Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Springfield, IL
These include behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, hypnotherapy, hypnosis, and focusing oriented therapy.
I work with people who often have an issue or problem which prevents them from fully functioning in life, which affects their ability to be happy. This might be a relationship issue, a personality problem which has bothered them from childhood, or a bio-psycho-social issue like depression or anxiety. I seek to help people by developing a relationship in which we can work in a therapeutic modality that is appropriate for them.
These include behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, hypnotherapy, hypnosis, and focusing oriented therapy.
I work with people who often have an issue or problem which prevents them from fully functioning in life, which affects their ability to be happy. This might be a relationship issue, a personality problem which has bothered them from childhood, or a bio-psycho-social issue like depression or anxiety. I seek to help people by developing a relationship in which we can work in a therapeutic modality that is appropriate for them.
Dr. Oluwatamilore 'tami' Odimayo
Counselor, PsyD, MA, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62704
My goal is to apply CBT, DBT, Existential and the BLT approach to help you break up with habits, people and things that no longer serve you.
Dr. Tamilore Odimayo is the author of the best-selling self-help book, How to be a Mental Health Savage. He is an avid mental health advocate who aims to reduce mental health stigma globally. He focuses on a holistic approach to mental health improvement through intellectual stimulation, relationship restructuring, diet restructuring, and exercise. His extensive experience includes working with acute trauma care and counseling co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse). “Wellness requires a safe space to process what’s needed to achieve a social, physical, spiritual, financial & mental balance."
My goal is to apply CBT, DBT, Existential and the BLT approach to help you break up with habits, people and things that no longer serve you.
Dr. Tamilore Odimayo is the author of the best-selling self-help book, How to be a Mental Health Savage. He is an avid mental health advocate who aims to reduce mental health stigma globally. He focuses on a holistic approach to mental health improvement through intellectual stimulation, relationship restructuring, diet restructuring, and exercise. His extensive experience includes working with acute trauma care and counseling co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance abuse). “Wellness requires a safe space to process what’s needed to achieve a social, physical, spiritual, financial & mental balance."
Sheila Dalton
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62704 (Online Only)
My approach is evidence based using CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and mindfulness.
As a licensed professional counselor, I would like to assist you in a nonjudgmental, compassionate and safe environment for you to process daily struggles that are causing you to feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. I look forward to the opportunity to work alongside you and empower you to make the changes that you desire.
My approach is evidence based using CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and mindfulness.
As a licensed professional counselor, I would like to assist you in a nonjudgmental, compassionate and safe environment for you to process daily struggles that are causing you to feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. I look forward to the opportunity to work alongside you and empower you to make the changes that you desire.
I utilize EMDR, expressive art, Sensorimotor psychotherapy DBT and more.
I believe that I work best with clients who are invested in getting well. I work best with clients who want to do the hard work of exploring their emotional and somatic (body) reactions to life's stressors and people. This is not talk therapy. I use art, sandtray, EMDR. and Sensorimotor therapy to provide opportunities for updating coping skills and teaching clients how to regulate one's nervous system which in turn empowers a client to realize he/she/they can bring themselves to calm. You will learn what is triggering in both body memory and emotional memory which often keep you living in fear or anxiety.
I utilize EMDR, expressive art, Sensorimotor psychotherapy DBT and more.
I believe that I work best with clients who are invested in getting well. I work best with clients who want to do the hard work of exploring their emotional and somatic (body) reactions to life's stressors and people. This is not talk therapy. I use art, sandtray, EMDR. and Sensorimotor therapy to provide opportunities for updating coping skills and teaching clients how to regulate one's nervous system which in turn empowers a client to realize he/she/they can bring themselves to calm. You will learn what is triggering in both body memory and emotional memory which often keep you living in fear or anxiety.
Lorie Estell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62711
Lorie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA).
Accepting new clients. Lorie (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with a client-centered and trauma-informed approach to therapy. Since 2004, Lorie has a wide range of experiences within the community mental health setting as well as working with individuals of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life changes and transitions, grief, anger management, stress management, geriatric issues, LGBTQ+ issues and personality disorders.
Lorie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA).
Accepting new clients. Lorie (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with a client-centered and trauma-informed approach to therapy. Since 2004, Lorie has a wide range of experiences within the community mental health setting as well as working with individuals of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life changes and transitions, grief, anger management, stress management, geriatric issues, LGBTQ+ issues and personality disorders.
