Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Lowndes County, GA
With a strong foundation in psychology and clinical mental health counseling, I bring a deep commitment to client advocacy, reflective listening, and cultural responsiveness to my work.
I am dedicated to supporting individuals across the lifespan in their mental health journeys.
To best help each individual my counseling approach is rooted in Adlerian theory, with a holistic and client-centered perspective that recognizes the importance of understanding each individual within the context of their relationships, lifestyle, and personal experiences.
With a strong foundation in psychology and clinical mental health counseling, I bring a deep commitment to client advocacy, reflective listening, and cultural responsiveness to my work.
I am dedicated to supporting individuals across the lifespan in their mental health journeys.
To best help each individual my counseling approach is rooted in Adlerian theory, with a holistic and client-centered perspective that recognizes the importance of understanding each individual within the context of their relationships, lifestyle, and personal experiences.
I’ve spent over 30 years helping people of all ages work through life’s challenges—whether it’s anxiety, grief, family struggles, or past trauma. Lately, I’ve become especially passionate about supporting those in high stress, helping professionals who carry a lot of emotional weight from their work. My goal is to offer a safe, down-to-earth space where clients feel understood, supported, and ready to move forward. My approach to therapy is grounded, flexible, and deeply client-centered.
I’ve spent over 30 years helping people of all ages work through life’s challenges—whether it’s anxiety, grief, family struggles, or past trauma. Lately, I’ve become especially passionate about supporting those in high stress, helping professionals who carry a lot of emotional weight from their work. My goal is to offer a safe, down-to-earth space where clients feel understood, supported, and ready to move forward. My approach to therapy is grounded, flexible, and deeply client-centered.
I believe in an integrative, holistic approach to mental health and wellness. No matter your struggles, I strive to create a safe and secure space for you to feel accepted and free to tackle your problems.
I believe in an integrative, holistic approach to mental health and wellness. No matter your struggles, I strive to create a safe and secure space for you to feel accepted and free to tackle your problems.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples navigating life transitions, trauma, or relationship challenges who are ready to grow but may feel stuck or misunderstood. They want peace, connection, and purpose—whether that means healing from the past, strengthening relationships, or rediscovering themselves. I enjoy helping clients break cycles, uncover strengths, and create lasting change through authenticity, humor, and honest reflection.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples navigating life transitions, trauma, or relationship challenges who are ready to grow but may feel stuck or misunderstood. They want peace, connection, and purpose—whether that means healing from the past, strengthening relationships, or rediscovering themselves. I enjoy helping clients break cycles, uncover strengths, and create lasting change through authenticity, humor, and honest reflection.
I am passionate about empowering people to make positive changes in their lives. I recognize that people have the ability to change, but often lack the confidence or direction to do so. I do not believe there is a one-size fits all approach to therapy and I strive to develop genuine connections so that therapeutic services are personalized to the needs of each client.
I am passionate about empowering people to make positive changes in their lives. I recognize that people have the ability to change, but often lack the confidence or direction to do so. I do not believe there is a one-size fits all approach to therapy and I strive to develop genuine connections so that therapeutic services are personalized to the needs of each client.
I am a bilingual therapist who has a deep passion to see people experience the best this life has to offer! When you aren't experiencing that, I would love to create a safe, non-judgmental place to explore what's happening within yourself and relationships that could be contributing to your discomfort. I have traveled, studied, and worked abroad and love to work with diverse populations. So, if you're experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, or whatever range of other emotions and issues, give me a call to set up a free 15 minute consultation. I'd love to see if we can work together!
I am a bilingual therapist who has a deep passion to see people experience the best this life has to offer! When you aren't experiencing that, I would love to create a safe, non-judgmental place to explore what's happening within yourself and relationships that could be contributing to your discomfort. I have traveled, studied, and worked abroad and love to work with diverse populations. So, if you're experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, or whatever range of other emotions and issues, give me a call to set up a free 15 minute consultation. I'd love to see if we can work together!
I also provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Neurolinguistic Programming, and Hypnotherapy.
For 20 years, I have specialized in PTSD, anxiety, phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, psychosis and addiction…basically anything related to trauma. I have treated men, women and children who have experienced trauma and struggled to cope effectively. I have helped people with issues they are experiencing in their relationships and assisted with grief and loss and breakups. If someone is struggling to cope without using some sort of substance, prescribed or not, I am willing and able to assist them with finding their way to acceptance and peace. I also work with athletes to help them achieve theIr highest potential.
I also provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Neurolinguistic Programming, and Hypnotherapy.
For 20 years, I have specialized in PTSD, anxiety, phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, psychosis and addiction…basically anything related to trauma. I have treated men, women and children who have experienced trauma and struggled to cope effectively. I have helped people with issues they are experiencing in their relationships and assisted with grief and loss and breakups. If someone is struggling to cope without using some sort of substance, prescribed or not, I am willing and able to assist them with finding their way to acceptance and peace. I also work with athletes to help them achieve theIr highest potential.
