Sheri Van Dijk
Psychotherapist and DBT author
Sheri Van Dijk is an Ontario psychotherapist who specializes in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness. She wrote DBT Made Simple, a guide for clinicians.
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Born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
About Sheri Van Dijk
Sheri Van Dijk trained as a psychotherapist and holds a Master's degree in social work. She has worked in mental health since 2001. She practices in Ontario, Canada, and has trained in DBT, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practice. DBT Made Simple is written to teach clinicians how to use DBT with clients who have a range of emotional problems. She has also written other books on using DBT skills, including titles for teenagers. Van Dijk also speaks internationally, leading workshops where clinicians learn to use DBT for conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety.