Refer a client to Austin DBT Associates and let us support your mission.
Austin DBT Associates provides specialized, evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy® (DBT®) and Psychiatry services for teens and adults. Refer a client to us and let us work together to provide comprehensive care.
Refer a Client for Specialized DBT Therapy or Mental Health Medications
Are you working with high-acuity adult or teen clients who are battling serious depression, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, or substance abuse challenges? Have they stalled in treatment or stopped making meaningful progress? If so, Austin DBT Associates can provide the specialized Dialectical Behavior Therapy or Psychiatry Services (mental health medications) they need to move forward.
Let Us Help to Support Your Clients
Austin DBT Associates offers fully adherent DBT therapy and integrated Psychiatry services. We provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for teens (ages 11–17) and adults (18+) who struggle with emotion regulation, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders in Austin, TX.
Our specialized team ensures clients receive coordinated support through specialized DBT® therapy, DBT® skills training, and, when needed, prescribed medication — all under one roof, using a collaborative team approach. Referring to us means your clients gain access to a structured, high-quality program proven to support lasting change.
Let us be your dedicated partner to help you deliver the highest standard of behavioral healthcare to your clients.
What our Referring Partners Say About Us
“Shana is my go-to provider for collaborative care. As an LCSW, it is imperative that I have provider that I can trust to coordinate care and to reduce the stigma associated with medication management. Shana is thorough and responsive, and meets every patient with care and compassion. My clients feel safe and comfortable, and I can rest knowing they are in good hands.”
Expert Mental Health Services in Austin, TX
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adults
Austin DBT Associates offers specialized individual counseling for those struggling with severe depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and related challenges. What sets us apart is that we are a fully adherent DBT® program. This means your clients will receive comprehensive support through one-on-one therapy, DBT® skills training, a dedicated consultation team, and phone coaching between sessions—all designed to help your clients build a life worth living.
We offer in-person DBT® therapy at our office in Austin, TX, as well as online outpatient services for individuals living anywhere in Texas.
DBT-Informed Couples Counseling
DBT® is a powerful approach for couples counseling, focusing on key relationship skills such as effective communication, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Our DBT®-informed couples therapy equips partners with practical tools to manage conflict, handle intense emotions, and strengthen mutual understanding, laying the foundation for a healthier, more connected relationship.
We offer in-person DBT-informed couples counseling at our office in Austin, TX, as well as online for individuals living anywhere in Texas.
DBT Therapy for Teens
The pre-teen and teenage years are challenging for the whole family to navigate. Our expert DBT® therapists provide a safe space for adolescents and teens aged 11-18 to share their feelings and explore into their experiences. We teach pre-teens and teens healthy coping skills, strengthen their communication skills, help them improve their thinking and behavior, and their relationships with family and peers. We accomplish all this through structured groups and individual sessions tailored to each person’s needs.
We offer in person DBT® counseling for adolescents and teens at our office in Austin, TX, as well as online for kids living anywhere in Texas.
Psychiatry Services for Adults and Teens
In addition to our counseling services, we offer Psychiatry Services through our in-house Board-Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This allows adults and teens facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or personality disorders to prescribed medication management tailored to their needs from a qualified clinician.
External therapists and mental health providers: Let's Collaborate.
If you’re a therapist or counseling provider, we welcome you to reach out and collaborate with us in supporting your clients’ well-being. Our clinicians work closely with clients to identify underlying emotional patterns, behaviors, and thought processes that may be hindering progress.
Let’s work together to support the mental health needs of people in our community in Austin!
