Internal Family Systems) lens. I work from a trauma-focused approach and integrate a combination of attachment, mindfulness, and CBT. My approach is compassionate, engaging, and empowering.

FOCUS AREAS:
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  • Anxiety Management
  • Boundaries
  • Codependency
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  • Depression
  • Existential Issues
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Identity
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Esteem
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  • Substance Use
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