Emily Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62704
I utilize methods and techniques from compassion focused therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, somatic experiencing, DBT, and IFS.
It’s important to me that therapy is a safe place where clients can show up as their authentic selves and leave feeling seen, heard, and understood. We will work together to build the skills and supports that empower you to live a life that makes sense for you. Pema Chodron explains how I experience the therapeutic process, “Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.”
I utilize methods and techniques from compassion focused therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, somatic experiencing, DBT, and IFS.
It’s important to me that therapy is a safe place where clients can show up as their authentic selves and leave feeling seen, heard, and understood. We will work together to build the skills and supports that empower you to live a life that makes sense for you. Pema Chodron explains how I experience the therapeutic process, “Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.”
Lauren Barris Pallazola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62704 (Online Only)
I provide full-fidelity comprehensive DBT as well as supportive psychotherapy.
I am a Linehan Board Certified DBT Therapist, and have been practicing DBT since 2015. I work with teens, young adults, and adults, specializing in Borderline Personality Disorder, complex trauma, and management of high-risk, self-harming, and suicidal behaviors. I integrate mindfulness, acceptance, and change strategies within a collaborative environment to help my clients reach their goals. Often, people living with BPD have suffered numerous traumas and invalidations throughout their lives; by offering DBT I strive to help these and other individuals be understood and respected so that we can work toward change together.
I provide full-fidelity comprehensive DBT as well as supportive psychotherapy.
I am a Linehan Board Certified DBT Therapist, and have been practicing DBT since 2015. I work with teens, young adults, and adults, specializing in Borderline Personality Disorder, complex trauma, and management of high-risk, self-harming, and suicidal behaviors. I integrate mindfulness, acceptance, and change strategies within a collaborative environment to help my clients reach their goals. Often, people living with BPD have suffered numerous traumas and invalidations throughout their lives; by offering DBT I strive to help these and other individuals be understood and respected so that we can work toward change together.
Brittany Helmich- Behavioral Health Center of IL.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC, MA
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62703
Brittany utilizes a client-centered and, with skills that encompass the tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and REBT with a focus.
Brittany Helmich is a LCPC and CADC. She attained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Blackburn College and her Master's Degree in Clinical Adult Psychology from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Brittany’s clinical experience ranges from Wells Center, community mental health, both Gateway residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment, Memorial psychiatric response team and crisis counseling, and working with service members and their families through the Illinois Army and Air National Guard. Compassion focused, adapting to life changes, losses, aging and healthcare, retirement.
Brittany utilizes a client-centered and, with skills that encompass the tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and REBT with a focus.
Brittany Helmich is a LCPC and CADC. She attained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Blackburn College and her Master's Degree in Clinical Adult Psychology from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Brittany’s clinical experience ranges from Wells Center, community mental health, both Gateway residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment, Memorial psychiatric response team and crisis counseling, and working with service members and their families through the Illinois Army and Air National Guard. Compassion focused, adapting to life changes, losses, aging and healthcare, retirement.
Dr. Amber Jelinek offers psychological and neuropsychological testing and DBT skills group for Illinois. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specialized in Forensics and Neuropsychology. When testing, she works with ages 6+ and assesses for academic issues, autism, ADHD, cognitive and executive functioning, memory, mood, personality, PTSD, and thought disorders. Prior to joining LifeStance, she facilitated group therapy and other various skills groups for 14 years in correctional type settings. Her journey has given her vast experience with providing treatment for all the diagnostic issues she now assesses.
Dr. Amber Jelinek offers psychological and neuropsychological testing and DBT skills group for Illinois. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specialized in Forensics and Neuropsychology. When testing, she works with ages 6+ and assesses for academic issues, autism, ADHD, cognitive and executive functioning, memory, mood, personality, PTSD, and thought disorders. Prior to joining LifeStance, she facilitated group therapy and other various skills groups for 14 years in correctional type settings. Her journey has given her vast experience with providing treatment for all the diagnostic issues she now assesses.
I utilize talk therapy, work from skill building modalities such as ACT, DBT, and CBT, and enjoy bringing art into sessions.
Whether support for you looks like healing your relationship with yourself, others, or food, maybe you want to understand and challenge behaviors, or shift negative beliefs about yourself. I work with my clients to identify values and goals which will guide our work together. I believe in the power of feeling heard and understood by another person to feel empowered to create change that might feel too hard to do by yourself.
