Amy Tibbitts, LSCSW, is the founder and director of the Lilac Center, LLC in Kansas City, MO. She has been providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in a private practice setting since October of 2000, and received her 10-day intensive DBT training from Behavioral Tech, LLC, a company founded by Marsha Linehan. She has spoken and provided training to numerous agencies, universities and hospitals on DBT. She has extensive knowledge and seasoned experience in treating people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Above all, Amy understands the personal devastation that people with BPD often experience. She consistently strives to guide individuals and families through their suffering toward a more fulfilling life. Her approach to therapy is based on a fundamental core of compassion, strength and sensitivity. Amy is a 1997 graduate of the University of Kansas and holds a master’s degree in social welfare. She underwent clinical training at Wyandot Mental Health Center. Prior to opening her private practice, Amy provided clinical services at Johnson County Mental Health Center. She is currently authoring a book on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
After graduating from Creighton University with a B.A. in Psychology, Amy moved to Kansas City to complete her graduate work at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Amy graduated summa cum laude with an emphasis in couples and family therapy and mental health. During her training, Amy served as a co-investigator for research projects on such topics as attachment theory, female sexual disorders, the psychological effects of traumatic brain injury and sexual abuse. Amy joined the Lilac Center in 2007 and has since been utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in her work with adults, couples and adolescents. She facilitates an all female adolescent group that teaches DBT, life and coping skills to girls with Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, Depression and Bipolar Disorder.
Patty is the receptionist extraordinaire! She has extensive experience in the mental health care environment. Prior to joining our staff she was an office manager for Rediscover Mental Health in Lee’s Summit, Missouri and also worked for Wyandotte Mental Health in Kansas City, Kansas for the in-home services department. At the Lilac Center, her friendliness and experience will accommodate your needs with registration, insurance or any questions you may have.