Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Woodstock, GA
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained? I help individuals manage anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, and relationship challenges by building practical skills for real-life change. Together, we’ll restore balance, clarity, and a sense of purpose so you can create a life worth living. Take the first step and schedule your session today.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained? I help individuals manage anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, and relationship challenges by building practical skills for real-life change. Together, we’ll restore balance, clarity, and a sense of purpose so you can create a life worth living. Take the first step and schedule your session today.
Robin Reeves-Oppenheim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ThD, LCSW, DCSW, CHT, BC-TMH
5 Endorsed
Woodstock, GA 30188
I provide a unique and innovative therapeutic approach to holistic wellness with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. I provide a wide range of behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse services: family & relationship issues, anxiety, stress, depression, inner child, mental disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse & chemical dependency, trauma, neuroscience, transformational psychology, biofield science, Reiki, hypnotherapy, spirituality, energy healing, and mind-body approaches. My licensed professional staff and I are committed to providing the best quality services and cutting edge" best practices".
I provide a unique and innovative therapeutic approach to holistic wellness with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. I provide a wide range of behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse services: family & relationship issues, anxiety, stress, depression, inner child, mental disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse & chemical dependency, trauma, neuroscience, transformational psychology, biofield science, Reiki, hypnotherapy, spirituality, energy healing, and mind-body approaches. My licensed professional staff and I are committed to providing the best quality services and cutting edge" best practices".
Hello! My name is Catie, and I am deeply passionate about mental wellness and supporting individuals on their journey toward healing. I truly believe that healing happens in connection, and my goal as your therapist is to be that nonjudgmental, supportive person who walks alongside you.
Hello! My name is Catie, and I am deeply passionate about mental wellness and supporting individuals on their journey toward healing. I truly believe that healing happens in connection, and my goal as your therapist is to be that nonjudgmental, supportive person who walks alongside you.
I offer Brainspotting Phase 1, DBT informed skills, CBT, ACT.
Life isn’t easy, it can throw more at you than you feel like you can handle at times. Whether you’re dealing with a recent loss, addiction, mental health, trauma, identity issues, or just feeling overwhelmed I can help. I can help teach you skills to navigate through your struggles and come out the other side better able to handle life’s trials and tribulations. I am LGBTQ+ friendly. I hope to collaborate with you in identifying your strengths, values, and goals and learning the skills to help you reach them. ¡Hablo Español!
I offer Brainspotting Phase 1, DBT informed skills, CBT, ACT.
Life isn’t easy, it can throw more at you than you feel like you can handle at times. Whether you’re dealing with a recent loss, addiction, mental health, trauma, identity issues, or just feeling overwhelmed I can help. I can help teach you skills to navigate through your struggles and come out the other side better able to handle life’s trials and tribulations. I am LGBTQ+ friendly. I hope to collaborate with you in identifying your strengths, values, and goals and learning the skills to help you reach them. ¡Hablo Español!
Meghan McDonald Leigh-Manuell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPLC, MAC, BC-TMH, CIMP
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, GA 30188
Coming to therapy can be hard. My goal is to make therapy and coaching a positive experience. I work mainly with all addictions including sex, porn and gambling as well as relationship issues, couples work and anxiety. I also work with couples having relationship concerns and those seeking premarital counseling. I offer life coaching for those looking to break negative life patterns and those that are having a hard time managing life transitions. I also specialize in teen issues as well as transgender and identity issues and are certified to do phone and video sessions.
Coming to therapy can be hard. My goal is to make therapy and coaching a positive experience. I work mainly with all addictions including sex, porn and gambling as well as relationship issues, couples work and anxiety. I also work with couples having relationship concerns and those seeking premarital counseling. I offer life coaching for those looking to break negative life patterns and those that are having a hard time managing life transitions. I also specialize in teen issues as well as transgender and identity issues and are certified to do phone and video sessions.
I like working with clients who are looking to heal, not just manage symptoms. I believe in the brains ability to heal and humans ability to overcome anything.
I like working with clients who are looking to heal, not just manage symptoms. I believe in the brains ability to heal and humans ability to overcome anything.
I am deeply committed to client care, and as someone in recovery myself, helping others navigate addiction and mental health challenges has become my life’s purpose. I use a strengths-based approach grounded in positive psychology, combined with empathy, authenticity, and clinical insight. My focus is on supporting individuals struggling with addiction, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and the wide-reaching impact these issues have on daily life.
I am deeply committed to client care, and as someone in recovery myself, helping others navigate addiction and mental health challenges has become my life’s purpose. I use a strengths-based approach grounded in positive psychology, combined with empathy, authenticity, and clinical insight. My focus is on supporting individuals struggling with addiction, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and the wide-reaching impact these issues have on daily life.
You are more than what you’ve been through, and therapy can be a space where your story begins to feel empowering instead of heavy. You may not know exactly what’s wrong, only that something feels off. Maybe you feel stuck, disconnected, easily overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or like you’re just trying to get through each day. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “I should be fine, but I’m not,” you are not alone and you do not have to navigate that experience by yourself.
