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Find Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Therapists & Counselors in Lake Oswego, OR.

 

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 Lake Oswego, the suburbs of Lake Oswego, other nearby places such as Portland, Tigard, or anywhere else in Oregon, 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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Jessica Magenheimer
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Shift your story to see your sensitivity as a strength. You’ll be a boundaries badass who feels confident with your decisions. You’ll take your perfectionism head on so you can live in the present. You’ll have concrete action steps toward goals!


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Shift your story to see your sensitivity as a strength. You’ll be a boundaries badass who feels confident with your decisions. You’ll take your perfectionism head on so you can live in the present. You’ll have concrete action steps toward goals!

Something to know about my approach is:

I consider there to be two paths to therapy; first: exploring, processing, and developing insight into your patterns and programming, and second: learning skills, tools and strategies to cope in the moment. We will tackle both!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
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Dina Bdaiwi
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We will deconstruct negative self beliefs, widen curiosity about body image, practice boundaries and self empowerment. Much of our work together consists of building awareness of patterns and challenging them.


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We will deconstruct negative self beliefs, widen curiosity about body image, practice boundaries and self empowerment. Much of our work together consists of building awareness of patterns and challenging them.

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Sometimes it's hard to be a human, have a body, and be in relationships. By healing ourselves we can heal in community. I practice a blend of Narrative, Relational-Cultural, and Feminist Therapies. Because context, language, and identity Matter!

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  • Adolescents
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Attachment Styles
  • Body Image
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Empowering Women
  • Empowerment
  • Gender Identity
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Neurodivergence
  • Sexuality
  • Sex Workers
  • Social Justice
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Young Adults
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Julia McGowen-Bienkowski
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Individual session: $75 Couples/Family session: $95 Veterans/First Responders Discount: $50 *I also offer mental health and substance abuse evaluations for court ordered clients


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Individual session: $75 Couples/Family session: $95 Veterans/First Responders Discount: $50 *I also offer mental health and substance abuse evaluations for court ordered clients

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My approach is practical, down to earth and focused on teaching more effective, practical strategies to cope with stress, improve relationships, change unhealthy/addictive behaviors and process loss/trauma.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Anxiety
  • Assessments
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Court-Ordered Therapy
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
  • Military Service
  • Natural Disasters
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Fatema Rashid
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create internal awareness and understanding around tolerating discomfort, gain deeper insights into patterns, learn valuable tools for self-regulation, and create self-compassion.


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create internal awareness and understanding around tolerating discomfort, gain deeper insights into patterns, learn valuable tools for self-regulation, and create self-compassion.

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I use an integrative approach that is personalized to you which includes body awareness, mindfulness, parts work, attachment work, and others. All of these are focused on creating personal inner-awareness for you.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Immigrants
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Refugees
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Amy Green
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I enjoy and am gifted in working with clients who have experienced grief and loss, trauma and abuse, relationship distress, co-dependency, attachment wounds, low self-esteem and life transitions.


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I enjoy and am gifted in working with clients who have experienced grief and loss, trauma and abuse, relationship distress, co-dependency, attachment wounds, low self-esteem and life transitions.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am a very active therapist and I like to help clients understand what is getting in their way from living the life they want, learn tools to make changes (internally and externally), and refocus on their future and living their best life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Career
  • Coaching
  • Codependency
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • End of Life
  • Grief
  • Life Changes
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Amy Green remote and phone therapy in California, Oregon, Washington