Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Dunwoody, GA
Welcome, my name is Chelsea Ward-Smith. I am a licensed professional counselor, BBB instructor, coach, & etc. LoveWTCS gives you courage, the ability to change, and creates a more balanced and healthier life through mindfulness. "The deeper the sorrow is carved within. The more balanced of the mind, body and soul." Once you can see the love around you. You will then see the love within yourself. Your mental health and/or diagnoses do not define you. However, it is a part of you & can be managed by changing your mindset and managing your emotions successfully through coping skills, self awareness of your triggers, and self care.
Welcome, my name is Chelsea Ward-Smith. I am a licensed professional counselor, BBB instructor, coach, & etc. LoveWTCS gives you courage, the ability to change, and creates a more balanced and healthier life through mindfulness. "The deeper the sorrow is carved within. The more balanced of the mind, body and soul." Once you can see the love around you. You will then see the love within yourself. Your mental health and/or diagnoses do not define you. However, it is a part of you & can be managed by changing your mindset and managing your emotions successfully through coping skills, self awareness of your triggers, and self care.
We specialize in DBT and RO DBT, along with CBT, EMDR, trauma-focused therapy, and other evidence-based treatments.
Our comprehensive DBT programs are designed to teach long-term, effective coping skills so that clients have the tools they need to change their lives.
We specialize in DBT and RO DBT, along with CBT, EMDR, trauma-focused therapy, and other evidence-based treatments.
Our comprehensive DBT programs are designed to teach long-term, effective coping skills so that clients have the tools they need to change their lives.
I am a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental therapist who believes that healing happens in the context of safety and authentic connection. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and respected exactly as you are. Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in curiosity rather than criticism.
I work with adults and couples from diverse backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQIA community, polyamorous individuals, and partners in nontraditional relationship structures. I provide affirming care that honors your lived experience, identity, and values.
I am a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental therapist who believes that healing happens in the context of safety and authentic connection. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and respected exactly as you are. Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in curiosity rather than criticism.
I work with adults and couples from diverse backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQIA community, polyamorous individuals, and partners in nontraditional relationship structures. I provide affirming care that honors your lived experience, identity, and values.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Master Addiction Counselor (CMAC). With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the field of mental health and substance abuse, Amisha McMillan is a seasoned and compassionate therapist committed to helping individuals and families overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. Holding a license as a Professional Counselor (LPC) and certified Master Addiction Counselor (CMAC), McMillan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Master Addiction Counselor (CMAC). With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the field of mental health and substance abuse, Amisha McMillan is a seasoned and compassionate therapist committed to helping individuals and families overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. Holding a license as a Professional Counselor (LPC) and certified Master Addiction Counselor (CMAC), McMillan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice.
I have over 20 years experience providing DBT and psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families.
We all have experiences, emotions, and patterns of behavior that can feel confusing or overwhelming at times. Therapy offers a supportive space to better understand these parts of yourself, learn new ways of coping, and create meaningful change so you can feel more confident and connected in your life.
In our work together, I provide strategies grounded in mindfulness, behavioral, and cognitive approaches. My style is direct yet compassionate, empowering, and nonjudgmental, with the goal of helping you build insight, resilience, and lasting skills.
I have over 20 years experience providing DBT and psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families.
We all have experiences, emotions, and patterns of behavior that can feel confusing or overwhelming at times. Therapy offers a supportive space to better understand these parts of yourself, learn new ways of coping, and create meaningful change so you can feel more confident and connected in your life.
In our work together, I provide strategies grounded in mindfulness, behavioral, and cognitive approaches. My style is direct yet compassionate, empowering, and nonjudgmental, with the goal of helping you build insight, resilience, and lasting skills.
Drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she tailors each session for you.
Do you find yourself navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or life transitions feeling more overwhelmed than supported? Do you ever wonder if there’s a way to move through stress, trauma, or substance use patterns without having to do it all on your own? You don’t have to carry it alone.
Kimberly partners with individuals, couples, and families to help create meaningful, lasting change that feels aligned with your life and your values. She provides a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, explore what you’re experiencing, and begin to understand yourself in a deeper way.
Drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she tailors each session for you.
Do you find yourself navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or life transitions feeling more overwhelmed than supported? Do you ever wonder if there’s a way to move through stress, trauma, or substance use patterns without having to do it all on your own? You don’t have to carry it alone.
Kimberly partners with individuals, couples, and families to help create meaningful, lasting change that feels aligned with your life and your values. She provides a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, explore what you’re experiencing, and begin to understand yourself in a deeper way.
I believe in establishing a non-judgmental therapeutic partnership with clients to assist in overcoming life's difficulties. I am dedicated to helping clients understand the issues that are affecting their well-being and developing a plan to positively address these issues.
