Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Anchorage, KY

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Sarah Laughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life often has roadblocks, potholes, and frustrating detours. Sarah will work with you in navigating these challenges in your or your family’s life. Sarah has training and experience helping individuals from all backgrounds, but primarily focuses on assisting children, adolescents, and teens cope with a variety of mental health conditions, including trauma and mood related disorders, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and oppositional behaviors. Sarah works with individuals, couples, and families, utilizing evidence-based treatment techniques that are tailored to each person's (or group's) needs.
Life often has roadblocks, potholes, and frustrating detours. Sarah will work with you in navigating these challenges in your or your family’s life. Sarah has training and experience helping individuals from all backgrounds, but primarily focuses on assisting children, adolescents, and teens cope with a variety of mental health conditions, including trauma and mood related disorders, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and oppositional behaviors. Sarah works with individuals, couples, and families, utilizing evidence-based treatment techniques that are tailored to each person's (or group's) needs.
(502) 237-5617 View (502) 237-5617
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Adam Thompson Berry
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Serves Area
Welcome! I offer a warm and safe space where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions. My approach to therapy is both goal-oriented and focused, ensuring that we work together towards meaningful change. I utilize EMDR to help resolve the core conflicts underlying many psychological and behavioral struggles. I also incorporate mindfulness and acceptance techniques to strengthen emotional regulation skills. to help you build resilience and navigate life's challenges more effectively. I believe in your capacity for growth and healing and I'm confident we can work towards creating lasting change in your life.
Welcome! I offer a warm and safe space where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions. My approach to therapy is both goal-oriented and focused, ensuring that we work together towards meaningful change. I utilize EMDR to help resolve the core conflicts underlying many psychological and behavioral struggles. I also incorporate mindfulness and acceptance techniques to strengthen emotional regulation skills. to help you build resilience and navigate life's challenges more effectively. I believe in your capacity for growth and healing and I'm confident we can work towards creating lasting change in your life.
(502) 747-9149 View (502) 747-9149
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HopeWell Heights Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMHNP, LCSW, MSW, M Div
Serves Area
At HopeWell Heights Counseling, our goal is to guide you towards lasting personal, relational, and spiritual transformation. Our experienced staff provides a safe and compassionate environment where you can find healing and hope. HopeWell has 5 licensed therapists (Don Delafield, Christina Gaspar, Melanie Hubbs, Jason Allen, and Olivia Short) and 1 Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (Kayla Pyron). HopeWell also has a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Angela Keane) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MaryLynn Crenshaw). Our team has various specialties for you. Hopewell offers student counselors at a reduced rate.
At HopeWell Heights Counseling, our goal is to guide you towards lasting personal, relational, and spiritual transformation. Our experienced staff provides a safe and compassionate environment where you can find healing and hope. HopeWell has 5 licensed therapists (Don Delafield, Christina Gaspar, Melanie Hubbs, Jason Allen, and Olivia Short) and 1 Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (Kayla Pyron). HopeWell also has a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Angela Keane) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MaryLynn Crenshaw). Our team has various specialties for you. Hopewell offers student counselors at a reduced rate.
(502) 912-1243 View (502) 912-1243
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Lisa Heller Bass
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Serves Area
The opportunity to help you broaden your ideas of who you are and what you can be is undeniably my greatest reward. Thirty-five years of practice have taught me a great deal about people and how to help them. Feelings of unworthiness, hopelessness, shame, or incompetence literally can begin to steal away your ability to recognize yourself and see your own strength, resilience, courage, and competence. I know that you can experience your life as successful. It is my absolute belief that you can. Where I come in is to help you regain your own healthy, change-producing abilities.
The opportunity to help you broaden your ideas of who you are and what you can be is undeniably my greatest reward. Thirty-five years of practice have taught me a great deal about people and how to help them. Feelings of unworthiness, hopelessness, shame, or incompetence literally can begin to steal away your ability to recognize yourself and see your own strength, resilience, courage, and competence. I know that you can experience your life as successful. It is my absolute belief that you can. Where I come in is to help you regain your own healthy, change-producing abilities.
