Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Hall County, GA

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Kaleigh Knight
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30501
I also often work with a dialectical behavior therapy approach.
Life can bring unexpected challenges that are difficult to get through on your own. I believe that my role as a counselor is to walk alongside my clients and provide guidance as they gain new skills that allow them to work through and heal from those challenges. I have experience working with a variety of needs and concerns, including anxiety, major life changes, adoption, attachment issues, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, anger management, bipolar disorder, borderline personality, depression, and self-regulation.
I also often work with a dialectical behavior therapy approach.
Life can bring unexpected challenges that are difficult to get through on your own. I believe that my role as a counselor is to walk alongside my clients and provide guidance as they gain new skills that allow them to work through and heal from those challenges. I have experience working with a variety of needs and concerns, including anxiety, major life changes, adoption, attachment issues, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, anger management, bipolar disorder, borderline personality, depression, and self-regulation.
(470) 450-3849 View (470) 450-3849
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Heather Willard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Flowery Branch, GA 30542  (Online Only)
I use an eclectic mix of CBT, DBT, Person Centered, Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Internal Family Systems, Trauma Informed, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, and Solution Focused modalities to treat a variety of issues.
I believe that people have within them what it takes to heal and to manage themselves. Sometimes we need some help unlocking our abilities and strengths to do so. Brene Brown wrote, “The power of self-compassion is the power to heal and transform.” I am here to help you have more grace and compassion for yourself. I create a comfortable, safe, and supportive atmosphere where you can be vulnerable enough to really see and heal yourself; to make lasting changes.
I use an eclectic mix of CBT, DBT, Person Centered, Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Internal Family Systems, Trauma Informed, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, and Solution Focused modalities to treat a variety of issues.
I believe that people have within them what it takes to heal and to manage themselves. Sometimes we need some help unlocking our abilities and strengths to do so. Brene Brown wrote, “The power of self-compassion is the power to heal and transform.” I am here to help you have more grace and compassion for yourself. I create a comfortable, safe, and supportive atmosphere where you can be vulnerable enough to really see and heal yourself; to make lasting changes.
(470) 660-4366 View (470) 660-4366
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Rachel Greene Ayers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30501
I specialize, and am intensively trained, in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Brief Trauma Resolution Therapy, treating anxiety and depression, and working with adults, adolescents, and teens.
Do you struggle with painful emotions and ineffective behaviors? Do you have trauma from your past that has not been resolved? Are relationships hard for you to navigate? My primary goal in therapy is to help you discover and live a life worth living.
I specialize, and am intensively trained, in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Brief Trauma Resolution Therapy, treating anxiety and depression, and working with adults, adolescents, and teens.
Do you struggle with painful emotions and ineffective behaviors? Do you have trauma from your past that has not been resolved? Are relationships hard for you to navigate? My primary goal in therapy is to help you discover and live a life worth living.
(678) 780-4672 View (678) 780-4672
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A Balanced Place ~ Charyl Durbin Ph.D. LPC
Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakwood, GA 30566  (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach and intensive training is centered around Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I have been working with children and families in one capacity or another since 1978. I try to work in a creative and analytic manner to individualize therapy to help people solve problems. Helping others effectively while keeping a loving detachment requires working on my own balance. That involves keeping a balanced place in my own relationships, work, play and surroundings. Generally, I am a calm and happy person. I like spending time with family, in nature and enjoy making art. I also deal with a chronic disease and have my service dog, Domino, as my partner and she helps me with physical balance.
My therapeutic approach and intensive training is centered around Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I have been working with children and families in one capacity or another since 1978. I try to work in a creative and analytic manner to individualize therapy to help people solve problems. Helping others effectively while keeping a loving detachment requires working on my own balance. That involves keeping a balanced place in my own relationships, work, play and surroundings. Generally, I am a calm and happy person. I like spending time with family, in nature and enjoy making art. I also deal with a chronic disease and have my service dog, Domino, as my partner and she helps me with physical balance.
(470) 664-4481 View (470) 664-4481
