Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Regency, VA

I have a doctorate degree in marriage and family therapy from Virginia Tech and specialize in treating youth and their families dealing with difficult issues including self-harming behaviors and other debilitating symptoms or issues. I have 15 years of experience and have provided services in many capacities including inpatient, outpatient, psychiatric triage, substance abuse treatment, and medical family therapy. I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), medical family therapy, and intensive evidence-based treatments. I am laid back and provide a down to earth, yet no-nonsense approach to therapy and look forward to speaking with you!

I am a licensed psychologist that provides specialized assessment and intervention services for children, adolescents, young adults and families. I aim to provide comprehensive assessment and intervention services for complex cognitive, emotional, behavioral, interpersonal and/or academic challenges. I provide a supportive, warm and collaborative environment in which clients and their families are able to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, navigate various challenges and make positive changes. I have diverse experience working in clinical, medical and educational settings.

I have experience working with adults of all ages, new mothers and fathers, veterans, and first responders in both inpatient and outpatient settings facilitating individual, couples, and group therapies. I’ve worked with clients facing life transitions, interpersonal relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and trauma histories. I have specialized training in Perinatal Mood Disorders and greatly enjoy working with prenatal and postpartum mothers.

Sarah provides confidential and supportive services from a trauma-informed and attachment-based approach, focusing on the whole person, integrating the mind/body/spirit connection. She also teaches mindfulness practices to help bring compassion and presence to each moment. Other modalities Sarah utilizes are play therapy techniques, relational, positive psychology, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Sarah is passionate about helping others become more self-aware in order to practice greater self-acceptance and self-responsibility to lead more fulfilling, and meaningful lives.

Brittany Spak is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 4 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, stress, eating disorders, and relationship issues. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from King’s College, PA, and received her Master's degree in Counselor Education from East Carolina University.

Iris graduated from Radford University with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Iris has over 2 years of previous experience working in partial-hospitalization and intensive outpatient programming at eating disorder treatment facilities, as a counselor for college students, as well as intensive in home with children and adolescents. Iris works with all age, race, ethnicity, religion and gender identities using a non-judgmental approach.

Allie has over 8+ years of experiencing working with all populations ranging from children and adolescents to adults. I have experience working with dual diagnoses, mood disorder, anxiety, depression, and long-term chronic mental health concerns. My experiences range from community-based services, residential treatment center and acute inpatient psychiatric treatment. I offer individual and couples therapy.

Life is full of ebbs and flows and mental health fluctuates. Reaching out for help during these times can help stabilize the effects of changes and make adjustment easier. My role is that of an anchor - I can't stop the waves, but I can help keep you grounded in a more safe space until you're ready to set sail again! Whether you need to process an event, sit with your emotions, learn to give yourself compassion, or generate more ideas for coping, I'm here to support you on your journey towards optimal wellness!

Thank you for taking the time to prioritize your mental health. Life can be filled with ongoing challenges that can be difficult to navigate. I am here to walk alongside you and provide additional support as you face these obstacles. I primarily work with adolescents and young adults. Common issues that I address in therapy are: anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, racial justice, spirituality, and self-esteem. I encourage clients to set their goals in therapy and work with them to make progress toward these goals. I strive to create an environment that fosters a positive therapeutic relationship with each client.

Everyone is on a personal journey with many paths to choose from. My goal is to help you navigate that journey as you come to bumps in the road. Through enhanced coping skills and client centered care, I work with you to overcome the challenges you face. I am an empathetic counselor who assists people of all backgrounds prevail over the difficulties in their lives. I take a collaborative approach to empower clients in their daily lives by teaching them new skills and strengthening those they already possess.

Are you struggling with anxiety? Have you experienced trauma? Do you find that fears, intrusive thoughts, and repetitive behaviors are stopping you from living your life? If the answer is yes to any of those, I'd like to help. Hi, I'm Katherine, and I specialize in treating PTSD and OCD using the gold standard approaches: Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy. Both structured treatments are designed to get you specific results without needing years of therapy. If you're curious, book a free phone or video consultation or an appointment with me at www.manifestwellnesscounseling.org

Dealing with a breakup can have your heart in a million pieces! Coping with the death of a loved one takes your breath away! Having mood swings and constantly being in conflict with others feel like you’re on an emotional roller coaster! Perhaps, you’ve been dealing with depression for a long time but didn’t quite know what it was. For some of my clients, before starting therapy, they were at war with depression, dealing with intrusive thoughts related to past trauma, or trying to tame anxiety attacks. It thrills me to celebrate my clients’ successes and break throughs!

The process of therapy is all about change and fulfilling one’s ultimate potential and purpose. My role as a counselor is to assist in the process of self-change and personal growth. Change can be scary and uncomfortable but is a natural part of the human experience and something that I attempt to make more comfortable in my counseling practice. In my practice I utilize a wide-range of evidenced based practices to assist patients with multiple presenting problems relating to depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse and alcohol concerns and additional mood disorders.

I work with clients on broad-ranging topics including addiction, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, family/relationship conflict, and sexuality. My goal is to help clients address the impact of their experiences and emotions on daily living within a safe, supportive, and individualized setting. I encourage clients to accept themselves at every point in their mental health journey, while developing coping skills and support networks that will enrich their lives. My clients range in age from pre-K through adulthood, and come from a variety of different backgrounds.

If you have found this, then you are already taking the first step! Reaching out for help can be an uncertain and overwhelming process. My goal in therapy is to establish a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment in which you can process personal challenges and gain new insights while developing a sense of empowerment. In our work, we can build communication skills, learn more effective coping skills, and develop healthier relationships.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in helping adults and adolescents with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. I offer Psychological Assessments (testing) for the following: ADHD, Educational Problems, Behavioral Issues, Diagnostic Clarification, and Adolescent Forensic/Risk assessments. I do not conduct court-ordered or parental capacity evaluations. I have specialized experience working with trauma (PTSD), behavioral problems, anger management, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), suicidal ideation, self-injurious behavior, and serious mental health issues.

If life feels too overwhelming to navigate on your own, I want to help. I am passionate about walking alongside clients as they seek understanding, acceptance, and tools to cope effectively with personal challenges. I particularly enjoy working on cases involving life transitions, women’s issues, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. My goal is for my clients to have a positive experience in therapy where they can feel safe to express themselves and learn to better recognize their own personal strength and resilience.

Life seems to be going pretty well. Maybe you recently were accepted to college or started a new job or relationship, and yet something still feels "off." Perhaps you do have some trauma in your background but wonder if it's bad enough to warrant therapy. You are in the right place! I enjoy working with college students as they manage the many transitions and stresses of university. I also have experience working with people of all age groups, on issues relating to stress and anger management, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress as well as LGBTQIA+ identified clients.

I provide trauma informed psychotherapy, specializing in eating disorders, perinatal & postpartum mental health, anxiety disorders and attachment. Clinically, my training has focused on polyvagal theory, attachment, exposure and response presentation, CBT, DBT and the treatment of eating disorders. Prior to counseling, I worked as birth doula and childbirth educator, shaping the work I now do to support women in all stages of parenting. You can expect appointments to be warm and conversational, leaving with practical strategies that you can implement immediately.