Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in 20815
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.
Carissa L Strohecker Hannum
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Welcome, I truly believe that therapy is a brave and courageous choice. I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and safe environment for each client that chooses to work with me. I have a special expertise working with both adolescents and adults with mood disorders. Our relationship will be used as an element of change. Often, I will utilize aspects of our relationship to highlight barriers to change and provide a warm and directive approach to push you towards growth. My approach within our therapeutic relationship tends to be more collaborative and I commonly use interventions including mindfulness, CBT, DBT and attachment theory.
Welcome, I truly believe that therapy is a brave and courageous choice. I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and safe environment for each client that chooses to work with me. I have a special expertise working with both adolescents and adults with mood disorders. Our relationship will be used as an element of change. Often, I will utilize aspects of our relationship to highlight barriers to change and provide a warm and directive approach to push you towards growth. My approach within our therapeutic relationship tends to be more collaborative and I commonly use interventions including mindfulness, CBT, DBT and attachment theory.
Amy E. Goldfrank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
I enjoy and find it deeply meaningful to counsel adults through life's challenges. Working collaboratively, I help clients navigate life transitions, manage anxiety and depression (including perinatal anxiety and depression), and explore family of origin issues. I am a trauma-informed clinician and embrace an integrative approach to treatment, often drawing upon concepts from Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT). I appreciate that every client is unique and tailor my approach to meet each client's distinctive therapeutic needs.
I enjoy and find it deeply meaningful to counsel adults through life's challenges. Working collaboratively, I help clients navigate life transitions, manage anxiety and depression (including perinatal anxiety and depression), and explore family of origin issues. I am a trauma-informed clinician and embrace an integrative approach to treatment, often drawing upon concepts from Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT). I appreciate that every client is unique and tailor my approach to meet each client's distinctive therapeutic needs.
Judi Lang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over thirty years of experience providing strategic therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy ( DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and family therapy to adults, children, adolescents and families.
Accepting new clients! I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over thirty years of experience providing strategic therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy ( DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and family therapy to adults, children, adolescents and families.
I like to work from a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) perspective which looks at the normalcy of competing goals (e.
Throughout my career, I have worked to help people have better, more meaningful lives where they feel competent to address their problems and feel connected to others who care. And this is only made possible by my providing a therapeutic relationship which is warm and respectful. I am interested in understanding how people’s histories and styles affect how they get stuck and how they can change. I have had diversified training and experience. Hopefully, this allows for our finding the best approach for getting unstuck. Some issues I address are life transitions, loss, stress, depression, trauma, anxiety, and relationship conflict.
I like to work from a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) perspective which looks at the normalcy of competing goals (e.
Throughout my career, I have worked to help people have better, more meaningful lives where they feel competent to address their problems and feel connected to others who care. And this is only made possible by my providing a therapeutic relationship which is warm and respectful. I am interested in understanding how people’s histories and styles affect how they get stuck and how they can change. I have had diversified training and experience. Hopefully, this allows for our finding the best approach for getting unstuck. Some issues I address are life transitions, loss, stress, depression, trauma, anxiety, and relationship conflict.
I utilize a multitude of therapeutic approaches, including but not limited to CBT, DBT, IFS/Parts work, mindfulness, psychodrama, expressive, and experiential while highlighting attachment, Polyvagal theory, birth order, and dialectics.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I support individuals and families in their healing process through acceptance, accountability, and self-love. I am direct and compassionate in the work that I do. My ultimate aim is to foster belonging, healing, and change - whatever that may look like to you. I enjoy guiding others as they navigate their individualized journeys of self-discovery, empowerment, and finding their inherent worth.
I utilize a multitude of therapeutic approaches, including but not limited to CBT, DBT, IFS/Parts work, mindfulness, psychodrama, expressive, and experiential while highlighting attachment, Polyvagal theory, birth order, and dialectics.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I support individuals and families in their healing process through acceptance, accountability, and self-love. I am direct and compassionate in the work that I do. My ultimate aim is to foster belonging, healing, and change - whatever that may look like to you. I enjoy guiding others as they navigate their individualized journeys of self-discovery, empowerment, and finding their inherent worth.
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.
Sharon Fischman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20815
Trained in both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), my therapeutic approach emphasizes the client’s strengths and insights and is based on a combination of hard work and humor.
Life can be overwhelming. Whether it is interpersonal challenges, trauma, grief, or learning why we make ineffective choices, therapy can help. I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors effectively. I work from a non-judgmental, collaborative, and strengths-based perspective. I believe you are doing the best you can at this moment; I will help you build towards making changes in your life to reach your goals.
Trained in both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), my therapeutic approach emphasizes the client’s strengths and insights and is based on a combination of hard work and humor.
