Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Mountain Brook, AL

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Wise Center for DBT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35213
My therapeutic approach balances warmth and compassion, with solution-focused DBT interventions.
Many clients I see come in after suffering significantly from riding the highs and lows of intense emotional ups and downs and are in search of learning new coping skills, or strengthening existing ones. Some of these folks suffer from self-harming behaviors, suicidality, addiction, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, or anxiety and depression. The common thread among them, however, is the desire to not only more skillfully regulate their emotions, but to ultimately build a life that they want to live, not just one that they simply are trying to endure.
My therapeutic approach balances warmth and compassion, with solution-focused DBT interventions.
Many clients I see come in after suffering significantly from riding the highs and lows of intense emotional ups and downs and are in search of learning new coping skills, or strengthening existing ones. Some of these folks suffer from self-harming behaviors, suicidality, addiction, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, or anxiety and depression. The common thread among them, however, is the desire to not only more skillfully regulate their emotions, but to ultimately build a life that they want to live, not just one that they simply are trying to endure.
(205) 747-0758 View (205) 747-0758
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David James Tucker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
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.
(205) 964-9239 View (205) 964-9239
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Lauren Roberts Jones
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35213
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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Lee Knight
Counselor, MEd, ALC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35213
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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Jacey Hammel Phd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35223  (Online Only)
With 15 years experience in private practice and academia, I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, mindfulness, existential, and interpersonal, and polyvagal-informed therapies.
Life changes and trauma can lead to disconnection from ourselves and others. This disconnection can manifest as anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Through therapy, we can untangle the changes and trauma so we can truly hear ourselves. Our work might include emotional processing and regulation, self-compassion, self-acceptance, and mind-body awareness. At each step, I will check in with you and guide the pacing to fit your needs and goals. (See my website for more information.) Authorized to practice in all PsyPact states via telepsychology.
With 15 years experience in private practice and academia, I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, mindfulness, existential, and interpersonal, and polyvagal-informed therapies.
Life changes and trauma can lead to disconnection from ourselves and others. This disconnection can manifest as anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Through therapy, we can untangle the changes and trauma so we can truly hear ourselves. Our work might include emotional processing and regulation, self-compassion, self-acceptance, and mind-body awareness. At each step, I will check in with you and guide the pacing to fit your needs and goals. (See my website for more information.) Authorized to practice in all PsyPact states via telepsychology.
(812) 613-4227 View (812) 613-4227
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Hannah Finley
Counselor, MEd, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
I believe counseling is a process, and deeper inner work can only occur through a strong therapeutic alliance. This means that I highly value my relationship with my clients and their autonomy in the therapy process. I have a trauma-informed perspective, and I work to provide clients with a variety of techniques that best align with their wants and needs.
I believe counseling is a process, and deeper inner work can only occur through a strong therapeutic alliance. This means that I highly value my relationship with my clients and their autonomy in the therapy process. I have a trauma-informed perspective, and I work to provide clients with a variety of techniques that best align with their wants and needs.
(659) 234-2091 View (659) 234-2091
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United Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMFTA, MD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35213
United Counseling is a ministry of the United Methodist Church providing mental health services for the communities of central and north Alabama.
United Counseling is a ministry of the United Methodist Church providing mental health services for the communities of central and north Alabama.
(205) 358-0628 View (205) 358-0628
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Amy Hutto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35223  (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.
(205) 590-5736 View (205) 590-5736
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Jessica Grogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW-S
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
There is no shortage of reasons one might begin the search for counseling. You might be experiencing anxiety and depression. You could be dealing with loss and grief. Perhaps you are going through a season of change or struggling to navigate a relationship. You might simply be looking to grow in your mental health. Whether you know exactly what is going on or you need help figuring it out, seeking out counseling is a brave step. Counseling offers a safe place to take the many parts of our lives and piece them together to make a clearer picture.
There is no shortage of reasons one might begin the search for counseling. You might be experiencing anxiety and depression. You could be dealing with loss and grief. Perhaps you are going through a season of change or struggling to navigate a relationship. You might simply be looking to grow in your mental health. Whether you know exactly what is going on or you need help figuring it out, seeking out counseling is a brave step. Counseling offers a safe place to take the many parts of our lives and piece them together to make a clearer picture.
(205) 890-2549 View (205) 890-2549
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Breeanna Fout
Counselor, MA, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, sadness, school issues, social anxiety, low self-esteem, or any other challenges, you've come to the right place. I am a dedicated Child Therapist specializing in working with children of all ages, from toddlers to teens, to navigate the complex journey of growing up. For me, therapy is a safe and nurturing space where young minds can explore their emotions, cultivate coping skills, and build resilience.
Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, sadness, school issues, social anxiety, low self-esteem, or any other challenges, you've come to the right place. I am a dedicated Child Therapist specializing in working with children of all ages, from toddlers to teens, to navigate the complex journey of growing up. For me, therapy is a safe and nurturing space where young minds can explore their emotions, cultivate coping skills, and build resilience.
