Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Bethesda, MD
Lauren Thatcher is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Lauren has previously worked in the behavioral health field addressing children and adolescents' behavioral issues in the home, school, and community. She also has experience working directly with individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder using an eclectic approach of person-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, and psychoeducation.
Lauren Thatcher is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Lauren has previously worked in the behavioral health field addressing children and adolescents' behavioral issues in the home, school, and community. She also has experience working directly with individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder using an eclectic approach of person-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, and psychoeducation.
Partnership Development Group: DBT Skills Program
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20810 (Online Only)
Individual and family therapy are also offered, in order to maximize the benefits of DBT programing.
For someone who is struggling to understand what is happening internally (thoughts, feelings, sensations, and impulses) while also working to accept a current situation, it can be exhausting both mentally and emotionally. Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) skills can empower an individual to learn strategies to become mindful, accept and tolerate difficult circumstances, and learn to analyze problems or destructive behavior patterns while replacing them with more healthy ones.
Individual and family therapy are also offered, in order to maximize the benefits of DBT programing.
For someone who is struggling to understand what is happening internally (thoughts, feelings, sensations, and impulses) while also working to accept a current situation, it can be exhausting both mentally and emotionally. Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) skills can empower an individual to learn strategies to become mindful, accept and tolerate difficult circumstances, and learn to analyze problems or destructive behavior patterns while replacing them with more healthy ones.
Lauren Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20815 (Online Only)
For eating disorder treatment, I use acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Living with upsetting intrusive thoughts and time consuming rituals is tiring. Constantly thinking about food and your body is also draining. My passion is helping teens and adults to find freedom from OCD and eating disorders. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or a loved one, I can help. Recovery from an eating disorder, as well as reclaiming your life from OCD is possible.
For eating disorder treatment, I use acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Living with upsetting intrusive thoughts and time consuming rituals is tiring. Constantly thinking about food and your body is also draining. My passion is helping teens and adults to find freedom from OCD and eating disorders. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or a loved one, I can help. Recovery from an eating disorder, as well as reclaiming your life from OCD is possible.
I work from the trauma-informed empowerment and resilience model, using experiential therapy, mindfulness, and DBT.
NOW accepting new clients! Many emerging adults struggle during the transition from adolescence to adulthood. They spend their days feeling anxious and unfulfilled, falling back on patterns that used to work for them but which no longer are. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, identity development or unresolved trauma, there is a path forward. You might feel like you keep trying to make changes in your life, and maybe things will go well for a while, but nothing sticks. You're motivated to change, you just need some extra guidance.
I work from the trauma-informed empowerment and resilience model, using experiential therapy, mindfulness, and DBT.
NOW accepting new clients! Many emerging adults struggle during the transition from adolescence to adulthood. They spend their days feeling anxious and unfulfilled, falling back on patterns that used to work for them but which no longer are. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, identity development or unresolved trauma, there is a path forward. You might feel like you keep trying to make changes in your life, and maybe things will go well for a while, but nothing sticks. You're motivated to change, you just need some extra guidance.
Her training includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy.
Dr. Lindsay Suls is a Licensed Psychologist who obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from Williams James College in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Suls is originally from Maryland and completed her undergraduate degree in psychology from The University of Maryland, College Park. Dr. Suls has several years of experience treating individuals within a diverse array of settings including college counseling centers, hospital inpatient units, private practices, community mental health clinics, and therapeutic day schools where she conducted individual therapy, group therapy, and psychological assessments.
Her training includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy.
Dr. Lindsay Suls is a Licensed Psychologist who obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from Williams James College in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Suls is originally from Maryland and completed her undergraduate degree in psychology from The University of Maryland, College Park. Dr. Suls has several years of experience treating individuals within a diverse array of settings including college counseling centers, hospital inpatient units, private practices, community mental health clinics, and therapeutic day schools where she conducted individual therapy, group therapy, and psychological assessments.
Stephanie Anya
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20816 (Online Only)
I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which focuses on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills as a means to help persons of all ages and backgrounds live and perform in the moment.
I have experience working with parents that have stressful home and work lives, working adults, persons with an extensive trauma history and young adults transitioning out of high school into college. In addition, I have an interest in working with high school and collegiate athletes that have difficulty managing anxiety and other issues affecting their performance in their prospective sport.
I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which focuses on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills as a means to help persons of all ages and backgrounds live and perform in the moment.
I have experience working with parents that have stressful home and work lives, working adults, persons with an extensive trauma history and young adults transitioning out of high school into college. In addition, I have an interest in working with high school and collegiate athletes that have difficulty managing anxiety and other issues affecting their performance in their prospective sport.
