Discover how starting dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
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I find it truly rewarding to help those who are struggling mentally....
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I find it truly rewarding to help those who are struggling mentally.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of experience, including 5 years dedicated to psychiatric care. I specialize in supporting individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. I am passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each person’s unique journey. My goal is to empower clients to achieve stability, improve their quality of life, and rediscover joy in their daily experiences.
I hold a Doctorate in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University. My approach combines empathic listening with motivational interviewing to create a safe space where clients feel understood and supported. By helping individuals recognize their strengths and guiding them toward meaningful change, I support lasting growth and resilience.
I welcome clients to connect with me in a supportive and collaborative environment, whether in person or through convenient telehealth visits. My care is designed to help individuals find balance, build resilience, and improve their overall quality of life. Together, we can work toward a stronger sense of peace and well-being.
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As an immigrant woman of color, I personally understand the profound challenges of navigating life’s obstacles, especially when it...
As an immigrant woman of color, I personally understand the profound challenges of navigating life’s obstacles, especially when it feels like you’re facing them alone, without support, or disconnected from others. I’m deeply committed to helping others find connection, strength, and a sense of belonging during those difficult times.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. I provide compassionate support to children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups facing concerns such as chronic illness, anxiety, depression, panic disorders, mood disorders, parenting struggles, and relationship issues. I am also dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic violence, offering a safe and supportive space for healing and growth. My background includes working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual therapy, family therapy, and crisis intervention.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My approach integrates evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
I am committed to empowering clients by helping them develop healthier coping skills and a stronger sense of self. My goal is to nurture personal growth and resilience, which supports individual well-being and creates a positive ripple effect in families and communities. Together, we can foster meaningful and lasting change.
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At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in San Francisco, CA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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