Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Chelsea, AL
Amy Hutto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Chelsea, AL 35043 (Online Only)
Life can be hard, but you don’t have to struggle alone. Every season of life brings with it a mixture of joy and pain as well as unique challenges and uncharted emotions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unequipped or just in need of support and acceptance in a non-judgmental environment, you have come to the right place. I believe a safe and comfortable therapy environment in which you feel understood, respected and valued provides the best place for you to receive objective feedback to move toward growth. My counseling style is engaging, warm and client-focused with an approach that combines CBT and solution-focused therapy.
Life can be hard, but you don’t have to struggle alone. Every season of life brings with it a mixture of joy and pain as well as unique challenges and uncharted emotions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unequipped or just in need of support and acceptance in a non-judgmental environment, you have come to the right place. I believe a safe and comfortable therapy environment in which you feel understood, respected and valued provides the best place for you to receive objective feedback to move toward growth. My counseling style is engaging, warm and client-focused with an approach that combines CBT and solution-focused therapy.
I have 30 years of mental health experience with most mental health illnesses and issues in almost all settings of treatment. I have been a licensed therapist in Alabama for over 20 years working closely with psychiatrists and psychologists. This broad clinical experience gives me the depth to connect with a great variety of issues to help develop a sense of hope toward your future. My private practice also offers individual, couple, and family therapy with both day, evening and Saturday sessions.
I have 30 years of mental health experience with most mental health illnesses and issues in almost all settings of treatment. I have been a licensed therapist in Alabama for over 20 years working closely with psychiatrists and psychologists. This broad clinical experience gives me the depth to connect with a great variety of issues to help develop a sense of hope toward your future. My private practice also offers individual, couple, and family therapy with both day, evening and Saturday sessions.
Child And Adolescent Ocd Treatment Sidney Claire Smith
Counselor, ALC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chelsea, AL 35043
I have always been passionate about serving children, adolescents, & young adults even before I became an associate licensed therapist. Through counseling, I have found so much joy in helping clients through family conflict, ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and traumatic experiences to name a few. I strive to operate from a family centered approach-helping the whole family heal together through our sessions and work together. Supervised by Dr. Deborah Grant, LPC-S.
I have always been passionate about serving children, adolescents, & young adults even before I became an associate licensed therapist. Through counseling, I have found so much joy in helping clients through family conflict, ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and traumatic experiences to name a few. I strive to operate from a family centered approach-helping the whole family heal together through our sessions and work together. Supervised by Dr. Deborah Grant, LPC-S.
Miranda Marcano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chelsea, AL 35043
Hey there! I'm Miranda Marcano, and I'm so happy you found your way here. I got my M.Ed. in Counseling at the University of Montevallo. I am an Associate Licensed Counselor currently working towards my registered play therapy credential. I have been married to my husband for 14 years and I'm also a proud Momma to two amazing kiddos, one of whom has special needs. I completely understand the importance of finding a therapist who truly gets you, and I'm here to create a safe and understanding space for you. I take an eclectic approach to therapy, meaning we can tailor our sessions to find what works best for you.
Hey there! I'm Miranda Marcano, and I'm so happy you found your way here. I got my M.Ed. in Counseling at the University of Montevallo. I am an Associate Licensed Counselor currently working towards my registered play therapy credential. I have been married to my husband for 14 years and I'm also a proud Momma to two amazing kiddos, one of whom has special needs. I completely understand the importance of finding a therapist who truly gets you, and I'm here to create a safe and understanding space for you. I take an eclectic approach to therapy, meaning we can tailor our sessions to find what works best for you.
Hey, I'm Larkin and I'm genuinely glad you're here! The idea that we or our loved ones are struggling and need help can stir up a number of uncomfortable emotions that we often try to ignore. If there is one thing I believe holds true, it is that having feelings makes us human. Feelings help us understand the world, they guide our thoughts and behaviors, they impact our relationships, and when we learn to listen to what they are trying to tell us, they can help us grow. When our lives have been impacted by trauma or adverse experiences, tuning back in to our mind and body can feel daunting and that is where I come in!
Hey, I'm Larkin and I'm genuinely glad you're here! The idea that we or our loved ones are struggling and need help can stir up a number of uncomfortable emotions that we often try to ignore. If there is one thing I believe holds true, it is that having feelings makes us human. Feelings help us understand the world, they guide our thoughts and behaviors, they impact our relationships, and when we learn to listen to what they are trying to tell us, they can help us grow. When our lives have been impacted by trauma or adverse experiences, tuning back in to our mind and body can feel daunting and that is where I come in!
