North Texas DBT Associates provides mental health services, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to adults, children, and families in Dallas and throughout the state of Texas.
Courtney Hicks, MS, LMFT-Supervisor, DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
Co-Founder
One of fewer than 450 DBT-Linehan Board Certified Clinicians in the world, Courtney provides comprehensive DBT, DBT Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, and Brainspotting, and offers formal ADHD and autism assessments.
Leigh Mann, MS, LMFT
Co-Founder
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and intensively trained DBT therapist, Leigh co-founded the practice and offers DBT for adults and children, grounded in a deep belief that we are all intrinsically resilient.
Whitney Lee, MS, LMFT
Individual DBT Therapist and Skills Trainer – NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
An individual DBT therapist and skills trainer, Whitney brings experience across inpatient, community, and criminal justice settings, with a focus on helping clients reach lasting, long-term goals.
Alana McCraw, MA, LPC
Individual DBT Therapist (Adult program only) and Skills Trainer
A Licensed Professional Counselor and DBT therapist for adults, Alana specializes in eating disorders and trauma-informed care, and is pursuing certification in Somatic Experiencing.
Tere Rivera, MS, RDN, CED-S, FAED
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor
Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor, Tere offers nutrition therapy for disordered eating and eating disorders, working with patients in English or Spanish.
About North Texas DBT Associates
North Texas DBT Associates is a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) practice based in Dallas, Texas. We provide DBT to adults, teens, and families in person across the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex, and by secure telehealth throughout Texas and Florida.
Our practice specializes in comprehensive DBT. DBT is a full treatment program rather than a single technique, and we deliver it in its complete form. DBT was originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, and our clinicians are trained to follow that model.
What Comprehensive DBT Includes
A comprehensive DBT program is made up of several parts that work together: individual therapy, structured skills training, support between sessions, and a consultation team for the therapists. DBT skills training generally covers four areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Many people first encounter DBT through a single class or workbook. Those can be useful introductions, but they are not the same as a full program. We provide each component so that clients have access to the complete model.
Our Team
Our team is made up of licensed therapists and a registered dietitian. It includes licensed marriage and family therapists and a licensed professional counselor, along with a registered dietitian nutritionist who supports clients working on their relationship with food. Co-founder Courtney Hicks is a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician, one of only a handful of clinicians in North Texas with this credential and fewer than 450 worldwide. Our clinicians have worked across hospital, community, and private practice settings, and they focus their work on DBT.
In-Person and Telehealth Care
We see clients in person at our Dallas office, which serves Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Arlington, and the surrounding DFW metroplex. For clients elsewhere, or those who prefer to meet from home, we offer secure telehealth across the state of Texas and the state of Florida. Telehealth allows us to provide specialized DBT to people who may not have a DBT practice nearby.
Areas We Support
People come to North Texas DBT Associates for help with intense emotions, relationships and communication, stress, and managing change. We also support clients and families around eating concerns and nutrition, and we work with people seeking trauma-informed support. Our focus is on teaching practical skills that clients can continue to use over time.
Contact
Phone: (817) 214-7200
Email: info@ntxdbt.com
Office: 4040 N. Central Expressway, Suite 670, Dallas, TX 75204
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
To ask about DBT or to schedule a first appointment, call or email our team. We will explain your options and what to expect.