Sacramento Mental Health Center Expands DBT Services Under New Leadership

The Auburn-Davis Center for DBT has announced significant organizational changes, with Tom Harrer assuming the role of CEO and expanding the center's mental health service capabilities. Harrer, who brings 18 years of clinical experience, will lead the organization's strategic growth while maintaining its commitment to evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Under Harrer's leadership, the center will broaden its service delivery through enhanced in-person and telehealth options across California. The organization specializes in treating clients experiencing emotion dysregulation, self-harm, chronic suicidality, and other complex mental health challenges, utilizing the renowned DBT model developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan.

The expansion represents a critical response to increasing mental health needs, particularly among teens and young adults. By offering comprehensive services including individual therapy, skills groups, phone coaching, and consultation teams, the center aims to provide structured, measurable therapeutic interventions.

Notably, the center will continue strengthening partnerships with school districts, healthcare systems, and community mental health organizations to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care for high-risk clients. The clinical team remains dedicated to delivering culturally responsive treatment that supports long-term healing and emotional resilience.

This strategic transition underscores the growing importance of specialized, evidence-based mental health treatment in addressing contemporary psychological challenges faced by adolescents and young adults.