Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Westchester


DBT Therapy for Teens and Adults in Westchester

Manage overwhelming emotions, improve relationships, and develop healthier coping skills.

Work with a DBT-Informed therapist in Westchester

Hi, I’m Emily. I hold 300 hours of intensive DBT Training with the Treatment Implementation Collaborative. Over a two-year period of time, I attended a series of multi-day live trainings, and consultation with Dr. Shari Manning, PhD and Annie McCall, LMHC.

I was part of a DBT Consultation team at New York City Children’s Center, and created DBT-Informed Art Therapy programs with the state of New York.

What is DBT?

DBT is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that effectively teaches people how to manage intense emotions, build healthier relationships, and tolerate distress through a skills-based approach to therapy.

The pillars of DBT are emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT was originally designed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). I

DBT continues to be the gold standard for treating Borderline Personality Disorder, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.

I offer individual DBT Skills training and DBT-Informed care to help teens, adults address:

  • Self-Harm

  • Emotion Dysregulation

  • Disruptive Behaviors

  • Unstable relationships

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma

  • Depression

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation, DBT provides practical tools to create lasting change and a more balanced, fulfilling life.

A woman with her hands clutched in a dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) session for anxiety, depression, trauma, borderline personality disorder, self-harm treatment

Here’s what to expect

  • You’ll learn DBT Skills
    In sessions, you’re learn various DBT Skills to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, increase interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness. Parents of children in DBT-Informed therapy will learn DBT Skills, too!

  • We’ll follow DBT-Informed protocols

    I use modes and protocols of DBT such as DBT Diary Cards to track progress, and reinforcing life worth living goals. I follow best practices for addressing suicidality and self-harm.

  • You’ll receive coaching in between session:
    I offer coaching in between sessions if you’re struggling.

  • You’ll use a Diary Card:

    For certain clients who are struggling with suicidality or self-harm, I implement DBT Diary cards to track progress and skill acquisition.

*Please note that I am not part of an adherent DBT program.