Comprehensive DBT Program

Sanno Zack, PhD, received her bachelor’s degree from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. She received her Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University in State College, where she trained in both adult and child and adolescent psychology.  

Dr. Zack completed an internship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City and a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University in California.  

She is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech and completed advanced DBT training with Marsha Linehan.

Dr. Zack directs the Stanford adult DBT team and consults to DBT and trauma-focused programs and practitioners in the community.

She is an Emory University peer-certified Prolonged Exposure (PE) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) consultant. She also supervises trainees in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), DBT PE, and DBT PTSD for trauma.  

At Camden Center, Dr. Zack leads the comprehensive DBT team in San Francisco and helps guide program development, teaching, and training.

J. Alexis Ortiz, PhD, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Michigan and both her Master of Arts in Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from University of New Mexico.

She completed her clinical psychology internship at VA Palo Alto Health Care System and her postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine in California.

Dr. Ortiz holds a clinical assistant professor faculty position and is an attending psychologist at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she serves on the adult Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) team.

Dr. Ortiz also has a small private practice in San Francisco. Her clinical work focuses on treating co-occurring psychiatric and addictive disorders, emotion dysregulation, substance use, and mood and anxiety disorders.

At Camden Center, Dr. Ortiz is a program therapist and serves on the comprehensive DBT team. She leads DBT mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) groups, and provides individual DBT, ACT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and addiction-focused therapy.

Jasmine Dobbs-Marsh, PsyD, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Political Science, with university distinction, from Stanford University in California. She earned her Doctor of Psychology from the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium at Palo Alto University in California.

Dr. Dobbs-Marsh completed her doctoral internship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Counseling and Psychological Services and her postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine in California.

She is a clinical instructor within the Stanford University Psychiatry Department, and a staff psychologist in the Stanford Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Clinic.

Dr. Dobbs-Marsh's clinical work focuses on the treatment of complex trauma and personality and identity concerns. She also specializes in working with couples and within gender diverse communities.

At Camden Center, Dr. Dobbs-Marsh provides psychotherapy services to patients within the Comprehensive DBT Program.

Molly Walsh, PhD, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and her Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Dr. Walsh completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University’s Psychosocial Treatment Clinic and Bipolar Disorders Clinic in California.

Her fellowship included training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for adults. She also co-led a DBT group for adults with bipolar disorders.

Dr. Walsh’s work is collaborative and present focused, centering on helping patients learn skills to make changes in their daily lives. She helps patients overcome problems related to mood disorders, substance use, emotion dysregulation, anxiety disorders, stress management, and insomnia.

At Camden Center, Dr. Walsh leads DBT skills groups as part of the comprehensive DBT team. She also provides individual therapy, incorporating techniques from DBT, CBT, ACT, CBT for insomnia, and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Charlotte Wickham, LCSW, received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and her Master of Social Work from University of California, Los Angeles. She is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) by the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™.

Charlotte has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy.

She has clinical experience in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization settings, including at Harbor-UCLA Adult Outpatient Program in Torrance, California, and the UCSD Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research.

Charlotte helped develop a DBT day treatment program at a treatment center in Los Angeles, and has provided clinical supervision to master’s-level clinicians working toward licensure.

At Camden Center, Charlotte facilitates DBT skills groups and provides comprehensive individual DBT to patients.

Kate Roahrig, LMFT, received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Indiana University and her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. She is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) by the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™.

Kate has clinical experience in residential, outpatient, and in-home treatment settings working with patients struggling with emotional, mood, psychotic, and personality disorders.

She also worked as a therapist, group facilitator, and family program facilitator at a comprehensive DBT treatment program in Los Angeles.

Kate previously worked with Dr. John Briere, PhD, and Dr. Randye Semple, PhD, studying the genetics of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in patients admitted to the trauma units at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center.

Kate is an adjunct professor in the master’s program at Pepperdine.

At Camden Center, Kate facilitates DBT skills groups and provides comprehensive individual DBT to patients.

Courtney Kent, LCSW, received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and her Master of Social Welfare from University of California, Los Angeles. She is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) by the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™.

Courtney is extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Seeking Safety, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). Her clinical work has focused on utilizing these evidence-based practices in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization settings.

Courtney has provided clinical supervision to master’s-level clinicians working toward licensure.

At Camden Center, Courtney facilitates DBT skills groups and provides comprehensive individual DBT to patients.

Danielle Kayne-O’Gilvie, LMFT, received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of California, Santa Barbara, and her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.

She is extensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She has provided clinical supervision to master’s-level clinicians working toward licensure.

Danielle has more than a decade of experience in a variety of settings, including non-profit and Los Angeles County outpatient clinics, serving children, adults, and families.

She has clinical experience treating patients with varying mental health disorders, including trauma, anxiety, mood disorders such as Bipolar Disorder and depression, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders.

At Camden Center, Danielle facilitates DBT skills groups and provides comprehensive individual DBT to patients.

She is also a clinical team lead at the Los Angeles location. In that role, she assists patients, their families, and providers in the coordination of communication and support for optimal treatment outcomes through quality, client-centered, and comprehensive care services.

Franklin Bolanos, LCSW, received both his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Social Work from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

He is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and in Prolonged Exposure Therapy by the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety.

Franklin has extensive clinical experience providing CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).  

He previously worked as a bilingual therapist at Harbor-UCLA Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic in Torrance, California, and as adjunct faculty in the California State University, Dominguez Hills Master of Social Work Program.

At Camden Center, Franklin facilitates DBT skills groups and provides comprehensive individual DBT to patients.

He is also a clinical team lead at the Los Angeles location. In that role, he assists patients, their families, and providers in the coordination of communication and support for optimal treatment outcomes through quality, client-centered, and comprehensive care services.

