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6 Highly Recommended Los Angeles DBT (Dialectical Behavior) Therapists
If you’re struggling with emotional overwhelm, relationship struggles, or patterns that keep you feeling stuck, know that you’re not alone, and therapy can help.
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At Therapy Collective of California, our DBT-trained therapists understand what it takes to break through these challenges and build the life you're reaching for—one that feels balanced, authentic, and deeply connected. Meet our team here—along with some other local resources—to find the right fit and contact us when you’re ready to begin.
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Best for DBT therapy for personality disorders: Samantha Potthoff, LMFT
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Best for DBT therapy for addiction: Claire Summers, LCSW
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Best for DBT therapy for relationship issues: Klara Knypinski, LCSW
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Best for DBT therapy for children: SoCalDBT
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Best for DBT therapy skills groups: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles
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Best for intensive DBT therapy: Camden Center
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Other recommended DBT therapy providers in Los Angeles
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Depending on your needs and goals, we recognize that there may be some situations where you’d be better served by a different provider. That’s why we’ve featured some other local DBT resources here. Our goal is to help you find the care you’re looking for, even if that means working with a different practice.
What sets us apart from other dialectical behavioral therapy providers in LA
At Therapy Collective of California, we go beyond traditional, rigid DBT protocols to offer a truly personalized healing experience. We believe that real transformation happens when you feel seen, challenged, and deeply supported—and that's exactly what we create in every session.
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Integrative approach: We blend DBT with psychodynamic therapy, IFS, ERP, and somatic techniques for comprehensive care.
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In-person availability: Our Beverly Hills office provides a safe, professional space for deep therapeutic work.
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Attachment-informed care: We understand how early relational patterns shape current struggles and address them with compassion.
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Specialization with high-performers: We work extensively with lawyers, doctors, executives, and business owners navigating unique pressures.
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Trauma-informed practice: All our therapists are trained to recognize and work sensitively with trauma's impact on emotion regulation.
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Real, collaborative relationships: We're fully present, transparent, and attuned to you—no cold, clinical therapists here.
Our practice is built on the belief that healing requires both clinical expertise and genuine human connection. We're here to help you understand the roots of your struggles and create lasting change through a relationship that honors your full humanity.
What DBT therapy can help with
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Feeling emotionally overwhelmed or like your emotions control you
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Struggling with intense anxiety that interferes with work, relationships, or daily functioning
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Difficulty managing conflict or communicating your needs without shutting down or exploding
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Patterns of self-sabotage in relationships—pushing people away or clinging too tightly
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Chronic feelings of emptiness, loneliness, or disconnection from yourself and others
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Impulsive behaviors you regret—overspending, substance use, binge eating, or risky choices
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Difficulty tolerating distress without turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms
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Feeling like you're constantly overworking and over-functioning, but still not satisfied
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Struggling to be vulnerable or truly connect in intimate relationships
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Living in constant stress without tools to calm your nervous system and find balance
What to expect from the therapy process
Step 1. Initial consultation & assessment
Step 2. Building your personalized treatment plan
Step 3. Learning & practicing core skills
Step 4. Deepening insight & creating lasting change
We begin with a free consultation to understand your unique challenges, goals, and what brings you to therapy. This is also your opportunity to get a feel for our approach and ask any questions about how DBT can support your specific needs.
Together, we'll identify the most pressing areas to address and develop a tailored plan that integrates DBT skills with other therapeutic approaches. Your treatment is designed around your life, not a rigid protocol
You'll learn practical DBT skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These tools become part of your daily life, helping you respond to challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
As you develop new skills, we'll explore the deeper patterns and beliefs that have kept you stuck. This work creates sustainable transformation—not just symptom management, but genuine shifts in how you relate to yourself and others.