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DBT-Informed Therapy Services in California
Join a supportive environment where you can gain practical tools to manage emotions, overcome challenges, and thrive in your everyday life.
What is DBT-Informed Therapy?
DBT-informed therapy integrates principles and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients manage emotions, navigate relationships, and build resilience. While not comprehensive DBT* this approach focuses on practical, evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs and goals.
In Individual Therapy
DBT-informed individual sessions provide personalized support to:
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Explore emotional and behavioral patterns.
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Apply skills like Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Mindfulness to real-life challenges.
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Set actionable goals to address anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and more.
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Navigate deeper concerns like trauma or attachment struggles.
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In Group Therapy
The DBT Skills & Process Group offers a structured space to:
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Learn DBT skills in Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Mindfulness.
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Practice applying these tools to everyday situations.
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Engage in guided discussion and peer support to deepen understanding.
Why Choose DBT-Informed Therapy?
DBT-Informed groups and individual therapy blend DBT’s proven techniques with flexible, client-centered care to improve emotional regulation, reduce stress, and strengthen relationships in both individual and group settings.
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*Comprehensive DBT is an intensive treatment model designed for individuals with severe emotional dysregulation or chronic self-harming behaviors. It includes four components: individual therapy, group skills training, phone coaching, and a therapist consultation team. This approach follows a structured protocol to address both life-threatening behaviors and skill deficits, providing continuous support and accountability.
Registered Associate MFT #149419, Supervised by Robyn Caruso, LMFT #80168, CEDS-S #4246-C
Heather Johnson has a deep interest in how biological, social, and emotional factors shape our lives. With extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Heather specializes in treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
Her therapeutic approach focuses on creative collaboration—helping clients identify their priorities and overcome behaviors that block their path to success. Heather is also trained in Intuitive Eating and the Health at Every Size framework, offering a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to healing. Heather is foundationally trained in DBT and has previously provided comprehensive DBT to diverse populations. Heather offers therapy in-person in Encino, CA and virtual therapy to individuals, groups and families in California.
Heather holds a B.S. in Communication from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. Before becoming a therapist, Heather worked in the entertainment industry, where she honed her passion for helping others grow through collaboration.
Individual and Group DBT Sessions in Los Angeles and Online
