Westside DBT Treatment Center

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Westside DBT Treatment Center

We offer individual Dialectical Behavioral psychotherapy, group DBT skills training, telephone/email

Westside DBT Program is an outpatient psychotherapy treatment center located in the heart of West Los Angeles, California as well as in Studio City. We offer outpatient mental health services providing comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Our mission is to provide collaborative, compassionate, and effective treatment for adults (18+), adolescen

ts (13+), and children (5+) and to raise awareness of DBT as an effective treatment modality for a wide range of mental health issues. Our goal is to reduce suffering and enhance the quality of our clients' lives. Overall we offer individual, family, and group therapy for adults and adolescents. We also provide consultation for other professionals and other agencies in the field. We provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide variety of mental health issues which include but are not limited to:
∗ Borderline Personality Disorder
∗ Anxiety
∗ Bipolar Disorder
∗ Substance Abuse
∗ Depression
∗ Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
∗ Eating Disorders
∗ Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Our Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Program consists of:
Individual therapy, skills training group, telephone and email coaching, and DBT team consultation. Additionally, we offer family support and psycho-education, individual and group consultation for relatives of those with emotion dysregulation and other diagnoses, and consultation for any other mental health professionals, as appropriate.

04/21/2026

A note we would have added:

You’re actually really good at getting through things

like keep going, don’t think about it, move on.

But getting through it, and feeling through it are not the same.

That gap?
That’s the work at Westside DBT

Which one are you doing more of?

03/27/2026

Fridays at Westside DBT have their own vibe.
Less “let’s figure everything out”
and more like… okay, what are we walking into this weekend.
Because weekends tend to get a little louder.
More time, less structure, a few more chances to make a 10:47pm decision.
Not a bad thing. Just… predictable.
So, it’s less about controlling anything
and more about catching it while it’s happening.
Maybe a small pause.
Maybe just knowing what’s coming.
That’s usually enough.

03/25/2026

Why am I suddenly feeling everything at once?!
Spring is here.
And things are shifting, not just outside.
A little more energy.
A little more emotion.

Instead of trying to shut it down
try reaching for something that actually helps.
Your Spring forecast is ahead (emotionally speaking)
Save this for later. You’ll come back to it.

02/24/2026

It’s been a minute since we connected!
At Westside DBT, we’re always thinking about the clinicians, schools, and families in our community and how we can better support the clients you’re holding.
We’re currently offering:
• DBT Skills Groups
• Parent Skills Groups
• Individual & Family Therapy
• Comprehensive DBT care for kids, teens, adults, and families
Across West LA, Studio City, & Hermosa Beach.
Whether you’re looking for skills-based support, parent coaching, or full DBT care, we’re here as a collaborative partner not just a referral.
Let’s reconnect over coffee, consultation, or a quick call.
We’d love to hear who you’re supporting right now and how we can help.
Phone: 310-772-8118

02/12/2026

Valentine’s Day, rebranded.
Not just flowers.
Not just dinner reservations.
Not just waiting to see who texts first.
This year, it’s about:
• Checking the facts before you spiral.
• Remembering two things can be true.
• Letting love feel loud, without losing yourself.
• Choosing regulation over reactivity.
Romance is cute.
Emotional regulation is elite.
Consider this your permission to celebrate secure attachment starting with yourself.
Send this to someone who needs it.
Or comment which card you’re claiming this year (1, 2, 3, or 4).
Steady > chaotic.
XOXO,
Westside DBT

12/30/2025

Movement to shake the anxious energy out. Contribution as a reminder that your time, care, and presence are gifts too. Sasha’s favorite holiday skills are not about doing more, they’re about staying connected to your body and each other ✨ What skills have you used this holiday season?

12/29/2025

As the calendar turns, we’re focusing less on resolutions and more on regulation. One skill, one moment, one breath at a time. This is what we’re bringing into the new year. Here is one of our clinicians Aaron speaking on what keeps him steady with the new year ahead.

12/23/2025

This season can feel busy, emotional, and a little overwhelming, sometimes all at once.
These are the skills our therapists are actually leaning on right now.
The same ones we practice, teach, and come back to again and again.
Bookmarking this for that next “inhale, exhale” moment ✨

12/09/2025

Anyone else choosing ‘good enough’ energy this year?
The real magic isn’t in the checklist. It’s in the presence.
The connection with family, the laugh with a friend, the quiet moment with yourself, the community that holds you.
So, if the prep feels stressful, take a tiny step back.
Remember what matters.
Let the rest be optional.
We’re right there with you. Gently lowering the bar, raising the joy, and choosing the kind of holiday season that actually feels human.

12/02/2025

New location, same heart.
We’re excited to officially launch our Adult Comprehensive DBT Program in the South Bay, offering individual DBT sessions, adult skills groups, and parent support (in-person and online).

A grounded, evidence-based space for adults seeking real change, clarity, and steadiness is now in Hermosa Beach.

If you’re a clinician, parent, or community partner curious about our work, we’re here and happy to connect anytime. (310) 772-8118

11/19/2025

What can families expect from DBT-C?
Children get support.
Parents get grounded strategies.
And practical tools for siblings so the whole home feels calmer and more connected.

11/14/2025

Enrolling: DBT-C Social Skills Group for children ages 7–10.
A supportive, skills-based group focused on:
• Emotional awareness
• Communication + problem-solving
• Friendship + empathy building
• Self-regulation + coping tools
Led by Westside DBT’s clinicians, this group helps children and families learn the language of emotional regulation together. If you have someone in mind, call us at (310) 772-8118.
Wednesdays | 4:30–5:30 PM
Studio City, CA
Admissions: (310) 772-8118

Address

11340 W Olympic Boulevard, Suites 307 And 301
Los Angeles, CA
90064

Telephone

+13107728118

Website

http://www.westsidedbt.com/

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Westside DBT was founded by Sasha Ginsburg, LCSW, and Erin Lotz, LCSW, in August of 2010. Sasha trained at Harbor UCLA after completing her Masters in Social Work at University of Southern California in 2005, and Erin trained at Optimum Youth Center after completing her Masters in Social Work at University of Southern California in 2003. The two met while both working at Thalian’s Mental Health at Cedars Sinai and decided to sign up for Marsha Linehan’s intensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training together with Dr. Jennifer Walsh and Dr. Tony Dubois. DBT as a modality spoke to both Sasha and Erin, they founded Westside DBT, and nearly 10 years later, they have never looked back. Westside DBT began with only Sasha and Erin, but has since grown to employ 16 clinicians at two different locations: one in West Los Angeles and one in Studio City.

Westside DBT offers comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy which was developed and researched by Dr. Marsha Linehan and her colleagues at the University of Washington. Our mission is to provide collaborative, compassionate and effective treatment for adults (ages 18+), adolescents (ages 13-18), and children (ages 5-13), and to raise awareness of DBT as an effective treatment modality for a wide range of mental health issues. We aim to reduce suffering and enhance the quality of our client's lives.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic treatment modality that stems from Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT). DBT helps alleviate problems with regulating emotions, thinking patterns, and behaviors that cause misery and distress. DBT combines both cognitive-behavioral therapy (Western principles and practices) and mindfulness approaches (Eastern principles and practices) to help people understand – accept and change - patterns of living that are causing suffering.