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Find Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Therapists & Counselors in Naperville, 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 Naperville, the suburbs of Naperville, other nearby places such as Aurora, Bolingbrook, 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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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.

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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.

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  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
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  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationships
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Stabilize urgent issues such as suicidal thoughts, self-harm, basic needs. Explore how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors make sense in the context of your history. Process grief and trauma. Learn new ways to manage emotions and relationships.


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Stabilize urgent issues such as suicidal thoughts, self-harm, basic needs. Explore how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors make sense in the context of your history. Process grief and trauma. Learn new ways to manage emotions and relationships.

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I provide a place of acceptance, warmth, and safety, where you can share your story and feel understood. I focus on understanding you and helping you meet your goals. I invite feedback about whether therapy is meeting your needs and expectations.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Trauma
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Joyce Fusek, Psy.D. (Psychologist)
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Explore underlying reasons for your distress and learn strategies to manage your symptoms effectively. We will examine patterns that are contributing to negative thoughts/behaviors and successfully identify ways to overcome challenging emotions.


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Explore underlying reasons for your distress and learn strategies to manage your symptoms effectively. We will examine patterns that are contributing to negative thoughts/behaviors and successfully identify ways to overcome challenging emotions.

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I provide quality psychotherapy, support, and education to empower individuals to develop coping skills to better navigate the difficulties of life. I use the latest in neuroscience techniques and interventions to obtain the best therapy results.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
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Kimberleigh Hagar
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Explore how current patterns and cycles developed and what keeps them going. Then we'll work together to create meaningful and sustainable change, unique to you, in the areas of your life you want to see and feel better with.


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Explore how current patterns and cycles developed and what keeps them going. Then we'll work together to create meaningful and sustainable change, unique to you, in the areas of your life you want to see and feel better with.

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I give a combination of supportive listening and tangible tools that you can take with you to practice outside of sessions. We'll talk through experiences and explore ways you can change your response with clear steps & strategies you can implement.

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  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Imposter Syndrome
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  • Stress
  • Women
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Dr. Golnaz Hansen, MFT, Ph.D.
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work on assisting you in living your best life and in learning skills to improve your quality of life. Many individuals I work with seek and find support related to anxiety, stress, depression, adjustment challenges, trauma, as well as grief and loss


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work on assisting you in living your best life and in learning skills to improve your quality of life. Many individuals I work with seek and find support related to anxiety, stress, depression, adjustment challenges, trauma, as well as grief and loss

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I am highly adept at building trust and safety when working with clients. I'm deeply passionate about clinical work and use evidence-based practice and research to inform my clinical work. I feel genuinely grateful to do this work.

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Dr. Golnaz Hansen, MFT, Ph.D. remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New...