Dialectical-Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that aims to identify and change negative thinking patterns and encourage the development and practice of new, positive behaviors. It was developed initially to help treat people struggling with personality disorders, especially Borderline Personality Disorder.

Practitioners

Therese Daniels, MA, LPC

Therese M. Daniels, MA, LPC

Therese started using Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help clients who were diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) several years ago in her private practice. DBT can be effective in treating symptoms of BPD such as Anxiety, Depression, Irritability, and self-destructive/self-harmful behaviors. Therese uses DBT to help clients who are experiencing these symptoms as a part of BPD or as independent Mental Health conditions, to help learn more healthy ways to cope with stress and to regulate their emotions more effectively.

Mindfulness is also a technique used in DBT and this helps clients focus more on the here and now and to not impose self-judgement thoughts on themselves.

» For more information and/or to schedule a session with Therese Daniels, please contact her directly at therese.danielslcpc@gmail.com or at 410-919-9673

Bernadette Dougherty, PsyD

Bernadette Dougherty, PsyD

Bernadette uses DBT as an evidence-based individual and group therapy approach to target a wide range of therapy goals related to regulating intense emotions, trauma, self-injury, suicidality, interpersonal functioning, borderline personality disorder, mood, and anxiety.

» To learn more and/or to schedule a session, contact Bernadette at bernadette.dougherty.psyd@gmail.com or 215-770-1845.

Olivia Ruffin, MS, NCC, LPC

Olivia Ruffin, MS, NCC, LPC

Olivia supports clients who want to break negative cycles, set healthier boundaries, increase confidence in decision-making, and embrace their authentic selves. It is common to feel conflict and tension within ourselves as we navigate life’s obstacles. Freedom comes when we find a path to begin creating movement once again. The combination of emotion-focused, somatic, and cognitive practices can empower you to reclaim and embrace your innate wisdom.

Olivia will support you in obtaining mindfulness skills to turn down the noise of stress; emotion regulation skills to support self-reflection; interpersonal effectiveness to communicate your needs and get your request taken seriously, and distress tolerance skills to support new ways of coping.

» Contact Olivia at oruffinlpccounseling@gmail.com or by phone at 267-434-1030 to learn more and schedule an initial consultation.

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