Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in 40505

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Casey Hudson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40505
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, tired, or anxious? Do you feel as if everything has become too much to handle? Are you trying to cope with a past trauma in your life? Then it may be time for you to take the first step in finding a solution to the things in your life that are troubling you. I utilize the following treatment modalities: CBT, DBT, ART, and motivational interviewing. I also have experience navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and comorbidity.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, tired, or anxious? Do you feel as if everything has become too much to handle? Are you trying to cope with a past trauma in your life? Then it may be time for you to take the first step in finding a solution to the things in your life that are troubling you. I utilize the following treatment modalities: CBT, DBT, ART, and motivational interviewing. I also have experience navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and comorbidity.
(859) 470-2697 View (859) 470-2697
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Becca Saylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40505
My techniques use Internal Family Systems, inner child work, somatic processing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, polyvagal theory, the Havening technique, and yoga.
My passion is working with survivors of adulthood and childhood trauma (including religious trauma or religious deconstruction) using both talk therapy and somatic processing/movement (including yoga)
My techniques use Internal Family Systems, inner child work, somatic processing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, polyvagal theory, the Havening technique, and yoga.
My passion is working with survivors of adulthood and childhood trauma (including religious trauma or religious deconstruction) using both talk therapy and somatic processing/movement (including yoga)
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Leila Goodpaster
Counselor, LPCC, Owner , NCC, ART, CBT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
Virtual and in- person sessions being offered. I work with all ages, and families to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems. I discover and get to know each person individually. I base my counseling style on my clients needs, strengths and goals. I utilize multiple models in the counseling experience: Advanced Accelerated Resolution; ART, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral and Play Therapies. I apply Therapeutic Art Techniques to the treatment process. I also have had real life experiences dealing and overcoming life stressors of my own. I offer Mental Health, ADHD and Parenting Assessments/ Classes.
Virtual and in- person sessions being offered. I work with all ages, and families to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems. I discover and get to know each person individually. I base my counseling style on my clients needs, strengths and goals. I utilize multiple models in the counseling experience: Advanced Accelerated Resolution; ART, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral and Play Therapies. I apply Therapeutic Art Techniques to the treatment process. I also have had real life experiences dealing and overcoming life stressors of my own. I offer Mental Health, ADHD and Parenting Assessments/ Classes.
(859) 317-2579 View (859) 317-2579
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Rachael Lastoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
I come from a secular and humanistic background, utilizing DBT, CBT, humor, and reality-based therapy.
Whether you have experienced a recent setback or are trying to come to terms with an ongoing struggle, my goal is to be an unbiased listener providing reflective and direct feedback to help you gain insight and clarity. I am a gender-affirming therapist specializing in working with those in a life transition, struggling with their identity, or looking to evolve from the way they were raised. In couples counseling, I work with monogamous, open/poly, and kink relationships.
I come from a secular and humanistic background, utilizing DBT, CBT, humor, and reality-based therapy.
Whether you have experienced a recent setback or are trying to come to terms with an ongoing struggle, my goal is to be an unbiased listener providing reflective and direct feedback to help you gain insight and clarity. I am a gender-affirming therapist specializing in working with those in a life transition, struggling with their identity, or looking to evolve from the way they were raised. In couples counseling, I work with monogamous, open/poly, and kink relationships.
(859) 600-6738 View (859) 600-6738
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Jessica Duval
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
Waitlist for new clients
I coach them in what I know works using evidence-based interventions such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
We all have an internal pressure cooker that holds strong feelings and repressed emotions. This is especially true with today’s adolescents and teenagers. When anxiety, fear, depression, and outside stressors fill their barometer up, they reach a boiling point of eruption that plays out in extreme anger, defiance, substance abuse, addictions to social media and screens, overeating, and other destructive behaviors.
I coach them in what I know works using evidence-based interventions such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
We all have an internal pressure cooker that holds strong feelings and repressed emotions. This is especially true with today’s adolescents and teenagers. When anxiety, fear, depression, and outside stressors fill their barometer up, they reach a boiling point of eruption that plays out in extreme anger, defiance, substance abuse, addictions to social media and screens, overeating, and other destructive behaviors.
