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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 Lombard, the suburbs of Lombard, other nearby places such as Wheaton, Elmhurst, 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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David Petersmark
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David's reach is broad and his attention focused. As a parent, a leader, and a traveler he remains curious and eager to guide others to their goals. Guests often address relationships, decisions and direction on their goals and mood.


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David's reach is broad and his attention focused. As a parent, a leader, and a traveler he remains curious and eager to guide others to their goals. Guests often address relationships, decisions and direction on their goals and mood.

Something to know about my approach is:

As a therapist, David wants to create a non-judgmental, safe environment where guests can problem solve and discuss life stressors. He has a person-centered, solutions-focused approach, and uses DBT/CBT/Mindfulness.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Career
  • Depression
  • Families
  • LGBTQ+
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Work Stress
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Brenda Reavis
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Work on issues like depression/anxiety, race-related stress and trauma, relationship concerns, building self-esteem and self-confidence, and healing from past traumas. I specialize in exploring and processing childhood trauma.


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Work on issues like depression/anxiety, race-related stress and trauma, relationship concerns, building self-esteem and self-confidence, and healing from past traumas. I specialize in exploring and processing childhood trauma.

Something to know about my approach is:

It is my goal to make sure you feel safe enough to be your truest self both in and out of our sessions. I use models such as psychodynamic therapy, client-centered therapy, and strengths-based therapy to help you reach your goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationships
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I enjoy collaborating with my clients to develop goals that are important and unique to them, realistic, reachable, and measurable.


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I enjoy collaborating with my clients to develop goals that are important and unique to them, realistic, reachable, and measurable.

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I am an eclectic therapist who uses CBT, DBT, couples, and Psychodynamic approaches often. I like to create an environment where I can utilize different theories and techniques to meet my clients where they are that day.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Career Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Stress
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Drug Use
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationships
  • Women
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Jacqueline Ritz
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Find your own truth and point you into self-awareness and self-discovery so you are empowered to live a life of purpose and meaning.


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Find your own truth and point you into self-awareness and self-discovery so you are empowered to live a life of purpose and meaning.

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My approaches are CBT, Culturally Sensitive, DBT, Emotionally Focused, Existential, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Family / Marital, Integrative, Interpersonal, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Narrative, Person-Centered, etc.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Adult ADHD
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Aging Parents
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationships
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Carla Gehle
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find unique treatment approaches that will help you best. I feel that it is important to remember that each client, couple, and family have different goals of counseling and require an individualized therapeutic plan to fit their needs.


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find unique treatment approaches that will help you best. I feel that it is important to remember that each client, couple, and family have different goals of counseling and require an individualized therapeutic plan to fit their needs.

Something to know about my approach is:

I practice both with a client centered approach to therapy and solution focused style of therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Chronic Stress
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
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Carla Gehle remote and phone therapy in Illinois