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Find Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Therapists & Counselors in Shawnee, KS.

 

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 Shawnee, the suburbs of Shawnee, other nearby places such as Overland Park, Kansas City, or anywhere else in Kansas, 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 help people navigate relationship issues, life transitions, career and academic goals, increase pleasure and mastery, and feel more confident in their everyday lives.

Something to know about my approach is:

My main objective is to help clients manage their emotions so they can make mindful decisions that are line with their goals/values. I enjoy helping clients live more fulfilling lives, become unstuck, and work to build a life worth living.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Work Stress
  • Young Adults
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Megan Wilson
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process your experiences, explore your identities, and clarify your values. With this information, we'll develop a plan for you to learn new skills and practice new behaviors that help you write your story in your own words.


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process your experiences, explore your identities, and clarify your values. With this information, we'll develop a plan for you to learn new skills and practice new behaviors that help you write your story in your own words.

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I believe you're the expert on your own experiences and you're inherently capable of meeting your goals. I’m trained to work with folks using a variety of practical approaches to help you explore who you are and what's important to you.

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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Autism in Adults
  • College Students
  • Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Parental Burnout
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Take back your life from PTSD, BPD, anxiety, and depression, and work towards healing emotionally, coping effectively, and creating a life you love living using proven strategies and techniques.


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Take back your life from PTSD, BPD, anxiety, and depression, and work towards healing emotionally, coping effectively, and creating a life you love living using proven strategies and techniques.

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I truly believe in the power of working together as a team. I know how to do effective therapy, and you know yourself and your life - we need each other! Working with me, you will always have a teammate ready to help and motivate you along the way.

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Help you feel more accepting of yourself when you make mistakes, quiet your harsh inner critic so you feel less anxiety and shame, and increase your confidence to speak up instead of people-pleasing.

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We will work together to help you develop new, healthier habits so you feel like an upgraded version of yourself that is aligned with the person you want to be.

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  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Coaching
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Guilt
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Overachievers
  • People Pleasing
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Worth
  • Shame
  • Social Anxiety
  • Values
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Figure out what is causing your current difficulties, craft a plan for you to get better, and get you there. Change is possible, with the right guide.


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Figure out what is causing your current difficulties, craft a plan for you to get better, and get you there. Change is possible, with the right guide.

Something to know about my approach is:

I run an adherent DBT program with all modes of DBT. We also do CBT, EMDR for Trauma and we are LGBTQIA+ affirming.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Gender Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Self-Harm
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Isolation
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma
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Laura Richardson 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, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North C...