Auburn-Davis Center for DBT Announces New Leadership and Expanded Mental Health Services
The Auburn-Davis Center for DBT undergoes leadership transition with new CEO Tom Harrer, expanding mental health services and treatment offerings for teens, young adults, and families in California through enhanced dialectical behavioral therapy programs.
The Auburn-Davis Center for DBT has transitioned to new leadership, with Tom Harrer assuming the role of CEO on January 1, 2025. With 18 years of clinical experience, Harrer brings a strategic vision to expand mental health services for teens, young adults, and families struggling with complex emotional challenges.
Under Harrer's leadership, the center will enhance its dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) offerings through expanded in-person and telehealth services across California. The organization remains committed to providing evidence-based, culturally responsive care focused on emotional regulation, resilience, and meaningful therapeutic outcomes.
The center's comprehensive DBT services include individual therapy, skills groups, phone coaching, and consultation teams. These programs are designed to support clients experiencing emotional dysregulation, self-harm, chronic suicidality, and other complex mental health issues.
Utilizing the gold-standard DBT model developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, the center's approach emphasizes structured, skills-based interventions. The clinical team consists of seasoned professionals with advanced DBT training, dedicated to delivering high-quality, targeted mental health support.
Strategic partnerships with school districts, healthcare systems, and community mental health organizations will further support seamless care transitions for high-acuity clients. By expanding accessibility and maintaining rigorous treatment standards, the Auburn-Davis Center aims to address growing mental health needs in the region.