Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Decatur, GA
Thank you for visiting my page! I primarily work with older adolescents, young adults, and adults who are dealing with a variety of personal challenges that may include depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, addiction, family/relationship stress, school/work issues, and navigating life changes. Within social work theories, I gravitate towards the ecological and systems theories, which focus on how one's environment and unique experiences shape individual functioning and adaptation. My social work background helps me to integrate this holistic orientation into my mental health therapy practice.
Thank you for visiting my page! I primarily work with older adolescents, young adults, and adults who are dealing with a variety of personal challenges that may include depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, addiction, family/relationship stress, school/work issues, and navigating life changes. Within social work theories, I gravitate towards the ecological and systems theories, which focus on how one's environment and unique experiences shape individual functioning and adaptation. My social work background helps me to integrate this holistic orientation into my mental health therapy practice.
Life can be a difficult journey that brings upon an array of emotions, some heavier than others. I believe that once the war between the heart and mind ends, you are then able to experience true freedom to thrive, flourish and become your best! It is within my mission to guide you through the issues of life to freedom. With a proven track record spanning 10 years working within mental health. I've empowered countless clients to break free from challenging cycles and embrace a brighter future.
Life can be a difficult journey that brings upon an array of emotions, some heavier than others. I believe that once the war between the heart and mind ends, you are then able to experience true freedom to thrive, flourish and become your best! It is within my mission to guide you through the issues of life to freedom. With a proven track record spanning 10 years working within mental health. I've empowered countless clients to break free from challenging cycles and embrace a brighter future.
If you feel like you wear your emotions on your sleeve, have been told you are impulsive, or struggle to keep relationships, the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) I offer may be helpful for you.
I also offer EMDR therapy for individuals who feel like difficult events from their past keep popping up and impacting their emotions and relationships in the present. This powerful type of therapy can help to reduce or eliminate trauma responses which can be influential in building back a person's confidence in themselves and how they navigate life.
If you feel like you wear your emotions on your sleeve, have been told you are impulsive, or struggle to keep relationships, the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) I offer may be helpful for you.
I also offer EMDR therapy for individuals who feel like difficult events from their past keep popping up and impacting their emotions and relationships in the present. This powerful type of therapy can help to reduce or eliminate trauma responses which can be influential in building back a person's confidence in themselves and how they navigate life.
My practice supports adults in mindfully navigating the challenges of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and difficult life transitions, including the transition to parenthood. I enjoy working with parents as they navigate difficult moments and phases of their parenting journey and am passionate about helping mothers in the perinatal period, including trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to motherhood. For all of us, there are moments in life when things feel like “too much.” These moments are worthy of our attention.
My practice supports adults in mindfully navigating the challenges of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and difficult life transitions, including the transition to parenthood. I enjoy working with parents as they navigate difficult moments and phases of their parenting journey and am passionate about helping mothers in the perinatal period, including trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to motherhood. For all of us, there are moments in life when things feel like “too much.” These moments are worthy of our attention.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
I draw from many influences, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems, but I focus largely on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, letting client's individual values guide their journey.
As a person of faith who is both queer and polyamorous, I know how hard it can be to find a place where you feel seen. I strive to make my practice an affirming space for people from all walks of life and belief systems.
I believe that strong, reliable therapeutic connection is the most helpful thing I can offer. I try to offer my authentic self, bad jokes and all. As a therapist, I frequently work with people who feel they need some help with their emotions, feel stuck in life, or who wish to have a better understanding of themselves. I am experienced helping people navigate their own sexuality, relationships, or spirituality.
I draw from many influences, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems, but I focus largely on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, letting client's individual values guide their journey.
As a person of faith who is both queer and polyamorous, I know how hard it can be to find a place where you feel seen. I strive to make my practice an affirming space for people from all walks of life and belief systems.