Have you been searching for testing services due to problems with your attention, memory, or problem solving? We are here for you! BHR is committed to giving you the best possible care; and that all starts with diagnosis. We commonly see people with concerns for ADHD, dementia, trauma history, cognitive changes after medical problems or treatment (ex: stroke, head injury, seizure, sleep apnea, chemo), sleep disturbance, and mood. Our providers are also skilled in pre-surgical evaluations including approval for gender-affirmative treatment, bariatrics, and DBS; and post-surgical status after brain surgery, anesthesia, etc.
Have you been searching for testing services due to problems with your attention, memory, or problem solving? We are here for you! BHR is committed to giving you the best possible care; and that all starts with diagnosis. We commonly see people with concerns for ADHD, dementia, trauma history, cognitive changes after medical problems or treatment (ex: stroke, head injury, seizure, sleep apnea, chemo), sleep disturbance, and mood. Our providers are also skilled in pre-surgical evaluations including approval for gender-affirmative treatment, bariatrics, and DBS; and post-surgical status after brain surgery, anesthesia, etc.
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I have skills in dialectical behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, and trauma focused therapy.
It’s not working anymore. Maybe your relationships end up chaotic, maybe you are struggling to be happy, or maybe you have lost meaning in your life. Whatever it is, as hard and long as you have tried, maybe you can’t figure out how to fix it? I’ve been there in that dark place, and I found someone who was able to help me. I’d like to be that person for you. I’ve spent several years studying the pain people go through, and I’ve had my fair share. You won’t experience judgement, shock, or surprise. I am in recovery, and I am able to live life on life’s terms. Things can change, and hope is here for you.
I have skills in dialectical behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, and trauma focused therapy.
It’s not working anymore. Maybe your relationships end up chaotic, maybe you are struggling to be happy, or maybe you have lost meaning in your life. Whatever it is, as hard and long as you have tried, maybe you can’t figure out how to fix it? I’ve been there in that dark place, and I found someone who was able to help me. I’d like to be that person for you. I’ve spent several years studying the pain people go through, and I’ve had my fair share. You won’t experience judgement, shock, or surprise. I am in recovery, and I am able to live life on life’s terms. Things can change, and hope is here for you.
Through using talk therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy I have helped many people to become confident in their abilities and life roles to become proactive in the obstacles they face.
Are you having a tough time navigating life changes or finding a way to your ideal wellness? As a certified health and wellness coach and counselor I am here to support and provide you with the necessary tools to reach your wellness goals and to help you build the confidence in your strengths. The approach I take to counseling is to meet people where they are in their journey to then walk with them down the path of achieving their goals.
Through using talk therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy I have helped many people to become confident in their abilities and life roles to become proactive in the obstacles they face.
Are you having a tough time navigating life changes or finding a way to your ideal wellness? As a certified health and wellness coach and counselor I am here to support and provide you with the necessary tools to reach your wellness goals and to help you build the confidence in your strengths. The approach I take to counseling is to meet people where they are in their journey to then walk with them down the path of achieving their goals.
Kate Nelson-Dooley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35242 (Online Only)
Are you seeking a truly person-centered approach to improve your or your family member's mental health? Meet Kate Nelson-Dooley - a highly experienced Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. With an approach focused on you and your family's needs, she utilises a range of therapy techniques, from supportive psychotherapy to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Psychotherapy. Tailored for both children and adults, her methods incorporate playful and creative elements, ensuring therapy is not confined to just talking unless that is what you prefer.
Are you seeking a truly person-centered approach to improve your or your family member's mental health? Meet Kate Nelson-Dooley - a highly experienced Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. With an approach focused on you and your family's needs, she utilises a range of therapy techniques, from supportive psychotherapy to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Psychotherapy. Tailored for both children and adults, her methods incorporate playful and creative elements, ensuring therapy is not confined to just talking unless that is what you prefer.
Integrative Health Services, LLC Michelle Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP, CREP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35242
Modalities I often use are DBT, CBT, and mindfulness therapy.
I counsel on many sensitive and intimate topics. Are you struggling with marital issues, have an at-risk teen, grief, gambling, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or a chronic illness? Is a relationship or career choice no longer serving you in a positive way? My office is a nurturing place that welcomes openness and individuality. I'm an outside the box thinker, a supporter of the LGBTQ plus community, someone who has a personal investment in your success, and can be the confidential sounding board that is difficult to find.