Life can be overwhelming. Whether it is interpersonal challenges, trauma, grief, or learning why we make ineffective choices, therapy can help. I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors effectively. I work from a non-judgmental, collaborative, and strengths-based perspective. I believe you are doing the best you can at this moment; I will help you build towards making changes in your life to reach your goals.
As a Licensed Counselor and Licensed Art Therapist I offer exceptional clinical expereince and unique skills, including traditional verbal psychotherapy and non-verbal art therapy to support my clients. I also have specialized training and expereince using Mindfulness, breathwork and somatic (body awareness) therapies. I am trained in EMDR, IFS, DBT, ACT and Trauma Informed approaches. I work with adult clients age 18+, focusing on life transitions from college to young adulthood, adults who want supportive therapy with life stressors work, family and relationships and older adults in mid-life and beyond.
As a Licensed Counselor and Licensed Art Therapist I offer exceptional clinical expereince and unique skills, including traditional verbal psychotherapy and non-verbal art therapy to support my clients. I also have specialized training and expereince using Mindfulness, breathwork and somatic (body awareness) therapies. I am trained in EMDR, IFS, DBT, ACT and Trauma Informed approaches. I work with adult clients age 18+, focusing on life transitions from college to young adulthood, adults who want supportive therapy with life stressors work, family and relationships and older adults in mid-life and beyond.
Viktoriya Karakcheyeva
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCADAS
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than a decade of experience in mental health and substance abuse field. I have experience with wide range of treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, MI, yoga for trauma, biofeedback, experiential therapy (art, music, movement). My clinical focus has been in the areas of trauma treatment, addiction, and relationships. I am passionate about applying holistic approach to mental health and wellness. I meet my clients where they are and help them to move to a better place in their lives using client-centered approach.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than a decade of experience in mental health and substance abuse field. I have experience with wide range of treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, MI, yoga for trauma, biofeedback, experiential therapy (art, music, movement). My clinical focus has been in the areas of trauma treatment, addiction, and relationships. I am passionate about applying holistic approach to mental health and wellness. I meet my clients where they are and help them to move to a better place in their lives using client-centered approach.
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.
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I draw from CBT, DBT, and ACT, as well as play therapy and animal assisted interventions.
If you are a parent who has been watching their child struggle and doesn't know what to do. If you are a young adult adjusting to college and your post college world. If you're an adult who is juggling the many demands and stresses of life. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma: you've come to the right place.
I draw from CBT, DBT, and ACT, as well as play therapy and animal assisted interventions.
If you are a parent who has been watching their child struggle and doesn't know what to do. If you are a young adult adjusting to college and your post college world. If you're an adult who is juggling the many demands and stresses of life. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma: you've come to the right place.
Mary Carlough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
I embrace a client-centered & collaborative approach to therapy drawing from my extensive training in CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic and other Evidence- Based Therapies.
Taking that first step towards seeking support and selecting the right therapist can be daunting. If you're looking to work with a warm, compassionate and effective therapist I welcome you to learn more about me, my therapeutic approaches and practice. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive therapeutic space in which you can share your feelings, gain insight, and learn strategies to cope with loss, life transitions, relationship difficulties, addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, failure to launch, family or work challenges. I provide individual, couples, family and group therapy.
I embrace a client-centered & collaborative approach to therapy drawing from my extensive training in CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic and other Evidence- Based Therapies.
Taking that first step towards seeking support and selecting the right therapist can be daunting. If you're looking to work with a warm, compassionate and effective therapist I welcome you to learn more about me, my therapeutic approaches and practice. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive therapeutic space in which you can share your feelings, gain insight, and learn strategies to cope with loss, life transitions, relationship difficulties, addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, failure to launch, family or work challenges. I provide individual, couples, family and group therapy.
Dr. Daniel Damian is a Psychologist in Maryland who has been practicing since 2006. He has a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Damian’s ultimate goal is to help his clients better understand the root cause(s) of their current difficulties, work through their specific issues or concerns, experience healthier ways of relating to themselves and other people and live a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Dr. Damian’s therapeutic approach is eclectic, being tailored to his clients’ unique needs and goals, and primarily consisting of psychodynamic, CBT and DBT-based interventions.
Dr. Daniel Damian is a Psychologist in Maryland who has been practicing since 2006. He has a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Damian’s ultimate goal is to help his clients better understand the root cause(s) of their current difficulties, work through their specific issues or concerns, experience healthier ways of relating to themselves and other people and live a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Dr. Damian’s therapeutic approach is eclectic, being tailored to his clients’ unique needs and goals, and primarily consisting of psychodynamic, CBT and DBT-based interventions.