I utilize talk therapy, work from skill building modalities such as ACT, DBT, and CBT, and enjoy bringing art into sessions.
Whether support for you looks like healing your relationship with yourself, others, or food, maybe you want to understand and challenge behaviors, or shift negative beliefs about yourself. I work with my clients to identify values and goals which will guide our work together. I believe in the power of feeling heard and understood by another person to feel empowered to create change that might feel too hard to do by yourself.
Hi! My name is Briena Wyckstandt and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience. I offer many therapy approaches with specific training in EMDR, DBT, and TF-CBT. I have experience working with all age ranges but most specifically teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Hi! My name is Briena Wyckstandt and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience. I offer many therapy approaches with specific training in EMDR, DBT, and TF-CBT. I have experience working with all age ranges but most specifically teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma.
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Understanding how our thoughts influence our lives is a key part to my approach to therapy, but although a cognitive behavioral approach may be appropriate for one person, a dialectical approach may be more appropriate for another.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and have been a mental health provider since 2004. I have worked with clients with chronic diagnosis such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, but my passion is to work with those attempting to manage trauma symptoms, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life stressors, relationships, and those who are trying to identify the root causes of pain, trauma, stress, and overall unhappiness. My approach to therapy is that there is No One Way to do anything.
Understanding how our thoughts influence our lives is a key part to my approach to therapy, but although a cognitive behavioral approach may be appropriate for one person, a dialectical approach may be more appropriate for another.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and have been a mental health provider since 2004. I have worked with clients with chronic diagnosis such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, but my passion is to work with those attempting to manage trauma symptoms, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life stressors, relationships, and those who are trying to identify the root causes of pain, trauma, stress, and overall unhappiness. My approach to therapy is that there is No One Way to do anything.
Samantha Núñez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62704 (Online Only)
I also like to incorporate components of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Supportive Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT).
I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and affirming space for all children and adolescents. I come to every session with a warm and empathetic energy, always inviting them to come as they are. I do this through empathetic listening, validation, and support. I tailor the therapeutic work based on the strengths and needs of the child/adolescent I am supporting, and I bring a client-centered and strengths-based approach to each therapeutic relationship. I have experience in working with children/adolescents who struggle with anxiety and depression and need support in coping with daily stressors and transitions.
I also like to incorporate components of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Supportive Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT).
I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and affirming space for all children and adolescents. I come to every session with a warm and empathetic energy, always inviting them to come as they are. I do this through empathetic listening, validation, and support. I tailor the therapeutic work based on the strengths and needs of the child/adolescent I am supporting, and I bring a client-centered and strengths-based approach to each therapeutic relationship. I have experience in working with children/adolescents who struggle with anxiety and depression and need support in coping with daily stressors and transitions.
W. Keith Jihan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, PCGC
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62702 (Online Only)
I utilize a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and trauma-informed approaches to help clients navigate their unique challenges.
Are you feeling stuck, tired of repeating the same patterns, or need help adjusting to changes in your life? Regardless of what bring us to therapy we are seeking to reduce our own suffering or the suffering of those we love. We can all learn to face difficult situations and our own emotions skillfully. I am a dedicated mental health professional with experience working with individuals of all ages. I have a decade of experience in a variety of settings, including community mental health, crisis intervention, addiction treatment, and hospital environments.
I utilize a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and trauma-informed approaches to help clients navigate their unique challenges.
Are you feeling stuck, tired of repeating the same patterns, or need help adjusting to changes in your life? Regardless of what bring us to therapy we are seeking to reduce our own suffering or the suffering of those we love. We can all learn to face difficult situations and our own emotions skillfully. I am a dedicated mental health professional with experience working with individuals of all ages. I have a decade of experience in a variety of settings, including community mental health, crisis intervention, addiction treatment, and hospital environments.
Steve Baltrukonis
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62701 (Online Only)
I am an existential therapist who pulls from ACT, DBT, narrative therapy, and a number of trauma treatment modalities including EMDR.
I identify as deeply spiritual, queer, an artist, a mindfulness teacher, and a therapist deeply committed to the art of healing through empathy and conversation. I believe too many people go through life confusing their true self with the person folks would like them to be. I feel honored to walk alongside his clients as they parse their identities, meeting the authentic individual as they uncover new parts of their self. I take pride in bringing compassion and care to sessions with my clients. I also work with couples through an EFT lens.
