Dr. Dean Malec is a licensed psychologist at the Center for Evidence Based Treatment - Ohio (CEBTOhio), specializing in guiding adults, adolescents, and children through a variety of concerns. His expertise includes addressing eating disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, and challenges in emotion regulation, such as borderline personality disorder, suicidal urges, and self-harm. With extensive training in university counseling centers, Dr. Malec is passionate about supporting young adults in stress management and healthy development. He is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on the intricate relationship between thoughts, emotions, and actions. Through this collaborative process, he helps clients develop effective strategies for change and acceptance, while also considering cultural and systemic factors in their well-being. Dr. Malec is dedicated to utilizing evidence-based practices, and he believes in fostering a therapeutic relationship that is safe, trusting, and affirming. Valuing diversity and cultural humility, he welcomes working with individuals from all identities and life experiences.