Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Roswell, GA
Amy views a person as a unique individual, with strengths and talents that shine when their best self is discovered. As human beings, we are designed to connect with one another, therefore Amy believes that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation to begin the healing process. Healing is found through the healing of the mind, body, and spirit and Amy is here to help you discover and grow your authentic self in each of these areas. She combines a person-centered therapeutic approach with DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to work with eating disorders, anxiety and depression, life transitions, trauma, and more.
Amy views a person as a unique individual, with strengths and talents that shine when their best self is discovered. As human beings, we are designed to connect with one another, therefore Amy believes that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation to begin the healing process. Healing is found through the healing of the mind, body, and spirit and Amy is here to help you discover and grow your authentic self in each of these areas. She combines a person-centered therapeutic approach with DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to work with eating disorders, anxiety and depression, life transitions, trauma, and more.
Eboni R. Mormant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC, CPCS, CAMS
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30076
My expertise ranges from special needs advocacy and academic consultation to person-centered, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral approaches to therapy.
It is my belief that quality of life is promoted by breaking through barriers that prevent wholistic growth of the the individual and/or family unit. Thus, it has been my professional goal to empower individuals, families and communities over the last 20 years from my clinical and educational experiences. My clinical expertise covers the following: Impulse Control Problems, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexual Addictions, Mood Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, Learning Disorders, Domestic Violence, Sexual Victimization, Crisis Intervention, Conflict Resolution, Bully Prevention, Anger Management, Family Preservation/Reintegration, Parenting, Stress Management and Assessment/Diagnostics.
My expertise ranges from special needs advocacy and academic consultation to person-centered, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral approaches to therapy.
It is my belief that quality of life is promoted by breaking through barriers that prevent wholistic growth of the the individual and/or family unit. Thus, it has been my professional goal to empower individuals, families and communities over the last 20 years from my clinical and educational experiences. My clinical expertise covers the following: Impulse Control Problems, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexual Addictions, Mood Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, Learning Disorders, Domestic Violence, Sexual Victimization, Crisis Intervention, Conflict Resolution, Bully Prevention, Anger Management, Family Preservation/Reintegration, Parenting, Stress Management and Assessment/Diagnostics.
Robin Day, LPC, LMHC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30076 (Online Only)
In addition to individual therapy, I also offer several on-line Dialectical Behavior Therapy Groups for Women and a on-line Coping Skills Group for Women with DID and OSDD.
Are you stuck in repetitive cycles or experience sudden mood shifts? Do you experience intrusive disturbing memories? Do you feel different from other people? No matter how the burdens of the past pull on you, it is possible to recover. Internal Family Systems therapy and reconnection with the body can help you to recover your full potential and inherent joy. Working with clients from all backgrounds, I am consistently amazed by the resilience of the human spirit.
In addition to individual therapy, I also offer several on-line Dialectical Behavior Therapy Groups for Women and a on-line Coping Skills Group for Women with DID and OSDD.
Are you stuck in repetitive cycles or experience sudden mood shifts? Do you experience intrusive disturbing memories? Do you feel different from other people? No matter how the burdens of the past pull on you, it is possible to recover. Internal Family Systems therapy and reconnection with the body can help you to recover your full potential and inherent joy. Working with clients from all backgrounds, I am consistently amazed by the resilience of the human spirit.
I am intensively trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and I specialize in working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and the effects of traumatic experiences.
Coming to therapy takes courage. Since you are here, you are likely ready for change. Painful emotions like anxiety, depression, and shame can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and hopeless. My mission is to provide my clients a safe and empathetic space in which we can make progress toward implementing new skills and achieving lasting improvement. My clients describe me as warm, nonjudgmental, relatable, and unafraid to help them grapple with the most difficult of topics. Schedule a complimentary consultation call today.
I am intensively trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and I specialize in working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and the effects of traumatic experiences.
Coming to therapy takes courage. Since you are here, you are likely ready for change. Painful emotions like anxiety, depression, and shame can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and hopeless. My mission is to provide my clients a safe and empathetic space in which we can make progress toward implementing new skills and achieving lasting improvement. My clients describe me as warm, nonjudgmental, relatable, and unafraid to help them grapple with the most difficult of topics. Schedule a complimentary consultation call today.
Andrea Loftis is a Master Level Counselor (LPC) who holds state licensure in both Georgia and Oklahoma. Based on the individual client’s needs and preferences she utilizes Evidenced-Based Therapies such as influences from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt and Psychoeducation. Andrea identifies as a follower of Christ and treating others with care and respect is a priority. Being a present help to others gives her life more meaning and purpose.
Andrea Loftis is a Master Level Counselor (LPC) who holds state licensure in both Georgia and Oklahoma. Based on the individual client’s needs and preferences she utilizes Evidenced-Based Therapies such as influences from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt and Psychoeducation. Andrea identifies as a follower of Christ and treating others with care and respect is a priority. Being a present help to others gives her life more meaning and purpose.
