Dr. Lisa Bolden

07/22/2026

07/07/2026

Recording a podcast on integrating Diversity in DBT with my co-author Dr. Lizbeth Gaona and the host of Empowered She Podcast, Jonisha Garcia.

06/24/2026

How do we ensure evidence-based treatments remain responsive to the diverse identities and experiences of the people we serve? Academy Diplomate Dr. Lisa Bolden and Dr. Lizbeth Goana and others tackle that question in their new book, Integrating Diversity into DBT: Dialectical Principles and Clinical Applications. The book offers clinicians practical guidance for incorporating culture, identity, and lived experience into DBT while remaining grounded in evidence-based care.

We're proud to celebrate Academy members who are helping move the field forward through research, writing, and clinical leadership. Congratulations to the authors on this exciting publication!

06/22/2026

06/19/2026

Former first lady Michelle Obama brought the crowd to its feet during the Obama Center's opening celebration.

She said she hopes the center “reignites the optimism and empathy and vision that’s always powered this country’s greatest change.” https://wapo.st/4xVkkHd

06/19/2026

President Barak Obama is the manifestation of our ancestors dreams and we celebrate him on Juneteenth!

06/16/2026

🎉📚 IT’S HERE! 📚🎉

After years of clinical work, teaching, consulting, and writing, I’m thrilled to officially share that Integrating Diversity in DBT: Dialectical Principles and Clinical Applications has arrived!

This book was born from a simple but powerful belief: effective DBT must also be culturally responsive. As therapists, we can honor the core principles of DBT while recognizing the ways culture, identity, oppression, resilience, and lived experience shape the therapeutic process.

Whether you’re a seasoned DBT clinician, educator, trainee, or simply passionate about providing more inclusive care, I hope this resource equips you with practical strategies and invites deeper reflection.

✨ Because diversity isn’t an “add-on” to treatment—it’s central to understanding the people we serve.

Thank you to everyone who encouraged, supported, and believed in this vision. I can’t wait to hear how this book impacts your work and your communities.

💗 Grab your copy through the link in my bio or here: https://www.guilford.com/author/Lisa-Bolden and let me know: What does culturally responsive DBT mean to you?

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06/15/2026

Welcome to my official page!

Many of you already know me as a psychologist, colleague, professor, consultant, friend, family member, church member, or fellow traveler through life's ups and downs. Whatever brought you here, I'm grateful you're part of this community.

Over the years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside people in some of their hardest moments and celebrating their growth, resilience, and healing. This page is an extension of that work and the things I care deeply about: mental health, culturally responsive care, faith and perseverance, professional growth, family, and creating lives that feel meaningful and worth living.

I'll be sharing practical mental health insights, reflections from my work, updates on speaking and training opportunities, and a few behind-the-scenes moments from my journey as an author—including the release of my newest book, Integrating Diversity in DBT: Dialectical Principles and Clinical Applications.

Thank you for being here—for your support, encouragement, and the many ways our paths have crossed over the years. I hope this space offers something that speaks to you, whether that's a moment of inspiration, a helpful resource, or simply a reminder that none of us has to navigate life alone.

I'm glad you're here.

With gratitude,

Dr. Lisa Bolden