Treatment

Dr. LoTempio is a specialist in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She offers “gold standard” DBT - which you may also hear described as “full” DBT or comprehensive DBT. This model is more intensive than typical outpatient treatment, but less intensive or restrictive compared to Intensive Outpatient Programs, Partial Hospitalization Programs, residential, and inpatient levels of care. If you’re interested in exploring whether DBT is the right fit for you or your adolescent, please reach out to me here.

Some individuals are referred to DBT and come to the initial appointment interested in doing comprehensive DBT. However, some folks know they need help, but aren’t sure what is needed - that’s ok too!

Some individuals can benefit from a tailored treatment approach, rather than requiring the full comprehensive program. This is absolutely an option when indicated!

Treatment is currently offered via HIPAA secure zoom, and clients must be physically located in Washington state at the time of service.

Supervision and Consultation

Dr. LoTempio has provided supervision to students from the UW Clinical Psychology PhD program, psychiatry residents from UW School of Medicine, post-doctoral fellows from UW Department of Psychiatry, and students from SPU Clinical Psychology PhD. Dr. LoTempio has also provided consultation to professionals from across the U.S. and Canada regarding adherent delivery of DBT for adolescents and adults, as well as eating disorder specific consultation for DBT therapists.