Using evidence-based strategies and techniques along with cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and talk therapy, clients are given tools that will allow them to take control of their lives and live in healing and wholeness.
Driven by purpose, I serve clients through guidance and support. Using faith and psychology, my goal is to help clients on an emotional level with any problem they are capable of handling. I’m trained to work with individuals, families, couples, and groups from a wide variety of backgrounds, populations, and ages in treating mental, behavioral, and emotional problems and disorders. My purpose in therapy is to work with each client to develop skills to help them reach their goals.
Using evidence-based strategies and techniques along with cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and talk therapy, clients are given tools that will allow them to take control of their lives and live in healing and wholeness.
Driven by purpose, I serve clients through guidance and support. Using faith and psychology, my goal is to help clients on an emotional level with any problem they are capable of handling. I’m trained to work with individuals, families, couples, and groups from a wide variety of backgrounds, populations, and ages in treating mental, behavioral, and emotional problems and disorders. My purpose in therapy is to work with each client to develop skills to help them reach their goals.
Jacqueline Conway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, REAT
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30076 (Online Only)
I specialize in the treatment of trauma and anxiety disorders through a person-centered, humanistic lens with support from approaches supported by empirical therapeutic research such as EMDR, CBT, and DBT.
Taking the initial step to find the right fit for therapy can be a challenging decision, and I will meet you exactly where you are at in this moment to get you to the right place. Focusing on the whole-self by integrating mindfulness and holistic techniques, I provide a soft place to land as you make meaning of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped you into the person you are today. I hope to help you reclaim inner strength and guide you to improve communication skills, understand how your attachment style allows you to relate to the world and heal unresolved trauma. You are worthy of love and belonging, and you are not alone.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma and anxiety disorders through a person-centered, humanistic lens with support from approaches supported by empirical therapeutic research such as EMDR, CBT, and DBT.
Taking the initial step to find the right fit for therapy can be a challenging decision, and I will meet you exactly where you are at in this moment to get you to the right place. Focusing on the whole-self by integrating mindfulness and holistic techniques, I provide a soft place to land as you make meaning of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped you into the person you are today. I hope to help you reclaim inner strength and guide you to improve communication skills, understand how your attachment style allows you to relate to the world and heal unresolved trauma. You are worthy of love and belonging, and you are not alone.
Alison Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, CDBT, NCC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30076
I provide a comprehensive approach, which can include CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness Based Therapy, and Expressive Arts.
Are you worried that your teen daughter is stressed or depressed? Are you frustrated with the lack of communication or defiant behavior? Are you concerned about your teen's difficulties in regu? Modern teen-hood for girls is a very difficult time in life, one that needs a specific set of coping skills. The rise in peer pressure, competitive conflicts, and unhealthy social media messages are all likely contributors to a national increase in anxiety, depression and low self-worth in girls. Counseling can help teen girls to improve decision-making, managing stress, and learning coping strategies to better set them up for future success
I provide a comprehensive approach, which can include CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness Based Therapy, and Expressive Arts.
Are you worried that your teen daughter is stressed or depressed? Are you frustrated with the lack of communication or defiant behavior? Are you concerned about your teen's difficulties in regu? Modern teen-hood for girls is a very difficult time in life, one that needs a specific set of coping skills. The rise in peer pressure, competitive conflicts, and unhealthy social media messages are all likely contributors to a national increase in anxiety, depression and low self-worth in girls. Counseling can help teen girls to improve decision-making, managing stress, and learning coping strategies to better set them up for future success
Baobab Counseling Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30075
Other approaches our therapists collectively utilize are mindfulness, DBT skills building, ACT, IFS informed techniques, music and gaming based techniques and more.
Transitions can be scary and unknown—being on your own for the first time, starting college, being an empty nester struggling to find purpose, being retired or going through a divorce and feeling a loss of identity, hurting from past trauma or struggling with your spiritual journey. Often, feeling lost can lead to depression, anxiety, a sense of not belonging and even mal-adaptive behaviors such as substance abuse or self-harm. We at Baobab Counseling Center are passionate about working with individuals to tap into their inner strength, desires and potential while identifying and overcoming those barriers that arise.
Other approaches our therapists collectively utilize are mindfulness, DBT skills building, ACT, IFS informed techniques, music and gaming based techniques and more.
Transitions can be scary and unknown—being on your own for the first time, starting college, being an empty nester struggling to find purpose, being retired or going through a divorce and feeling a loss of identity, hurting from past trauma or struggling with your spiritual journey. Often, feeling lost can lead to depression, anxiety, a sense of not belonging and even mal-adaptive behaviors such as substance abuse or self-harm. We at Baobab Counseling Center are passionate about working with individuals to tap into their inner strength, desires and potential while identifying and overcoming those barriers that arise.
