DBT is the fastest growing therapeutic approach for a range of diagnoses. Unlike traditional therapies, it's skills based so you can track your progress through graduation.
Online, or in-person, serving all ages of clients across California. Get started today for as low as $125 per individual session!
Dr. Alicia Smart, Owner & Clinical Director
Accepting New Clients – Get Started In 24 Hours With No Waitlist!
Therapy that’s proven to work
We are dedicated to delivering modern therapies based on scientific research and empirical evidence—we’ve built our practice on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) because it’s proven to work. Different from a talk therapy structure, DBT is a skills based approach with milestones and goals. We’re here to set you free.
Credentialed Therapists
Our team of Therapists have been trained by Behavioral Tech, the institute that founded the Dialectical Behavior Therapy approach. In addition, our team has been trained in related therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. On average our therapists have over ten years of work experience and the Guidepost DBT has been serving the Bay Area since 2000.
Plus, over 98% of our clients successfully match with their first therapist and continue their ongoing treatment with the same provider here at Guidepost DBT.
Our Services (online & in-person)
- Visit our offices in-person in Corte Madera or Oakland
- Join us online through telehealth anywhere in California
- Comprehensive DBT & Informed DBT
- Comprehensive & Informed RO (Radically Open) DBT Therapy
- Short/Long-term Psychotherapy for Depression, Anxiety, and other Life Stressors
- Early Teen, Adolescent, Couples & Family Psychotherapy
- Consultation and Counseling for Parents
- Training & Consultation for Professionals and Organizations
A Modern Practice
As an evidence based practice, we’ve invested in technology to enhance you treatment and overall experience with our center:
- Schedule, postpone, and reschedule your appointments online
- SMS and email session reminders
- No paper forms to fill out
- HIPAA compliant video therapy and health records to protect your privacy
- Modern billing and super-bills for insurance reimbursement
DBT and RO DBT are an effective treatment for a broad range of diagnoses:
Excessive Self-Control
Hyper-Vigilance
Isolation
Lack of social connectedness
Suppressed Emotions
Fear of change
Social anxiety
Difficulty with relationships
General anxiety
General Depression
Impulsive behaviors
Emotional sensitivity
Frequent mood swings
Issues with self-esteem
“Dr. Smart is a deeply intelligent and compassionate professional and human being. I spent several years as her client and I attribute her with being the beacon which guided me through a very dark time.Her patient counsel and skillful understanding of DBT has been pivotal in helping me learn, quite simply, how to live; training and practicing distress tolerance and eventually being able to let go of life-long self-destructive behaviors.”
“You folks are great - DBT has changed my life. Just last week, I recommended an acquaintance contact you about DBT.”
“The DBT center of Marin provided a structure and methodology which delivered nothing short of a miracle. They quite possibly saved my daughters life. They provided tools for my daughter, my ex, and myself to accept, communicate, and heal. We now have our lives back and our daughter is happy and thriving again. A big thank you to David, Alicia, Shelly and the entire team!”
