About Us

WCDBT groups are co-led by Carol Ehler, LCSW and Gila Schechter, LCSW. After successful careers in the arts and in business, we entered the field of social work over ten years ago. During that time we have been providing evidence-based treatment to adults, children, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, and other difficulties managing emotions. Over the years, we have witnessed the profound impact that CBT and DBT have had on our clients’ lives. We remain passionate about working collaboratively with our clients to create the lives they are seeking.

Carol Ehler, LCSW
Carol Ehler is a graduate of Columbia University School of Social Work. While at Westchester Jewish Community Services for eight years and now in private practice, Carol has been providing DBT and CBT treatment to adults and adolescents with a variety of disorders. A significant part of her work has, and continues to be, co-leading DBT skills training groups for adults, adolescents, and families. Carol has been intensively trained in DBT through Dr. Linehan's Behavioral Tech and has also received specialized training in the treatment of insomnia.

Gila Schechter, LCSW
Gila Schechter is a graduate of New York University School of Social Work. As a clinician practicing at Westchester Jewish Community Services, Gila has been providing DBT and CBT treatment to adults and adolescents with a variety of disorders. A significant part of her work has, and continues to be, co-leading DBT skills training groups for adults, adolescents and families. Gila has been intensively trained in DBT through Dr. Linehan's Behavioral Tech.