I enjoy utilizing a holistic approach blending cognitive therapy (ACT, DBT, CBT) with mindfulness, yoga-conscious, and nature-based therapy.
It takes courage to look for a counselor you connect with. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space which encourages contemplation and wellness during the therapeutic journey. Many of my clients are healing from medical trauma, experience chronic illness, face grief and loss, and struggle with self-esteem and perfectionism. My goal is to help you hone your intuitive self and create safe/appropriate boundaries as you authentically find your voice. I work with self-pay clients to find a payment that works for each of us.
I enjoy utilizing a holistic approach blending cognitive therapy (ACT, DBT, CBT) with mindfulness, yoga-conscious, and nature-based therapy.
It takes courage to look for a counselor you connect with. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space which encourages contemplation and wellness during the therapeutic journey. Many of my clients are healing from medical trauma, experience chronic illness, face grief and loss, and struggle with self-esteem and perfectionism. My goal is to help you hone your intuitive self and create safe/appropriate boundaries as you authentically find your voice. I work with self-pay clients to find a payment that works for each of us.
Katrina Cooper is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2006. Katrina has a robust background in behavioral health and substance abuse, working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a diverse range of youth and adult populations. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Katrina excels in anxiety management and addressing various mood disorders. She assists clients in establishing effective plans to overcome life challenges, providing support for those struggling with personal, emotional, behavioral, and societal issues.
Katrina Cooper is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2006. Katrina has a robust background in behavioral health and substance abuse, working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a diverse range of youth and adult populations. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Katrina excels in anxiety management and addressing various mood disorders. She assists clients in establishing effective plans to overcome life challenges, providing support for those struggling with personal, emotional, behavioral, and societal issues.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MS/NCC, LPC, EMDR, CPCS, GA/ MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076 (Online Only)
For your healing journey, I focus on Expressive Art, DBT, and EMDR.
Counseling is a healthy commitment and instills courage. It is crucial to find the right fit for yourself, one who can best relate to your issues. Working for Peachford, Ridgeview, and Emory Hospitals, has allowed me to focus on trauma, persons on the spectrum, resistant depression or anxiety, ADHD, and grief. My goal is to serve as an advocate for those desiring healing, proper medical care and learning to use their own voice. Specializing in teens, college students, and adults who suffer from intrusive thoughts, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, divorce, parental alienation, and narcissist abuse.
For your healing journey, I focus on Expressive Art, DBT, and EMDR.
Counseling is a healthy commitment and instills courage. It is crucial to find the right fit for yourself, one who can best relate to your issues. Working for Peachford, Ridgeview, and Emory Hospitals, has allowed me to focus on trauma, persons on the spectrum, resistant depression or anxiety, ADHD, and grief. My goal is to serve as an advocate for those desiring healing, proper medical care and learning to use their own voice. Specializing in teens, college students, and adults who suffer from intrusive thoughts, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, divorce, parental alienation, and narcissist abuse.
As a result, our therapists use evidence-based treatment models, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, or Play Therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and full of self-doubt? Disconnected from the people around you? Life is full of challenges. We can help. Whether you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, depression, or other stressors, there is hope. We can help you build a life worth living. Wellview Counseling provides therapeutic counseling services to children, teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief and loss, parenting, life transitions, peri and postpartum depression and anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Our goal is to restore wellbeing to you and your family.
As a result, our therapists use evidence-based treatment models, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, or Play Therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and full of self-doubt? Disconnected from the people around you? Life is full of challenges. We can help. Whether you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, depression, or other stressors, there is hope. We can help you build a life worth living. Wellview Counseling provides therapeutic counseling services to children, teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief and loss, parenting, life transitions, peri and postpartum depression and anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Our goal is to restore wellbeing to you and your family.
She has been trained in Trauma Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Exposure and Response.
April Noriega is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. April has a long history of working with a diverse population of clients and disorders. As a military spouse, a mom of three, and a survivor of past trauma, April brings a wide array of skill sets and real-world experiences. Her hope is through therapy, you will see improvements and gain the tools you need to benefit your journey to a healthier you. April has worked with clients of all ages and has worked in private practice, in-home settings, in clinics, and via telehealth.
She has been trained in Trauma Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Exposure and Response.
April Noriega is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. April has a long history of working with a diverse population of clients and disorders. As a military spouse, a mom of three, and a survivor of past trauma, April brings a wide array of skill sets and real-world experiences. Her hope is through therapy, you will see improvements and gain the tools you need to benefit your journey to a healthier you. April has worked with clients of all ages and has worked in private practice, in-home settings, in clinics, and via telehealth.
I used CBT, DBT, trauma-informed and client-centered approaches to therapy.
