Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Homewood, AL

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Angel K Jernigan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Homewood, AL 35209
I have training and experience in a variety of treatment modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and others.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I offer an integrative therapeutic approach customized to suit the needs of each individual client. I have experience working with clients from various backgrounds dealing with many issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, divorce, childhood trauma and abuse, personality disorders, relationship issues and phase of life problems. It is my mission to help people heal pains of the past, learn new ways to view problems and acquire skills to create healthier, more peaceful lives.
I have training and experience in a variety of treatment modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and others.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I offer an integrative therapeutic approach customized to suit the needs of each individual client. I have experience working with clients from various backgrounds dealing with many issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, divorce, childhood trauma and abuse, personality disorders, relationship issues and phase of life problems. It is my mission to help people heal pains of the past, learn new ways to view problems and acquire skills to create healthier, more peaceful lives.
(205) 390-6510 View (205) 390-6510
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Rebecca Milstead
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209
I use a mix of multiple modalities including DBT, CBT and Mindfulness Practices.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience providing therapy for youth and families. I help people connect and develop compassion for themselves and others. I teach interpersonal skills. I teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. I help with recovery after trauma. I have experience treating a range of ages and mental health problems. When needed, I am an excellent diagnostician. I work closely with psychiatry and I am knowledgeable about medication options. I enjoy helping people understand their brain and the, “why,” behind problematic symptoms, behaviors and patterns that keep them stuck.
I use a mix of multiple modalities including DBT, CBT and Mindfulness Practices.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience providing therapy for youth and families. I help people connect and develop compassion for themselves and others. I teach interpersonal skills. I teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. I help with recovery after trauma. I have experience treating a range of ages and mental health problems. When needed, I am an excellent diagnostician. I work closely with psychiatry and I am knowledgeable about medication options. I enjoy helping people understand their brain and the, “why,” behind problematic symptoms, behaviors and patterns that keep them stuck.
(205) 635-4768 View (205) 635-4768
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Lee Knight
Counselor, MEd, ALC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Homewood, AL 35209
From working with young children to older adults, my orientation as a therapist includes utilizing techniques mainly from CBT, Play Therapy, DBT, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Hi! My name is Lee Knight, and I am an Associate Licensed Counselor at Alabama Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC. I have experience working with a wide range of individuals and families with diverse presenting problems, including, but not limited to: anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, eating disorders, disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders, substance-related disorders, and personality disorders.
From working with young children to older adults, my orientation as a therapist includes utilizing techniques mainly from CBT, Play Therapy, DBT, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Hi! My name is Lee Knight, and I am an Associate Licensed Counselor at Alabama Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC. I have experience working with a wide range of individuals and families with diverse presenting problems, including, but not limited to: anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, eating disorders, disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders, substance-related disorders, and personality disorders.
(205) 619-9849 View (205) 619-9849
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Lauren Roberts Jones
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Homewood, AL 35209
Lauren is in trained in CBT, DBT ACT and ABA therapy.
Alabama Counseling & Consulting Services (ACCS) is founded by Lauren Roberts Jones, MS, LPC. Lauren has a wide range of clinical training and experience working with individuals and families. Her specific areas of interests and expertise include, but are not limited to: relationship/family issues, eating disorders, ADHD, depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder and autism. Therapeutically, she works from an integrative perspective, utilizing a variety of orientations and therapies according to the client's individual needs. Lauren's approach involves unconditional acceptance and understanding toward each client.
Lauren is in trained in CBT, DBT ACT and ABA therapy.
Alabama Counseling & Consulting Services (ACCS) is founded by Lauren Roberts Jones, MS, LPC. Lauren has a wide range of clinical training and experience working with individuals and families. Her specific areas of interests and expertise include, but are not limited to: relationship/family issues, eating disorders, ADHD, depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder and autism. Therapeutically, she works from an integrative perspective, utilizing a variety of orientations and therapies according to the client's individual needs. Lauren's approach involves unconditional acceptance and understanding toward each client.
(256) 661-4015 View (256) 661-4015
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Karen Marullo, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209
I am an individual and family therapist with over 30 years of experience in the field. I work with adults experiencing problems with depression, anxiety, marital and relationship issues, eating disorders, sexual abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder. I utilize integrative therapies that emphasize cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness strategies. My mission is to assist individuals in gaining insight about pains of the past, develop clearer views of these problems and learn to incorporate more effective coping skills that lead to a healthier and more balanced life.