You are more than what you’ve been through, and therapy can be a space where your story begins to feel empowering instead of heavy. You may not know exactly what’s wrong, only that something feels off. Maybe you feel stuck, disconnected, easily overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or like you’re just trying to get through each day. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “I should be fine, but I’m not,” you are not alone and you do not have to navigate that experience by yourself.
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.
For the past 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people as they navigate some of life’s hardest, messiest, and most transformational moments. At my core, I’m a warm, caring, and deeply invested counselor who believes that real change happens when you feel both supported and challenged in just the right balance.
My style is a blend of compassion and straightforward honesty—I’m known to be blunt when it’s needed, silly or sarcastic when it helps lighten the emotional load, and solution-focused when you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and do the work. I take my role seriously, but I don’t take myself too seriously.
For the past 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people as they navigate some of life’s hardest, messiest, and most transformational moments. At my core, I’m a warm, caring, and deeply invested counselor who believes that real change happens when you feel both supported and challenged in just the right balance.
My style is a blend of compassion and straightforward honesty—I’m known to be blunt when it’s needed, silly or sarcastic when it helps lighten the emotional load, and solution-focused when you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and do the work. I take my role seriously, but I don’t take myself too seriously.
Are you a high school, college, or professional athlete with anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, or mental blocks/Slumps that are affecting your performance and daily life? Are you exhausted by the pressure to be perfect, wondering what life would be like with less stress and more balance? The pressure to juggle sports, school, relationships, and personal life is overwhelming, and it can leave you feeling drained. You're not alone. Let's work together to help you find your confidence, manage stress, and perform your best on and off the field.
Are you a high school, college, or professional athlete with anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, or mental blocks/Slumps that are affecting your performance and daily life? Are you exhausted by the pressure to be perfect, wondering what life would be like with less stress and more balance? The pressure to juggle sports, school, relationships, and personal life is overwhelming, and it can leave you feeling drained. You're not alone. Let's work together to help you find your confidence, manage stress, and perform your best on and off the field.
I utilize CBT, MI, DBT, Experiential Therapy and other proven approaches to provide individuals with an opportunity for a healthier, improved and sustainable lifestyle.
I am a nationally certified addiction counselor (NCAC) and also certified by the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) as a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC). I earned my CAC credentials in 2010, and received the New Counselor of the Year Award in the State of Georgia in 2011 from GACA. I am also a Professional RN in the State of Georgia. I was formerly the Program Director for Pathway Outpatient Services which specializes in Abstinent Based Treatment for all substances and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). I have also worked in the BH/MH settings with adolescent, teen and adult patients in different facilities.
I utilize CBT, MI, DBT, Experiential Therapy and other proven approaches to provide individuals with an opportunity for a healthier, improved and sustainable lifestyle.
I am a nationally certified addiction counselor (NCAC) and also certified by the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) as a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC). I earned my CAC credentials in 2010, and received the New Counselor of the Year Award in the State of Georgia in 2011 from GACA. I am also a Professional RN in the State of Georgia. I was formerly the Program Director for Pathway Outpatient Services which specializes in Abstinent Based Treatment for all substances and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). I have also worked in the BH/MH settings with adolescent, teen and adult patients in different facilities.
Laura Pugsley, LPC, helps individuals across Georgia navigate life’s challenges with warmth, clinical expertise, and a deep commitment to personalized care. She works closely with adults and seniors to address a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Through both individual and group therapy, Laura supports her clients in building emotional resilience, fostering healthier relationships, and creating lasting change. One of Laura’s key areas of expertise is guiding individuals through life transitions especially those occurring in midlife and later life.Laura Pugsley, LPC, helps indi
Laura Pugsley, LPC, helps individuals across Georgia navigate life’s challenges with warmth, clinical expertise, and a deep commitment to personalized care. She works closely with adults and seniors to address a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Through both individual and group therapy, Laura supports her clients in building emotional resilience, fostering healthier relationships, and creating lasting change. One of Laura’s key areas of expertise is guiding individuals through life transitions especially those occurring in midlife and later life.Laura Pugsley, LPC, helps indi
I am an experienced, effective professional treating adults (18+) with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, anger, stress, work/life issues, men's issues, couples, individual relational issues, and substance use and abuse. Much of my work focuses on M/F mental health conditions, but I also specialize in emerging adulthood, and men navigating relationship challenges & life transitions. My ideal clients feel stuck or frustrated by patterns they don’t fully understand and want more than surface-level coping skills. They are seeking insight, self-understanding, and meaningful, long-lasting change.
I am an experienced, effective professional treating adults (18+) with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, anger, stress, work/life issues, men's issues, couples, individual relational issues, and substance use and abuse. Much of my work focuses on M/F mental health conditions, but I also specialize in emerging adulthood, and men navigating relationship challenges & life transitions. My ideal clients feel stuck or frustrated by patterns they don’t fully understand and want more than surface-level coping skills. They are seeking insight, self-understanding, and meaningful, long-lasting change.