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Kristen Wiens Green
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30501
I am a Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist specializing in therapy and psychological testing with children and adolescents with a variety of problems. I have specialty training in working with children & adolescents ages 2-18. I have worked successfully with children with developmental delays, behavioral problems, mood disorders, ADHD, adjustment issues (divorce, death, illness, general stress), anxiety/OCD, and autism spectrum conditions. In therapy, I tend toward a cognitive-behavioral approach in a developmental framework. I also utilize mindfulness, play, DBT, and psychodynamic techniques.
I am a Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist specializing in therapy and psychological testing with children and adolescents with a variety of problems. I have specialty training in working with children & adolescents ages 2-18. I have worked successfully with children with developmental delays, behavioral problems, mood disorders, ADHD, adjustment issues (divorce, death, illness, general stress), anxiety/OCD, and autism spectrum conditions. In therapy, I tend toward a cognitive-behavioral approach in a developmental framework. I also utilize mindfulness, play, DBT, and psychodynamic techniques.
(678) 384-4437 View (678) 384-4437
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Laura C Aiken
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30501
I use a holistic approach utilizing traditional methods of DBT, CBT, and talk therapy as well as non-traditional approaches such as nature therapy.
Are you stuck in a cycle that you can’t break free from? Do you need help managing your personal or career life? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or simply feel lost? Do you need assistance moving beyond trauma or leaving behind active addiction? In order to assist you in your journey, I use an integrative approach encompassing the traditional methods of DBT, CBT, and talk therapy while incorporating non-traditional approaches such as nature therapy. Because each person's needs are different, I tailor my sessions to your individual needs.
I use a holistic approach utilizing traditional methods of DBT, CBT, and talk therapy as well as non-traditional approaches such as nature therapy.
Are you stuck in a cycle that you can’t break free from? Do you need help managing your personal or career life? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or simply feel lost? Do you need assistance moving beyond trauma or leaving behind active addiction? In order to assist you in your journey, I use an integrative approach encompassing the traditional methods of DBT, CBT, and talk therapy while incorporating non-traditional approaches such as nature therapy. Because each person's needs are different, I tailor my sessions to your individual needs.
(770) 874-2496 View (770) 874-2496
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Tiffany Derrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30501
I primarily work from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy frameworks.
I specialize in mental health care with adults. This includes anger management, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, relational issues, and job-related stress. Also, I am trauma informed and work with the progressive counting model. I have provided care in all hospitalization and traditional outpatient settings so this means I am comfortable working with individuals with more or less severe symptoms.
I primarily work from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy frameworks.
I specialize in mental health care with adults. This includes anger management, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, relational issues, and job-related stress. Also, I am trauma informed and work with the progressive counting model. I have provided care in all hospitalization and traditional outpatient settings so this means I am comfortable working with individuals with more or less severe symptoms.
(678) 245-6195 View (678) 245-6195
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Sanctuary of Hope Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30501  (Online Only)
She also utilizes a variety of counseling techniques including Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Gay welcomes those going through life’s challenges, with warm and ease. She facilitates a safe and empowering environment, where counseling can be an effective way to alleviate distress, to discover better ways to solve long-term behavioral concerns. The counseling relationship allows you to seek perspective through a mutual relationship that is accepting, empathic, and authentic.
She also utilizes a variety of counseling techniques including Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Gay welcomes those going through life’s challenges, with warm and ease. She facilitates a safe and empowering environment, where counseling can be an effective way to alleviate distress, to discover better ways to solve long-term behavioral concerns. The counseling relationship allows you to seek perspective through a mutual relationship that is accepting, empathic, and authentic.
(678) 673-3045 View (678) 673-3045
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Joe Stapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30506
Waitlist for new clients
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help challenge unrealistic beliefs and change behaviors; Dialectical Behavior Therapy to aid clients in developing effective skills for managing stressful situations & emotions; Solutions Focused Brief Therapy to see a more rapid success; and family or couples therapy to help you return to the relationship you once had.