I am an individual and family therapist with over 30 years of experience in the field. I work with adults experiencing problems with depression, anxiety, marital and relationship issues, eating disorders, sexual abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder. I utilize integrative therapies that emphasize cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness strategies. My mission is to assist individuals in gaining insight about pains of the past, develop clearer views of these problems and learn to incorporate more effective coping skills that lead to a healthier and more balanced life.
(205) 402-8540 View (205) 402-8540
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Lateka Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209
Reaching out for help is a huge step, I'd like to go on the journey with you to reaching wholeness. I believe in a wholistic approach to counseling, we have to treat the whole person so that we can eradicate the issue, or issues at hand. Lateka has been working in the counseling field for almost a decade. She has worked in different settings with children, families, and individuals. Lateka encourages everyone to write their own story and demonstrate change in their lives.
Reaching out for help is a huge step, I'd like to go on the journey with you to reaching wholeness. I believe in a wholistic approach to counseling, we have to treat the whole person so that we can eradicate the issue, or issues at hand. Lateka has been working in the counseling field for almost a decade. She has worked in different settings with children, families, and individuals. Lateka encourages everyone to write their own story and demonstrate change in their lives.
(205) 827-6434 View (205) 827-6434
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Jennifer Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209
Are you looking for a unique, personal, laid-back, supportive, and comfortable environment? I provide talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other therapies to assist you to reach your goals. Each person is different so the plan is to get to know YOU and develop a plan to give YOU the services that would work best for YOU. Over the past 15 years as a counselor, I have learned it is the counseling relationship that drives the change process. I utilize different approaches to assist working with children, adolescents, and adults. I love working with the person, not just the issues or hurdles that they are going through.
Are you looking for a unique, personal, laid-back, supportive, and comfortable environment? I provide talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other therapies to assist you to reach your goals. Each person is different so the plan is to get to know YOU and develop a plan to give YOU the services that would work best for YOU. Over the past 15 years as a counselor, I have learned it is the counseling relationship that drives the change process. I utilize different approaches to assist working with children, adolescents, and adults. I love working with the person, not just the issues or hurdles that they are going through.
(205) 203-0815 View (205) 203-0815
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Jacqueline Dillon DeMarco
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209
Hello and thank you for your interest in my practice. I am a licensed psychologist offering individual and couple therapy to adults. It can be difficult to choose a therapist who is right for you and to begin therapy. My intent is to create a supportive therapeutic environment to help you reach your therapeutic goals. Therapeutic interventions and techniques are tailored to the client's needs and personality, and treatments used are those supported by research as being effective interventions for your presenting problem.
Hello and thank you for your interest in my practice. I am a licensed psychologist offering individual and couple therapy to adults. It can be difficult to choose a therapist who is right for you and to begin therapy. My intent is to create a supportive therapeutic environment to help you reach your therapeutic goals. Therapeutic interventions and techniques are tailored to the client's needs and personality, and treatments used are those supported by research as being effective interventions for your presenting problem.
(205) 718-5433 View (205) 718-5433
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Charles Woody Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Homewood, AL 35209
Are you struggling with self-confidence? Feeling anxious or depressed? Having difficulty coping with a life transition; relationship strain, or loss of a loved one? Want to get to know yourself better? Not happy with the way things are going? Not sure what to do? Do you need a safe place to talk about what's going on in your life? Need some practical solutions? My goal is to create a comfortable, non-judgmental environment so that I can assist you in getting back on track, or defining a new road altogether.
Are you struggling with self-confidence? Feeling anxious or depressed? Having difficulty coping with a life transition; relationship strain, or loss of a loved one? Want to get to know yourself better? Not happy with the way things are going? Not sure what to do? Do you need a safe place to talk about what's going on in your life? Need some practical solutions? My goal is to create a comfortable, non-judgmental environment so that I can assist you in getting back on track, or defining a new road altogether.
(205) 538-3099 View (205) 538-3099
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Jennifer Waters-McCombs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209
There is no better time than the present to make changes. Are you tired of not making the most of your life? Is parenting, life changes, stress, or negativity making life harder? I sincerely believe that people want to make positive changes in their lives but oftentimes do not know where to start. Because some people may be apprehensive about starting counseling, I work to create an atmosphere that is non-judgmental. In addition, I strive to build a partnership with the client by understanding what they want to work on and how we can tackle that together.
There is no better time than the present to make changes. Are you tired of not making the most of your life? Is parenting, life changes, stress, or negativity making life harder? I sincerely believe that people want to make positive changes in their lives but oftentimes do not know where to start. Because some people may be apprehensive about starting counseling, I work to create an atmosphere that is non-judgmental. In addition, I strive to build a partnership with the client by understanding what they want to work on and how we can tackle that together.
