Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Smyrna, TN
I incorporate a range of evidence-based modalities like DBT, RO- DBT, MI, Mindful Self-Compassion, and IFS, which allows us to tailor treatment to your needs.
My clients have complicated family relationships, which often include addiction, boundary conflicts, or a lack of emotional understanding. They tend to be anxious overthinkers, striving to break intergenerational cycles, but they struggle to connect with themselves on a deeper level. Our work together will focus on increasing your emotional understanding, identifying the patterns that are keeping you from living the life you desire, and moving into a space of self-acceptance.
I incorporate a range of evidence-based modalities like DBT, RO- DBT, MI, Mindful Self-Compassion, and IFS, which allows us to tailor treatment to your needs.
My clients have complicated family relationships, which often include addiction, boundary conflicts, or a lack of emotional understanding. They tend to be anxious overthinkers, striving to break intergenerational cycles, but they struggle to connect with themselves on a deeper level. Our work together will focus on increasing your emotional understanding, identifying the patterns that are keeping you from living the life you desire, and moving into a space of self-acceptance.
From 1977 to the present Dr. Ward has maintained his own private psychology practice. As a component of his practice he provided consulting psychological services to the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) from 1981 to 2003. At TRC he conducted individual and group counseling for clients with a broad range of physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. He is a member of the Tennessee Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
From 1977 to the present Dr. Ward has maintained his own private psychology practice. As a component of his practice he provided consulting psychological services to the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) from 1981 to 2003. At TRC he conducted individual and group counseling for clients with a broad range of physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. He is a member of the Tennessee Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
TSF Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, TN 37167 (Online Only)
We all have a story and a journey filled with highs and lows. Our paths often lead us to challenge ourselves in ways we never imagined. One thought can turn into ruminating doubt, negative self-talk, or trigger past trauma. It is during those times when we deserve a safe space to unpack before continuing on our life's calling. Accept our invitation to heal in the convenience of your own home. We created a virtual healing space for women to grow and heal courageously. Do not allow emotional and subconscious barriers to interfere with living a fulfilling life.
We all have a story and a journey filled with highs and lows. Our paths often lead us to challenge ourselves in ways we never imagined. One thought can turn into ruminating doubt, negative self-talk, or trigger past trauma. It is during those times when we deserve a safe space to unpack before continuing on our life's calling. Accept our invitation to heal in the convenience of your own home. We created a virtual healing space for women to grow and heal courageously. Do not allow emotional and subconscious barriers to interfere with living a fulfilling life.
Jeff Devine
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, MHSP-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a 25 years of experience, I'm here to guide you toward healing and growth. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. We'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors together. Whether you're dealing with relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, I'll work together with you to tailor evidence-based techniques to your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a 25 years of experience, I'm here to guide you toward healing and growth. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. We'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors together. Whether you're dealing with relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, I'll work together with you to tailor evidence-based techniques to your unique needs.
Lacey Rudisill-Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
I work to identify the strengths of my client and then utilize these as we collaborate, accomplishing the client's life goals, navigating stressors and bringing balance and hope to the client's life. Are you tired of sabotaging your success? Do you wish you could get a grip on your anxiety? Why am I so angry all of the time? Other people can quit, why can't I? Will I ever be enough? I believe in creating a safe space of healing, hope and refuge where you can achieve your goals and desires for your life.
I work to identify the strengths of my client and then utilize these as we collaborate, accomplishing the client's life goals, navigating stressors and bringing balance and hope to the client's life. Are you tired of sabotaging your success? Do you wish you could get a grip on your anxiety? Why am I so angry all of the time? Other people can quit, why can't I? Will I ever be enough? I believe in creating a safe space of healing, hope and refuge where you can achieve your goals and desires for your life.
Laura Lynn Sousa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Smyrna, TN 37167 (Online Only)
Sometimes we come to a time in our life when we can use some guidance. I love working with people to help them along their way. We can explore what works for you and what doesn't. Together we can figure out where you want to go from here and how to get there. I've helped many adults and youth with personal growth as they navigated through life stressors and transitions.
Sometimes we come to a time in our life when we can use some guidance. I love working with people to help them along their way. We can explore what works for you and what doesn't. Together we can figure out where you want to go from here and how to get there. I've helped many adults and youth with personal growth as they navigated through life stressors and transitions.
After experiencing my own trials in life, I learned just how beneficial counseling can be to supporting us through life’s difficulties. It is my goal to provide that healthy support to others who are walking hard paths. For me, the therapeutic relationship involves a mutual learning from one another, as well as addressing a person’s needs from all arenas, including emotional, physical, and spiritual. An understanding of attachment helps me encourage clients to find clarity in their lives and healthier relationships with self and others. I am grateful for the honor of being a safe space for clients.