I am an existential therapist who pulls from ACT, DBT, narrative therapy, and a number of trauma treatment modalities including EMDR.
I identify as deeply spiritual, queer, an artist, a mindfulness teacher, and a therapist deeply committed to the art of healing through empathy and conversation. I believe too many people go through life confusing their true self with the person folks would like them to be. I feel honored to walk alongside his clients as they parse their identities, meeting the authentic individual as they uncover new parts of their self. I take pride in bringing compassion and care to sessions with my clients. I also work with couples through an EFT lens.
Leah Rybakowski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62701 (Online Only)
We will use a CBT-approach paired with DBT, specifically focusing on mindfulness, setting goals and establishing a self-care routine.
Talking to a complete stranger about what you are going through is terrifying. Starting therapy can be such a daunting task. You are not alone. We will break down those walls by building rapport and creating a safe space to share freely and openly. We will focus on building your confidence and finding your inner shine. Hopefully leading to taking charge of your life and making your own path. You are ultimately the expert here, I will just show you the way.
We will use a CBT-approach paired with DBT, specifically focusing on mindfulness, setting goals and establishing a self-care routine.
Talking to a complete stranger about what you are going through is terrifying. Starting therapy can be such a daunting task. You are not alone. We will break down those walls by building rapport and creating a safe space to share freely and openly. We will focus on building your confidence and finding your inner shine. Hopefully leading to taking charge of your life and making your own path. You are ultimately the expert here, I will just show you the way.
Using proven, evidence-based techniques like ART, play therapy, sandtray, DBT skills, and narrative therapy, I help clients feel empowered and ready to take on whatever life throws their way.
Life can be tough, but you don't have to face it alone. It's okay to seek help when you need a fresh perspective to overcome life's challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, anger, family issues, or just feeling overwhelmed, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Using proven, evidence-based techniques like ART, play therapy, sandtray, DBT skills, and narrative therapy, I help clients feel empowered and ready to take on whatever life throws their way.
Life can be tough, but you don't have to face it alone. It's okay to seek help when you need a fresh perspective to overcome life's challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, anger, family issues, or just feeling overwhelmed, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Mindy Rushford
Counselor, LCPC, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62701 (Online Only)
I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Life can feel really overwhelming. Whether you are struggling with major life changes, adjusting to college, struggling with your career, a chronic health issue (such as Endometriosis), Infertility, or general anxiety, we all need a listening ear that can point us towards balance and health. Every person can benefit from slowing down, taking a breath, re-evaluating our value systems, and figuring out how to live fully regardless of our circumstances.
I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Life can feel really overwhelming. Whether you are struggling with major life changes, adjusting to college, struggling with your career, a chronic health issue (such as Endometriosis), Infertility, or general anxiety, we all need a listening ear that can point us towards balance and health. Every person can benefit from slowing down, taking a breath, re-evaluating our value systems, and figuring out how to live fully regardless of our circumstances.
Trish Fehr is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 1994. She earned her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Illinois State University and also holds a Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Illinois University. Trish offers patients a safe place to explore how their past is impacting their current choices. A judgement free journey to examine what is and is not working for them related to coping choices.
Trish Fehr is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 1994. She earned her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Illinois State University and also holds a Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Illinois University. Trish offers patients a safe place to explore how their past is impacting their current choices. A judgement free journey to examine what is and is not working for them related to coping choices.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist working out of Springfield, IL. My emphasis is on neuropsychological testing and evaluation for preschool, school aged children, adolescents, and families in helping support 504 and IEP intervention and accommodations. I can assist with developmental and behavioral issues. My background includes hospitals, community mental health centers, and forensic settings. When providing therapy, I have an eclectic approach leaning on Cognitive-Behavioral, Systemic, and Family Dynamic approaches. My areas of clinical focus include diagnostic assessment, therapy with children, and work in forensic settings. I speak, read, and write in Spanish.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist working out of Springfield, IL. My emphasis is on neuropsychological testing and evaluation for preschool, school aged children, adolescents, and families in helping support 504 and IEP intervention and accommodations. I can assist with developmental and behavioral issues. My background includes hospitals, community mental health centers, and forensic settings. When providing therapy, I have an eclectic approach leaning on Cognitive-Behavioral, Systemic, and Family Dynamic approaches. My areas of clinical focus include diagnostic assessment, therapy with children, and work in forensic settings. I speak, read, and write in Spanish.
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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.