Natalie Sheckter, LCSW, MSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for helping her patients achieve their goals and enhance their well-being. Natalie earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Social Work from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

During graduate school, Natalie trained at the UCLA Resnick Adult Partial Hospitalization Program, UCLA Spanish Speaking Psychosocial Clinic, and Harbor-UCLA Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic. She treated adults and adolescents in individual and group psychotherapy.

Natalie previously worked at Harbor-UCLA Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic and Behavioral Medicine Clinic in Torrance, California. Her clinical work has focused on treating co-occurring psychiatric, medical, and addictive disorders.

Natalie is intensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Natalie is certified in CBT by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. She has extensive experience leading process groups for adults experiencing psychosis.  

At Camden Center, Natalie provides individual psychotherapy and facilitates DBT and CBT groups. She is also DBT team lead at the Los Angeles location.

Hannah Bystritsky, LCSW, received her Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science from University of California, Berkeley, and her Master of Social Welfare from University of California, Los Angeles.

She is extensively trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Hannah previously managed the dual diagnosis program in the adult outpatient psychiatry department of a mental health center. She is fluent in Russian.

At Camden Center, Hannah facilitates DBT skills and ACT groups and provides comprehensive individual DBT to patients.

She is also a clinical team lead at the Los Angeles location. In that role, she assists patients, their families, and providers in the coordination of communication and support for optimal treatment outcomes through quality, client-centered, and comprehensive care services.

Diane DeMartino, LCSW, is a highly skilled licensed psychotherapist with a specialization in behavioral treatment for borderline personality disorder and mood disorders. Holding a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California, her studies emphasized Systems of Recovery from Mental Illness in Adults.

Diane's therapeutic approach is backed by extensive training and certifications in several behavioral therapies. She is recognized by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies for her proficiency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Additionally, she is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) through Harbor-UCLA's Psychology Training Program.

Diane has expanded her expertise by undergoing specialized DBT training, focusing on treatment for parents, couples, and families; adults with eating disorders; Substance Abuse Disorders; and complex PTSD. These trainings were conducted by esteemed institutions including the Center for DBT & Families, Sick Kids CCMH Learning Institute, Portland DBT Institute, and Behavioral Tech, respectively.

Diane's extensive clinical experience spans work with adults, transitional age youth, couples, and families. She has provided individual and group treatments in diverse settings ranging from community clinics to private practice, including Harbor-UCLA Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic, Pacific Clinics, San Fernando Valley DBT, and her own private practice. Additionally, she has supervised master's-level clinicians working towards licensure.

At the Camden Center, Diane has contributed her expertise in numerous roles, such as facilitating DBT and CBT groups, offering individual therapy, serving as Comprehensive DBT Program Regional Director, and Co-Clinical Director for the Los Angeles region. As the current DBT National Director, Diane oversees DBT across all Camden sites, aids in the development of training programs, and provides clinical supervision.

Alix Simonson, PsyD, received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Politics from Oberlin College in Ohio. She earned her Doctorate of Psychology from the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium at Palo Alto University, her doctoral internship at the downtown Los Angeles VA Hospital, and her postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Dr. Simonson is trained in a variety of trauma-focused interventions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and treatments that address psychosis and severe mental illness. She has worked in a wide range of clinical settings, including inpatient psychiatric units, hospitals, and outpatient specialty clinics. Dr. Simonson also specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Dr. Simonson’s clinical approach centers on the individual, their unique intersectional identity, and lived experiences in order to help them reach their goals within the framework of tailored evidence-based treatments. She believes in the importance of being truly seen and accepted in order to make change and feel empowered.

At Camden Center, Dr. Simonson supports patients through the Comprehensive DBT Program, the Eos LGBTQIA+ Program, and serves as a Clinical Team Lead.

Andrea Loeb, LCSW completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and her Master of Social Welfare from the University of Southern California (USC). 

Andrea has gained valuable experience working in community mental health settings and providing therapeutic services to individuals with severe mental illness and trauma.  She received her training at Harbor UCLA Adult Outpatient Psychiatry clinic with a focus on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). More recently, Andrea worked at Didi Hirsch Mental Health services, where she led the DBT program and organized the skills training and consultation groups. Additionally, she has experience providing clinical and administrative supervision to case managers and student interns.  

At Camden Center, Andrea specializes in DBT, CBT and ACT clinical modalities.  She also serves as a core clinician by providing individual psychotherapy, facilitating groups, collaborating with providers and patients in treatment planning, and offering family support.  Andrea assists patients in identifying their unique strengths and challenges to foster self-awareness, self-compassion, and coping strategies for managing difficult emotions and behaviors.

Liz Corpstein is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She completed her bachelors degree in psychology and minor in philosophy from Arizona State University. She obtained her masters degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University.

Liz is trained in DBT, CBT, seeking safety, mindful self-compassion and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Liz was the clinical director at Village Counseling and Wellness where she oversaw the comprehensive DBT outpatient program and intensive outpatient program. Liz provided clinical services to adolescents, adults, and their family members.
She has worked in residential and outpatient settings and has supervised masters level clinicians working towards licensure.

Liz is the author of DBT Workbook for Anxiety: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Strategies for Managing Stress, Worry, and Fear.

Laura Berman, LCSW, CASAC-T, received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles and her Master of Social Work from Fordham University in New York.

Laura is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodrama, and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

She has diverse clinical and administrative experience in both outpatient and residential treatment settings. She was previously the program director and family coordinator at a dual diagnosis outpatient treatment center where she worked one-on-one with patients and their families.

At Camden Center Los Angeles, Laura provides family therapy and family dynamics work. She focuses on relational issues in her sessions, and brings a comprehensive understanding of the factors that create change, growth, and healing within the family system.