Now DBT Certified
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured psychotherapy program that emphasizes skill-building to manage intense emotions and navigate social relationships. Initially created to address the self-destructive tendencies of chronically suicidal patients, DBT is now the preferred treatment for borderline personality disorder, emotion dysregulation, and an expanding range of psychiatric conditions. The therapy involves weekly group instruction and individual therapy sessions, typically lasting from six months to a year.
Now DBT Certified for Dialectical Behavior Therapy!
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
The “dialectic” in dialectical behavior therapy acknowledges that real life is complex, and health is an ongoing process refined through continuous Socratic dialogue with oneself and others. This approach aims to balance opposing forces and explore the truth behind powerful negative emotions. By recognizing the dynamic nature of feelings, DBT helps individuals navigate the complexities of their emotions without becoming overwhelmed.
DBT emphasizes the necessity of change within a framework of acceptance, acknowledging the ever-changing and often contradictory nature of feelings. Therapists guide patients to understand and accept the inherent messiness of thought processes. This therapy represents an interplay between scientific principles and practical application, blending structured techniques with compassionate understanding to foster emotional resilience.
Dr. Audrey Kteily PhD, LPC-S, CFLE
Exciting Announcement:
Dr. Audrey is a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) – Credentialed & Recognized by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Head Start!
Prominent & Published Family Dynamics Counselor in DFW that offers collaborative care for the entire family.
FAMILY SYSTEMS
Our family is the first world we experience. It shapes our world view, our attitudes… read more
PARENTING STRATEGIES
Are you overwhelmed with the multiple roles you play in your family’s life? Are you sick of… read more
ADOLESCENT ISSUES
They are difficult years that seemingly overnight turn your cuddly, bright children into moody,… read more
RELATIONSHIP THERAPY
We work with spouses and couples in marriage counseling and couples therapy in order… read more
Dr. Audrey considers it a privilege to therapeutically support clients from all walks of life, including those in the LGBTQ community. In addition to the other populations we serve, our administrative and clinical staff are committed to providing top quality counseling services for members of the LGBTQ community. We unapologetically affirm and support our LGBTQ clients and meet them where they are at to provide the same quality care given to heteronormative and/or cisgendered clients while also understanding the nuance of serving this community with its past and presently experienced discrimination.
The Gift
“As parents and adults (35 and above for clarity), I believe we have an easy tendency to forget. I understand that’s a vague statement, but please give me a small sliver of your time and I will take you on a journey that I call, “The Gift”. When I say that parents and adults forget, I am referring to the idea that we too were once young adults. As young adults, we forget that we were once teenagers, and as teens we were once kids. The fact that the memory is absent from these necessary developments of our current state of being, creates the opportunity for a void to develop. That void creates lack of communication and that lack of communication creates the ultimate inability to properly connect and grow as a united front (especially within a family). The purpose of me saying this is because I want to take a moment and talk about an amazing human being who entered my life and blessed me with the opportunity to observe “The Gift”. This beautiful soul that I speak of is the wonderful Dr. Audrey Kteily PhD, LPC-S (known to many as Dr. K.)…” read more
Inclusive Youth, Teen, & Family Counseling
Teens are busy, they need time with friends and that includes cell phone and computer time but, nevertheless, the wise parent expects the teen play an active role within the family and not isolate themselves. We’ll show you how communication and listening will be vital to successful parenting.
ADD & ADHD
Experienced in helping families affected by Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
Support and care for teens who are experiencing difficulties regarding sexual orientation, sexual identity, and the “coming out” process.
SPECTRUM CHILDREN
Experienced in providing great support for families with spectrum children including Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and Sensory Processing.
CUTTING & DEPRESSION
Excellent support for teenagers struggling with depression, cutting, the grieving process, meaning in life, loneliness, isolation, and more.
ANXIETY
Having anxiety attacks? Our therapists are experienced in helping individuals who are are overwhelmed with fears, worries, and anxieties.
PERFORMANCE PRESSURE
Oftentimes families can inadvertently place a huge burden of performance pressure on children and teenagers. We can help assuage the pressure.
PARENTING STRATEGIES
Teens are busy, they need time with friends and that includes cell phone and computer time but, nevertheless, the wise parent expects the teen play an active role within the family and not isolate themselves. We’ll show you how communication and listening will be vital to successful parenting.
FAMILY SYSTEMS
Family systems proposes that we as individuals first learn about ourselves, our emotions and how to manage close relationships from the experience we have growing up in our family. This personal experience influences how we tend to function in other relationships we have throughout our lives.