I believe that strong, reliable therapeutic connection is the most helpful thing I can offer. I try to offer my authentic self, bad jokes and all. As a therapist, I frequently work with people who feel they need some help with their emotions, feel stuck in life, or who wish to have a better understanding of themselves. I am experienced helping people navigate their own sexuality, relationships, or spirituality.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when past experiences, anxiety, or self-doubt make it hard to move forward. As a warm and grounding therapist (who isn’t afraid to add a little humor when it helps), I create a space where you don’t have to have everything figured out. You just need to show up as you are. I help adults, teens, couples, BIPOC clients, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those navigating spiritual or religious trauma reconnect with themselves, find clarity, and build healthier patterns.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when past experiences, anxiety, or self-doubt make it hard to move forward. As a warm and grounding therapist (who isn’t afraid to add a little humor when it helps), I create a space where you don’t have to have everything figured out. You just need to show up as you are. I help adults, teens, couples, BIPOC clients, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those navigating spiritual or religious trauma reconnect with themselves, find clarity, and build healthier patterns.
Amanda has spent years in non-profit settings working with adolescents and their families helping them to develop techniques on communication and conflict resolution. This has led to a passion for working alongside clients with a history of trauma, ministry burnout, multicultural counseling, faith and spirituality, and life transitions. With an attachment-based perspective, Amanda appreciates the deep connection of family and how those roots connect us to who we are. Amanda has a passion for multicultural counseling. Specifically for those who might associate with the term Third Culture Kids (TCK) or Third Culture Adults.
Amanda has spent years in non-profit settings working with adolescents and their families helping them to develop techniques on communication and conflict resolution. This has led to a passion for working alongside clients with a history of trauma, ministry burnout, multicultural counseling, faith and spirituality, and life transitions. With an attachment-based perspective, Amanda appreciates the deep connection of family and how those roots connect us to who we are. Amanda has a passion for multicultural counseling. Specifically for those who might associate with the term Third Culture Kids (TCK) or Third Culture Adults.
We offer a range of services including medication management, individual and group therapy, family counseling, DBT, EMDR, and pregnancy and postpartum care.
We are a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive through high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. At Brave Health, your well-being is our priority. Our comprehensive mental health treatment and programs are easy-to-access, affordable and clinically effective. Whether you’re managing conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression, or dealing with challenges such as anxiety, grief, addiction, anger, or life transitions, we’ll work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fits your unique needs and goals.
We offer a range of services including medication management, individual and group therapy, family counseling, DBT, EMDR, and pregnancy and postpartum care.
We are a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive through high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. At Brave Health, your well-being is our priority. Our comprehensive mental health treatment and programs are easy-to-access, affordable and clinically effective. Whether you’re managing conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression, or dealing with challenges such as anxiety, grief, addiction, anger, or life transitions, we’ll work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fits your unique needs and goals.
To ensure every patient gets the treatment he or she needs, I often incorporate specialized techniques such as ACT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and EMDR, a powerful technique for patients that have suffered a traumatic event.
For people who have faced extraordinary difficulties, navigating the ups and and downs of everyday life can be a challenge. As a therapist who specializes in working with people dealing with addiction or anxiety or those who suffered a personal trauma, my goal is to help young adults and adults who struggle with those issues learn the skills to not just get by, but to grow and thrive.
To ensure every patient gets the treatment he or she needs, I often incorporate specialized techniques such as ACT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and EMDR, a powerful technique for patients that have suffered a traumatic event.
For people who have faced extraordinary difficulties, navigating the ups and and downs of everyday life can be a challenge. As a therapist who specializes in working with people dealing with addiction or anxiety or those who suffered a personal trauma, my goal is to help young adults and adults who struggle with those issues learn the skills to not just get by, but to grow and thrive.
Greetings, my name is Amy, and I come from the school of hard knocks. I possess a kind and open heart swirled with warmth, love, and humor. I am a grandparent to a four-legged furry Corgi child named Speggi. I have 19 years of experience providing a safe space for my clients to vent, process, and explore, with the goal of moving forward in their respective lives. Mutual problem-solving with my clients is the heart-felt professional goal of my practice.
