Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Visalia, CA

Life is full of many challenges and if you don’t have the skills to effectively navigate them, life can be very painful. I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician with 28 years of experience in the mental health field. I work from a collaborative framework in working with you to build the skills found in DBT which include Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness. I have received years of training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and also completed Advance Training in the DBT Prolong Exposure Protocol for PTSD. I have provided over 16 years of clinical supervision.

As a telehealth-only therapist, I enjoy working with adults who are trying to navigate life after a trauma, along with those struggling with Depression and/or Anxiety. I enjoy providing a safe place for clients to share their story, identify their strengths and enhance them, and find new, positive communication and coping skills to better handle challenges. I also work well with clients who feel comfortable with using humor and limited self-disclosure by the therapist.

Sometimes the most loving thing you can do is put yourself first. You can expect care, compassion and a soft place to land when you need to feel heard and understood. My work has been primarily with children and adolescents, as well as adult individuals and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, suicidal ideation and behavioral issues, among other life challenges. I am here to help guide you towards your greatest source of wisdom…yourself.

My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey and provide the support you need on the journey. There is no judgement based on diagnosis or background. I have spent most of my clinician career working with those with severe mental illness diagnosis or requiring residential mental health treatment. For those transitioning from that setting it is hard to find a clinician and one of my goals is to be able to walk alongside those in transition from residential or intensive mental health treatment as they re-integrate back home.

My work with clients for over 29 years has allowed me to be part of a special journey with each person, couple, and family. My experience in serving as a psychotherapist, with multiple ages, socioeconomic, and culturally diverse clients has allowed me to learn how clients have needs and life goals, which are part of their life journey. I work with clients to identify who is writing their story in positive and adverse ways, which causes them to be 'stuck', wounded, or lost. During the therapy process, we explore skills and/or deep healing to assist them in moving toward healthier experiences, relationships, and living with purpose.

Asking for help is not easy. Coming to the place of needing help to move beyond where you are takes courage. When you decide to take that step, I will be there to walk with you through your journey of healing. I find it a privilege to work with children, teens, adults, and peace officers to promote resilience. I use a variety of approaches to work through trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, divorce, medical trauma to get you back to where you want to be. I believe that people can live through and grow from life’s most difficult things. It would be my honor to join you in the journey to move beyond the tough places.

Hello! My name is Cecilia Camacho Sandoval. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I provide psychotherapy for adolescents/teens, women, men, and LGBTQIA+. I am comfortable treating mood disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, psychosis, addiction, anger management, self-esteem, job stress, general stress, and trauma and PTSD. My approach is both person-centered and existential. I commonly use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Existential, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused (SFBT) modalities.

Hello! My name is Carlos and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California. I am passionate about psychotherapy and I believe that it is my duty to my clients to stay abreast of the latest trainings and opportunities for professional development.

Welcome! My focus is to help individuals navigate the struggles and stressors that often come our way. Life can be challenging as well as beautiful but can often become overwhelming. I aim to provide a safe and confidential space to help you process the different stages of your journey, from life transitions to trauma, grief, depression, or anxiety. I have experience with all age groups and enjoy helping find an individual’s inner strengths.

Hello! I'm Stacey Lynch, an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I’m passionate about helping others succeed in their daily lives and relationships and am honored to be part of my client's healing journey. I enjoy working with diverse populations and have experience treating depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD and impulse control disorders, ADHD, Neurodivergent individuals and those with executive functioning deficits.

I provide culturally sensitive treatment with diverse client populations, in one-on-one and group settings. I work with individuals, couples, and family therapy for adults, adolescents and children.

Hi, my name is Elvira Martin del Campo, I'm a licensed MFT. I'm Bilingual and Bicultural in English and Spanish. I've been a therapist for 32 years working with diverse clients who had substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, Trauma/PTSD. I have extensive experience working with individuals and families with issues including substance abuse, loss, grief, trauma, LGBTQ+, HIV/AIDS, and other challenging life events. I like to work with my clients to build their strengths while recognizing the impact that trauma, history of abuse, attachment wounds, sadness, anxiety, grief, and addiction have had on them.

Whether it’s extra motivation for a dream project, a troubled relationship, or feeling down and anxious, Dr Winegarden offers direct and compassionate ideas designed to help you flourish and work towards happiness. Our therapists will help you define your goals, work through problems and create the best atmosphere for growth and moving beyond the frustration of a current or lasting problem.

Hi! I'm Antonio Martin Aceves Santiago... But I go by Tony. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from California who currently resides in Santa Barbara. I got my BA at UCSB and my Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch Universtiy-Santa Barbara. I have been practicing since 2021, I've researched therapeutic work through video game therapy in college and provided it to children. I've worked in Community Mental Health, Group Practice and was the clinical coordinator for a crisis residential unit.

I strive to offer women, from the ages of 18 through 80 years of age, help in developing skills to cope with life struggles and to make positive and healthy changes; focus of treatment is the individual, developing goals and objectives that you determine are necessary for your healing and recovery. I can help you with issues with codependency, poor boundaries and communication in interpersonal relationships and recovery.

I'm Kathy Casillas, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, practicing in the field for almost 17 years. In my many years as a therapist, I find myself using DBT and Strength Based Approaches, as well as Art therapy for a bottoms-up approach which works great to combat fears and anxiety. My favorite mantra is "Don't look back- you're not going that way" by Mary Engelbreit. I have worked with all ages from as young as 5 to 75, Typically I work with older teens and older adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, and life changes.

I graduated from Monmouth University in 2002 with a MA in Psychological Counseling and from Alliant International University in 2008 with a Doctorate in Forensic Psychology. I have worked as a psychologist for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) since 2008, as an Adjunct Faculty member for Antelope Valley College since 2009, and have provided therapy, consulting, and supervision services for various agencies along the way.

I am a mom, a veteran's wife, and a lifelong learner. I take a solution-focused and strengths-based approach to therapy. I connect with my clients using humor and a forward approach. I am certified in DBT. I am a Certified Advanced Grief Counselor and a complex trauma professional. I work side by side with my clients to help them achieve their goals.

Hello! My name is Tishawna Mims, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) with the state of California. I have a great deal of experience working with youth and adults, providing individual and group therapy to patients within community agencies, on issues like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, PTSD, and more. I have a passion for working with a diverse and multicultural population. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and individualized to the person’s needs. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.