*I am not able to accept new patients at this time.* Are you at a point where you or a loved one has lost hope? With over 27 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, marriages, and families, I've seen many find hope that was previously absent by using a short-term, targeted, and effective approach to counseling. Each therapist has unique strengths. Mine is working through tough problems other therapists don't prefer to treat by seeing clients in their homes rather than in an office. Most people are able to see a significant change within 6 months. Counseling should not last forever and neither should your struggles
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help challenge unrealistic beliefs and change behaviors; Dialectical Behavior Therapy to aid clients in developing effective skills for managing stressful situations & emotions; Solutions Focused Brief Therapy to see a more rapid success; and family or couples therapy to help you return to the relationship you once had.
*I am not able to accept new patients at this time.* Are you at a point where you or a loved one has lost hope? With over 27 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, marriages, and families, I've seen many find hope that was previously absent by using a short-term, targeted, and effective approach to counseling. Each therapist has unique strengths. Mine is working through tough problems other therapists don't prefer to treat by seeing clients in their homes rather than in an office. Most people are able to see a significant change within 6 months. Counseling should not last forever and neither should your struggles
(706) 408-0692 View (706) 408-0692
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Amelia Beaudry
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
My counseling approach is integrative and I use mainly motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and Dialectical Behavior therapy.
Hey! My name is Amelia Beaudry and I am a Master’s Level Counselor at The Victorious Mind. I received my Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Truett McConnell University and my Master’s of Arts in Professional Counseling from Truett McConnell University. Since graduation, I have worked at an inpatient addiction and rehab center providing individual and group counseling to men and women who struggle with the disease of addiction.
My counseling approach is integrative and I use mainly motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and Dialectical Behavior therapy.
Hey! My name is Amelia Beaudry and I am a Master’s Level Counselor at The Victorious Mind. I received my Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Truett McConnell University and my Master’s of Arts in Professional Counseling from Truett McConnell University. Since graduation, I have worked at an inpatient addiction and rehab center providing individual and group counseling to men and women who struggle with the disease of addiction.
(706) 703-4658 View (706) 703-4658
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Robin Day, LPC, LMHC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30501  (Online Only)
In addition to individual therapy, I also offer several on-line Dialectical Behavior Therapy Groups for Women and a on-line Coping Skills Group for Women with DID and OSDD.
Are you stuck in repetitive cycles or experience sudden mood shifts? Do you experience intrusive disturbing memories? Do you feel different from other people? No matter how the burdens of the past pull on you, it is possible to recover. Internal Family Systems therapy and reconnection with the body can help you to recover your full potential and inherent joy. Working with clients from all backgrounds, I am consistently amazed by the resilience of the human spirit.
In addition to individual therapy, I also offer several on-line Dialectical Behavior Therapy Groups for Women and a on-line Coping Skills Group for Women with DID and OSDD.
Are you stuck in repetitive cycles or experience sudden mood shifts? Do you experience intrusive disturbing memories? Do you feel different from other people? No matter how the burdens of the past pull on you, it is possible to recover. Internal Family Systems therapy and reconnection with the body can help you to recover your full potential and inherent joy. Working with clients from all backgrounds, I am consistently amazed by the resilience of the human spirit.
(404) 721-1477 View (404) 721-1477
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Jaclyn Barnum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMFT, HS-BCP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30504
Jaclyn is well versed in the following areas: DBT, CBT, trauma, anxiety, depression, individual counseling, marriage and family therapy.
Jaclyn is associated with Hope & Growth Counseling Services, LLC. Jaclyn Barnum is a fully licensed clinical social worker, marriage and family therapy certificate and a Human Services Board Certified practitioner. Jaclyn's biggest focus is listening to her clients, helping them with where they are at, and helping them move forward in the direction they want to go. Jaclyn is kind and feels that listening to her clients is the best way to help. Jaclyn provides several focuses in the areas of DBT and CBT. Jaclyn can also complete several different types of assessments. Currently accepting new clients and looks forward to helping you
Jaclyn is well versed in the following areas: DBT, CBT, trauma, anxiety, depression, individual counseling, marriage and family therapy.