Olufunmilayo Sholola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20827 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a first-generation Nigerian-American, faith-based mental health professional with a passion for helping young adults overcome mental health challenges and navigate life stressors to build resilience.
My therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a first-generation Nigerian-American, faith-based mental health professional with a passion for helping young adults overcome mental health challenges and navigate life stressors to build resilience.
Irena S Whitestone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LSATP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20816
My approach to counseling is to be warm and supportive. I strive to provide a safe and trusting environment. I incorporate elements of CBT, ACT and DBT to provide individual therapy for clients who are currently attending DBT or CBT group. Together we address harmful thoughts and behaviors that lead to depression, anxiety and substance use.
My approach to counseling is to be warm and supportive. I strive to provide a safe and trusting environment. I incorporate elements of CBT, ACT and DBT to provide individual therapy for clients who are currently attending DBT or CBT group. Together we address harmful thoughts and behaviors that lead to depression, anxiety and substance use.
Shawn M. Rill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817 (Online Only)
I utilize brief intervention models (SFBT, NLP, hypnosis), mindfulness, behavioral therapy (CBT/ DBT), and Stoic theory.
I am accepting new clients (July 2024): adults, in Maryland, via telehealth only. I specialize in working with adults who have ADHD/ADD. Besides ADHD, I also work with adults who experience excess anxiety, worry, or distress, and Men's Issues. I help people who feel like their lives are overwhelming or out of control and are ready to do something to produce change. Through active collaboration, we can identify the specific things you want to change in your life and create achievable goals based on what you can realistically control. This includes practicing new skills to handle stress in your life. I maintain a secular perspective.
I utilize brief intervention models (SFBT, NLP, hypnosis), mindfulness, behavioral therapy (CBT/ DBT), and Stoic theory.
I am accepting new clients (July 2024): adults, in Maryland, via telehealth only. I specialize in working with adults who have ADHD/ADD. Besides ADHD, I also work with adults who experience excess anxiety, worry, or distress, and Men's Issues. I help people who feel like their lives are overwhelming or out of control and are ready to do something to produce change. Through active collaboration, we can identify the specific things you want to change in your life and create achievable goals based on what you can realistically control. This includes practicing new skills to handle stress in your life. I maintain a secular perspective.
I'm trained in DBT, CBT, mindfulness, ACT, EFT, CPT, and PE, and I work from an integrative approach.
I love working with couples and individuals with difficulty in romantic relationships (i.e. sexual issues, communication, infidelity, divorce), adults who come from dysfunctional childhoods, as well as those with anxiety, impulsivity, and addiction. I also enjoy working with those in non-traditional romantic relationships (i.e. ethically non-monogamous, polyamorous). I am LGBTQIA- affirming and sex positive. I work best with clients who are engaged, thoughtful, and motivated for change. My style is empathic and direct, with a sense of humor. I believe strongly in the therapeutic alliance and the client/therapist fit.
I'm trained in DBT, CBT, mindfulness, ACT, EFT, CPT, and PE, and I work from an integrative approach.
I love working with couples and individuals with difficulty in romantic relationships (i.e. sexual issues, communication, infidelity, divorce), adults who come from dysfunctional childhoods, as well as those with anxiety, impulsivity, and addiction. I also enjoy working with those in non-traditional romantic relationships (i.e. ethically non-monogamous, polyamorous). I am LGBTQIA- affirming and sex positive. I work best with clients who are engaged, thoughtful, and motivated for change. My style is empathic and direct, with a sense of humor. I believe strongly in the therapeutic alliance and the client/therapist fit.
My overall approach to treatment is cognitive-behavioral in nature, with a specific focus and expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness (www.cbtmindful.com); I am licensed in both PA and NY. Tending to our mental health is an incredibly important part of taking care of our overall health. In therapy, I engage with clients to work toward meaningful behavior change by developing an individually tailored evidence-based approach that incorporates aspects of both mindfulness and acceptance. I also work with clients to gain a better understanding of their values and whether their current behaviors are aligned with those values.
My overall approach to treatment is cognitive-behavioral in nature, with a specific focus and expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness (www.cbtmindful.com); I am licensed in both PA and NY. Tending to our mental health is an incredibly important part of taking care of our overall health. In therapy, I engage with clients to work toward meaningful behavior change by developing an individually tailored evidence-based approach that incorporates aspects of both mindfulness and acceptance. I also work with clients to gain a better understanding of their values and whether their current behaviors are aligned with those values.
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I have advanced training in cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy and I incorporate mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness techniques into your individualized treatment.
