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Skills For Anxiety, Depression, Boundaries, And Emotional Overwhelm

When emotions run high, it’s hard to think clearly, communicate well, or stick to what you actually need. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (also known as DBT) teaches skills that help you slow that process down, so that intense feelings become something you can work through. DBT is often used to support anxiety, depression, people-pleasing tendencies, relationship stress, and general emotional overwhelm.
At KLS Collective, we are in-network with CDPHP insurance and provide remote DBT-informed therapy throughout New York.
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What DBT Can Help With

DBT can be helpful if you are struggling with any of the following:

  • Anxiety that feels difficult to calm

  • Depression and low motivation

  • Emotional sensitivity

  • Feeling overwhelmed or reactive

  • Difficulty drawing boundaries

  • People pleasing

  • Relationship stress

  • Fear of conflict

  • Self-criticism and shame

  • Impulsive reactions

  • Feeling stuck between shutting down and blowing up

DBT does not expect you to stop having emotions, as that is neither respectful nor realistic. Instead, it guides you to notice what is going on, slow things down, and respond in a way that is more consistent with your values.
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KLS Collective Therapy Group Therapist Team

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Geralyn Valonzo

LCSW

Experienced in: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma Informed Therapy

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Matthew Louie

LMSW

Experienced in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Supportive Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy.

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Liz Davis

LMSW

Experienced in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Supportive Therapy, Sleep Therapy.

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Marcy Ruland

LCSW

Experienced in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, Humanistic, Positive Psychology, Strengths-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Supportive Therapy, Culturally Sensitive, Motivational Interviewing.

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How DBT Works

DBT focuses on building skills in four areas:

Mindfulness

Being present helps you notice your thoughts, emotions, and how you feel in your body, making you more aware of your reactions. This awareness is useful during anxiety, depression, or negative cycles.
Before you can feel more in control over your emotions, it’s important to understand them. DBT helps you reduce emotional intensity, spot patterns, and take care of yourself before reaching a breaking point.

Building resilience, along with distress tolerance, helps you navigate hard times. Rather than reacting in ways that create problems, you feel more insightful and positive. These skills help during conflict, panic, grief, rejection, burnout, or when life feels intense.

This skill helps communication and defining boundaries. You learn to ask for what you need, say no, and navigate conflict in relationships while staying authentic.

DBT For Anxiety

Anxiety can make everything come across as urgent. DBT helps you pause, notice your thoughts, and regain control. When you feel steadier, it’s easier to take actions that support your goals.

Therapy may focus on:

  • Noticing and understanding anxiety patterns

  • Learning how to help yourself feel grounded

  • Navigating panic and emotional ups and downs

  • Reducing avoidance

  • Gaining comfort in how you respond to uncertainty

  • Growing confidence in making choices based on values instead of on doubts or insecurity

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DBT for Depression

DBT For Depression

Depression has a way of making everything feel like too much effort, even the things that used to come easily. DBT meets you where your energy actually is, focusing on small, realistic steps toward connection.

In this work, you might focus on:

  • Creating routines that offer stability, even on the harder days

  • Pushing back gently against isolation

  • Recognizing patterns in how your mood shifts

  • Practicing self-compassion

  • Adding small moments of meaning back into your days

  • Working through hopeless or self-critical thinking as it comes up

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DBT For Boundaries And Relationships

If you’re used to carrying the weight of everyone else’s emotions, DBT offers a different way forward. Instead of over-explaining, apologizing for things that don’t need an apology, or pulling away entirely, you learn how to hold a boundary and let it stand on its own.

In this work, you might focus on:

  • Saying no without guilt or a lengthy justification

  • Naming your needs clearly

  • Moving through conflict without shutting down or over-explaining

  • Breaking the habit of people-pleasing at your own expense

  • Treating your own needs with the same respect you give everyone else’s

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Virtual DBT Therapy In New York: In-Network with CDPHP

With CDPHP in-network coverage, accessing DBT-informed therapy is more straightforward from day one. If you suffer from anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty holding boundaries, DBT therapy sessions can help you learn skills that last and develop a steadier sense of self.
Reach out today to begin DBT therapy in New York with your CDPHP benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer in-person or virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy sessions in New York?

We offer online therapy sessions. We do not offer in-person sessions.

Are you in-network with CDPHP insurance?

Yes, our therapists at KLS Collective are in-network with CDPHP insurance.

Are you in-network with any other insurance providers in New York?

Yes. In addition to CDPHP, we are also in-network with: MVP Health Care, Aetna, and Fidelis insurance providers in New York. We do offer a sliding scale for clients if that is needed. Contact us to learn more.

What will my CDPHP copay be for DBT therapy sessions?

Copays vary by plan, so the most reliable way to get your exact amount is to contact CDPHP directly and ask about your plan’s copay.

Do I need a referral from my doctor to use my CDPHP benefits for DBT therapy?

That will depend on your specific plan. Some CDPHP HMO plans may require a referral for mental health services, while others don’t. CDPHP can confirm what applies to your specific coverage.

Is there a session limit for DBT therapy under my CDPHP plan?

Some CDPHP plans include annual visit limits for outpatient mental health care, while others don’t specify one. Checking your plan documents or calling CDPHP is the best way to know for sure.

Do you have a cancellation policy?

Yes. We require at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel your therapy appointment. If you cancel your appointment in less than 24 hours before your next therapy session, you might be charged a fee.

Are your virtual therapy sessions confidential?

Yes, all of our sessions with the therapists at KLS Collective Group are confidential. We always adhere to strict privacy and confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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