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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 Santa Cruz, the suburbs of Santa Cruz, other nearby places such as Campbell, Morgan Hill, 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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Carolyn Comas
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Work on gaining coping skils and strategies to help regulate mood and overcome triggers and obstacles in daily life. Explore how certain beliefs and behaviors keep you stuck and how to challenge or re-establish to new beliefs for change.


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Work on gaining coping skils and strategies to help regulate mood and overcome triggers and obstacles in daily life. Explore how certain beliefs and behaviors keep you stuck and how to challenge or re-establish to new beliefs for change.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe that therapy is collaborative. While I will incorporate evidence based modalities I am also interested in your lived experiences and how we can apply that towards your needs and goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Bulimia
  • Complicated Grief
  • Depression
  • Disenfranchised Grief
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Self-Compassion
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Michael Henry
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Learn how to connect with each other and focus my treatment in that manner.


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Learn how to connect with each other and focus my treatment in that manner.

Something to know about my approach is:

I take traditional cognitive-behavioral therapy (which focuses on changing thoughts and feelings) a step further by using schema therapy which identifies and challenges the beliefs or schema which produce the thoughts and feelings.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Adolescents
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Aging Parents
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Borderline Personality
  • Chronic Stress
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationships
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Kourtney DeBoer
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Enhancing your self-reflection skills, equipping you with the tools & strategies to navigate relationships and life with courage, resilience, and excitement. That's right, I said it!


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Enhancing your self-reflection skills, equipping you with the tools & strategies to navigate relationships and life with courage, resilience, and excitement. That's right, I said it!

Something to know about my approach is:

I use an eclectic style of theories and modalities to develop client-centered, realistic treatment plans. I never recommend unrealistic treatments that don't align with your goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Church Abuse
  • Communication Skills
  • Cult Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Empowering Women
  • Gun Violence Survivors
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Incest
  • Military Service
  • Parent of Sexual Abuse Survivor
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Violence
  • Women
  • Women Veterans
  • Young Women
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Yohana "Joey" Barajas Hinojosa, AMFT, PCC
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Help you overcome the difficult times, patterns leading to Anxiety or Depression & healing from past Trauma. I will teach you coping tools, to voice your needs/feelings, to find the root of the problem & treat beyond the symptoms. Grow & be serene.


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Help you overcome the difficult times, patterns leading to Anxiety or Depression & healing from past Trauma. I will teach you coping tools, to voice your needs/feelings, to find the root of the problem & treat beyond the symptoms. Grow & be serene.

Something to know about my approach is:

I integrate some of my experiences, knowledge in the field, build your self-awareness in how you think and how you store your feelings in your body and emotionally "internally". You will learn how to take care of yourself better and LOVE yourself.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asian and Pacific Islanders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • BIPOC
  • Biracial Women
  • Child Abuse
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Cultural Issues
  • East Asian Cultural Issues
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Grief
  • Healing From Relationships
  • High Anxiety
  • Immigrants
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Latinx
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Social Skills
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Jessica Rivas
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The journey may be difficult, and sometimes, even a little uncomfortable but I am here to collaborate with you and support you through the entire process.


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The journey may be difficult, and sometimes, even a little uncomfortable but I am here to collaborate with you and support you through the entire process.

Something to know about my approach is:

As your counselor, I will work with you to help you identify the negative patterns and behaviors that may be impacting your life, and together we can help you achieve the changes and/or the healing you desire.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Families with Autism-related challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Trauma
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