Find steadiness when emotions feel too big

Are you feeling stuck, lost, or overwhelmed? Relational trauma can leave deep triggers and a broken sense of self. If you are ready to heal, we are ready to help.

At Selah Counseling Center in Pearland, we offer a calm, safe space. We work with you at your pace. We serve clients in person in Pearland and by telehealth across Texas.

What is DBT?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills. These skills help you manage emotions, handle crises, and build better relationships. DBT blends acceptance and change so you can move forward.

DBT skills focus on four areas:

Mindfulness: notice and name what you feel and need
Distress tolerance: ride out crises without making things worse
Emotion regulation: lower intensity and prevent spirals
Interpersonal effectiveness: set limits and ask for what you need

Who can DBT help?

DBT can help if you:

Feel emotions swing fast or get intense
Struggle with self-harm or suicidal thoughts
Live with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Face trauma, anxiety, or depression
Have high-conflict or painful relationships
Want steadier mood and stronger boundaries

We work with teens, adults, and families. We tailor care to your goals. You will not do this alone.

How Selah Counseling Can Help

Our approach is DBT-informed and trauma-aware. We teach core DBT skills in simple, daily steps. We pace the work so it feels safe and steady.

We start with your goals. Together we build a plan that fits your life. We offer in-person care in Pearland and secure telehealth across Texas.

DBT and EMDR together

Many clients also benefit from EMDR therapy. DBT builds stability and coping so EMDR feels safer. When you feel ready, EMDR helps process trauma and reduce triggers.

Leah Gillam, LCSW-S, APSATS CCPS, is EMDRIA-certified in EMDR and trained in DBT. She treats trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. She also supports partners healing from betrayal trauma.

What to expect in DBT-informed therapy

First 1–3 sessions: history, goals, and a safety plan
Weekly or biweekly 50-minute sessions
Skills practice between sessions that is clear and doable

You can expect tools you can use right away. You will learn to pause, choose, and act with care. Over time, many clients feel calmer and more confident.

Signs DBT may be a good fit

You want fewer blowups and shutdowns
You want to stop harmful patterns
You want relationships with clear limits and more respect
You want a plan for hard moments that actually works

If one of these fits, DBT skills can help. Small steps add up. We will walk with you.

About Leah

Leah Gillam, LCSW-S, APSATS CCPS, offers warm, nonjudgmental care. She is EMDRIA-certified in EMDR and trained in DBT. Her style is collaborative, clear, and steady.

Leah works with trauma survivors and their loved ones. She also treats anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. She welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds.

Locations and telehealth in Texas

In person: 2404 S. Grand Blvd, Suite 200, Pearland, TX 77584
Telehealth: available to all Texas residents

We serve Pearland, Houston, Friendswood, Manvel, Alvin, and beyond. Telehealth makes care flexible and private. You can attend from home, work, or school.