(205) 374-8424 View (205) 374-8424
Tom McLure Red Mountain Counseling Llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAEd, MA
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209
Waitlist for new clients
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addictions, Trauma. Counseling/Therapy is investment in quality of life. People seek help when frustrated, confused, overwhelmed. Does addiction (substance/behavior) control your life? Does a challenging relationship frustrate you? Are you tired of trying to change your partner? or trying to change yourself for your partner? Have you experienced painful loss? Do you frequently feel tense and uneasy? Does the life you live differ from the life you want?
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addictions, Trauma. Counseling/Therapy is investment in quality of life. People seek help when frustrated, confused, overwhelmed. Does addiction (substance/behavior) control your life? Does a challenging relationship frustrate you? Are you tired of trying to change your partner? or trying to change yourself for your partner? Have you experienced painful loss? Do you frequently feel tense and uneasy? Does the life you live differ from the life you want?
(205) 618-8840 View (205) 618-8840
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Candace Headland
Counselor, ALC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Homewood, AL 35209
Let's face it, life can be challenging. If you feel like you are struggling to navigate life's obstacles, let's work together on uncovering and empowering the best version of you. My aim as your therapist is to create a safe space for discovery and healing, guiding you on a path toward inner peace and joy. I will help you unpack the complexities of life and explore how your experiences may be impacting your emotional well-being.
Let's face it, life can be challenging. If you feel like you are struggling to navigate life's obstacles, let's work together on uncovering and empowering the best version of you. My aim as your therapist is to create a safe space for discovery and healing, guiding you on a path toward inner peace and joy. I will help you unpack the complexities of life and explore how your experiences may be impacting your emotional well-being.
(205) 953-1400 View (205) 953-1400
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Chuck Duer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209
I can be helpful to folks with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and grief experiences, addiction and co-dependency issues, parenting difficulties, sexual concerns, and career challenges. I work to establish a place where people can disclose and pursue their most personal challenges openly and truthfully. I understand the complex nature of these experiences and help individuals to improve their experiences in multiple areas of life. I have worked with persons who come from a wide expanse of socioeconomic status, sexual orientations, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
I can be helpful to folks with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and grief experiences, addiction and co-dependency issues, parenting difficulties, sexual concerns, and career challenges. I work to establish a place where people can disclose and pursue their most personal challenges openly and truthfully. I understand the complex nature of these experiences and help individuals to improve their experiences in multiple areas of life. I have worked with persons who come from a wide expanse of socioeconomic status, sexual orientations, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
(205) 538-3099 View (205) 538-3099
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Morgan Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209
As a licensed therapist with nearly a decade of experience, I feel truly honored to work with children, adolescents, and young adults during times of struggle, change, and growth. I strive to create a safe space for each client to grow, heal, and reach their therapeutic goals. I have experience working with various challenges including anxiety, depression, social and behavioral issues, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. I utilize a relational, strengths-based approach when collaborating with clients, while incorporating evidenced based practices and a touch of fun.
As a licensed therapist with nearly a decade of experience, I feel truly honored to work with children, adolescents, and young adults during times of struggle, change, and growth. I strive to create a safe space for each client to grow, heal, and reach their therapeutic goals. I have experience working with various challenges including anxiety, depression, social and behavioral issues, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. I utilize a relational, strengths-based approach when collaborating with clients, while incorporating evidenced based practices and a touch of fun.
(205) 927-8391 View (205) 927-8391
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Sara Margaret Mayers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Homewood, AL 35209
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome, I am so happy that you are here! Sometimes, life can go in a direction we were not expecting causing us to feel lost or overwhelmed. You may feel you are alone, but I promise you are not. In therapy, we can learn how to understand and live with difficult emotions and moments in life. Everyone is unique, making my approach to therapy different for everyone. My goal is to provide a therapeutic environment that allows families, children, and individuals to grow into their better selves through play and talk therapy.
Welcome, I am so happy that you are here! Sometimes, life can go in a direction we were not expecting causing us to feel lost or overwhelmed. You may feel you are alone, but I promise you are not. In therapy, we can learn how to understand and live with difficult emotions and moments in life. Everyone is unique, making my approach to therapy different for everyone. My goal is to provide a therapeutic environment that allows families, children, and individuals to grow into their better selves through play and talk therapy.
