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Find Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Therapists & Counselors in Glen Ellyn, IL.

 

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 Glen Ellyn, the suburbs of Glen Ellyn, other nearby places such as Wheaton, Lombard, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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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Mickey Palmasani
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My therapeutic approach integrates Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. I have a passion for working with the neurodivergent population, and supporting the LGBTQIA+ population and promoting racial justice.


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My therapeutic approach integrates Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. I have a passion for working with the neurodivergent population, and supporting the LGBTQIA+ population and promoting racial justice.

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I have worked as both a teacher and counselor for all student ages from kindergarten to seniors in college for nearly a decade. I work with students of all ages experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, impulse control and social skills deficits.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abusive Relationships
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Aspergers
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Distress Tolerance
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Family Dynamics
  • Family Trauma
  • Family Violence
  • Financial Stress
  • Grief
  • Healing From Relationships
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Job Stress
  • Life Changes
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Parenting Children With Autism
  • Relationship Distress
  • School Issues
  • School Resistance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Situational Stress
  • Stress Eating
  • Teen Depression
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Lekesha Dean
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Discuss how you became the unique person that you are. We will explore tools that help you communicate both to yourself and others how you are changing. We will discuss what's important to you as you consider YOUR PAST, YOUR NOW, and YOUR FUTURE!


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Discuss how you became the unique person that you are. We will explore tools that help you communicate both to yourself and others how you are changing. We will discuss what's important to you as you consider YOUR PAST, YOUR NOW, and YOUR FUTURE!

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I believe that we are all experts when it comes to our own lives. What we need to move forward is not only within us, but around us in our interactions. Working with me you will uncover, reflect on, discover, and design experiences that grow you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Children of Divorce
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Disenfranchised Grief
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Grief
  • Holistic Wellness
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Job Stress
  • Life Balance
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Understanding
  • Self-Worth
  • Weight Management
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Andrew Ritchie
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Discover what is making you anxious and find a way to help you work with your brain and not against it. We will work as a team to find what skills you need in your toolbox to make life work for you. Your anxious thoughts don't have to rule your day.


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Discover what is making you anxious and find a way to help you work with your brain and not against it. We will work as a team to find what skills you need in your toolbox to make life work for you. Your anxious thoughts don't have to rule your day.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize my knowledge to find ways to help you get relief from the negative thoughts you're having. I respect your strengths and work with you to find where these meet. There is not a one-size-fits-all approach and I'll be with you each step.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Overachievers
  • Perfectionism
  • Stress
  • Young Professionals
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Dr. Kelly McAleer
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Cut through all the noise in your head and find your inner empathy and self-compassion. I know they exist because you give that caring voice to everyone else in your life. You deserve to experience kindness from within. Let’s start your journey…


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Cut through all the noise in your head and find your inner empathy and self-compassion. I know they exist because you give that caring voice to everyone else in your life. You deserve to experience kindness from within. Let’s start your journey…

Something to know about my approach is:

I am open-minded and progressive, intent on helping all clients feel comfortable and get the most out of the therapy process. Therapy should be a safe, non-judgmental space for all and I strive to make that a priority in our therapeutic relationship.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Communication Skills
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Feelings of Not Being Good Enough
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Gender Transition
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Kink
  • Life Transitions
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Perfectionism
  • Psychedelic Integration
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationship Skills
  • Self-Acceptance
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Avis Calhoun
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Work collaboratively to change negative thoughts & habits, process trauma, develop healthier coping skills, or maybe you just need to talk about complex experiences in an affirming environment.


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Work collaboratively to change negative thoughts & habits, process trauma, develop healthier coping skills, or maybe you just need to talk about complex experiences in an affirming environment.

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Trauma, depression, anxiety, and stress cause physical symptoms. I am well versed in CBT, DBT, and Trauma-based interventions to help my clients find relief from distressing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Alcohol
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • BIPOC
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Chronic Stress
  • Couples
  • Criminal Justice Involvement
  • Cultural Issues
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Drug Use
  • Family Violence
  • Forensics
  • Gender Non-Conforming
  • Grief
  • Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Marriage
  • Mood Disorders
  • Neurodivergence
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamory
  • Pornography
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Situational Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma
  • Video Game Addiction
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