(205) 984-2567 View (205) 984-2567
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Kaylee Newton - Still Waters Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
You may feel stuck or that you can’t catch your breath. You may be experiencing hurt, confusion, or intense sadness. Therapy is a space for you to feel seen, respected, and experience care. If you are my client, I aim for my office to be somewhere you can laugh, cry, and feel rested. Our stories are sacred and worthy to be shared, and it's a privilege I do not take lightly to hear the stories of others.
You may feel stuck or that you can’t catch your breath. You may be experiencing hurt, confusion, or intense sadness. Therapy is a space for you to feel seen, respected, and experience care. If you are my client, I aim for my office to be somewhere you can laugh, cry, and feel rested. Our stories are sacred and worthy to be shared, and it's a privilege I do not take lightly to hear the stories of others.
(659) 200-5145 View (659) 200-5145
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Virginia Rives
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
Taking the first step into therapy can be intimidating. Being vulnerable with a complete stranger isn't the most comforting thought. It is my goal to provide an environment that allows you to feel safe to show up and be authentic without fear of judgement. We are all human beings and need help from time to time. My approach to counseling is a collaborative effort aimed at increasing self-awareness and establishing a sense of empowerment in your own life. I focus on meeting clients where they are and facilitating positive change for a healthy, successful life.
Taking the first step into therapy can be intimidating. Being vulnerable with a complete stranger isn't the most comforting thought. It is my goal to provide an environment that allows you to feel safe to show up and be authentic without fear of judgement. We are all human beings and need help from time to time. My approach to counseling is a collaborative effort aimed at increasing self-awareness and establishing a sense of empowerment in your own life. I focus on meeting clients where they are and facilitating positive change for a healthy, successful life.
(205) 619-8220 View (205) 619-8220
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Chuck Duer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
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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Laura Wagstaff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
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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Crissy Powell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
No matter your age, occupation, or lifestyle every lived experience thus far in your life has contributed to who you are today. These experiences have shaped your way of seeing the world ultimately effecting your thoughts and actions. Therapy provides you a safe space to deeply explore these experiences, thoughts, and actions or even just vent about them. I believe that you’re the author to your own life, and therapy can be a great place to turn a new page, start a new chapter, and write your book in the way you want!
No matter your age, occupation, or lifestyle every lived experience thus far in your life has contributed to who you are today. These experiences have shaped your way of seeing the world ultimately effecting your thoughts and actions. Therapy provides you a safe space to deeply explore these experiences, thoughts, and actions or even just vent about them. I believe that you’re the author to your own life, and therapy can be a great place to turn a new page, start a new chapter, and write your book in the way you want!
(205) 210-8882 View (205) 210-8882
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Morgan Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
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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Lucy Graves Hollis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
Counseling is much more than problem solving. It's an opportunity to acknowledge your strengths and build on them to help prepare for life's challenges, big and small. I believe that first and foremost, successful counseling is built on trust and connection. Many people who struggle are reluctant to reach out. If you are seeking help you've taken an important first step.
Counseling is much more than problem solving. It's an opportunity to acknowledge your strengths and build on them to help prepare for life's challenges, big and small. I believe that first and foremost, successful counseling is built on trust and connection. Many people who struggle are reluctant to reach out. If you are seeking help you've taken an important first step.
(205) 289-1037 View (205) 289-1037
Tom McLure Red Mountain Counseling Llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAEd, MA
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35213
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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David Murphree
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Mountain Brook, AL 35213
There are three birds on a wire. One decides to fly away, how many are left? Answer: Three. The one just decided to fly away. It didn’t actually do it. Perhaps you have decided that you are going to change. Are you ready to do so? David believes that we already have everything we need within ourselves, including the presence of the Divine within us. As a therapist, David’s role is to create a space where individuals can do the work it takes to move toward wholeness.
There are three birds on a wire. One decides to fly away, how many are left? Answer: Three. The one just decided to fly away. It didn’t actually do it. Perhaps you have decided that you are going to change. Are you ready to do so? David believes that we already have everything we need within ourselves, including the presence of the Divine within us. As a therapist, David’s role is to create a space where individuals can do the work it takes to move toward wholeness.
(205) 379-6279 View (205) 379-6279
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Wayne William (Bill) Krug
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35213
I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy. My areas of expertise include working with depression, panic and anxiety disorders, premarital and marital counseling, ADHD, and problems of childhood and adolescence. I also do testing to assess ADHD and learning disabilities.
I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy. My areas of expertise include working with depression, panic and anxiety disorders, premarital and marital counseling, ADHD, and problems of childhood and adolescence. I also do testing to assess ADHD and learning disabilities.
(205) 649-3936 View (205) 649-3936

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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.