(205) 953-4863 View (205) 953-4863
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Brion Carlson
Counselor, MA, NCC, ALC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Homewood, AL 35209
Do you suspect your negative feelings and patterns of thought and action are based more on the difficulties of being a thinking, feeling human being than on a particular event? Is it hard to find people who understand? If so, I'm glad you're here. I focus on deep depression, addictions, and anxieties that have existential roots. I enjoy working with people fighting for recovery and those struggling with suicidality, aging, terminal illness, grief, loneliness, death anxiety, and loss of meaning. I believe in bulding new skills. But my ultimate aim is to help you find and liberate your higher Self.
Do you suspect your negative feelings and patterns of thought and action are based more on the difficulties of being a thinking, feeling human being than on a particular event? Is it hard to find people who understand? If so, I'm glad you're here. I focus on deep depression, addictions, and anxieties that have existential roots. I enjoy working with people fighting for recovery and those struggling with suicidality, aging, terminal illness, grief, loneliness, death anxiety, and loss of meaning. I believe in bulding new skills. But my ultimate aim is to help you find and liberate your higher Self.
(205) 984-4567 View (205) 984-4567
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Samantha Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209
Are you struggling with emotional pain? Do you have a history of unhealthy relationships? As someone who personally experienced the life change that can come through counseling, I strive to be a counselor who walks with you through your healing journey. If you are struggling with any type of trauma, grief, mental health, or relationship issues, I get it! And if you're ready to experience positive change, as I did, I'd love to help.
Are you struggling with emotional pain? Do you have a history of unhealthy relationships? As someone who personally experienced the life change that can come through counseling, I strive to be a counselor who walks with you through your healing journey. If you are struggling with any type of trauma, grief, mental health, or relationship issues, I get it! And if you're ready to experience positive change, as I did, I'd love to help.
(205) 619-1557 View (205) 619-1557
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Susan R Rathmell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Homewood, AL 35209
Are you ready for therapy that works? Have you tried therapy before but not been able to achieve the results you had hoped for? My colleagues and I at Upward Behavioral Health are excited to help you! Our care encompasses 4 main values: it is relationship-focused, evidence-based, data-driven, and provides measurable results in a reasonable time frame. Our areas of expertise include the treatment of insomnia, anxiety, depression, PTSD, nightmare, panic, phobia, OCD, and personality disorders. We also offer adult ADHD evaluation.
Are you ready for therapy that works? Have you tried therapy before but not been able to achieve the results you had hoped for? My colleagues and I at Upward Behavioral Health are excited to help you! Our care encompasses 4 main values: it is relationship-focused, evidence-based, data-driven, and provides measurable results in a reasonable time frame. Our areas of expertise include the treatment of insomnia, anxiety, depression, PTSD, nightmare, panic, phobia, OCD, and personality disorders. We also offer adult ADHD evaluation.
(659) 234-7786 View (659) 234-7786
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New Journey Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
Homewood, AL 35209  (Online Only)
The ideal client is honest, open-minded, willing, and invested in the counseling process. Heath has experience helping individuals with a variety of problems, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, poor self-esteem, addictions, and relationship issues. Heath understands people are on different pathways and he tailors his approach to the client's specific needs. He provides an atmosphere that is warm, safe, inviting, motivating, and challenging, in which clients will feel supported, heard, accepted, valued, and validated. These things converge to create an optimal environment for client goal attainment.
The ideal client is honest, open-minded, willing, and invested in the counseling process. Heath has experience helping individuals with a variety of problems, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, poor self-esteem, addictions, and relationship issues. Heath understands people are on different pathways and he tailors his approach to the client's specific needs. He provides an atmosphere that is warm, safe, inviting, motivating, and challenging, in which clients will feel supported, heard, accepted, valued, and validated. These things converge to create an optimal environment for client goal attainment.
(205) 850-1018 View (205) 850-1018
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Laura Wagstaff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Homewood, AL 35209
Are you someone who often wonders if life will always be a struggle? You might find yourself struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, and low self worth wondering if it is even possible for that to change. If you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, you’re not alone. As a clinician I aim to build a relationship where we can work together to unpack your experiences, understand life patterns, and create healing. I focus on creating space for clients of all identities to meet their goals in order to reach their full potential.
Are you someone who often wonders if life will always be a struggle? You might find yourself struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, and low self worth wondering if it is even possible for that to change. If you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, you’re not alone. As a clinician I aim to build a relationship where we can work together to unpack your experiences, understand life patterns, and create healing. I focus on creating space for clients of all identities to meet their goals in order to reach their full potential.
(205) 749-7454 View (205) 749-7454

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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.