About new T's religious beliefs: I cannot say why it was brought up for anonymity reasons, but it was brought up in an appropriate way.

If she is Christian and DBT has some foundation in Buddhism, then I'm hoping that she can help with my own conflict. My beliefs lie somewhere btwn the two. My only fear is that religion makes up a good part of her identity, and she reminds me of the people at the church I was a part of that was pentecostal and evangelistic. I do not want to be a part of that niche? again.

I know, the only way to sort this out with her is to address it with her. I was just posting my fears. I really don't mind other people's beliefs, I just don't want it shoved down my throat.