After experiencing my own trials in life, I learned just how beneficial counseling can be to supporting us through life’s difficulties. It is my goal to provide that healthy support to others who are walking hard paths. For me, the therapeutic relationship involves a mutual learning from one another, as well as addressing a person’s needs from all arenas, including emotional, physical, and spiritual. An understanding of attachment helps me encourage clients to find clarity in their lives and healthier relationships with self and others. I am grateful for the honor of being a safe space for clients.
At times life can be stressful and overwhelming leaving you feeling anxious, depressed, discouraged, or a mixture of emotions. I am available to help you navigate through not only the stressful times of life but also to help you deal with making difficult decisions, help you to understand your reactions to certain situations, assist you in wading through the depths of trauma, and other situations where it would be helpful to have a kind, nonjudgmental ear to listen and offer understanding.
At times life can be stressful and overwhelming leaving you feeling anxious, depressed, discouraged, or a mixture of emotions. I am available to help you navigate through not only the stressful times of life but also to help you deal with making difficult decisions, help you to understand your reactions to certain situations, assist you in wading through the depths of trauma, and other situations where it would be helpful to have a kind, nonjudgmental ear to listen and offer understanding.
Are you motivated to feel better at work, home, or school but do not know how? Are you at lunch googling Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Couples Counseling, Divorce, or a new job? Is adulting too hard? I am a clinician with 25 years of experience providing an array of mental health services. I have a background working for large healthcare systems where I provided direct client care, managed teams, trained clinicians in emergency rooms, medical settings, and behavioral health clinics giving me a unique perspective on how to support a wide variety of symptoms. I believe that everyone is capable of healing.
Are you motivated to feel better at work, home, or school but do not know how? Are you at lunch googling Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Couples Counseling, Divorce, or a new job? Is adulting too hard? I am a clinician with 25 years of experience providing an array of mental health services. I have a background working for large healthcare systems where I provided direct client care, managed teams, trained clinicians in emergency rooms, medical settings, and behavioral health clinics giving me a unique perspective on how to support a wide variety of symptoms. I believe that everyone is capable of healing.
Hi! I'm Katie, a therapist in Murfreesboro, TN. I love working with kids (10+), teens, and adults who may be struggling with some difficult emotions or circumstances! I do my best to offer a comfortable space for you to be yourself so that over time, we can foster a therapeutic relationship that will allow for growth and change in your life and your relationships. I love to offer a Christian perspective to clients who prefer to integrate their faith into their therapeutic journey. If that's not your preference or you do not identify as Christian, no worries! I would still love to work with you while integrating your perspectives.
Hi! I'm Katie, a therapist in Murfreesboro, TN. I love working with kids (10+), teens, and adults who may be struggling with some difficult emotions or circumstances! I do my best to offer a comfortable space for you to be yourself so that over time, we can foster a therapeutic relationship that will allow for growth and change in your life and your relationships. I love to offer a Christian perspective to clients who prefer to integrate their faith into their therapeutic journey. If that's not your preference or you do not identify as Christian, no worries! I would still love to work with you while integrating your perspectives.
Grace Bailey
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdS, LPC-T, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
Hi, I’m Grace! I'm passionate about helping individuals achieve goals that are uniquely important to them. You might be experiencing heightened sense of anxiousness, lessened happiness in daily activities, difficulty with life transitions, or even uncertainty with your next step in life. I'm here to help!
Hi, I’m Grace! I'm passionate about helping individuals achieve goals that are uniquely important to them. You might be experiencing heightened sense of anxiousness, lessened happiness in daily activities, difficulty with life transitions, or even uncertainty with your next step in life. I'm here to help!
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My name is Sandra Holt and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in McMinnville, Tennessee, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
My name is Sandra Holt and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in McMinnville, Tennessee, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
Kelly Gupta Holley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, ATR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167 (Online Only)
Are you sick of feeling too sensitive, emotional, and overwhelmed? Do you struggle to feel confident and sure of yourself? You wish you could get through all the responsibilities and expectations in a day, but it’s just too much. You’ve wondered how other people do it. How do they get everything done and not feel anxious and overwhelmed? The way it’s going just isn’t working and you want to feel better about yourself. You want to understand yourself more and feel more secure in who you are. I want that for you, too! Reaching out for support is a vulnerable act, and I appreciate your willingness to be vulnerable.
Are you sick of feeling too sensitive, emotional, and overwhelmed? Do you struggle to feel confident and sure of yourself? You wish you could get through all the responsibilities and expectations in a day, but it’s just too much. You’ve wondered how other people do it. How do they get everything done and not feel anxious and overwhelmed? The way it’s going just isn’t working and you want to feel better about yourself. You want to understand yourself more and feel more secure in who you are. I want that for you, too! Reaching out for support is a vulnerable act, and I appreciate your willingness to be vulnerable.
