Auburn-Davis Center for DBT Expands Services Under New Leadership

The Auburn-Davis Center for DBT has entered a new phase of organizational development with Tom Harrer assuming the role of CEO, bringing nearly two decades of clinical expertise to lead the mental health treatment center. Harrer, previously the Assistant Program Director, takes the helm with a commitment to maintaining the center's core mission of providing compassionate, evidence-based care to teens, young adults, and families experiencing complex mental health challenges.

Specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the center offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support individuals struggling with emotion dysregulation, self-harm, and chronic suicidality. The treatment approach follows the established DBT model developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, emphasizing structured, skills-based interventions that promote emotional regulation and resilience.

Under Harrer's leadership, the center is strategically expanding its service delivery model by enhancing both in-person and telehealth options for California residents. This approach aims to increase accessibility while maintaining high treatment fidelity and delivering culturally responsive care through a team of seasoned clinicians with advanced DBT training.

The expansion strategy also includes strengthening collaborative relationships with school districts, healthcare systems, and community mental health partners. By fostering these connections, the center seeks to create more seamless care transitions for high-acuity clients and address the growing mental health needs in the region.

With mental health challenges increasingly affecting younger populations, the Auburn-Davis Center's targeted approach addresses a critical healthcare need. By providing structured therapeutic interventions and practical emotional regulation tools, the center aims to support long-term healing and meaningful behavioral change for individuals and families navigating complex psychological landscapes.