Are you or your teen having difficulty with relationships and want to learn new strategies to help stay calm and self-regulated despite intense feelings? Do past traumatic events negatively impact your current relationships? Are you or your teen feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, angry, or depressed? My approach to treatment is founded on developing a strong and empathic relationship with each patient, which facilitates meaningful changes, increased self-awareness, and personal growth. We can work together to develop skills that instill hope and confidence in your own, or your teen’s, ability to overcome life challenges that arise.
I have advanced training in cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy and I incorporate mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness techniques into your individualized treatment.
Are you or your teen having difficulty with relationships and want to learn new strategies to help stay calm and self-regulated despite intense feelings? Do past traumatic events negatively impact your current relationships? Are you or your teen feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, angry, or depressed? My approach to treatment is founded on developing a strong and empathic relationship with each patient, which facilitates meaningful changes, increased self-awareness, and personal growth. We can work together to develop skills that instill hope and confidence in your own, or your teen’s, ability to overcome life challenges that arise.
Patrick DiSalvo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MST, LCSWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I incorporate multiple modalities, such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT, Solutions Based Therapy, and more.
Do you feel like you have run into a bit of a wall trying to navigate challenges in your life? Are you wondering how to improve your mood, lessen your anxiety, or manage the many stressors that can overwhelm? I am here to work with you in exploring, accepting and traversing such obstacles. As a therapist, former special education teacher, and parent, I understand the value of empathy, compassion and a listening ear. I bring a multitude of experience and a client-centered, strengths-based approach to sessions. In our time together, you will have a safe space to share openly and vulnerably. You will be heard.
I incorporate multiple modalities, such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT, Solutions Based Therapy, and more.
Do you feel like you have run into a bit of a wall trying to navigate challenges in your life? Are you wondering how to improve your mood, lessen your anxiety, or manage the many stressors that can overwhelm? I am here to work with you in exploring, accepting and traversing such obstacles. As a therapist, former special education teacher, and parent, I understand the value of empathy, compassion and a listening ear. I bring a multitude of experience and a client-centered, strengths-based approach to sessions. In our time together, you will have a safe space to share openly and vulnerably. You will be heard.
I use an integrative approach using CBT, ACT, and DBT.
I'm happy you are here. I work with women and people who are struggling with the transition to pregnancy/parenting and want to feel more enjoyment and confidence in their new identity. I also work with couples who are struggling with balancing roles as partners and parents. You may be pregnant or newly postpartum, grappling with the all-encompassing changes that come with such a transition. You may be a tired or stressed out parent, trying to “have it all” but always falling behind the endless to-do’s. You may be feeling like a roommate to your partner after kids. I understand the difficulties that come with expanding your family.
I use an integrative approach using CBT, ACT, and DBT.
I'm happy you are here. I work with women and people who are struggling with the transition to pregnancy/parenting and want to feel more enjoyment and confidence in their new identity. I also work with couples who are struggling with balancing roles as partners and parents. You may be pregnant or newly postpartum, grappling with the all-encompassing changes that come with such a transition. You may be a tired or stressed out parent, trying to “have it all” but always falling behind the endless to-do’s. You may be feeling like a roommate to your partner after kids. I understand the difficulties that come with expanding your family.
We specialize in CBT, DBT, EMDR, Life Coaching & have expertise in Mood & Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Parenting Skills, & Stress/Behavioral Management.
IMMEDIATE sessions available. Please visit: www.gycounseling.com to request an appointment. GY COUNSELING, LLC is a thriving mental health group private practice that is owned by a Black woman Psychologist. We work with diverse clientele who are in the mist of grief/loss, life transitions, and emotional challenges, to achieve a more effective and healthier outlook on your life. We establish rapport and utilize the therapeutic relationship to promote the change process. With compassion and understanding, we work with individuals to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
We specialize in CBT, DBT, EMDR, Life Coaching & have expertise in Mood & Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Parenting Skills, & Stress/Behavioral Management.
IMMEDIATE sessions available. Please visit: www.gycounseling.com to request an appointment. GY COUNSELING, LLC is a thriving mental health group private practice that is owned by a Black woman Psychologist. We work with diverse clientele who are in the mist of grief/loss, life transitions, and emotional challenges, to achieve a more effective and healthier outlook on your life. We establish rapport and utilize the therapeutic relationship to promote the change process. With compassion and understanding, we work with individuals to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Robert C Wear II
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
Frequently, I use CBT, DBT or any techniques to restore balance.