I believe in establishing a non-judgmental therapeutic partnership with clients to assist in overcoming life's difficulties. I am dedicated to helping clients understand the issues that are affecting their well-being and developing a plan to positively address these issues.
I believe that, as humans, we have the innate ability to heal ourselves. Sometimes we just need a little guidance. It is important that we are always moving towards something, whether it’s a specific goal or just striving to be a better version of ourselves. But we get stuck in old patterns of thought and behavior. It can get better, and I would love to help you get there.
I believe that, as humans, we have the innate ability to heal ourselves. Sometimes we just need a little guidance. It is important that we are always moving towards something, whether it’s a specific goal or just striving to be a better version of ourselves. But we get stuck in old patterns of thought and behavior. It can get better, and I would love to help you get there.
There are so many reasons that people seek therapy - perhaps you are adjusting to major change, seeking to make changes, coping with depression or anxiety, working on difficult relationships, or simply wishing to understand yourself better.
There are so many reasons that people seek therapy - perhaps you are adjusting to major change, seeking to make changes, coping with depression or anxiety, working on difficult relationships, or simply wishing to understand yourself better.
I use evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Women in their 20s to 40s are often faced with difficult life transitions such as adulting, relationship distress, quarter-life crisis, career pursuits, parenting, caregiving, and engaging in “the real world.” This can be a lot to manage! Social pressures and changing roles often require a focused, feminist, and knowledgeable approach. Finding the right therapist can feel tricky, and I appreciate you being here. My approach is fine-tuned and rooted in radical genuineness, supporting you in managing these stressors while staying grounded, authentic, and calm.
I use evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Women in their 20s to 40s are often faced with difficult life transitions such as adulting, relationship distress, quarter-life crisis, career pursuits, parenting, caregiving, and engaging in “the real world.” This can be a lot to manage! Social pressures and changing roles often require a focused, feminist, and knowledgeable approach. Finding the right therapist can feel tricky, and I appreciate you being here. My approach is fine-tuned and rooted in radical genuineness, supporting you in managing these stressors while staying grounded, authentic, and calm.
I have extensive training in Play Therapy, DBT, ERP for anxiety and OCD as well as specific phobias.
Anxiety and worry got you spinning? Does your child feel nervous about the upcoming school year? Or do you have a college freshman heading off in the fall? Let me help you or your child to manage transitions by offering a safe space to process all these emotions.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming with too many expectations from school, work, friends, etc. Anxiety is normal, until it becomes unmanageable and begins to restrict your ability to function in your daily life. I can help you push back on your anxiety and learn to feel better equipped to set boundaries to help enjoy life.
I have extensive training in Play Therapy, DBT, ERP for anxiety and OCD as well as specific phobias.
Anxiety and worry got you spinning? Does your child feel nervous about the upcoming school year? Or do you have a college freshman heading off in the fall? Let me help you or your child to manage transitions by offering a safe space to process all these emotions.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming with too many expectations from school, work, friends, etc. Anxiety is normal, until it becomes unmanageable and begins to restrict your ability to function in your daily life. I can help you push back on your anxiety and learn to feel better equipped to set boundaries to help enjoy life.
My clients begin working with me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or others. Sometimes, they don't even know that they're feeling this way!
They may be experiencing anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, social or behavioral difficulties, or feeling misunderstood; especially if they or their child are neurodivergent, developmentally different, or navigating a world that often isn’t built with them in mind.
My clients begin working with me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or others. Sometimes, they don't even know that they're feeling this way!
They may be experiencing anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, social or behavioral difficulties, or feeling misunderstood; especially if they or their child are neurodivergent, developmentally different, or navigating a world that often isn’t built with them in mind.
I use the following approaches to therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, and Emotionally Focused Therapy interventions.
I provide individual, group, family, and couples counseling. As a therapist, my overall goal is for you to feel supported and to assist you in working towards obtaining peace, healing, and wholeness in your life.
I use the following approaches to therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, and Emotionally Focused Therapy interventions.
I provide individual, group, family, and couples counseling. As a therapist, my overall goal is for you to feel supported and to assist you in working towards obtaining peace, healing, and wholeness in your life.
I am FoundationalIy-Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy through Behavioral Tech.
Life can be painful as it is currently being lived and I strive to help clients balance acceptance and change as they discover their Life Worth Living. My goal is to meet client’s where they are while acknowledging how big T and small T traumas impact our psychological and physiological development, experiences, and views of ourselves and the world. I passionately work with clients to create a safe space to help them integrate new coping skills and empower them to make their goals a reality.