(502) 547-8033 View (502) 547-8033
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Hailey Martin
Counselor, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40505
Waitlist for new clients
The journey to self-growth and healing can often be a grueling one. For many individuals, the added weight of anxiety, depression, addiction, or other mental health struggles can make this process even more difficult. My goal as a therapist is to create the space for you to pursue this journey without judgement, while building the skills necessary to tackle these obstacles along the way. I strive to provide support and aid you in the midst of exploring core beliefs, understanding internal drives, increasing self-efficacy, and fostering overall self-awareness.
The journey to self-growth and healing can often be a grueling one. For many individuals, the added weight of anxiety, depression, addiction, or other mental health struggles can make this process even more difficult. My goal as a therapist is to create the space for you to pursue this journey without judgement, while building the skills necessary to tackle these obstacles along the way. I strive to provide support and aid you in the midst of exploring core beliefs, understanding internal drives, increasing self-efficacy, and fostering overall self-awareness.
(859) 251-2347 View (859) 251-2347
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Devon Bowling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
Life can feel like an overwhelming maze. Throw in fears about the unknown, low energy or mood, and the pressure to keep it together, and it can feel like the worst kind of obstacle course was dropped into that maze. Never mind the mixed information to “take a left!” or “go right!” It’s tough knowing what will actually be helpful when uncertainty or stress hit and you can’t focus on anything else. Or how to take the next step when you feel frazzled just by the thought of balancing of everything. And who actually knows how to navigate what it feels like to be side-swiped by medical anxiety or your new role as a caregiver?
Life can feel like an overwhelming maze. Throw in fears about the unknown, low energy or mood, and the pressure to keep it together, and it can feel like the worst kind of obstacle course was dropped into that maze. Never mind the mixed information to “take a left!” or “go right!” It’s tough knowing what will actually be helpful when uncertainty or stress hit and you can’t focus on anything else. Or how to take the next step when you feel frazzled just by the thought of balancing of everything. And who actually knows how to navigate what it feels like to be side-swiped by medical anxiety or your new role as a caregiver?
(859) 545-8097 View (859) 545-8097
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Peggy Haynes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFTA
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40505
I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families towards positive change. Ideal clients are those recognizing the value of investing in relationships. Whether you're an individual seeking personal growth, a couple grappling with communication, or a family navigating transitions, I'm here for you. Your goals, from fostering healthier relationships to improving communication, guide our work. Together, we'll create a safe space for exploration and growth.
I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families towards positive change. Ideal clients are those recognizing the value of investing in relationships. Whether you're an individual seeking personal growth, a couple grappling with communication, or a family navigating transitions, I'm here for you. Your goals, from fostering healthier relationships to improving communication, guide our work. Together, we'll create a safe space for exploration and growth.
(859) 681-8677 View (859) 681-8677
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Andre Riddick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
Anxiety/Depression/Relationship conflict/PTSD/Anger problems/Addiction/Dual diagnosis/ADHD/Behavioral problems/Grief
Anxiety/Depression/Relationship conflict/PTSD/Anger problems/Addiction/Dual diagnosis/ADHD/Behavioral problems/Grief
(859) 309-2814 View (859) 309-2814
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Dr. Tom B Clark
PhD, MSc, MA, BSc
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40505
It is a great honor to be chosen to work with people and witness their return to their wholeness and ability to reach their full potential after suffering with stress, anxiety and depression, personality disorders and relationship breakdowns. I specialize in Mindfulness Based Coaching, Counseling and Therapy. Neurological and clinical studies have proven the positive impact of Mindfulness in dealing with mental health suffering through reduced rumination, stress reduction, more cognitive flexibility, less emotional reactivity, increased focus and concentration. I provide quality client-centered services.
It is a great honor to be chosen to work with people and witness their return to their wholeness and ability to reach their full potential after suffering with stress, anxiety and depression, personality disorders and relationship breakdowns. I specialize in Mindfulness Based Coaching, Counseling and Therapy. Neurological and clinical studies have proven the positive impact of Mindfulness in dealing with mental health suffering through reduced rumination, stress reduction, more cognitive flexibility, less emotional reactivity, increased focus and concentration. I provide quality client-centered services.
