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Skills For Anxiety, Depression, Boundaries, And Emotional Overwhelm

When emotions start to feel too big to manage, it’s very easy to end up reacting instead of responding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) gives you concrete skills to work with intense emotions instead of being run by them, so you can respond to hard moments with more steadiness. DBT is especially effective for anxiety, depression, people-pleasing patterns, relationship stress, and emotional overwhelm.

At KLS Collective, we are in-network with MVP Health Care 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 can leave you feeling heavy, flat, and disconnected. DBT helps you identify small, realistic steps to increase connection, even when you have low energy and motivation.

Therapy may focus on:

  • Building structure

  • Reducing isolation

  • Understanding mood patterns

  • Practicing self-compassion

  • Increasing meaningful activity

  • Managing hopeless or self-critical thoughts

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DBT For Boundaries And Relationships

Therapy helps you manage feeling responsible for others’ feelings. DBT guides you to set boundaries without overclarifying, shutting down, apologizing, or escaping.

Therapy may focus on:

  • Feeling confident in saying no

  • Communicating your needs

  • Working through conflict

  • Reducing tendencies to people-please

  • Prioritizing showing up for yourself with respect

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Virtual DBT Therapy In New York: In-Network with MVP Health Care

As an in-network MVP Health Care provider, our team at KLS Collective makes it easier to access DBT-informed therapy without the added stress of navigating coverage on your own. If anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, or boundary-setting have been weighing on you, we can help you build real skills and move through daily life with more steadiness.
Reach out to get started with DBT therapy for individuals and couples in New York, using your MVP benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer in-person Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

No, we do not. We offer online therapy sessions.

Is your practice in-network with MVP Health Care for DBT therapy in New York?
Yes, KLS Collective is an in-network provider with MVP Health Care, which means your DBT-informed therapy sessions could be covered under your plan’s mental health benefits.
Are you only in-network with MVP Health Care?
No. In addition to MVP, we are also in-network with: CDPHP, 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 is the cancellation policy for your therapy sessions?
We require at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel your therapy appointment. If you cancel your appointment in less than 24 hours before your session, you might be charged a fee.
Are your virtual therapy sessions confidential?

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

What will my MVP copay be for DBT therapy sessions?
This depends entirely on your individual MVP plan. The quickest way to get an exact number is to contact MVP and ask them about plan’s copay.
Do I need a referral from my doctor to use my MVP benefits for DBT therapy?
Not typically for outpatient therapy, though this can differ by plan type. HMO plans sometimes handle referrals differently than PPO plans. If you’re unsure, MVP can confirm your plan’s specific requirements.
Does MVP cover virtual/telehealth DBT sessions for members located in New York?

Yes. MVP members based in New York can generally use their telehealth benefits for behavioral health services, including DBT-informed therapy sessions that are conducted virtually.

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

Some plans set annual visit limits for outpatient mental health services, while others don’t. Since this varies, it’s worth checking your plan documents or calling MVP to see what applies to your coverage.

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