Jaclyn is associated with Hope & Growth Counseling Services, LLC. Jaclyn Barnum is a fully licensed clinical social worker, marriage and family therapy certificate and a Human Services Board Certified practitioner. Jaclyn's biggest focus is listening to her clients, helping them with where they are at, and helping them move forward in the direction they want to go. Jaclyn is kind and feels that listening to her clients is the best way to help. Jaclyn provides several focuses in the areas of DBT and CBT. Jaclyn can also complete several different types of assessments. Currently accepting new clients and looks forward to helping you
(770) 501-4673 View (770) 501-4673
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Mariah Shandri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thank you for reaching out! I am Mariah Shandri, BSW, MSW, LCSW, Therapist with over 8 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My warm, attentive approach nurtures sincere support for issues such as Addiction, Anxiety, Dual Diagnosis, Depression, and Relationship Issues. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Strength-Based therapies. I have much respect and compassion for my clients, choosing to process present overwhelming thoughts, emotions, and reactions.
Thank you for reaching out! I am Mariah Shandri, BSW, MSW, LCSW, Therapist with over 8 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My warm, attentive approach nurtures sincere support for issues such as Addiction, Anxiety, Dual Diagnosis, Depression, and Relationship Issues. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Strength-Based therapies. I have much respect and compassion for my clients, choosing to process present overwhelming thoughts, emotions, and reactions.
(229) 808-7092 View (229) 808-7092
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Nahomie Julien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCII, CDVS, CAMS
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30501
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Care, DBT, and Solution-Focused therapy to offer comprehensive care.
Do you experience challenges related to depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder? Are you currently struggling with relationship difficulties? Perhaps you have a young family member who has encountered behavioral issues that resulted in incarceration. Or maybe you are a member of the LGBTQ community and are searching for a secure and empathetic therapeutic environment. I am available to offer individualized support and attentive listening to your concerns. Let us collaborate to achieve optimal wellness.
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Care, DBT, and Solution-Focused therapy to offer comprehensive care.
Do you experience challenges related to depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder? Are you currently struggling with relationship difficulties? Perhaps you have a young family member who has encountered behavioral issues that resulted in incarceration. Or maybe you are a member of the LGBTQ community and are searching for a secure and empathetic therapeutic environment. I am available to offer individualized support and attentive listening to your concerns. Let us collaborate to achieve optimal wellness.
(678) 336-5782 View (678) 336-5782
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Susanne Stribling
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30501
I am a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in treating women who are experiencing perinatal mood or anxiety disorders, women who are pregnant and hope to prepare themselves for motherhood, or women who are adjusting to parenthood. I also work with women and families who are working towards getting pregnant or women and families that have experienced child loss or miscarriage. I am passionate about helping my clients learn to take care of themselves, and adjust to a "new normal." I strongly believe that there is hope, even when you may feel hopeless about your current place in life.
I am a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in treating women who are experiencing perinatal mood or anxiety disorders, women who are pregnant and hope to prepare themselves for motherhood, or women who are adjusting to parenthood. I also work with women and families who are working towards getting pregnant or women and families that have experienced child loss or miscarriage. I am passionate about helping my clients learn to take care of themselves, and adjust to a "new normal." I strongly believe that there is hope, even when you may feel hopeless about your current place in life.
(678) 780-4866 View (678) 780-4866
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Ellie Mental Health Clinic- Gainesville
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30501
We, at Ellie Mental Health of Gainesville, take pride in our ability to meet you where you are at and remind you of your immeasurable value for just being you. We will always be ourselves and use humor along with compassion to equip, teach, and listen in our counseling sessions. You deserve to live authentically and sometimes that requires just a little assistance. Experiences and storms of life can get us off track. We would love to be granted the opportunity to help you in whatever season or storm you find yourself in. You deserve to thrive, laugh, feel, heal, and nurture your mental health now. Let's move forward!
We, at Ellie Mental Health of Gainesville, take pride in our ability to meet you where you are at and remind you of your immeasurable value for just being you. We will always be ourselves and use humor along with compassion to equip, teach, and listen in our counseling sessions. You deserve to live authentically and sometimes that requires just a little assistance. Experiences and storms of life can get us off track. We would love to be granted the opportunity to help you in whatever season or storm you find yourself in. You deserve to thrive, laugh, feel, heal, and nurture your mental health now. Let's move forward!
