Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Tallahassee, FL
I bring a lifetime of experience in human services, teaching and social work. I describe myself as an advanced generalist. I have identified as part of the LGBTQ+ community since the 1980's. I am single and have two daughters in their mid-thirties. My biological daughter is biracial. I am an ally in the BlackLivesMatter movement: as I see opportunity, I yield my voice to a sister or brother who knows better the challenges and what is needed now.
My adopted daughter was in the Child Protective Services system from age 3-13.
I bring a lifetime of experience in human services, teaching and social work. I describe myself as an advanced generalist. I have identified as part of the LGBTQ+ community since the 1980's. I am single and have two daughters in their mid-thirties. My biological daughter is biracial. I am an ally in the BlackLivesMatter movement: as I see opportunity, I yield my voice to a sister or brother who knows better the challenges and what is needed now.
My adopted daughter was in the Child Protective Services system from age 3-13.
Custom tailoring an individual approach using modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
I am now accepting new clients as of 1/5/2026! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in supporting older adults and their caregivers, offering compassionate counseling tailored to their unique needs. My expertise includes navigating stress and anxiety, depression, pain management, family and relationship communication, and adjusting to medical diagnoses. I am deeply committed to empowering older adults as they face life’s transitions, grief, trauma, and coping with illness. I strive to create a caring, uplifting environment where healing and growth are possible.
Custom tailoring an individual approach using modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
I am now accepting new clients as of 1/5/2026! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in supporting older adults and their caregivers, offering compassionate counseling tailored to their unique needs. My expertise includes navigating stress and anxiety, depression, pain management, family and relationship communication, and adjusting to medical diagnoses. I am deeply committed to empowering older adults as they face life’s transitions, grief, trauma, and coping with illness. I strive to create a caring, uplifting environment where healing and growth are possible.
Life can be overwhelming, and it's not uncommon to feel stuck, anxious, or uncertain. Whether you’re dealing with stress, relationship issues, or emotional struggles, therapy offers a space for self-reflection and growth. My approach is rooted in collaboration—I believe that a strong, trusting therapist-client relationship is key to making meaningful changes.
Life can be overwhelming, and it's not uncommon to feel stuck, anxious, or uncertain. Whether you’re dealing with stress, relationship issues, or emotional struggles, therapy offers a space for self-reflection and growth. My approach is rooted in collaboration—I believe that a strong, trusting therapist-client relationship is key to making meaningful changes.
I often employ a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) treatments.
Life’s hard. Let’s talk. I believe strongly that you already have the skills you need to make the change you want. It might just be that you need a little extra help. I am skilled in treating depression, anxiety, life transitions/adjustments, family of origin issues, communication deficits, low self-esteem, lack of assertiveness, relationship concerns, and spiritual matters.
I often employ a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) treatments.
Life’s hard. Let’s talk. I believe strongly that you already have the skills you need to make the change you want. It might just be that you need a little extra help. I am skilled in treating depression, anxiety, life transitions/adjustments, family of origin issues, communication deficits, low self-esteem, lack of assertiveness, relationship concerns, and spiritual matters.
My ideal client may feel stuck in emotional patterns they cannot fully explain. They might struggle with anxiety, sadness, anger, people pleasing, boundary setting, or relationship challenges rooted in childhood experiences. Some are teens or college students navigating independence for the first time, while others are adults or parents wanting to heal their past so it does not repeat. As a Black woman and mother, I offer culturally sensitive care that supports emotional safety, boundary setting, and lasting healing. Their goal is to feel more confident, emotionally balanced, and connected while breaking unhealthy cycles.
My ideal client may feel stuck in emotional patterns they cannot fully explain. They might struggle with anxiety, sadness, anger, people pleasing, boundary setting, or relationship challenges rooted in childhood experiences. Some are teens or college students navigating independence for the first time, while others are adults or parents wanting to heal their past so it does not repeat. As a Black woman and mother, I offer culturally sensitive care that supports emotional safety, boundary setting, and lasting healing. Their goal is to feel more confident, emotionally balanced, and connected while breaking unhealthy cycles.
I have a Jungian/Psychodynamic foundation and love to talk about dreams, but also use DBT, mindfulness, and other modalities.
My primary goal is to help you be the best person you can be. I strive to listen, be present, and to understand what issues you are experiencing and how we can best work together in a collaborative way for you to grow into your best self. There is no one right theoretical approach for everyone. We will explore the tools that fit with your personality because you are the expert of your own life. I am sensitive to folks from marginalized communities and understand the impact of discrimination on mental health.
I have a Jungian/Psychodynamic foundation and love to talk about dreams, but also use DBT, mindfulness, and other modalities.
My primary goal is to help you be the best person you can be. I strive to listen, be present, and to understand what issues you are experiencing and how we can best work together in a collaborative way for you to grow into your best self. There is no one right theoretical approach for everyone. We will explore the tools that fit with your personality because you are the expert of your own life. I am sensitive to folks from marginalized communities and understand the impact of discrimination on mental health.
