Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Children

Are you raising a sensitive child who is often overwhelmed by intense emotions? Do their anger, sadness, fear and boredom frequently translate into outbursts, withdrawal, anxiety attacks, impulsive behavior and conflict?

Are You Searching For A Way To Help Your Child Cope And Thrive?

DBT for children is a highly effective approach that focuses on helping your child understand their unique place in the world. In a safe, welcoming environment, your child is free to be completely themselves while learning new DBT skills for children. Being sensitive doesn’t mean something is wrong. It’s simply a different way to navigate the world and the process is highly effective treatment of:

ADHD

Childhood anxiety

Depression

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

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You May Have Questions or Concerns About DBT

Therapy hasn’t helped in the past.

Many child therapy approaches are based on identifying how your child has to change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for kids is unique in that it emphasizes changing behaviors, not the child’s emotions or personality.

When your child starts to make changes in sessions, it will be because they feel empowered and safe to be who they are. Their attempts at exploration and expression will be validated, not punished. As a result, they will feel free to try out new behaviors, experimenting until they communicate their needs in ways that get them met. Their behavioral changes will be reflections of real, sustainable shifts.

Through this process, we offer your child something undeniably valuable: the development of a stable, empowered sense of self. That’s a gift that lasts a lifetime.

We don’t have time for two sessions a week

In the short-term, making time can feel impossible. However, we encourage you to consider how efficiently you are able to use your time now, especially when interacting with your child. How often is your workday disrupted by phone calls from teachers or coaches? How many hours have been lost to tantrums at the store?

DBT for kids can not only save you time, it can allow you to really treasure the moments you spend with your child. And, in the long-term, it can help your child grow up into a balanced, resilient adult.

How can I convince my child to come to therapy?

Especially if your child has been to therapy before, they might be hesitant to try again. Because you get to meet with your child therapist first, you can offer your child first-hand reassurance about your positive experience.

Our therapists are committed to making you and your child feel comfortable and welcome. We are genuine and fun, and we want your child to enjoy their experience, even when we process difficult topics.

In our experience, children want to come to our office. We are here to show them that we accept them, and that being sensitive is not a bad thing. At the same time, they can get better.

An amazing organization. . Very Professional & highly skilled . Highly recommend .

Seeta Lochan

2021-11-04

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in private practice, it has been very difficult to find Therapists who specialize in eating disorders and take a DBT approach which I find is imperative for my patients to have the necessary skills to move forward on their journey to recovery. Suffolk DBT has those skills and tools and I have found over the years has remained on top of these standards. I would highly recommend them.

Debra Spector,RD

2021-10-19

Suffolk DBT is a great place to work! I always feel supported and guided to do my job effectively. I enjoy every aspect from the clients to the staff and location. Jeanette has provided me with many opportunities to increase my understanding of DBT through various trainings, supervision and consultation teams. It is easy to see how much the clinicians care about their clients and families.

Stephanie Madler

2021-10-16

Julia Helene

2021-10-15

Suffolk DBT is the best place you could go for help with a variety of mental health issues. It’s great for kids, teens, and adults to learn skills to better deal with emotions, anxiety, depression, and more. Jeanette is an extremely talented and compassionate social worker who truly cares about her patients and wants them to succeed. If it weren’t for Jeanette and her persistence with me and caring attitude, I would not be where I was today. She’s a lifesaver!!

R S

2019-12-29

Suffolk DBT has given our daughter the ability to navigate in a more productively and skillfully. We as a family have learned so much. I only wish I would’ve known about DBT sooner. We now have a much brighter and healthier outlook for our daughter’s future. Thanks so much to the highly trained and knowledgeable therapist at Suffolk DBT.

Mike Dubois

2018-11-22

There is no one better than Jeanette Lorandini. She is a miracle worker and exactly what I needed! Denise (front desk) and Jeanette are wonderful, compassionate, and simply amazing to be around! I wish I started seeing Jeanette sooner... it is worth every single penny! Amazing, amazing, amazing!!!!

Heather Cleary

2018-11-21

Jeanette Lorandini is an unbelievable clinician. When it comes to DBT, there is no one as qualified, experienced and passionate as her. She is a beautiful person, it is evident how much she truly cares for people and for her work.

Madison Altenburger

2018-07-03

Suffolk Dbt

2018-07-03

Very professional and great service. Would recommend to anyone seeking these service.

Chris Toomer

2018-07-01

If your child is struggling to cope with their emotions, they might have difficulty focusing or following the rules in school. It might be extremely hard for them to get along with others, including their classmates and teachers. You might wonder if your child’s behavior will ever change.

Your child might also lash out at you, especially when you try to assert healthy rules and boundaries. Whether you’re asking them to do their homework or brush their teeth, they might respond with tantrums and meltdowns. Every day might feel like a battle.

Maybe you’ve sought help in the past, and your child has been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), an anxiety disorder or something else. Perhaps you’ve tried every treatment and parenting technique you can think of, but nothing has truly helped. Your child might still seem lonely, vulnerable and lost.

Do you wish you could help your child discover the strength in their sensitivity, while also offering them the tools to navigate their world? Do you want to learn new parenting strategies to help your child manage difficult emotions, connect with others and move forward with happiness, confidence and peace?

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