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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 South Gate, the suburbs of South Gate, other nearby places such as Bell Gardens, Lynwood, 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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Dina Bdaiwi
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We will deconstruct negative self beliefs, widen curiosity about body image, practice boundaries and self empowerment. Much of our work together consists of building awareness of patterns and challenging them.


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We will deconstruct negative self beliefs, widen curiosity about body image, practice boundaries and self empowerment. Much of our work together consists of building awareness of patterns and challenging them.

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Sometimes it's hard to be a human, have a body, and be in relationships. By healing ourselves we can heal in community. I practice a blend of Narrative, Relational-Cultural, and Feminist Therapies. Because context, language, and identity Matter!

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  • Adolescents
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Attachment Styles
  • Body Image
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Empowering Women
  • Empowerment
  • Gender Identity
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Neurodivergence
  • Sexuality
  • Sex Workers
  • Social Justice
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Young Adults
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I want everyone that I work with to feel heard and my hope is to create a safe relationship built on trust and mutual understanding.

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My approach includes a combination of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Strengths Based interventions. Each of these strategies can provide us tools in daily living.

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  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Parenting
  • Relationships
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  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Go through your individualized therapeutic plan to learn and gain the tools to emerge through your self-empowerment and self-awareness.

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I strive to take a non judgmental perspective clinical view through having an open dialogue with clients regarding challenges that concern each individual's specific needs and goals through therapeutic modalities.

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  • Aspergers
  • Autism in Adults
  • Career Burnout
  • Career Counseling
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  • Codependency
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Eating Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
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Stephanie Antoni
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uncover the obscured path to joy and fulfillment. We will identify specific challenges that block you from recovery. We will also identify your strengths and inner resources that will not only aid your healing but unlock your greatest potential.


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uncover the obscured path to joy and fulfillment. We will identify specific challenges that block you from recovery. We will also identify your strengths and inner resources that will not only aid your healing but unlock your greatest potential.

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I accompany clients through their own emotional and psychological landscape, identifying old wounds that lead to present behavior, thoughts, and feelings. There are many roads to healing, and together, we will find what works best for you.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Childhood Issues
  • Complex Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Human Trafficking
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ+ Children
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Neurodivergence
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting Skills
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
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  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teenagers
  • Toxic Families
  • Trauma
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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

Something to know about my approach is:

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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Skills
  • Trauma
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