A Comprehensive DBT and RO-DBT Program
Long Beach and Irvine
Empowering You to Build a Life Worth Living and Sharing.
Real Comprehensive DBT
DBT & RO-DBT Specialists
Skills That Change Lives
ADHD Testing for Adults & Teens.
Welcome to DBT Center of Long Beach and
RO-DBT California Collective
We are Southern California’s premier comprehensive DBT and RO-DBT practice, serving individuals and families both in-person and virtually. Led by DBT-Linehan Certified Clinician Tiana Rogachevsky, our team is foundationally trained in DBT and Level-3 trained in Radically Open DBT.
We also provide comprehensive ADHD testing for adults and teens in Irvine, helping clients better understand how attention and executive function challenges may interact with their emotional wellbeing
" Tiana and her entire team are incredible. Many therapists claim to do DBT, but DBT Center does it as it was intended. DBT is hard work. It takes commitment and dedication and as long as you commit to do that hard work, it will change your life. So thankful I found them! "
— CP
What is Standard DBT and RO-DBT?
Most of mental health clinicians, workers, and clients may be familiar with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) or have encountered it in some way. Initially developed by Marsha Linehan in the late 1980’s for treating Borderline Personality Disorder, it is now recognized and validated as a great evidence-based therapy for a number of mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, PTSD, self-harm and suicidal tendencies. The goal of DBT is to alleviate the intense emotional pain associated with these mental health issues.
New ADHD Testing for Adults & Teens in Irving
Because ADHD and emotional dysregulation frequently co-occur, we now offer comprehensive ADHD testing alongside our DBT and RO-DBT programs. A proper evaluation helps clarify diagnosis and informs a more targeted treatment plan. Learn more about ADHD Testing
The four modules of DBT
Standard DBT
Standard DBT is an evidence-based treatment developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan to help individuals who experience emotional undercontrol. Those struggling with undercontrol often face:
Intense, rapidly shifting emotions
Impulsive or self-destructive behaviors
Chronic feelings of emptiness or anger
Unstable relationships and difficulty managing stress
Standard DBT teaches core skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is especially effective for those who feel their emotions are overwhelming or difficult to manage.
Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT)
RO-DBT is an evidence-based treatment developed by Dr. Thomas Lynch designed for those who struggle with overcontrol of emotions. Individuals who are emotionally over-controlled often experience:
Social isolation
Difficulty responding to change
Risk avoidant behaviors and
Painful interpersonal relationships
More often, these individuals have perfectionist tendencies, struggle with loneliness, are overly cautious and have trouble connecting with others. Ultimately, Standard-DBT and RO-DBT both target distress. Standard-DBT treats emotion when it is experienced as out of control and disinhibited. However, in the case of RO-DBT distress is often inside, not expressed to others directly or can be suppressed entirely.
What is Standard DBT and RO-DBT?
Is Standard DBT right for me?
UNDERCONTROLLED:
Emotional Dysregulated and Impulsive
Do you suffer from any of the following?
Suicidal behavior or self-injury
Chronic problems with depression, anxiety and anger
Self-destructive behaviors
Intense and volatile emotional reactivity and difficulty returning to stable mood.
Unstable self-image and sense of emptiness
Stress-related paranoia or loss of contact with reality
Feelings of paranoia and victimization
Fear of abandonment
Unstable or changing relationship
Recommended Treatment Path
Is RO-DBT right for me?
OVERCONTROLLED:
Emotionally Constrictive and Risk Averse
Do you experience any of the following?
Suicidal behavior or self-injury
Chronic problems with depression and anxiety
Are overly cautious, careful and dutiful
Avoidance of uncertainty or unplanned risk
Compulsive rehearsal, premeditation and planning
Rigid rule-governed behavior
Struggle with loneliness
Recommended Treatment Path
ADHD Testing for Adults & Teens
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is frequently misunderstood and underdiagnosed, especially in adults and in teens who have learned to compensate. Our ADHD testing in Long Beach provides a thorough, clinician-led evaluation to give you clarity and direction.
Whether you've wondered for years or were recently flagged by a provider, our process is designed to be thorough, compassionate, and actionable, Learn About ADHD Testing
Who is ADHD Testing for?
Adults who suspect long-undiagnosed ADHD
Teens struggling with focus, impulsivity, or school performance
Individuals already in DBT who want a clearer diagnostic picture
Clients referred by their psychiatrist or primary care physician
High achievers whose overcontrol may mask attention difficulties
Contact Us
To schedule a free 15-minute call with our Clinical Director to see if we’re the right fit for your needs.