Greetings, my name is Amy, and I come from the school of hard knocks. I possess a kind and open heart swirled with warmth, love, and humor. I am a grandparent to a four-legged furry Corgi child named Speggi. I have 19 years of experience providing a safe space for my clients to vent, process, and explore, with the goal of moving forward in their respective lives. Mutual problem-solving with my clients is the heart-felt professional goal of my practice.
Thank you for considering my approach to healing! I work with clients from diverse backgrounds to address sex therapy related issues (i.e. sexual "dysfunction," enhancement of pleasure, sexual identity development, etc.) and trauma related to interpersonal violence, attachment wounds, and systemic oppression. I work predominantly with sex workers, queer and trans clients, kink clients, polyamorous clients, and community organizers. Ultimately, I am passionate about helping all clients expand their view of what is possible for their lives and let go of shame.
Thank you for considering my approach to healing! I work with clients from diverse backgrounds to address sex therapy related issues (i.e. sexual "dysfunction," enhancement of pleasure, sexual identity development, etc.) and trauma related to interpersonal violence, attachment wounds, and systemic oppression. I work predominantly with sex workers, queer and trans clients, kink clients, polyamorous clients, and community organizers. Ultimately, I am passionate about helping all clients expand their view of what is possible for their lives and let go of shame.
Trish Brown, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) provides secure and private, online video therapy sessions to address your concerns. Working with those that are motivated to do the exploratory work on themselves. Providing talk therapy through good rapport, trauma or problem exploration, and homework assignments.
Trish Brown, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) provides secure and private, online video therapy sessions to address your concerns. Working with those that are motivated to do the exploratory work on themselves. Providing talk therapy through good rapport, trauma or problem exploration, and homework assignments.
I use primarily EMDR, DBT, and Trauma Focused CBT adapted to honor your nervous system, communication style, and lived experience.
At the core of my work is creating a space that feels safe, non-judgmental, and truly supportive for children, adolescents and adults. I believe healing begins when we’re met with compassion, curiosity, and the freedom to show up as our full selves, without pressure to mask, explain, or fit into someone else’s expectations. My clients may be struggling with emotional regulation, shutdowns or sensory overload, anxiety/persistent worry and shame or feeling "not good enough". My clients also may focus on understanding their identity, communication/attachment styles or navigating trauma.
I use primarily EMDR, DBT, and Trauma Focused CBT adapted to honor your nervous system, communication style, and lived experience.
At the core of my work is creating a space that feels safe, non-judgmental, and truly supportive for children, adolescents and adults. I believe healing begins when we’re met with compassion, curiosity, and the freedom to show up as our full selves, without pressure to mask, explain, or fit into someone else’s expectations. My clients may be struggling with emotional regulation, shutdowns or sensory overload, anxiety/persistent worry and shame or feeling "not good enough". My clients also may focus on understanding their identity, communication/attachment styles or navigating trauma.
It can be very challenging to seek counseling when you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other problems. Recognizing that you deserve to feel better is a very empowering experience which I hope leads you to pursuing the therapy you deserve. Feeling better is possible for everyone, and when you have a safe space to explore your emotions, change unwanted behaviors and develop healthy coping skills you can experience a healthier more fulfilled life.
It can be very challenging to seek counseling when you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other problems. Recognizing that you deserve to feel better is a very empowering experience which I hope leads you to pursuing the therapy you deserve. Feeling better is possible for everyone, and when you have a safe space to explore your emotions, change unwanted behaviors and develop healthy coping skills you can experience a healthier more fulfilled life.
My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based practices such as CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, and others, tailored to meet your specific needs and goals.