Modalities I often use are DBT, CBT, and mindfulness therapy.
I counsel on many sensitive and intimate topics. Are you struggling with marital issues, have an at-risk teen, grief, gambling, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or a chronic illness? Is a relationship or career choice no longer serving you in a positive way? My office is a nurturing place that welcomes openness and individuality. I'm an outside the box thinker, a supporter of the LGBTQ plus community, someone who has a personal investment in your success, and can be the confidential sounding board that is difficult to find.
Cindy Sharp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35244
I focus on a holistic client-centered, strengths-based approach to therapy utilizing various treatment approaches which can include EMDR,CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Do you find yourself constantly being triggered by past trauma? Are you experiencing feelings of worry and self-doubt that cause you to feel stuck and not able to live the life you dreamed of? Do you find yourself struggling to find normalcy again after a divorce, bad break-up, unexpected loss or this Covid-19 pandemic? Are you a parent with a preteen or teen that’s dealing with anxiety or depression?
I focus on a holistic client-centered, strengths-based approach to therapy utilizing various treatment approaches which can include EMDR,CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Do you find yourself constantly being triggered by past trauma? Are you experiencing feelings of worry and self-doubt that cause you to feel stuck and not able to live the life you dreamed of? Do you find yourself struggling to find normalcy again after a divorce, bad break-up, unexpected loss or this Covid-19 pandemic? Are you a parent with a preteen or teen that’s dealing with anxiety or depression?
Helen Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP-I
Verified Verified
Indian Springs, AL 35124 (Online Only)
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-I) and have specific training and experience in EMDR, IFS, CBT and DBT approaches.
Hi! I’m Helen and I work primarily with women feeling overwhelmed by experiences that have left them frozen and numb, running away from goodness, or fighting against self-destructive thoughts and behaviors. Holding space for your pain and burdens, I am a compassionate listener and tailor the use of interventions and techniques to your specific needs. As a Christian, I often integrate the hope and healing of a gospel-centered approach with therapy. Wherever you may be in your own personal journey - I am ready to meet you there.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-I) and have specific training and experience in EMDR, IFS, CBT and DBT approaches.
Hi! I’m Helen and I work primarily with women feeling overwhelmed by experiences that have left them frozen and numb, running away from goodness, or fighting against self-destructive thoughts and behaviors. Holding space for your pain and burdens, I am a compassionate listener and tailor the use of interventions and techniques to your specific needs. As a Christian, I often integrate the hope and healing of a gospel-centered approach with therapy. Wherever you may be in your own personal journey - I am ready to meet you there.
I also use techniques and tools from Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Hi, I'm William Lockhart, LPC. However, I go by Lee. I had sadistic parents who named me one thing and called me something else. I'm licensed in Alabama as an LPC. My license number is 2936. In my 16+ years of practice, I have worked with almost every type of client and an array of issues, though my primary focus has been on clients with substance use issues and mood disorders. I have a generally directive approach while fully respecting your right to choose and live your life as you see fit. I primarily work from a Cognitive Behavioral, Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused frame of reference.
I also use techniques and tools from Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Hi, I'm William Lockhart, LPC. However, I go by Lee. I had sadistic parents who named me one thing and called me something else. I'm licensed in Alabama as an LPC. My license number is 2936. In my 16+ years of practice, I have worked with almost every type of client and an array of issues, though my primary focus has been on clients with substance use issues and mood disorders. I have a generally directive approach while fully respecting your right to choose and live your life as you see fit. I primarily work from a Cognitive Behavioral, Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused frame of reference.
Elpida Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35243 (Online Only)
I find the use of DBT most beneficial to address emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which are common among those with trauma and other everyday stressors.
What happened to you? This is the question that should be asked when a person decides to confront their trauma. So much of the focus is on "What is wrong with you?" that we fail to take in the traumatic events that led us here. Let’s work together to confront your trauma and make those healing steps forward. While I take special interest in traumatic experiences, I also have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, OCD, life transitions, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, and major depressive disorder.
I find the use of DBT most beneficial to address emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which are common among those with trauma and other everyday stressors.
What happened to you? This is the question that should be asked when a person decides to confront their trauma. So much of the focus is on "What is wrong with you?" that we fail to take in the traumatic events that led us here. Let’s work together to confront your trauma and make those healing steps forward. While I take special interest in traumatic experiences, I also have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, OCD, life transitions, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, and major depressive disorder.