I enjoy challenges and diverse people and helping those who are in difficult situations. I specialize in responding to crises, trauma and workplace problems. So ideally I approach each situation, person or group with an open mind and a non-anxious-presence. I strive to provide that same level of confidence and trust to people in therapy. My strength is understanding complex systems (the big picture) and finding the little steps to improve things. If you have the courage to change; I’ll work to help you make your life easier using a program of change or the path that works best for you.
Frequently, I use CBT, DBT or any techniques to restore balance.
I enjoy challenges and diverse people and helping those who are in difficult situations. I specialize in responding to crises, trauma and workplace problems. So ideally I approach each situation, person or group with an open mind and a non-anxious-presence. I strive to provide that same level of confidence and trust to people in therapy. My strength is understanding complex systems (the big picture) and finding the little steps to improve things. If you have the courage to change; I’ll work to help you make your life easier using a program of change or the path that works best for you.
Rebecca Cooney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RYT-200
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817 (Online Only)
My approach includes aspects of CBT, DBT, IFS & EMDR, mindfulness and meditation, cultivating self-compassion, and the therapeutic use of humor, empathy and human connection.
Now Accepting New Clients MD & VA! You sense that a painful experience from your past is affecting your present life. You recognize that you're caught in a cycle, but finding a way out seems impossible. Typically, you're the kind of person who can navigate through any challenge, so it's incredibly frustrating that this time feels different. I specialize in working with adult & adolescents in the treatment of depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, family conflict, self-esteem, trauma, abuse, grief/loss and emotion dysregulation.
My approach includes aspects of CBT, DBT, IFS & EMDR, mindfulness and meditation, cultivating self-compassion, and the therapeutic use of humor, empathy and human connection.
Now Accepting New Clients MD & VA! You sense that a painful experience from your past is affecting your present life. You recognize that you're caught in a cycle, but finding a way out seems impossible. Typically, you're the kind of person who can navigate through any challenge, so it's incredibly frustrating that this time feels different. I specialize in working with adult & adolescents in the treatment of depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, family conflict, self-esteem, trauma, abuse, grief/loss and emotion dysregulation.
The Wake Kendall Group, PLLC is a private practice in Washington, DC offering a wide variety of psychological services to our community. Our services include psychotherapy for children, adults and couples, comprehensive outpatient DBT for adults, and psychological and neuropsychological evaluations. Our team of highly skilled clinicians sees clients of all ages and stages of life for a broad range of concerns.
The Wake Kendall Group, PLLC is a private practice in Washington, DC offering a wide variety of psychological services to our community. Our services include psychotherapy for children, adults and couples, comprehensive outpatient DBT for adults, and psychological and neuropsychological evaluations. Our team of highly skilled clinicians sees clients of all ages and stages of life for a broad range of concerns.
I use Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths based Positive Psychology, CBT, DBT, and Play therapy to help clients reach their full potential.
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, adjustment disorders, suicidal ideation, or self-harm or just trying to maintain in this changing society, I can help support you along the way.
I use Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths based Positive Psychology, CBT, DBT, and Play therapy to help clients reach their full potential.
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, adjustment disorders, suicidal ideation, or self-harm or just trying to maintain in this changing society, I can help support you along the way.
Do you struggle with anxiety, racing thoughts, feeling the need to earn someone's love, or feeling pressured to be “perfect”? I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to regulate emotions & create healthy boundaries, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to dispel limiting beliefs, & Internal Family Systems (IFS) to understand why emotions change in situations.
Have you experienced chronic pain or chronic illness that took years to diagnose? Or are you struggling with an invisible illness and still seeking the validation of a diagnosis/treatment plan? I know the road to a diagnosis & living with a diagnosis can be isolating, invalidating, stressful, & traumatic. As a Certified Health Coach and Trauma-Informed Therapist, I utilize EMDR, parts work, and Motivational Interviewing to access & reprocess traumatic memories/experiences so they no longer rule our lives, while finding ways to create and maintain lifestyle habits that work for you.
Do you struggle with anxiety, racing thoughts, feeling the need to earn someone's love, or feeling pressured to be “perfect”? I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to regulate emotions & create healthy boundaries, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to dispel limiting beliefs, & Internal Family Systems (IFS) to understand why emotions change in situations.
Have you experienced chronic pain or chronic illness that took years to diagnose? Or are you struggling with an invisible illness and still seeking the validation of a diagnosis/treatment plan? I know the road to a diagnosis & living with a diagnosis can be isolating, invalidating, stressful, & traumatic. As a Certified Health Coach and Trauma-Informed Therapist, I utilize EMDR, parts work, and Motivational Interviewing to access & reprocess traumatic memories/experiences so they no longer rule our lives, while finding ways to create and maintain lifestyle habits that work for you.
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