About the Trainer

Alyx Fields brings a rare level of expertise to Dialectical Behavior Therapy, grounded in direct training with Marsha Linehan, PhD, the founder of DBT, and more than a decade of advanced education through Behavioral Tech, her official training organization. With 72 hours of direct training with Dr. Linehan and 162 hours of intensive Behavioral Tech coursework, Alyx's approach is shaped by the highest standards of DBT fidelity and a deep respect for the model’s origins. Her training includes multiple advanced intensives, case consultations, specialized tracks in substance use and eating disorders, and ongoing participation in ISITDBT conferences where Dr. Linehan was present. Alyx has also authored an accessible, client‑centered DBT skills workbook and created a comprehensive DBT training curriculum that helps therapists feel confident, competent, and fully prepared to deliver DBT effectively.