Evidence-based therapy for individuals and families

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.

Dr. Alicia Smart, Owner & Clinical Director

We’re hiring!

 
robert-penaloza-Okn1uec2DK4-unsplash.jpg
IMG_3109.jpg

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.

Learn more about DBT

Learn more about RO DBT

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.

Meet the team

IMG_3105.jpg

Our Services (online & in-person)

- Individual & Comprehensive DBT Therapy

- Individual & Comprehensive 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

Explore our treatment programs

unsplash-image-Hcfwew744z4.jpg

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

Is DBT or RO DBT for You?

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

IMG_1731-2.jpg

 

Testimonials

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.
— Graduate Patient
You folks are great - DBT has changed my life. Just last week, I recommended an acquaintance contact you about DBT.
— Graduate Patient
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!
— Graduate Patient