Leigh Miller Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35243
Waitlist for new clients
I use a variety of treatment modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, & Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Seeking counseling is a very personal decision. Finding the right provider can be the most important step in the healing process. I believe I have helped so many clients because I use an array of tools and methods which I tailor to a client's unique goals. My approach is to work hard to understand a client's perspective and values. Sometimes this means helping the client explore and discover what that is for themselves. I lead AND follow - I may prompt, encourage, and confront, but I follow a client's pace (willingness and readiness) to delve into the issues.
I use a variety of treatment modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, & Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Seeking counseling is a very personal decision. Finding the right provider can be the most important step in the healing process. I believe I have helped so many clients because I use an array of tools and methods which I tailor to a client's unique goals. My approach is to work hard to understand a client's perspective and values. Sometimes this means helping the client explore and discover what that is for themselves. I lead AND follow - I may prompt, encourage, and confront, but I follow a client's pace (willingness and readiness) to delve into the issues.
Restoration Faith Based Counseling, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP, MPH, MDiv, DMin
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoover, AL 35244 (Online Only)
I use a client centered approach when working with clients, along with CBT, DBT and MI techniques.
I desire to serve any person in need of mental health counseling across multiple areas. I want to provide affordable counseling to those in need by accepting insurance from multiple insurance providers and providing a sliding fee scale.
I use a client centered approach when working with clients, along with CBT, DBT and MI techniques.
I desire to serve any person in need of mental health counseling across multiple areas. I want to provide affordable counseling to those in need by accepting insurance from multiple insurance providers and providing a sliding fee scale.
I use an integrative approach using various counseling styles including Solution Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, Person-Centered, and Trauma Focused Therapy.
I have a special interest in counseling male clients age 13 and up. I also specialize in seeing women who prefer to see a male counselor. Helping men with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life events, and helping them navigate the world through the male perspective is a passion of mine. I help men break the stigma of therapy to get the help they need and deserve. I help clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, addiction, anger management, family conflict, communication, trauma, behavioral concerns, relationship problems, and many more.
I use an integrative approach using various counseling styles including Solution Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, Person-Centered, and Trauma Focused Therapy.
I have a special interest in counseling male clients age 13 and up. I also specialize in seeing women who prefer to see a male counselor. Helping men with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life events, and helping them navigate the world through the male perspective is a passion of mine. I help men break the stigma of therapy to get the help they need and deserve. I help clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, addiction, anger management, family conflict, communication, trauma, behavioral concerns, relationship problems, and many more.
As a Clinician and Psychotherapist, I am committed to providing a therapeutic relationship that will foster your healing and personal growth. As a Therapist I pride myself on being authentic, nonjudgmental, and deeply empathetic. I am particularly skilled at working with addiction and family members dealing with their loved one’s addiction. I have helped individuals with a variety of other issues which include stress, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, relationship issues, grief and trauma.
As a Clinician and Psychotherapist, I am committed to providing a therapeutic relationship that will foster your healing and personal growth. As a Therapist I pride myself on being authentic, nonjudgmental, and deeply empathetic. I am particularly skilled at working with addiction and family members dealing with their loved one’s addiction. I have helped individuals with a variety of other issues which include stress, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, relationship issues, grief and trauma.
If you are experiencing a challenging time in your life personally or professionally, need assistance working through a conflict or you are simply seeking personal growth, I am here to journey with you along the path; providing Support, Acceptance, and Guidance towards your Enlightenment (SAGE).
If you are experiencing a challenging time in your life personally or professionally, need assistance working through a conflict or you are simply seeking personal growth, I am here to journey with you along the path; providing Support, Acceptance, and Guidance towards your Enlightenment (SAGE).
Deirdre Crochen Rose
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35242
Daily changes can make the journey through life transitions difficult at times. The pathway can be impeded with barriers and obstacles that create a sense of helplessness and hopelessness. I allow the client to freely acknowledge their need for help and allow the patient to accept the responsibility to take charge and conquer their circumstances. I will enable the client to develop the tools needed to make positive life adjustments.
Daily changes can make the journey through life transitions difficult at times. The pathway can be impeded with barriers and obstacles that create a sense of helplessness and hopelessness. I allow the client to freely acknowledge their need for help and allow the patient to accept the responsibility to take charge and conquer their circumstances. I will enable the client to develop the tools needed to make positive life adjustments.
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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.