I use evidence-based CBT and DBT strategies, but I always tailor therapy to fit you.
We live in a world that is increasingly disconnected, filled with distractions, social and academic pressures, competitive workplace demands, and great uncertainty! It is no wonder that ADHD, depression, anxiety, and gaming/media addictions are so common—and they can make it hard to manage school, work, relationships, and even daily tasks! If you're feeling stuck, stressed out, or like you're constantly “behind” in life, you’re not alone! My role is to help you make sense of what you’re going through and learn tools to manage life and achieve your goals. And if you don't have goals, that's okay too, we can build some together!
I use evidence-based CBT and DBT strategies, but I always tailor therapy to fit you.
We live in a world that is increasingly disconnected, filled with distractions, social and academic pressures, competitive workplace demands, and great uncertainty! It is no wonder that ADHD, depression, anxiety, and gaming/media addictions are so common—and they can make it hard to manage school, work, relationships, and even daily tasks! If you're feeling stuck, stressed out, or like you're constantly “behind” in life, you’re not alone! My role is to help you make sense of what you’re going through and learn tools to manage life and achieve your goals. And if you don't have goals, that's okay too, we can build some together!
I work with children, teens, and families to support them as a family and strengthen their connections with each other. I see children and teens for individual counseling, group counseling, and also provide family counseling. Growing up is hard and so is parenting! We all have times when we could use extra support. I specialize in blended families and co-parenting support for all types of families.
I work with children, teens, and families to support them as a family and strengthen their connections with each other. I see children and teens for individual counseling, group counseling, and also provide family counseling. Growing up is hard and so is parenting! We all have times when we could use extra support. I specialize in blended families and co-parenting support for all types of families.
Alternative Directions Counseling & Consulting
Counselor, MS, LMHC/QS, LPC, CPCS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, I’m Alyssa Milton and thank you for taking time to choose you and your families’ needs. At Alternative Directions Counseling & Consulting, we enjoy helping with teenagers and young adults focus on alternative paths in which they choose to go. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, life changing events, or even just feeling “stuck”, we're here to assist you in making choices that will bring positivity back in your life. Struggling with different emotions that has made it challenging in a variety of areas in your life? Let's work together to ensure those maladaptive behaviors and thoughts no longer impact your life.
Hello, I’m Alyssa Milton and thank you for taking time to choose you and your families’ needs. At Alternative Directions Counseling & Consulting, we enjoy helping with teenagers and young adults focus on alternative paths in which they choose to go. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, life changing events, or even just feeling “stuck”, we're here to assist you in making choices that will bring positivity back in your life. Struggling with different emotions that has made it challenging in a variety of areas in your life? Let's work together to ensure those maladaptive behaviors and thoughts no longer impact your life.
Nicholas S Raines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, Author
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32308
I am a licensed therapist (LCSW) who has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked with clients who were struggling to cope with adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, anger, panic attacks, behavioral challenges, mood changes, trauma, grief, loss, spirituality-related issues, relationship conflicts, communication, and self-esteem problems. I also have experience helping clients heal deep trauma resulting from traumatic events. I am more than happy to help you reach your goals. I look forward to speaking with you.
I am a licensed therapist (LCSW) who has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked with clients who were struggling to cope with adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, anger, panic attacks, behavioral challenges, mood changes, trauma, grief, loss, spirituality-related issues, relationship conflicts, communication, and self-esteem problems. I also have experience helping clients heal deep trauma resulting from traumatic events. I am more than happy to help you reach your goals. I look forward to speaking with you.
Leslie S Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults to enhance family relationships and individual growth. I specialize in trauma resolution for the individual, as well as the family.
Divorce adjustment, adoption, blended families, school performance, conflict resolution, peer relationships, and grief & loss are additional areas often addressed in my work with families.
I enjoy working with parents, adding more tools to their "tool box," to assist with the various challenges in parenting.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults to enhance family relationships and individual growth. I specialize in trauma resolution for the individual, as well as the family.
Divorce adjustment, adoption, blended families, school performance, conflict resolution, peer relationships, and grief & loss are additional areas often addressed in my work with families.
I enjoy working with parents, adding more tools to their "tool box," to assist with the various challenges in parenting.
Whether it's depression, anxiety, family complications, parenting stress or other unforeseen life complications you are not alone. We can work together to help build up coping strategies and work through the complicated emotions that accompany life's challenges. Whatever your goals may be, we can work toward them to find hope and healing.
Whether it's depression, anxiety, family complications, parenting stress or other unforeseen life complications you are not alone. We can work together to help build up coping strategies and work through the complicated emotions that accompany life's challenges. Whatever your goals may be, we can work toward them to find hope and healing.
