About Us

The Center For Acceptance and Change was founded in 2004 by four of our current therapists, and it was one of the first comprehensive DBT programs in the Philadelphia area. We are a private group practice of psychologists and social workers who are highly trained and experienced in the adherent application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and other evidence based treatments. Over the years, several additional therapists have been seamlessly integrated into our group.

All of our clinicians have undergone intensive and comprehensive DBT training in all elements of adherent DBT through Behavioral Tech, LLC. Over half of our clinicians have also completed an additional Board certification through the DBT – Linehan Board of Certification. These trainings and certifications also require a commitment to yearly continuing education so therapists stay current in DBT research and strategy. We attend annual conferences together as well as many other workshops to keep ourselves abreast of all the recent research and strategies so we can offer high quality treatment.

In addition to our formal training, we pride ourselves on being a caring team of clinicians who are committed to holding one another to a high standard of adherence to the treatment, so we meet weekly as a team for consultation. We have diverse interests, education, and experiences, as reflected in our bios, and bring unique perspectives to provide thorough consultation to one another. We complement each other in so many ways and truly have a passion for what we do and working together.

Our primary goal is to be effective in helping to reduce suffering and create a life worth living for those in our care. It is our belief that staying sharp and diligent with our own competence is the best way to do this. We always take this seriously.