My name is Christy Tunnell, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. My approach to therapy is one of open and honest communication between myself and my clients. I like to be direct but at the same time gentle. I also utilize humor in my approach when it is needed. My focus has always been helping whomever I am working with become the best versions of themselves.
My name is Christy Tunnell, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. My approach to therapy is one of open and honest communication between myself and my clients. I like to be direct but at the same time gentle. I also utilize humor in my approach when it is needed. My focus has always been helping whomever I am working with become the best versions of themselves.
Hello, I am Les Parker. I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey towards mental wellness and personal growth. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges. The therapeutic relationship is built on mutual trust and understanding and provides a safe space for clients to focus on their goals. If you find yourself struggling to reach your goals in life let's work together to make that happen.
Hello, I am Les Parker. I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey towards mental wellness and personal growth. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges. The therapeutic relationship is built on mutual trust and understanding and provides a safe space for clients to focus on their goals. If you find yourself struggling to reach your goals in life let's work together to make that happen.
Rayne Satterfield, LCSW: The Self-Care Spot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a Neurodivergent (ND) therapist, offering ND-affirming and trauma-informed therapy. My clients often identify as Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, and/or a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Are you somewhere along the Neurodivergent continuum? Maybe you’re starting to question if this explains your “quirks,” differences, and struggles. Maybe you’re sure about this new identity and need a place to process the grief and relief of it. Or maybe you are well into understanding your Neurodivergence and you just want to show up as yourself and find the right support.
I’m a Neurodivergent (ND) therapist, offering ND-affirming and trauma-informed therapy. My clients often identify as Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, and/or a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Are you somewhere along the Neurodivergent continuum? Maybe you’re starting to question if this explains your “quirks,” differences, and struggles. Maybe you’re sure about this new identity and need a place to process the grief and relief of it. Or maybe you are well into understanding your Neurodivergence and you just want to show up as yourself and find the right support.
Dakota Lawrence
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
Hi, I’m Dakota. I’m passionate about helping adults and adolescents heal from the pain of their past and grow into lives that bring them joy and fulfillment. You may be dealing with chronic pain, depression, trauma, or just feel lost or stuck. Let’s work together to figure out what brings you meaning, joy, and peace to your life.
Hi, I’m Dakota. I’m passionate about helping adults and adolescents heal from the pain of their past and grow into lives that bring them joy and fulfillment. You may be dealing with chronic pain, depression, trauma, or just feel lost or stuck. Let’s work together to figure out what brings you meaning, joy, and peace to your life.
Rebekah Zahurones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Smyrna, TN 37167
Not accepting new clients
Times are challenging. As a result, many can feel as if they've lost touch with the joy in their lives. Do you feel you have somehow lost your way, your joy, or your sense of self? I'm a trauma-informed LCSW with over 20 years experience who loves utilizing creative, expressive therapies to assist you in finding these things again. I specialize in abuse/trauma, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, & other related challenges that can steal your sense of joy & who you inherently are. I'm a self-proclaimed “nerd” who loves anime, all things Potter, music, & art and can help you navigate back to where you wish to be.
Times are challenging. As a result, many can feel as if they've lost touch with the joy in their lives. Do you feel you have somehow lost your way, your joy, or your sense of self? I'm a trauma-informed LCSW with over 20 years experience who loves utilizing creative, expressive therapies to assist you in finding these things again. I specialize in abuse/trauma, women’s issues, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, & other related challenges that can steal your sense of joy & who you inherently are. I'm a self-proclaimed “nerd” who loves anime, all things Potter, music, & art and can help you navigate back to where you wish to be.
Jasmyne Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, TN 37167
Not accepting new clients
On most days, do you feel as if you’re just going through the motions? You’ve reached a point where you feel emotionally numb, disconnected from yourself and those closest to you. You want more, but if you’re honest, you aren’t fully sure what more is… you just know that THIS isn’t it. You desire deeper connection, but at the same time you’re afraid of it. What will happen if I allow them to see the real me? Will they judge me? Reject me? Accept me? Though these are some of your deepest fears, you’d never dare say them aloud.
On most days, do you feel as if you’re just going through the motions? You’ve reached a point where you feel emotionally numb, disconnected from yourself and those closest to you. You want more, but if you’re honest, you aren’t fully sure what more is… you just know that THIS isn’t it. You desire deeper connection, but at the same time you’re afraid of it. What will happen if I allow them to see the real me? Will they judge me? Reject me? Accept me? Though these are some of your deepest fears, you’d never dare say them aloud.
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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.