licensed clinical social worker
Balance Acceptance and Change in Your Life
Bridging evidence-based practices and lived experience to support your mental health and improve your quality of life. Through DBT, you can find a balance between accepting your current reality and building the skills necessary to create positive change.
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
When life feels like navigating through a dense fog of overwhelming emotions, relationship struggles, or cultural conflicts, DBT offers a guiding light. This evidence-based approach emphasizes the power of the present moment and helps you develop practical skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. By learning to balance acceptance with change, we can work together to reduce burnout and help you live a more authentic, grounded life.
COmmon signs
Common Signs DBT Might Be Right For You
If you are an adult navigating complex life transitions, you may be experiencing the weight of these common challenges:
• Intense, fluctuating emotions that feel difficult to manage.
• Chronic stress or burnout that impacts your relationships and work.
• Difficulty navigating conflict or establishing healthy boundaries with others.
• A desire to feel more grounded and present during times of uncertainty.
• Intense, fluctuating emotions that feel difficult to manage.
• Chronic stress or burnout that impacts your relationships and work.
• Difficulty navigating conflict or establishing healthy boundaries with others.
• A desire to feel more grounded and present during times of uncertainty.
about me
What Makes My Approach Unique?
You deserve to live a life that is aligned with your true self and values. DBT is an empowering tool for motivated individuals looking to take control of their emotional well-being. In our sessions, you will find a warm, non-judgmental, and trusting space designed for exploration and healing.
With over 10 years of clinical experience, I provide culturally affirming, transparent, and honest care. We will focus on building upon your existing inner strengths while developing tangible coping strategies, honoring your lived experience every step of the way.
With over 10 years of clinical experience, I provide culturally affirming, transparent, and honest care. We will focus on building upon your existing inner strengths while developing tangible coping strategies, honoring your lived experience every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between CBT and DBT?
While CBT focuses on changing thought patterns, DBT emphasizes balancing acceptance of your current reality with the motivation to grow. It is especially empowering for adults managing overwhelming emotions, helping you build distress tolerance and find strength in vulnerability.Can DBT help me with work stress and burnout?
Absolutely. DBT provides tangible, evidence-based practices to regulate emotions and set healthy boundaries. By practicing mindfulness and staying in the present moment, you can reduce chronic stress and improve the quality of your personal and professional life.How do I get started with DBT telehealth in California?
Getting started is simple. I offer 100% online telehealth sessions for adults across California. You can schedule your initial consultation to discuss your goals and our transparent private pay options, ensuring a safe, non-judgmental space from the comfort of your home.
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Free 15-minute consultations available for new clients. Let's explore if we're the right fit for your journey.
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