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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 Prospect Heights, the suburbs of Prospect Heights, other nearby places such as Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, 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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Tina Maltese Gio
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Explore your feelings of anxiety, perfectionism and being overwhelmed. We will dig deeper into self-esteem, substance use and relationship issues that affect your every day life. Together we will develop new ways for you to live a happier life.


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Explore your feelings of anxiety, perfectionism and being overwhelmed. We will dig deeper into self-esteem, substance use and relationship issues that affect your every day life. Together we will develop new ways for you to live a happier life.

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I am trained in several approaches that can create new insights about your feelings and behaviors. I’ll create a tailored plan based on your needs that may include setting boundaries, improving communication, and identify unhealthy patterns.

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  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety in Relationships
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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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  • Substance Use
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Wrap our arms around the problem you're grappling with, discuss the psychological factors that brought you to this point, and use that knowledge to move you forward - feeling better and living the life you want to live.

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I'll act as a bridge between you and the science-backed techniques that we know can help you meet your goals for changing your life. I have broad experience, but specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and addiction.

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  • Dual Diagnosis
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Erin Matthews
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Our motto is this: We will meet you where you are and take you where you want to be. There is hope. Getting out of bed can feel good again. Our team knows personally how it feels to struggle with anxiety and insecurity. You are not alone.


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Our motto is this: We will meet you where you are and take you where you want to be. There is hope. Getting out of bed can feel good again. Our team knows personally how it feels to struggle with anxiety and insecurity. You are not alone.

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We are a decolonized and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming practice. You are the expert in the room. We will hold space for your trauma. We will hold space for your pronouns. We will hold space for your abilities or disabilities. You will have a home with us.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Marlee Gebhard
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Whether you’re wanting to embrace your authentic self more fully, explore new ways to affirm and care for your queer/trans-ness, heal internalized trans/homophobia, or simply just want to be “seen” in your identities by a therapist, I’m here for you.


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Whether you’re wanting to embrace your authentic self more fully, explore new ways to affirm and care for your queer/trans-ness, heal internalized trans/homophobia, or simply just want to be “seen” in your identities by a therapist, I’m here for you.

Something to know about my approach is:

My warm approach emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure, self-compassion, and is rooted in mindfulness. I'm affirming of all identities, relationship structures, and am kink-aware. I commonly work topics such as relieving minority stress and resilience.

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  • LGBTQ+
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • People Pleasing
  • Perfectionism
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Issues
  • Transgender
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Lisa Valiente
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Together, we will help you understand yourself better: what you're made of, what you want, what you're good at, and what you need to do to grow into the person you want to become.


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Together, we will help you understand yourself better: what you're made of, what you want, what you're good at, and what you need to do to grow into the person you want to become.

Something to know about my approach is:

I have an eclectic approach; I use a lot of cognitive behavioral methods (examine unhelpful thinking habits) combined with psychodynamic exploration (family history) to make connections to current difficulties. I also tend to use humor.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Trauma
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