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New Special Class Offering

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. 

Clearwater Founders/Owners

  • Jocelin Saks, PhD

    Assessment Director

    License # PSY18466

    NPI # 1780484733

    Dr. 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).  She is a member of the Collaborative Assessment Association of the Bay Area….

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  • Erika Swanson, PhD

    Clinical Director:
    DBT Program

    License # PSY26599

    NPI # 1902224835

    Dr. Swanson is a senior supervising Clinical Psychologist, 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

    License # LMFT47368

    NPI # 1972910677

    Karen Erickson, LMFT, 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…

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