(859) 903-0968 View (859) 903-0968
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Heather Spera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40505  (Online Only)
You keep searching the internet hoping to find something that will help you find normalcy again. Everything feels like a struggle anymore and you can't recall the last time you were actually happy or even content. You find yourself with an open bottle of wine almost every night or hiding in a closet to catch your breath from your life. Looking for answers with food, alcohol, exercise, shopping, accomplishments, or even attention has left you exhausted and empty. You have a great life but it doesn't feel great living it.
You keep searching the internet hoping to find something that will help you find normalcy again. Everything feels like a struggle anymore and you can't recall the last time you were actually happy or even content. You find yourself with an open bottle of wine almost every night or hiding in a closet to catch your breath from your life. Looking for answers with food, alcohol, exercise, shopping, accomplishments, or even attention has left you exhausted and empty. You have a great life but it doesn't feel great living it.
(859) 251-2702 View (859) 251-2702
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Lauren Connors
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
Healing comes from within. I work from an intergenerational approach to address the many factors that lead to who we are and how experiences affect us all uniquely. I believe that trust, honesty and empathy are the foundations of all healthy relationships and will always provide a safe place for healing. All of us are unique, our experiences are all pieces of who we are. I use multiple evidence based approaches to aid in healing. I have experience working with diverse populations and families of all compositions. I work with all ages and specialize in trauma, family dynamics/relationships, severe mental illness and neurodivergence.
Healing comes from within. I work from an intergenerational approach to address the many factors that lead to who we are and how experiences affect us all uniquely. I believe that trust, honesty and empathy are the foundations of all healthy relationships and will always provide a safe place for healing. All of us are unique, our experiences are all pieces of who we are. I use multiple evidence based approaches to aid in healing. I have experience working with diverse populations and families of all compositions. I work with all ages and specialize in trauma, family dynamics/relationships, severe mental illness and neurodivergence.
(859) 203-1806 View (859) 203-1806
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Laura L Sutton
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
You might look like you have it all together to the outside world. But, behind the scenes, you have been stumbling for some time. You may lack confidence or direction, have depression or anxiety, or struggle with your day-to-day life while feeling like you have no one to go to for help. Perhaps you’re dealing with past traumas that haven’t been resolved. Whatever the reason that has brought you to me today, I encourage you to contact me and schedule an appointment.
You might look like you have it all together to the outside world. But, behind the scenes, you have been stumbling for some time. You may lack confidence or direction, have depression or anxiety, or struggle with your day-to-day life while feeling like you have no one to go to for help. Perhaps you’re dealing with past traumas that haven’t been resolved. Whatever the reason that has brought you to me today, I encourage you to contact me and schedule an appointment.
(859) 712-8757 View (859) 712-8757
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Maureen Hayat
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
You are looking online for something to help the sadness and heaviness in your chest go away once and for all. You feel like a tightly wound ball of yarn and everything in your life feels like it is plucking at you and making you unravel. Balancing all of your roles in your life is nothing short of a miracle and the fear of failing at something wakes you up at night. No one may even suspect you are struggling but you cry when you are alone and feel like everything you are doing doesn't even matter anyway. There is a better way to manage life on life's terms.
You are looking online for something to help the sadness and heaviness in your chest go away once and for all. You feel like a tightly wound ball of yarn and everything in your life feels like it is plucking at you and making you unravel. Balancing all of your roles in your life is nothing short of a miracle and the fear of failing at something wakes you up at night. No one may even suspect you are struggling but you cry when you are alone and feel like everything you are doing doesn't even matter anyway. There is a better way to manage life on life's terms.
(859) 448-7686 View (859) 448-7686
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Britt Alexander Coyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
There never seems to be the right time to work on yourself but the baggage seems to be getting heavier every day. You feel yourself struggling to maintain what is while desperately getting back to what once was for yourself and your family. The feelings of loneliness and sadness follow you no matter what is going on in your life and it is draining you. Everyone around you depends on you to keep going but it's so difficult to imagine living like this another day.
There never seems to be the right time to work on yourself but the baggage seems to be getting heavier every day. You feel yourself struggling to maintain what is while desperately getting back to what once was for yourself and your family. The feelings of loneliness and sadness follow you no matter what is going on in your life and it is draining you. Everyone around you depends on you to keep going but it's so difficult to imagine living like this another day.