Dr. Mariam Gregorian
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
I have received intensive training in DBT and offer DBT-informed treatment.
When we are struggling with our mental health, the question often asked is “What’s wrong with you?” instead of “What happened to you?” Sadly, many people who have reached out for help have found themselves shamed, invalidated, and in worse shape than they were before. My goal is to provide an affirming and safe therapeutic environment for all identities, and I welcome individuals who are trying therapy for the first time, as well as those who have had previous experiences. I regularly work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions.
I have received intensive training in DBT and offer DBT-informed treatment.
When we are struggling with our mental health, the question often asked is “What’s wrong with you?” instead of “What happened to you?” Sadly, many people who have reached out for help have found themselves shamed, invalidated, and in worse shape than they were before. My goal is to provide an affirming and safe therapeutic environment for all identities, and I welcome individuals who are trying therapy for the first time, as well as those who have had previous experiences. I regularly work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions.
M. Elizabeth Bowman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
This includes techniques pulled from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), among others.
My clinical approach is rooted in the belief that every individual is unique and requires a personalized therapeutic experience. I am passionate about tailoring my interventions to meet the distinctive needs of my clients, recognizing that a one-size-fits-all approach is not effective in addressing the complexities of their lives. I specialize in working with both adolescents and adults navigating high-stress environments and life transitions.
This includes techniques pulled from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), among others.
My clinical approach is rooted in the belief that every individual is unique and requires a personalized therapeutic experience. I am passionate about tailoring my interventions to meet the distinctive needs of my clients, recognizing that a one-size-fits-all approach is not effective in addressing the complexities of their lives. I specialize in working with both adolescents and adults navigating high-stress environments and life transitions.
Christine Cantilena Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS/NCC, LPC, EMDR, CPCS, GA/ MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (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.
I pull in a variety of tools including DBT, CBT, and Mindfulness, so that clients can leave with specific things they can implement into their lives.
My passion is to improve the lives of my clients, offering them new insight, enabling them to see things from different perspectives, and empowering them to make new choices. I work with each client as a whole individual, utilizing an active and collaborative approach. I tailor evidenced-based strategies to best meet the need of each client that I serve. My client base includes individuals, couples, groups, and families. I provide treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and parenting.
I pull in a variety of tools including DBT, CBT, and Mindfulness, so that clients can leave with specific things they can implement into their lives.
My passion is to improve the lives of my clients, offering them new insight, enabling them to see things from different perspectives, and empowering them to make new choices. I work with each client as a whole individual, utilizing an active and collaborative approach. I tailor evidenced-based strategies to best meet the need of each client that I serve. My client base includes individuals, couples, groups, and families. I provide treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and parenting.
These approaches include CBT, ACT, DBT, as well as treatment informed by psychodynamic and attachment theories.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. My ideal client is one who wants to make a change, or to accept what cannot change, and is willing to look at their ways of thinking, behaving, and relating to others in order to do so. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents to address mood disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
These approaches include CBT, ACT, DBT, as well as treatment informed by psychodynamic and attachment theories.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. My ideal client is one who wants to make a change, or to accept what cannot change, and is willing to look at their ways of thinking, behaving, and relating to others in order to do so. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents to address mood disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
My professional training includes the following areas: psychodynamic psychotherapy, extensive training for trauma-related problems including PTSD, DID, and other dissociative disorders, couple and family therapy training, group therapy training, ego-state therapy, hypnosis, DBT, meditation, interpersonal and cognitive approaches.
I am an experienced therapist who finds real joy in helping one person/couple/family at a time regain control of their life, improve their situation, find a better path, or understand who they really are at the deepest levels along with core relationship patterns. I have 37 years of clinical experience and specialized postgraduate training in a variety of approaches.. Trauma is a primary specialty though I am trained to address a range of problems. I want you to feel safe and comfortable when we meet so developing a trusting relationship will be important. My style is interactive; you will decide if I'm a good fit for what you need.
My professional training includes the following areas: psychodynamic psychotherapy, extensive training for trauma-related problems including PTSD, DID, and other dissociative disorders, couple and family therapy training, group therapy training, ego-state therapy, hypnosis, DBT, meditation, interpersonal and cognitive approaches.
I am an experienced therapist who finds real joy in helping one person/couple/family at a time regain control of their life, improve their situation, find a better path, or understand who they really are at the deepest levels along with core relationship patterns. I have 37 years of clinical experience and specialized postgraduate training in a variety of approaches.. Trauma is a primary specialty though I am trained to address a range of problems. I want you to feel safe and comfortable when we meet so developing a trusting relationship will be important. My style is interactive; you will decide if I'm a good fit for what you need.
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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.