(770) 766-1272 View (770) 766-1272
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Lenore Doster
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, CTHC
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30504  (Online Only)
The current focus of my private practice is mental wellness coaching using videoconferencing in a support group setting or one-on-one. I work with people 18+ to improve their daily emotional well-being, positive thinking, relational connections, and overall coping. Please view the www.ndestructible7.com website for more details. I also currently serve as an virtual psychotherapist (www.doctorondemand.com or www.includedhealth.com). Other service I have provided: Corporate Mental Wellness Consulting (GoPivot Solutions), Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders (past), & Georgia Tech International Community (past).
The current focus of my private practice is mental wellness coaching using videoconferencing in a support group setting or one-on-one. I work with people 18+ to improve their daily emotional well-being, positive thinking, relational connections, and overall coping. Please view the www.ndestructible7.com website for more details. I also currently serve as an virtual psychotherapist (www.doctorondemand.com or www.includedhealth.com). Other service I have provided: Corporate Mental Wellness Consulting (GoPivot Solutions), Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders (past), & Georgia Tech International Community (past).
(678) 616-2404 View (678) 616-2404
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Hallye S. Lee
Counselor, MS, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30501
My ideal client is ready for change and the process that comes along with it. They may not know their growing edges yet, but they know there is something they would like to change and desire help to get there. My ideal client is motivated, insightful, and open to the therapeutic process. I aim to serve clients who have experienced trauma and are struggling with the lasting effects. I also enjoy working with relational difficulties, identity issues, and overwhelming life changes. Further, I am passionate about serving marginalized communities and offering the support our society often fails to give.
My ideal client is ready for change and the process that comes along with it. They may not know their growing edges yet, but they know there is something they would like to change and desire help to get there. My ideal client is motivated, insightful, and open to the therapeutic process. I aim to serve clients who have experienced trauma and are struggling with the lasting effects. I also enjoy working with relational difficulties, identity issues, and overwhelming life changes. Further, I am passionate about serving marginalized communities and offering the support our society often fails to give.
(470) 688-3677 View (470) 688-3677
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Jennifer Wilson Loggins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
Do you need a space to receive support for change without judgment? I will provide that space for you with a balance of empathy and curiosity about patterns that aren't working for you as we work together to create the growth you are seeking. I have been counseling for over 10 years and have worked with a wide variety of relational dynamics and personal issues. Let's explore your strengths, values, patterns of relating to yourself and others, what motivates you, what is going well in your life and what isn't, then equip you with practical tools for creating the positive and lasting change you desire.
Do you need a space to receive support for change without judgment? I will provide that space for you with a balance of empathy and curiosity about patterns that aren't working for you as we work together to create the growth you are seeking. I have been counseling for over 10 years and have worked with a wide variety of relational dynamics and personal issues. Let's explore your strengths, values, patterns of relating to yourself and others, what motivates you, what is going well in your life and what isn't, then equip you with practical tools for creating the positive and lasting change you desire.
(470) 619-4307 View (470) 619-4307
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Hailey Hooper
Counselor, APC
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30501
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. For me, therapy is about fostering a collaborative relationship with clients looking to start their journey toward personal growth. I am an Associate Professional Counselor with two years of experience. I am currently working toward full licensure. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services from Clayton State University. Following graduation, I joined Clayton State’s graduate program and earned my Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. For me, therapy is about fostering a collaborative relationship with clients looking to start their journey toward personal growth. I am an Associate Professional Counselor with two years of experience. I am currently working toward full licensure. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services from Clayton State University. Following graduation, I joined Clayton State’s graduate program and earned my Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology.
(470) 740-5962 View (470) 740-5962

Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists

Who is DBT for?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.

Why do people need DBT?

The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.

What happens in DBT?

Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

How long does DBT last?

Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.