(502) 233-2612 View (502) 233-2612
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Joseph Mull
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LCADC, LMHC
Serves Area
I'm a licensed counselor with more than 15 years of experience. My areas of experience include Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Substance Abuse, Acquired Brain Injury, as well as other behavior and mood disorders. I help individuals overcome personal or interpersonal issues affecting mental health.
I'm a licensed counselor with more than 15 years of experience. My areas of experience include Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Substance Abuse, Acquired Brain Injury, as well as other behavior and mood disorders. I help individuals overcome personal or interpersonal issues affecting mental health.
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Helen Alvey
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help couples and individuals have better marriages and relationships. I am a specialist in working with those who have a history of trauma. As a psychologist, I am dedicated to empowering you to live happier, healthier, and more authentic life both individually and in your romantic relationship. I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy which was designed to help you recover from previous trauma and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression. I'm also trained in other evidence-based therapies that help with anxiety, depression, stress, parenting difficulties, and relationship issues.
I help couples and individuals have better marriages and relationships. I am a specialist in working with those who have a history of trauma. As a psychologist, I am dedicated to empowering you to live happier, healthier, and more authentic life both individually and in your romantic relationship. I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy which was designed to help you recover from previous trauma and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression. I'm also trained in other evidence-based therapies that help with anxiety, depression, stress, parenting difficulties, and relationship issues.
(502) 383-0795 View (502) 383-0795
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Jennifer Hofelich, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
Hello! "You are so easy to talk to." I've heard this most of my life. I consider it a privilege that people feel comfortable enough with me to open up and authentically express themselves. To me, this is the most sacred part of the experience.
Hello! "You are so easy to talk to." I've heard this most of my life. I consider it a privilege that people feel comfortable enough with me to open up and authentically express themselves. To me, this is the most sacred part of the experience.
(502) 316-9125 View (502) 316-9125
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Dr. Kenya Guarnieri
Psychologist, NCSP, LP, HSP
Serves Area
I use modified CBT, DBT and ACT in talk therapy.
If you’re living with neurodiversity, you may feel like you’re working twice as hard just to keep up. Deadlines sneak up, emails pile up, the house feels perpetually “almost” organized, and important tasks live in your head until they vanish. Over time, the challenges can turn into chronic stress, self-doubt, and relationship strain. I work with neurodivergent adults and teens whose ADHD is impacting work performance, home responsibilities, and relationships. Many of my clients are capable, intelligent, and motivated—and also exhausted from masking, overcompensating, or relying on last-minute adrenaline to get things done.
I use modified CBT, DBT and ACT in talk therapy.
If you’re living with neurodiversity, you may feel like you’re working twice as hard just to keep up. Deadlines sneak up, emails pile up, the house feels perpetually “almost” organized, and important tasks live in your head until they vanish. Over time, the challenges can turn into chronic stress, self-doubt, and relationship strain. I work with neurodivergent adults and teens whose ADHD is impacting work performance, home responsibilities, and relationships. Many of my clients are capable, intelligent, and motivated—and also exhausted from masking, overcompensating, or relying on last-minute adrenaline to get things done.
(502) 576-3233 View (502) 576-3233
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Cassey LaForge
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My treatment approach involves the incorporation of various evidence-based theories and practices; most notably CBT and DBT.
Struggling with overwhelming anxiety, low self-esteem, or perfectionism? You’re not alone. Many individuals find it hard to focus, prioritize their own needs, or stop comparing their achievements to others. These patterns can deeply affect your self-worth and lead to increased anxiety, depression, and feelings of inadequacy. I specialize in helping individuals overcome anxiety associated with perfectionism, build lasting self-confidence, and address challenges such as disordered eating and eating disorders. Let me help you navigate these obstacles and reclaim your confidence and peace of mind.
My treatment approach involves the incorporation of various evidence-based theories and practices; most notably CBT and DBT.
