Tom Harrer Assumes Leadership at Auburn-Davis Center for DBT, Pledging Expanded Access and Continued Excellence in Mental Health Care

With the new year, the Auburn-Davis Center for DBT welcomes Tom Harrer as its new owner and CEO, bringing over 18 years of clinical expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to the forefront of the center's mission. Harrer, who previously served as Assistant Program Director, has been pivotal in advancing the center's clinical and operational standards. His leadership is expected to further the center's commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to teens, young adults, and families dealing with emotional dysregulation and high-risk behaviors.

The Auburn-Davis Center for DBT specializes in a comprehensive range of DBT services, including individual therapy, skills groups, phone coaching, and consultation teams, all designed to address complex mental health issues such as self-harm and chronic suicidality. The center's programs are based on the gold-standard DBT model developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, ensuring high treatment fidelity and measurable outcomes. For more information on DBT, visit https://behavioraltech.org.

Under Harrer's guidance, the center is expanding its services to increase accessibility for California residents, through both in-person and telehealth options. This expansion is part of a broader strategy to meet the growing mental health needs of the community, with a team of highly trained clinicians dedicated to delivering culturally responsive care. The center is also strengthening partnerships with school districts, healthcare systems, and community mental health organizations to ensure comprehensive care for high-acuity clients.

Harrer emphasizes the importance of long-term healing through structured, skills-based therapy, particularly in a time when mental health challenges are on the rise. The Auburn-Davis Center for DBT stands as a beacon of hope, offering tools for resilience, emotional regulation, and meaningful change to those in need. For individuals and families seeking specialized DBT services, the center remains a trusted provider in Northern California.