Hello there! I am so proud of you for being here. My name is Carrie Levandoski, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia. I have been working in a behavioral health setting for 10 years, and I have 7 years of post-MSW experience. I have worked with children, teens and adults of all ages in various settings. However, I have primarily served adults suffering with addiction and other co-occurring disorders. I want to help clients who are experiencing difficulty managing their day-to-day lives and are ready to take the next step in their healing journey.
Hello there! I am so proud of you for being here. My name is Carrie Levandoski, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia. I have been working in a behavioral health setting for 10 years, and I have 7 years of post-MSW experience. I have worked with children, teens and adults of all ages in various settings. However, I have primarily served adults suffering with addiction and other co-occurring disorders. I want to help clients who are experiencing difficulty managing their day-to-day lives and are ready to take the next step in their healing journey.
I draw from a variety of approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and trauma-focused therapy to help you build insight, navigate challenges, and support personal growth.
Hello, welcome to my page. I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey of personal growth and self-discovery. Together, we can work toward a better understanding of yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. My goal is to help you build on your strengths and develop the tools needed to move toward meaningful change. To best support your individual needs and schedule, I also offer evening telehealth appointments in Georgia, Kentucky, and Florida.
I draw from a variety of approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and trauma-focused therapy to help you build insight, navigate challenges, and support personal growth.
Hello, welcome to my page. I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey of personal growth and self-discovery. Together, we can work toward a better understanding of yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. My goal is to help you build on your strengths and develop the tools needed to move toward meaningful change. To best support your individual needs and schedule, I also offer evening telehealth appointments in Georgia, Kentucky, and Florida.
I enjoy using methods from CBT, DBT, A
My name is pronounced 'On-Gel', LCSW. I enjoy partnering with my clients to create a team approach to tackling their concerns. I enjoy working with adolescent females and young adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns.
I enjoy using methods from CBT, DBT, A
My name is pronounced 'On-Gel', LCSW. I enjoy partnering with my clients to create a team approach to tackling their concerns. I enjoy working with adolescent females and young adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns.
I am eager to work with anyone who needs mental health therapy or addiction counseling. I have more experience working with those individuals who have been abused or suffered a traumatic event. I am certified trauma therapist as well as I am EMDR certified (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). I enjoy working with individuals who suffer with an addiction as well. My ideal client would be an individual who is ready to address issues of mental health or substance abuse.
I am eager to work with anyone who needs mental health therapy or addiction counseling. I have more experience working with those individuals who have been abused or suffered a traumatic event. I am certified trauma therapist as well as I am EMDR certified (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing). I enjoy working with individuals who suffer with an addiction as well. My ideal client would be an individual who is ready to address issues of mental health or substance abuse.
Sometimes, we find ourselves in life struggling with what we should do next and how to accomplish this. Often times, we can find ourselves in a dark place in which there seems to be no light at the end, possibly no hope of ever seeing light again. Some struggle with addiction, loss, and depression and are afraid to seek out help to manage the disease of addiction as well as loss. Often, we are afraid to reach out for help because we do not want to be embarrassed or judged by others. In the end, you want to be able to see the light and live a life free of the difficulty that you may have.
Sometimes, we find ourselves in life struggling with what we should do next and how to accomplish this. Often times, we can find ourselves in a dark place in which there seems to be no light at the end, possibly no hope of ever seeing light again. Some struggle with addiction, loss, and depression and are afraid to seek out help to manage the disease of addiction as well as loss. Often, we are afraid to reach out for help because we do not want to be embarrassed or judged by others. In the end, you want to be able to see the light and live a life free of the difficulty that you may have.
I approach therapy from an eclectic or variety of approaches, but mainly from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, along with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Hi there, my name is Robert (Bob)Willis. I am a licensed LPC. My approach to therapy is client centered with an emphasis on Biblical teaching. It is my belief that everything a therapist needs to counsel as well as the needs of the client is found in Scripture both Old and New Testaments. After 40+ years in Pastoral Ministry I am convinced the Bible has the answers to all of man's delimas.
I approach therapy from an eclectic or variety of approaches, but mainly from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, along with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Hi there, my name is Robert (Bob)Willis. I am a licensed LPC. My approach to therapy is client centered with an emphasis on Biblical teaching. It is my belief that everything a therapist needs to counsel as well as the needs of the client is found in Scripture both Old and New Testaments. After 40+ years in Pastoral Ministry I am convinced the Bible has the answers to all of man's delimas.
DBT and CBT offer structured frameworks for addressing a range of mental health challenges, while my strength-based perspective ensures that therapy is not just about addressing difficulties but also about recognizing and building on existing capabilities.
I am committed to supporting my clients in achieving their personal goals and enhancing their overall well-being. Each session is tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring a collaborative and effective therapeutic process. My goal is to help clients navigate their journeys with confidence.