Welcome! Hola! If you have been putting in the hard work all your life, expecting to feel fulfilled, stress-free, and just plain happy- but instead find yourself feeling exhausted, silenced, or experiencing self-doubt; know that you are not alone. And if you are nodding along, then you are definitely in the right place. You are here seeking support because you want to change that. No more feeling confused, stuck, or trying to fit into spaces that weren’t exactly made with you in mind. It is time to find your voice, increase your confidence, feel grounded, and own your sense of self and truth.
My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based practices such as CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, and others, tailored to meet your specific needs and goals.
Welcome! Hola! If you have been putting in the hard work all your life, expecting to feel fulfilled, stress-free, and just plain happy- but instead find yourself feeling exhausted, silenced, or experiencing self-doubt; know that you are not alone. And if you are nodding along, then you are definitely in the right place. You are here seeking support because you want to change that. No more feeling confused, stuck, or trying to fit into spaces that weren’t exactly made with you in mind. It is time to find your voice, increase your confidence, feel grounded, and own your sense of self and truth.
Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or trapped by anxiety? You’ve been holding it all together for everyone else—but deep down, you're running on empty. You might feel stuck in self-doubt, guilt, or perfectionism, wondering when it’ll ever be your turn to just breathe.
Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or trapped by anxiety? You’ve been holding it all together for everyone else—but deep down, you're running on empty. You might feel stuck in self-doubt, guilt, or perfectionism, wondering when it’ll ever be your turn to just breathe.
I have several speciality areas, mostly centered around trauma - religious trauma (especially with LGBTQ+ folks); family systems, attachment & childhood wounding; and the pain and uncertainty of long-term and terminal illness, grief, loss and end-of-life issues (yourself or loved ones). I also see couples to help with communication issues, and explore how what we've learned in the past shows up in our current relationships. It's all about making meaning, especially for experiences that are painful and hard to move through.
I have several speciality areas, mostly centered around trauma - religious trauma (especially with LGBTQ+ folks); family systems, attachment & childhood wounding; and the pain and uncertainty of long-term and terminal illness, grief, loss and end-of-life issues (yourself or loved ones). I also see couples to help with communication issues, and explore how what we've learned in the past shows up in our current relationships. It's all about making meaning, especially for experiences that are painful and hard to move through.
I have extensive training in many evidence based approaches including ACT, EMDR, DBT, CFT, and MSC.
On the outside, you may seem to have it all. But inside? You feel anxious, overwhelmed, or trapped in a cycle of overthinking or self-criticism. You might carry painful memories or experiences that still impact you, even though you’ve tried to push past them and “move on.”
You stay busy, distract yourself, or work harder to cope. But in the quiet moments, the anxiety, shame, or self-doubt returns, leaving you exhausted, defeated, and alone.
You might find yourself wondering, “What’s wrong with me? Why is this so hard?”
I have extensive training in many evidence based approaches including ACT, EMDR, DBT, CFT, and MSC.
On the outside, you may seem to have it all. But inside? You feel anxious, overwhelmed, or trapped in a cycle of overthinking or self-criticism. You might carry painful memories or experiences that still impact you, even though you’ve tried to push past them and “move on.”
You stay busy, distract yourself, or work harder to cope. But in the quiet moments, the anxiety, shame, or self-doubt returns, leaving you exhausted, defeated, and alone.
You might find yourself wondering, “What’s wrong with me? Why is this so hard?”
Kimberly Swanson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2018. Kimberly has several years of experience working with families with anxiety, depression, PSTD, and other life stressors ranging from coping with a chronic illness to going through relationship issues. Her approach to counseling is to guide and help you determine the best approach for improving your well-being. Kimberly tends to use person-centered, solution-focused, along with cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches; however, she can modify her therapeutic techniques to meet the needs of each client.
Kimberly Swanson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2018. Kimberly has several years of experience working with families with anxiety, depression, PSTD, and other life stressors ranging from coping with a chronic illness to going through relationship issues. Her approach to counseling is to guide and help you determine the best approach for improving your well-being. Kimberly tends to use person-centered, solution-focused, along with cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches; however, she can modify her therapeutic techniques to meet the needs of each client.
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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.