(859) 251-2465 View (859) 251-2465
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Heather Lauren Cornett
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
Not currently accepting therapy clients. Hello, my name is Dr. Heather Cornett, PhD, LP, and my focus is psychological testing, in particular for autism, ADHD, intellectual functioning, learning disorders, and personality disorders. At this time, I am conducting autism and ADHD testing virtually for adults. I also have limited availability for individual therapy, and enjoy working with severe-and-persistent mental illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, and complex cases.
Not currently accepting therapy clients. Hello, my name is Dr. Heather Cornett, PhD, LP, and my focus is psychological testing, in particular for autism, ADHD, intellectual functioning, learning disorders, and personality disorders. At this time, I am conducting autism and ADHD testing virtually for adults. I also have limited availability for individual therapy, and enjoy working with severe-and-persistent mental illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, and complex cases.
(502) 673-1368 View (502) 673-1368
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Destini Elkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
Are you feeling exhausted trying to navigate life's obstacles? I strive to offer you a genuine and compassionate ear through challenging times. I understand the profound impact of loss, or other significant life changes, and supporting individuals navigating grief and helping them find healing, meaning, and acceptance. I support a holistic approach for overall well-being, and the therapeutic relationship is a top priority. I utilize trauma-informed approaches to help individuals process their experiences, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and return to a sense of safety.
Are you feeling exhausted trying to navigate life's obstacles? I strive to offer you a genuine and compassionate ear through challenging times. I understand the profound impact of loss, or other significant life changes, and supporting individuals navigating grief and helping them find healing, meaning, and acceptance. I support a holistic approach for overall well-being, and the therapeutic relationship is a top priority. I utilize trauma-informed approaches to help individuals process their experiences, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and return to a sense of safety.
(859) 295-7441 View (859) 295-7441
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Rebecca Baker
Counselor, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
Life's overwhelming stressors can often get you off track making you feel alone and without anyone to confide in to offer support and encouragement. The essential thing to remember is that everyone experiences these moments throughout their lives; it's what makes us human.
Life's overwhelming stressors can often get you off track making you feel alone and without anyone to confide in to offer support and encouragement. The essential thing to remember is that everyone experiences these moments throughout their lives; it's what makes us human.
(859) 648-3924 View (859) 648-3924
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Sarah Marie Cooke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
It feels like you're wandering without a map and falling behind your friends and peers with the passing of every single day. Life is full of changes—a new job, becoming a parent, or facing unexpected challenges like loss or illness.. If you are tired of feeling like you’re constantly playing catch-up in a world that moves at lightning speed, you’re not alone. Change can be exhilarating, but it can also leave us feeling a bit adrift. Together, we will embrace the unknown, uncover your inner resilience, and write the next chapter of your story.
It feels like you're wandering without a map and falling behind your friends and peers with the passing of every single day. Life is full of changes—a new job, becoming a parent, or facing unexpected challenges like loss or illness.. If you are tired of feeling like you’re constantly playing catch-up in a world that moves at lightning speed, you’re not alone. Change can be exhilarating, but it can also leave us feeling a bit adrift. Together, we will embrace the unknown, uncover your inner resilience, and write the next chapter of your story.
(859) 657-8228 View (859) 657-8228
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Jesslyn Bacon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40505
You pour into others daily, but feel empty when the day is done. You wonder if the thankless tasks of daily life will ever be enjoyable again. Do you feel like you're ready for someone to pour into you? I specialize in anxiety, stress management, burnout/compassion fatigue that members of the helping profession (teachers, medical providers, mental health providers, etc) experience, and life transitions for high school and college students. Let's prioritize YOU together. Allow me to help you navigate through these moments in your life.
You pour into others daily, but feel empty when the day is done. You wonder if the thankless tasks of daily life will ever be enjoyable again. Do you feel like you're ready for someone to pour into you? I specialize in anxiety, stress management, burnout/compassion fatigue that members of the helping profession (teachers, medical providers, mental health providers, etc) experience, and life transitions for high school and college students. Let's prioritize YOU together. Allow me to help you navigate through these moments in your life.
(502) 549-1164 View (502) 549-1164
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.