I am a social worker who is passionate about supporting adolescents and adults as they navigate the various challenges and transformational periods that life has to offer. I am committed to creating a client-centered space that embraces each individual’s short and long-term goals, unique stage of change, and personal strengths. I typically work with clients coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, mood dysregulation, interpersonal stressors, aging and medical concerns, bereavement, academic stress, and more.
I am a social worker who is passionate about supporting adolescents and adults as they navigate the various challenges and transformational periods that life has to offer. I am committed to creating a client-centered space that embraces each individual’s short and long-term goals, unique stage of change, and personal strengths. I typically work with clients coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, mood dysregulation, interpersonal stressors, aging and medical concerns, bereavement, academic stress, and more.
My primary forms of treatment include CBT, DBT and client focused counseling.
I want to help you make changes in your life and assist you in dealing with the difficulties you are facing. If you are struggling with difficult circumstances, life stressors or problems in relationships, I can assist you with making necessary changes. My clients say that they have noted improvement in their relationships, interactions and lives. I believe that people have the ability to change. I know that with the right assistance and guidance you can address the issues leading to problems in your life. Are you ready to take the steps and make changes to get the life you want today?
My primary forms of treatment include CBT, DBT and client focused counseling.
I want to help you make changes in your life and assist you in dealing with the difficulties you are facing. If you are struggling with difficult circumstances, life stressors or problems in relationships, I can assist you with making necessary changes. My clients say that they have noted improvement in their relationships, interactions and lives. I believe that people have the ability to change. I know that with the right assistance and guidance you can address the issues leading to problems in your life. Are you ready to take the steps and make changes to get the life you want today?
I am a well-trained mental health counselor who specializes in trauma, attachment, severe anxiety and depression, ADHD, and behavioral issues. With over 9 years of experience with high-acuity clients and families, I am skilled at finding the root cause of dysregulation & maladaptive coping, and connecting the dots between how the nervous system operates and how past challenges and hurts in life are expressed through emotions, symptoms, and relational patterns in the present. I am passionate about working with those experiencing deep emotional struggles in their daily functioning and relationships, especially as a result from trauma.
I am a well-trained mental health counselor who specializes in trauma, attachment, severe anxiety and depression, ADHD, and behavioral issues. With over 9 years of experience with high-acuity clients and families, I am skilled at finding the root cause of dysregulation & maladaptive coping, and connecting the dots between how the nervous system operates and how past challenges and hurts in life are expressed through emotions, symptoms, and relational patterns in the present. I am passionate about working with those experiencing deep emotional struggles in their daily functioning and relationships, especially as a result from trauma.
In 2005, I participated in "intensive" DBT trainings and have been to workshops conducted by the creator of DBT, Marsha Linehan.
The most important thing I offer each of my clients is HOPE. I believe change is constant and things can get better each day. I strive to teach my clients how to cope during stressful times and be more mindful of the positive things in their lives. I believe in a person's ability to change and can offer skills to help with this process. I have more than 10 years experience working with adults, teens, and families. I also offer group counseling for those who would benefit from meeting other people with similar struggles.
In 2005, I participated in "intensive" DBT trainings and have been to workshops conducted by the creator of DBT, Marsha Linehan.
The most important thing I offer each of my clients is HOPE. I believe change is constant and things can get better each day. I strive to teach my clients how to cope during stressful times and be more mindful of the positive things in their lives. I believe in a person's ability to change and can offer skills to help with this process. I have more than 10 years experience working with adults, teens, and families. I also offer group counseling for those who would benefit from meeting other people with similar struggles.
Are you an exhausted caregiver struggling with burnout, anxiety, or emotional overload?
You’re the dependable one—the parent, partner, adult child, or professional who keeps everything running. You anticipate needs, manage crises, and make sure everyone else is okay. But inside, you may feel chronically overwhelmed, emotionally drained, irritable, or disconnected. Caregiver burnout is real—and it often hides behind high-functioning anxiety and perfectionism.
Are you an exhausted caregiver struggling with burnout, anxiety, or emotional overload?
You’re the dependable one—the parent, partner, adult child, or professional who keeps everything running. You anticipate needs, manage crises, and make sure everyone else is okay. But inside, you may feel chronically overwhelmed, emotionally drained, irritable, or disconnected. Caregiver burnout is real—and it often hides behind high-functioning anxiety and perfectionism.
Peter Francisco has been quoted with saying, "If you always do what you’ve always done, you always get what you’ve always gotten". You are making a vital step in success, and for that I commend you. With 20+ years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Employee Assistance Professional, recognizing the balance between our thoughts and behaviors can be a bridge for a better outcome. Circumstances can be tough. Recognizing our own strengths can help position us to overcome those tough moments.
Peter Francisco has been quoted with saying, "If you always do what you’ve always done, you always get what you’ve always gotten". You are making a vital step in success, and for that I commend you. With 20+ years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Employee Assistance Professional, recognizing the balance between our thoughts and behaviors can be a bridge for a better outcome. Circumstances can be tough. Recognizing our own strengths can help position us to overcome those tough moments.
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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.