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Find Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Therapists & Counselors in Pensacola, FL.

 

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 Pensacola, the suburbs of Pensacola, other nearby places such as Mobile, Gulfport, or anywhere else in Florida, 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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I will work hard to listen for patterns and make connections between your past and your current situation. We will work together from that point forward collaboratively and establish a strong and mutually trusting therapeutic relationship.


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I will work hard to listen for patterns and make connections between your past and your current situation. We will work together from that point forward collaboratively and establish a strong and mutually trusting therapeutic relationship.

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The first step in therapy is for me to learn all about you and what has brought you to a point in your life where you are seeking help. I will ask you to tell me all about yourself, your life, and your current situation.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Acceptance
  • Children
  • Chronic Stress
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Grief
  • Health
  • Health Anxiety
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • LGBTQ+
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Postpartum
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • School Issues
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Substance Use Disorders
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Amy K Cummings-Aponte
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Therapy is all about you and I am honored to accompany you on the journey. We will begin our work by getting to know one another and working collaboratively to develop your plan for healing.


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Therapy is all about you and I am honored to accompany you on the journey. We will begin our work by getting to know one another and working collaboratively to develop your plan for healing.

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I strive to provide a safe, caring, supportive and healing space for each individual to pursue their goals. Therapy is conducted utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness and EMDR.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
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We will work together to better understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviors, and in understanding those, how to respond in different ways to make the changes you want to make.


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We will work together to better understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviors, and in understanding those, how to respond in different ways to make the changes you want to make.

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I strive to empower my clients as the experts in their own lives while holding space for the difficult and challenging experiences they have had.

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  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
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Explore what is making you feel "stuck." Identify solutions, and have you decide the best option. Check in and discuss how our sessions are working for you. Combine talk with skills building. Focus on your values and goals.


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Explore what is making you feel "stuck." Identify solutions, and have you decide the best option. Check in and discuss how our sessions are working for you. Combine talk with skills building. Focus on your values and goals.

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Seeking help is hard! I meet people where they are at. I value the therapist-client relationship, and work really hard to establish and maintain a trusting relationship. I use evidence-based practices to inform the work that we do.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Millenials
  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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  • Trauma
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Jessica Loeb Coate
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I help people improve their relationships, transform their communication and self concept, and empower themselves through better self understanding. I work off of my clients metaphors to help them weave new stories about themselves.


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I help people improve their relationships, transform their communication and self concept, and empower themselves through better self understanding. I work off of my clients metaphors to help them weave new stories about themselves.

Something to know about my approach is:

Recognizing people's strengths and encouraging those around me is in my nature. I try to thread the needle between challenging my clients to grow, while being able to see the various elements in their lives from multiple perspectives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Anticipatory Grief
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety Management
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Complicated Grief
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Families
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin
  • Financial Stress
  • Gender Transition
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Perfectionism
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Political Anxiety
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Transgender
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