Hi, I am Kim Reynolds-Solar, LCSW. My approach to therapy is client-centered, warm, and direct. My focus is on those with chronic illness, those in the LGBTQIA+ communities, and those in traditional and non-traditional relationships. I work with individual clients having relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. A large part of my clients are LGBTQ+.
I used CBT, DBT, trauma-informed and client-centered approaches to therapy.
Hi, I am Kim Reynolds-Solar, LCSW. My approach to therapy is client-centered, warm, and direct. My focus is on those with chronic illness, those in the LGBTQIA+ communities, and those in traditional and non-traditional relationships. I work with individual clients having relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. A large part of my clients are LGBTQ+.
Rachel McLelland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076
Because Rachel is passionate about helping her clients learn more about themselves, providing them with practical tools, and assisting them in facing their fears or intrusive thoughts, she primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy to help her clients accomplish their goals.
Rachel is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a rich background in clinical therapeutic practices. This experience includes working in a specialized day program for children with behavioral concerns, community mental health, as well as individual and group therapy for children through young adults. Rachel has expertise in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, depression, personality disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideations.
Because Rachel is passionate about helping her clients learn more about themselves, providing them with practical tools, and assisting them in facing their fears or intrusive thoughts, she primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy to help her clients accomplish their goals.
Rachel is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a rich background in clinical therapeutic practices. This experience includes working in a specialized day program for children with behavioral concerns, community mental health, as well as individual and group therapy for children through young adults. Rachel has expertise in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, depression, personality disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideations.
I utilize techniques such as, 4 Blinks, CBT, DBT, Prescriptive Play Therapy and Positive Discipline while remaining attuned to the unique needs and strengths of each individual; reaching clients from 3-65 years of age.
My ideal client is someone who is navigating the complexities of ADHD, adjustment issues, Anxiety, Autism, behavioral challenges, Depression, life changes, and parenting concerns. I am passionate about working with individuals who are committed to making meaningful changes in their lives and are ready to explore strategies that can help them thrive.
I utilize techniques such as, 4 Blinks, CBT, DBT, Prescriptive Play Therapy and Positive Discipline while remaining attuned to the unique needs and strengths of each individual; reaching clients from 3-65 years of age.
My ideal client is someone who is navigating the complexities of ADHD, adjustment issues, Anxiety, Autism, behavioral challenges, Depression, life changes, and parenting concerns. I am passionate about working with individuals who are committed to making meaningful changes in their lives and are ready to explore strategies that can help them thrive.
Marissa Mundy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076
Approaches include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Marissa is Restorative Counseling’s resident couples and family therapist and is passionate about helping her clients’ relationships become healthy and strong. She works with couples experiencing high levels of conflict, as well as couples who find it hard to speak openly with their partner and have fallen into a pattern of avoidance. Marissa also counsels families, including families with adult children, who seek to create a healthier dynamic.
Approaches include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Marissa is Restorative Counseling’s resident couples and family therapist and is passionate about helping her clients’ relationships become healthy and strong. She works with couples experiencing high levels of conflict, as well as couples who find it hard to speak openly with their partner and have fallen into a pattern of avoidance. Marissa also counsels families, including families with adult children, who seek to create a healthier dynamic.
I also rely on theoretical modalities like CBT and DBT to provide clients with tools to use in their daily lives that help to maintain progress toward desired change.
One of the greatest offerings of therapy is the opportunity for change. I work both with clients who are wanting change and those who have been thrust into change without asking for it. Clients facing complex trauma & PTSD, grief, life transitions, and other big hurdles can find balance and restoration in their work with me. I help clients to reconstruct their relationships with trauma, loss, anxiety, and with the other people in their lives.
I also rely on theoretical modalities like CBT and DBT to provide clients with tools to use in their daily lives that help to maintain progress toward desired change.
One of the greatest offerings of therapy is the opportunity for change. I work both with clients who are wanting change and those who have been thrust into change without asking for it. Clients facing complex trauma & PTSD, grief, life transitions, and other big hurdles can find balance and restoration in their work with me. I help clients to reconstruct their relationships with trauma, loss, anxiety, and with the other people in their lives.
Dylan Ruby is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with over 7 years of experience specializing in substance use, anxiety, self-esteem, chronic pain, and navigating life transitions. She has extensive experience working with young adults, adults, families, and groups in a variety of inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. Dylan takes a creative and mindfulness-based approach to therapy. She utilizes strength-based interventions, art therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy in her work with clients. She has a passion for working with individuals on the full spectrum of substance use.
Dylan Ruby is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with over 7 years of experience specializing in substance use, anxiety, self-esteem, chronic pain, and navigating life transitions. She has extensive experience working with young adults, adults, families, and groups in a variety of inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. Dylan takes a creative and mindfulness-based approach to therapy. She utilizes strength-based interventions, art therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy in her work with clients. She has a passion for working with individuals on the full spectrum of substance use.
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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.