DBT Therapy for Children, Teens, Young Adults and Families in Encinitas
Services
Individual Therapy
I provide specialized DBT therapy for children, teens, adults, and families in North County San Diego. Treatment focuses on building practical skills to manage intense emotions, reduce high-risk or unhelpful behaviors, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen relationships. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, helping clients develop resilience, confidence, and tools that support lasting change. Click below to learn more. Click here to learn more about DBT therapy for Teens.
Family Therapy
Family therapy services are designed to strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, and foster deeper connections. My approach focuses on helping families work together to overcome challenges, break unhealthy patterns, and build a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. By addressing barriers and improving understanding, we create lasting, positive change for the whole family.
Parent Support
Parent support and skills coaching services are to help parents navigate the challenges of raising children and adolescents. My approach focuses on equipping parents with effective communication strategies, tools for managing difficult behaviors, and techniques to strengthen the parent-child relationship. Together, we work to build confidence and create a nurturing environment that supports your child’s growth and well-being.
Sean Harris, Psy.D.
Hello, I’m Dr. Sean Harris, a licensed psychologist specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I provide in-person therapy in Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Encinitas, serving North County San Diego, as well as online therapy throughout California. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families who are struggling with intense emotions, anxiety, behavioral challenges, impulsivity, family conflict, and difficulty with emotional regulation.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked in private practice, residential treatment, and community-based settings. I’ve received extensive training in DBT and use a practical, skills-based approach to help clients build emotional resilience, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and respond more effectively to difficult situations.
I also work closely with parents and families experiencing high-conflict dynamics, helping them better understand patterns of interaction, reduce escalation, rebuild trust, and develop more effective ways of supporting one another.
As both a therapist and a parent, I understand the pressures families face today. Whether through individual therapy, family therapy, or parent coaching, my goal is to help clients build the skills and confidence needed to create meaningful and sustainable change.
I look forward to working with you. Please click the link below to view my CV and learn more about my training, education, and clinical experience.