The Auburn-Davis Center for DBT has entered a new phase of growth and service expansion with Tom Harrer assuming the role of CEO effective January 1, 2025. Harrer, who brings over 18 years of clinical experience, previously served as Assistant Program Director and has been instrumental in strengthening the center's clinical programming and operational integrity. The center continues to provide comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy services, including individual therapy, skills groups, phone coaching, and consultation teams. These services specifically target clients struggling with emotion dysregulation, self-harm, chronic suicidality, and other complex mental health challenges.
Under Harrer's leadership, the center is expanding its accessibility by offering both in-person and telehealth services for California residents. The clinical team consists of experienced professionals with advanced DBT training, committed to delivering culturally responsive care to diverse communities. The organization remains dedicated to the gold-standard DBT model developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, ensuring measurable outcomes and high treatment fidelity. By strengthening partnerships with school districts, healthcare systems, and community mental health partners, the center aims to facilitate seamless care transitions for high-acuity clients.
Harrer emphasized the center's mission to provide compassionate, evidence-based care, noting their commitment to offering practical tools that promote resilience and emotional regulation. As mental health needs continue to rise, the Auburn-Davis Center for DBT positions itself as a critical resource for teens, young adults, and families seeking specialized therapeutic support. The expansion of services under new leadership represents a significant development in addressing the growing demand for specialized mental health treatment in California, particularly for individuals facing severe emotional and behavioral challenges that require targeted therapeutic interventions.
The center's approach combines clinical expertise with accessibility initiatives, creating a comprehensive treatment model that addresses both immediate therapeutic needs and long-term emotional regulation skills. This expansion comes at a crucial time when mental health services are increasingly recognized as essential healthcare components, and specialized treatment centers play a vital role in supporting vulnerable populations. The integration of telehealth options represents a strategic response to geographical barriers and accessibility challenges, ensuring that California residents across different regions can access high-quality DBT services regardless of their location.
The clinical team's advanced training in DBT methodology ensures treatment fidelity to the evidence-based model, which has demonstrated effectiveness for individuals with complex mental health conditions. This commitment to maintaining treatment standards while expanding service delivery reflects the center's dual focus on quality and accessibility. The strengthened partnerships with educational and healthcare institutions further enhance the center's capacity to provide coordinated care for clients transitioning between different levels of treatment and support systems.
