Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

I am Level 2 trained in DBT and have also completed training in utilizing DBT for PTSD.

I am have completed the 16-week foundational training in DBT and work part-time in a comprehensive DBT clinic. I believe that DBT helps clients that are in acute distress or who are struggling with compulsions, intrusive thoughts, or high levels of anxiety to lower their levels of distress and feel more connected to their authentic selves. I also find DBT to be a beautiful compliment to trauma-focused work as it helps to manage triggers without avoidance.

I am proficient in teaching the core and innovative skills of mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness within the DBT model that originated from Marsha Linehan and the Innovative model by Cathy Moonshine since 2007. I have workbooks containing exercises of the skills and games/cards that I use to apply these skills once the client has acquired them.

I am trained in DBT and have been using it for the past 3 years to improve communication skills, ability to build meaningful connections, and understand one's own emotions.

I have training in DBT and have experience co-facilitating a DBT group for adults.

DBT is a mindfulness based therapy rooted in 4 skill sets: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. This counseling theory was created for people who struggle with intense/reactive emotions, impulsive behaviors, self harm and suicidal urges, and Borderline Personality Disorder. I have experience teaching these skills to clients who are working on issues related to Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Bipolar, and communication skills.

Offering DBT-informed individual and couples therapy. Please note I do not offer Comprehensive DBT in private practice. If you are seeking or require comprehensive DBT, please contact SoCal DBT at https://socaldbt.com for an assessment and request to work with Patti James.

I have spent 4 years studying and using DBT in my personal life and with my clients. I utilize the DBT skills of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help my clients create a life worth living.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT) integrates principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with concepts from dialectical philosophy, which emphasizes the synthesis of opposing ideas to arrive at a more balanced perspective. The therapy is structured and typically includes both individual therapy sessions and skills training groups. DBT is recognized for its effectiveness in helping individuals with complex emotional and behavioral challenges develop skills to manage their emotions.

I integrate psychoeducation and DBT skills to guide clients back to nervous system regulation.

Brittany uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients manage emotions, build distress tolerance, and improve interpersonal effectiveness. By integrating mindfulness, emotional regulation, and coping strategies, clients learn to navigate overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, and foster self-compassion. This structured, skills-based approach empowers clients to create balance, resilience, and meaningful connections in their lives.

I received my initial training in DBT in 2015-2016 while working with veterans in both individual and group therapy. I have continued to utilize further trainings in this method and utilize DBT skills in combination with other therapy approaches

A fundamental premise of DBT is building a life we want to live in. It's goal-oriented and focuses on skills we can use and actions we can take to better our lives. DBT focuses on 4 core elements we can all learn more about: mindfulness, interpersonal-effectiveness, emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance.

I have been trained in DBT since 2018 and have experience using it in both group and individual settings. I deeply understand the concepts and enjoy teaching skills that improve mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and self-concept. One of the things I like about DBT is that it builds on an individual's existing skills and helps them to find space between stimulus and response, reducing reactivity and improving impulse control.

DBT offers robust and comprehensive skills for coping and managing difficult emotions or circumstances. Most of my work involves gentle and deep exploration, without much agenda for outcome. However, when clients are needing something more concrete to hold onto, I appreciate how effective and grounding it is to incorporate skill building.

Do you feel your mind is being pulled in a hundred different directions at once? Do you have a hard time handling some of your emotions, and does this cause any problems in your relationships? Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers individuals comprehensive skills to manage painful memories and emotions and decrease conflicts in their relationships.Many of us live our daily lives with a constant stream of uncontrollable negative emotions right under our awareness.