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Comprehensive DBT Services for Adults, Teens & Children in Maryland, Virginia & D.C.

About Us

Achieve Mental Clarity with Our DBT Experts

About Us

At DBT Maryland, our core commitment is to help clients create a life worth living. We specialize in utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to provide comprehensive support for individuals experiencing intense emotional and behavioral dysregulation. Whether it’s navigating challenges like borderline personality disorder, suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, or coping with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and disruptive mood regulation disorder, our dedicated team is here to guide clients through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. We believe in the power of DBT to promote lasting change and empower individuals to regain control over their emotions and behaviors.

Serving the Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. areas, we offer a range of DBT and other evidence-based therapies tailored to your unique needs. Our goal is to provide compassionate, expert care that addresses the complex mental health challenges our clients face. Through individual therapy, skills training, and ongoing support, we work collaboratively with you to help you achieve emotional balance, improve relationships, and build a foundation for long-term well-being.

Start Your Journey Today

Don’t wait to take control of your emotional well-being. Reach out today.

Meet the Team

Amanda Pezzanite

LCSW-C

Ellie Kettler

LMSW

Kerstin Youman

Ph.D.

Drew Rosenzweig

LCSW-C, LICSW

Bobby Kearse

LCSW-C

Jannae Johnson

LMSW

Elissa Stieglitz

Ph.D.

Stan Pezzanite

MBA

Nicholas Lamberth

Social Work Intern

Julian Urbina

Social Work Intern

Heal & Transform with DBT Solutions that Work

With DBT, emotional challenges don’t have to hold you back. Our DBT programs for adults, teens, and children help transform emotional struggles into strengths that last a lifetime. Reach out today to get the skills and support you need to thrive.

Our Process

STEP 1

When you’re ready to take the first step toward healing, reaching out to us is easy and confidential either by phone or via our contact form.

STEP 2

Take our intake assessment so we can gain a clear understanding of your needs and recommend the appropriate DBT program for you.

STEP 3

Meet your dedicated therapist and begin learning valuable DBT skills that you can use throughout your healing journey, and beyond.

The DBT Blog

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