DBT and CBT offer structured frameworks for addressing a range of mental health challenges, while my strength-based perspective ensures that therapy is not just about addressing difficulties but also about recognizing and building on existing capabilities.
I am committed to supporting my clients in achieving their personal goals and enhancing their overall well-being. Each session is tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring a collaborative and effective therapeutic process. My goal is to help clients navigate their journeys with confidence.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience helping adults navigate life's challenges with clarity and resilience. I specialize in working with individuals facing addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, men's issues, women's issues, and career-related stress. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change, I'm here to support you with practical tools, honest insight, and a safe space to grow.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience helping adults navigate life's challenges with clarity and resilience. I specialize in working with individuals facing addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, men's issues, women's issues, and career-related stress. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change, I'm here to support you with practical tools, honest insight, and a safe space to grow.
I tailor treatment using a range of evidence-based modalities, including Person-Centered Therapy, DBT/RO- DBT, CPT, CBT, ACT, EMDR, Mindfulness, IFS, and play-based interventions.
Hi, I’m Chastidy Boutin, LCSW. I earned my MSW degree in 2021. Since then, I’ve worked with both adults and children across the lifespan, supporting people through their needs.
Some of the challenges you will find most of my patients struggle with are anxiety, ADHD/Neurodiversity, addictive behaviors, complex trauma, inner family abuse/ dysfunctional dynamics, and those with separated and/or blended families.
I tailor treatment using a range of evidence-based modalities, including Person-Centered Therapy, DBT/RO- DBT, CPT, CBT, ACT, EMDR, Mindfulness, IFS, and play-based interventions.
Hi, I’m Chastidy Boutin, LCSW. I earned my MSW degree in 2021. Since then, I’ve worked with both adults and children across the lifespan, supporting people through their needs.
Some of the challenges you will find most of my patients struggle with are anxiety, ADHD/Neurodiversity, addictive behaviors, complex trauma, inner family abuse/ dysfunctional dynamics, and those with separated and/or blended families.
I believe in creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences without judgment. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, meaning I prioritize your unique needs, goals, and pace throughout our work together.
I believe in creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences without judgment. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, meaning I prioritize your unique needs, goals, and pace throughout our work together.
If you're reading this, you or your child might be exhausted. Maybe you are tired of playing matchmaker with your own worst-case scenarios, burnout, and constant anxiety. Maybe your teen is shutting down, overwhelmed by school pressures, social media, and endless screen battles. Or perhaps you're a parent watching your child struggle with big behaviors and meltdowns, running out of ideas on how to help. Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your teen navigating a tough world, or your younger child needing a space to heal, you don't have to carry this heavy load alone…help is here.
If you're reading this, you or your child might be exhausted. Maybe you are tired of playing matchmaker with your own worst-case scenarios, burnout, and constant anxiety. Maybe your teen is shutting down, overwhelmed by school pressures, social media, and endless screen battles. Or perhaps you're a parent watching your child struggle with big behaviors and meltdowns, running out of ideas on how to help. Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your teen navigating a tough world, or your younger child needing a space to heal, you don't have to carry this heavy load alone…help is here.
Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been actively working in the Valdosta community for over five years. Justin is experienced in working with individuals, couples and families, helping them navigate many of life's obstacles, from individual needs to helping the entire family. While Justin works with all family structures, his primary specialty is helping families reach their teenager as they prepare to enter adulthood. Whether you or your family is in need of change, needs help adjusting to the ups and downs of life, or if it is time to begin unpacking those experiences from long ago.
Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been actively working in the Valdosta community for over five years. Justin is experienced in working with individuals, couples and families, helping them navigate many of life's obstacles, from individual needs to helping the entire family. While Justin works with all family structures, his primary specialty is helping families reach their teenager as they prepare to enter adulthood. Whether you or your family is in need of change, needs help adjusting to the ups and downs of life, or if it is time to begin unpacking those experiences from long ago.
Using modalities like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches, I offer a safe space to explore your inner world.
Are you feeling trapped in cycles of addiction, or struggling with relationships that feel impossible to repair? Does unresolved trauma weigh heavily on you, or do you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety, mood swings, sleepless nights, or constant emotional turbulence? Maybe you carry deep feelings of shame or guilt, or feel disconnected from who you are. If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain about the future, or questioning whether things will ever get better, know this: you don’t have to face any of it alone. Healing is possible, and support is here when you’re ready.
Using modalities like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches, I offer a safe space to explore your inner world.
Are you feeling trapped in cycles of addiction, or struggling with relationships that feel impossible to repair? Does unresolved trauma weigh heavily on you, or do you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety, mood swings, sleepless nights, or constant emotional turbulence? Maybe you carry deep feelings of shame or guilt, or feel disconnected from who you are. If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain about the future, or questioning whether things will ever get better, know this: you don’t have to face any of it alone. Healing is possible, and support is here when you’re ready.
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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.