Online DBT Skills Therapy in California

DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

Your feelings hit hard and fast. Then comes the fallout.

When intense feelings spike, advice like “just take a deep breath” rarely works. If you feel things deeply, you might…

Go from calm to overwhelmed before you can catch it.

Shut down, numb out, or pull away when emotions get too big.

Feel like you’re “too much” in your relationships.

Say or do things in the moment that you regret later.

Struggle to ask for what you need without it turning into conflict.

Replay and criticize yourself long after a hard moment has passed.

Feeling deeply isn’t the problem. You just haven’t been given the tools to hold it yet.

Emotional sensitivity

Strong, fast emotional reactions that feel hard to slow down or recover from.

Relationship stress

Emotional sensitivity

Recurring conflict, codependency, people-pleasing, or trouble setting boundaries.

Impulsive reactions

Emotional sensitivity

Self-criticism & shame

Urges to act in the moment that leave you dealing with regret afterward.

Self-criticism & shame

Big reactions with deep roots?

Self-criticism & shame

A harsh inner voice that makes hard moments even harder.

Burnout & chronic stress

Big reactions with deep roots?

Running on empty, with less and less capacity to handle what comes up.

Big reactions with deep roots?

When intense emotions trace back to past experiences, EMDR can help heal what’s underneath.

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Questions about DBT skills

Is this a full DBT program?

I teach DBT skills within individual therapy sessions. This is different from a comprehensive DBT program, which also includes a weekly skills group and between-session phone coaching. If you need that level of support, I’ll help you find it.

Do I need a diagnosis to benefit from DBT skills?

No. DBT skills help anyone who experiences intense emotions, reactive stress, or recurring relationship conflict.

What happens in a session?

We review what came up since last time, learn or practice a specific skill, and make a plan for using it in your real life. Sessions are structured but never rigid.

Can DBT skills help my relationships?

Yes. Interpersonal effectiveness skills focus on asking for what you need, saying no, and keeping your self-respect, all while protecting the relationships you care about.

Does learning DBT skills online work?

DBT skills are highly teachable over secure video, and practicing them at home makes it easier to use them where you need them most.

Do you take insurance?

I’m an out-of-network provider. Many PPO plans, including Anthem, Aetna, Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, reimburse a portion of session fees once your deductible is met. I partner with Mentaya so you never have to file superbills or paperwork yourself. We can check your benefits before we start.

Online DBT Skills Therapy in California

DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

Your feelings hit hard and fast. Then comes the fallout.

HOW DBT WORKS

Actionable strategies for overwhelming moments

Accepting where you are and working toward change aren’t opposites. Most of our work happens right where they meet.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

The four core skill sets you’ll build

AREAS OF FOCUS

Who DBT skills can help

Emotional sensitivity

Emotional sensitivity

Emotional sensitivity

Relationship stress

Emotional sensitivity

Emotional sensitivity

Impulsive reactions

Emotional sensitivity

Self-criticism & shame

Self-criticism & shame

Big reactions with deep roots?

Self-criticism & shame

Burnout & chronic stress

Big reactions with deep roots?

Big reactions with deep roots?

Big reactions with deep roots?

Big reactions with deep roots?

Big reactions with deep roots?

YOUR THERAPIST

Hi, I’m Janessa.

Clear costs. No surprises.

PRIVATE PAY

PPO PLANS (OUT-OF-NETWORK)

PPO PLANS (OUT-OF-NETWORK)

PPO PLANS (OUT-OF-NETWORK)

PPO PLANS (OUT-OF-NETWORK)

PPO PLANS (OUT-OF-NETWORK)

Questions about DBT skills

Big feelings don’t have to run your life. You can learn to steady them.