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LOS ANGELES, June 2025 — Los Angeles Therapy Institute (LATI) has announced an expanded program offering structured dialectical behavior therapy for anxiety to adults across the greater Los Angeles area. The program, now enrolling new patients, provides a clinically validated treatment pathway for individuals experiencing generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and PTSD-related anxiety symptoms — conditions for which standard talk therapy approaches often fall short.What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
Originally developed by psychologist Dr. Marsha Linehan at the University of Washington, dialectical behavior therapy is a structured, skills-based form of cognitive behavioral treatment. While traditional CBT focuses primarily on identifying and reframing distorted thought patterns, DBT adds a second layer of intervention: teaching patients concrete skills for tolerating distress, regulating emotional responses, and navigating interpersonal conflict without avoidance or self-destructive behavior.
For anxiety specifically, that distinction matters. Many adults with anxiety disorders have already developed intellectual awareness of their thought patterns but struggle to interrupt the emotional escalation that follows. DBT bridges that gap. The therapy is considered appropriate for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and anxiety arising as a secondary condition alongside PTSD or mood disorders.
LATI's DBT Program Structure
LATI's dialectical behavior therapy program is delivered through a coordinated three-component model: weekly individual therapy sessions, weekly DBT skills training groups, and between-session phone coaching for crisis support. Therapists within the program hold advanced clinical licensure — LCSW, MFT, or doctoral-level credentials — and have completed specialized training in the standard DBT protocol as outlined by the Linehan Institute.
What differentiates LATI's approach is its integration of DBT with trauma-informed care practices and its commitment to full-model fidelity. Many providers offer partial DBT adaptations, incorporating skills content without the group component or consultation team structure that characterizes the complete model. LATI's program operates as a full-model DBT program, which the clinical literature consistently identifies as more effective for complex anxiety presentations and co-occurring conditions.
Clinical Perspective
"Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions in California, and yet a significant number of people in treatment continue to struggle because the approach they are receiving does not match the complexity of their symptoms," said Dr. [Clinician Name], Clinical Director at Los Angeles Therapy Institute. "Dialectical behavior therapy for anxiety works because it is built on both acceptance and change — it does not ask patients to simply think differently. It teaches them how to respond differently, in the moment, when anxiety feels unmanageable. Our commitment at LATI is to make that level of evidence-based care accessible to as many Los Angeles residents as possible."
The Case for DBT in Los Angeles
Anxiety disorders affect an estimated 40 million adults in the United States, and California's urban centers — including Los Angeles — consistently reflect rates at or above the national average, compounded by factors including housing instability, economic pressure, and social isolation. Despite that prevalence, access to full-model DBT programs in Los Angeles remains limited relative to demand, with many patients waitlisted or directed toward less structured alternatives.
LATI's expanded program is designed to close that gap. The institute accepts multiple insurance plans and offers sliding-scale options for qualifying patients, in alignment with its mission to reduce barriers to mental health care across Los Angeles County.
About Los Angeles Therapy Institute
Los Angeles Therapy Institute (LATI) is a multi-location mental health practice serving adults throughout Los Angeles County. LATI provides evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and co-occurring conditions. The institute's clinical team holds advanced licensure across a range of specialties, with particular depth in DBT, EMDR, and cognitive behavioral therapies. For more information, visit www.losangelestherapyinstitute.com.
Schedule a Consultation
Adults in Los Angeles seeking evaluation for LATI's dialectical behavior therapy program can schedule an intake consultation by calling (310) 857-4946 or completing a request at www.losangelestherapyinstitute.com. LATI's intake coordinators are available Monday through Friday to discuss treatment fit, insurance coverage, and program availability.
Media Contact
Name: Los Angeles Therapy Institute
Phone: (310) 857-4946
Website: www.losangelestherapyinstitute.com