Clearwater Counseling
& Assessment Services
Clearwater is an outpatient mental health clinic that specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), integrative trauma interventions, and formal assessments for all age groups.
New Class Offerings
for Teens/Young Adults with DBT Experience
This group is for anyone who identifies under the Queer, Transgender, or Neurodiverse umbrellas (LGBTQIIA+, non-binary, gender expansive, neurodivergent, and more). We will be discussing the application of DBT skills to real-world topics of our choosing within the context of our identities. This is a chance to deepen skill use in a way that feels pertinent and affirming, and to connect with one another in a safe community space.
Skills classes for teens and their parents are formatted as a family intervention. The teen and one parent will take the class together as equal participants in the learning environment. The ratio in class is balanced equally between parents and teens. Co-parents can enroll in one of our weekly parent-only skills training classes. Classes meet weekly in a group setting with other families.
Queer/Trans/Neurodiverse (Advanced) Skills Group
for Teens/Young Adults with DBT Experience
This group is for anyone who identifies under the Queer, Transgender, or Neurodiverse umbrellas (LGBTQIIA+, non-binary, gender expansive, neurodivergent, and more). We will be discussing the application of DBT skills to real-world topics of our choosing within the context of our identities. This is a chance to deepen skill use in a way that feels pertinent and affirming, and to connect with one another in a safe community space.
“If you are looking for a clinic that will take you and your needs seriously, do not hesitate to call the staff at Clearwater. It is the best decision I have ever made in my healing process and want everyone to know how wonderful this practice is.”
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Clearwater Founders/Owners
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Jocelin Saks, PhD
Assessment Director
Read more: Jocelin Saks, PhDDr. Saks has been with Clearwater since its inception, and has been the Director of the Assessment program since 2006. Dr. Saks graduated with honors from Brown University and received her doctorate degree from Alliant University (formerly California School of Professional Psychology). Dr. Saks has extensive experience working with children and families, including pre- and post-doctoral…
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Erika Swanson, PhD
Clinical Director:
DBT Program
Read more: Erika Swanson, PhDDr. Swanson is a senior supervising Clinical Psychologist (PSY26599), DBT-Linehan Board of Certification Certified Clinician™ and the Clinical Director for the DBT Program at Clearwater. Since 2009, Dr. Swanson has specialized in DBT and trauma healing for adolescents, adults, and families.
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Karen Erickson, LMFT
Assistant Clinical Director:
DBT Program
Read more: Karen Erickson, LMFTKaren is a senior supervising therapist and Assistant Clinical Director for the DBT Program at Clearwater. Ms Erickson was intensively trained in DBT in 2008. Prior to that, she specialized in trauma therapy, non directive play therapy, and attachment issues. Ms. Erickson works with children, teens, and adults, and provides parent coaching, with a primary…