I focus on helping adolescents, college students, adults, couples, and families discover ways to cope with the problems they face. I believe we all have answers to our problems within us, but may need help in seeing a way through difficult times. I bring a range of approaches to our work together and tailor the treatment to your needs. I strive to provide a safe space for you to explore and be yourself. I have particular experience with treating anxiety, transition stressors, relationships, and depression, while promoting self-discovery. My goal is to help you lead a fulfilling life.
I focus on helping adolescents, college students, adults, couples, and families discover ways to cope with the problems they face. I believe we all have answers to our problems within us, but may need help in seeing a way through difficult times. I bring a range of approaches to our work together and tailor the treatment to your needs. I strive to provide a safe space for you to explore and be yourself. I have particular experience with treating anxiety, transition stressors, relationships, and depression, while promoting self-discovery. My goal is to help you lead a fulfilling life.
Feeling depressed and hopeless? I'd like to help you get hope back into your life. It's like being in a race that just doesn't end. Leave that race and get into a life that revives you. Marriage in trouble? I can help find ways to keep it together. Family broken by addiction, teenager's anger, or finances? Let's work together to piece it back together. I'd like to help you start today in that long journey back together again.
Feeling depressed and hopeless? I'd like to help you get hope back into your life. It's like being in a race that just doesn't end. Leave that race and get into a life that revives you. Marriage in trouble? I can help find ways to keep it together. Family broken by addiction, teenager's anger, or finances? Let's work together to piece it back together. I'd like to help you start today in that long journey back together again.
I am honored to listen to people's stories and help guide them to a deeper understanding of who they are, what they need and how to get there. Every person has the ability to develop into their future best self. I get the privilege of helping them find a new, positive perspective filled with possibilities.
I am honored to listen to people's stories and help guide them to a deeper understanding of who they are, what they need and how to get there. Every person has the ability to develop into their future best self. I get the privilege of helping them find a new, positive perspective filled with possibilities.
Some losses may involve trauma processing and require the use of DBT to help client manage their symptoms and cope with the emotions that accompany grief.
Whether it happened to you, around you, and/or in you it happened. Life is a contact-sport and we need to be as whole as we can in order to get the most out of it. But many times it's difficult to do alone. Whether it's naming the problem, describing the issue, adjusting to how it has shaped you, or creating a new you after; you don't have to do it alone. Whether it's recovery from childhood pains, managing emotional difficulties, recovering from devastating losses, or reclaiming identity after trauma; therapy is incredibly helpful as you are given a navigator-companion, that walks through the dark with you to get to the light.
Some losses may involve trauma processing and require the use of DBT to help client manage their symptoms and cope with the emotions that accompany grief.
Whether it happened to you, around you, and/or in you it happened. Life is a contact-sport and we need to be as whole as we can in order to get the most out of it. But many times it's difficult to do alone. Whether it's naming the problem, describing the issue, adjusting to how it has shaped you, or creating a new you after; you don't have to do it alone. Whether it's recovery from childhood pains, managing emotional difficulties, recovering from devastating losses, or reclaiming identity after trauma; therapy is incredibly helpful as you are given a navigator-companion, that walks through the dark with you to get to the light.
I commonly use evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy ( DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 30 years of professional experience working in the mental health and substance use field. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, helping them address their unique challenges, identify solutions, and live happier, more fulfilling lives. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, addictions, and life transitions.
I commonly use evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy ( DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 30 years of professional experience working in the mental health and substance use field. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, helping them address their unique challenges, identify solutions, and live happier, more fulfilling lives. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, addictions, and life transitions.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Tallahassee
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At RMCCS, we are dedicated to fostering positive change that begins with the individual and extends to the family and community. Our services are aimed at enhancing mental health awareness through comprehensive counseling and educational initiatives. We are committed to delivering therapy that is empowering, motivating, and rejuvenating, upholding our promise to provide quality care to every client. We believe that a renewed mind is the foundation for a better you and a more fulfilling life.
At RMCCS, we are dedicated to fostering positive change that begins with the individual and extends to the family and community. Our services are aimed at enhancing mental health awareness through comprehensive counseling and educational initiatives. We are committed to delivering therapy that is empowering, motivating, and rejuvenating, upholding our promise to provide quality care to every client. We believe that a renewed mind is the foundation for a better you and a more fulfilling life.
We develop treatment strategies based on the specific needs of clients using evidence-based therapy, including CBT, DBT, ACT, Structural Family Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
I am here to help clients who are seeking a safe, supportive space to be understood, process emotions, and build coping skills. My goal is to help you feel more confident, resilient, and connected in your relationships and within yourself. Gulf Wind Counseling provides high-quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults regardless of socio-economic background.
We develop treatment strategies based on the specific needs of clients using evidence-based therapy, including CBT, DBT, ACT, Structural Family Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
I am here to help clients who are seeking a safe, supportive space to be understood, process emotions, and build coping skills. My goal is to help you feel more confident, resilient, and connected in your relationships and within yourself. Gulf Wind Counseling provides high-quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults regardless of socio-economic background.
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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.