I am FoundationalIy-Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy through Behavioral Tech.
Life can be painful as it is currently being lived and I strive to help clients balance acceptance and change as they discover their Life Worth Living. My goal is to meet client’s where they are while acknowledging how big T and small T traumas impact our psychological and physiological development, experiences, and views of ourselves and the world. I passionately work with clients to create a safe space to help them integrate new coping skills and empower them to make their goals a reality.
Dr. Marlo Rouse has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a Master of Arts degree in marriage and family therapy from Syracuse University. She received her doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Georgia. Dr. Rouse is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups in various settings on a variety of issues to include couple and family therapy, sexuality, and trauma. Dr. Rouse works extensively with Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dr. Marlo Rouse has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a Master of Arts degree in marriage and family therapy from Syracuse University. She received her doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Georgia. Dr. Rouse is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups in various settings on a variety of issues to include couple and family therapy, sexuality, and trauma. Dr. Rouse works extensively with Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
I'm passionate about working collaboratively with all of my clients, especially: clients of all ages with autoimmune, other chronic or potential life-limiting illness; teens/college students and parents with concerns related to academic and/or behavioral issues and in strengthening relationships; clients with mood, anxiety and addiction issues; clients with grief and loss issues and clients contemplating separation and/or divorce. I can objectively mediate a separation or divorce to each parties satisfaction.
I'm passionate about working collaboratively with all of my clients, especially: clients of all ages with autoimmune, other chronic or potential life-limiting illness; teens/college students and parents with concerns related to academic and/or behavioral issues and in strengthening relationships; clients with mood, anxiety and addiction issues; clients with grief and loss issues and clients contemplating separation and/or divorce. I can objectively mediate a separation or divorce to each parties satisfaction.
While grounded in psychodynamic principles, I offer a personalized counseling experience, drawing from a diverse toolbox of therapeutic theories, including CBT, DBT, IFS, and Choice Theory.
Slogging through the challenges of a chronic illness? Frustrated that your colleagues or friends seem to "have it all together" and you're just hanging in there? Or, maybe you've recently discovered that you or your child is neurodiverse.
While grounded in psychodynamic principles, I offer a personalized counseling experience, drawing from a diverse toolbox of therapeutic theories, including CBT, DBT, IFS, and Choice Theory.
Slogging through the challenges of a chronic illness? Frustrated that your colleagues or friends seem to "have it all together" and you're just hanging in there? Or, maybe you've recently discovered that you or your child is neurodiverse.
I work through a responsive, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive lens with Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I intend to hold a safe space for all parts of you while you navigate life’s varying circumstances. Together, we will celebrate your joys, and instill healthy coping mechanisms to better process what is difficult. No matter how far you stray, it is my goal to help you reorient to what’s important in your life, and encourage your personal agency to choose just that.
I work through a responsive, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive lens with Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I intend to hold a safe space for all parts of you while you navigate life’s varying circumstances. Together, we will celebrate your joys, and instill healthy coping mechanisms to better process what is difficult. No matter how far you stray, it is my goal to help you reorient to what’s important in your life, and encourage your personal agency to choose just that.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices and dialectical behavior therapy.
I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, and autism spectrum disorder across all age groups. By utilizing evidence-based interventions tailored to each client's specific needs, I collaborate with children, teens, and adults to develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, regulating emotions, improving executive function skills, overcoming life challenges, and enhancing social connections. Additionally, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat and relieve PTSD, acute stress, and anxiety symptoms resulting from traumatic and other life experience
My therapeutic approach is grounded in cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices and dialectical behavior therapy.
I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, and autism spectrum disorder across all age groups. By utilizing evidence-based interventions tailored to each client's specific needs, I collaborate with children, teens, and adults to develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, regulating emotions, improving executive function skills, overcoming life challenges, and enhancing social connections. Additionally, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat and relieve PTSD, acute stress, and anxiety symptoms resulting from traumatic and other life experience
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), but I understand that everyone’s needs are unique.
Welcome! Reaching out can be challenging, but you’ve taken a courageous first step. I’m here to support you on your journey. With a doctorate in health behavior, master’s degrees in counseling and epidemiology, and extensive experience in both research and media, including appearances on the Today Show, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to your well-being. Together, we’ll explore the best path forward. I look forward to meeting you soon!
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), but I understand that everyone’s needs are unique.
Welcome! Reaching out can be challenging, but you’ve taken a courageous first step. I’m here to support you on your journey. With a doctorate in health behavior, master’s degrees in counseling and epidemiology, and extensive experience in both research and media, including appearances on the Today Show, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to your well-being. Together, we’ll explore the best path forward. I look forward to meeting you soon!
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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.