Struggling with overwhelming anxiety, low self-esteem, or perfectionism? You’re not alone. Many individuals find it hard to focus, prioritize their own needs, or stop comparing their achievements to others. These patterns can deeply affect your self-worth and lead to increased anxiety, depression, and feelings of inadequacy. I specialize in helping individuals overcome anxiety associated with perfectionism, build lasting self-confidence, and address challenges such as disordered eating and eating disorders. Let me help you navigate these obstacles and reclaim your confidence and peace of mind.
(502) 630-9568 View (502) 630-9568

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Ronsonlyn Clark
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Dr. RonSonlyn S. Clark is the Clinical Director at Boulware Mission, where she developed Kentucky's first gambling treatment program. She also directs the GOALS Substance Abuse Program at Daviess County Detention Center and previously served as Sr. Director of Prevention and Substance Use Disorder Services at River Valley Behavioral Health, retiring after 22 years in community mental health. A pioneer in addiction treatment with over 35 years of experience, she was Kentucky’s first female Certified Gambling Counselor and holds numerous credentials, including LCADC, NCC, and MAC.
Dr. RonSonlyn S. Clark is the Clinical Director at Boulware Mission, where she developed Kentucky's first gambling treatment program. She also directs the GOALS Substance Abuse Program at Daviess County Detention Center and previously served as Sr. Director of Prevention and Substance Use Disorder Services at River Valley Behavioral Health, retiring after 22 years in community mental health. A pioneer in addiction treatment with over 35 years of experience, she was Kentucky’s first female Certified Gambling Counselor and holds numerous credentials, including LCADC, NCC, and MAC.
(833) 918-8092 View (833) 918-8092
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Kelsey Jones
Counselor, MACMHC, MAAC, LPCA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Kelsey Jones uses evidence-based practices of psychotherapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Written Espouse Therapy (WET) and reproductive health coaching.
Kelsey, LPCA, MACMHC, MAAC, BSP provides services to women, young adults, & teens. Her primary focus is in women's health and she provides therapy to women of all ages of multiple stressors including anxiety, depression, pregnancy & postpartum stress, chronic pain, parenting struggles and more. Kelsey has experience working with neurodiverse individuals with ADHD and autism. Apart from therapy, she offers autism testing for official autism diagnosis. In addition, Kelsey collaborates with pelvic floor physical therapists and OBGYN's in the area to assist her clients with pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, hormone therapies, etc.
Kelsey Jones uses evidence-based practices of psychotherapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Written Espouse Therapy (WET) and reproductive health coaching.
Kelsey, LPCA, MACMHC, MAAC, BSP provides services to women, young adults, & teens. Her primary focus is in women's health and she provides therapy to women of all ages of multiple stressors including anxiety, depression, pregnancy & postpartum stress, chronic pain, parenting struggles and more. Kelsey has experience working with neurodiverse individuals with ADHD and autism. Apart from therapy, she offers autism testing for official autism diagnosis. In addition, Kelsey collaborates with pelvic floor physical therapists and OBGYN's in the area to assist her clients with pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, hormone therapies, etc.
(859) 251-2985 View (859) 251-2985
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Allison Newman
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC, LCADC
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
You just want the pain, chaos, and emptiness you feel to go away once and for all. Whether it is eating secretly to comfort yourself, having to drink every night to sleep, pushing yourself to achieve, or isolating yourself. Attempting to balance family, work, and your self-care can feel overwhelming and tends to end with you feeling worse about yourself and how you can't get it together. Shame and guilt keep you stationary where you are, and if you had to admit that things were not where you wanted you might actually crumble. Let's figure out a new normal, together.
You just want the pain, chaos, and emptiness you feel to go away once and for all. Whether it is eating secretly to comfort yourself, having to drink every night to sleep, pushing yourself to achieve, or isolating yourself. Attempting to balance family, work, and your self-care can feel overwhelming and tends to end with you feeling worse about yourself and how you can't get it together. Shame and guilt keep you stationary where you are, and if you had to admit that things were not where you wanted you might actually crumble. Let's figure out a new normal, together.
(859) 646-2216 View (859) 646-2216
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Mona E Cattan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Hi, I’m Mona. I specialize in helping people overcome the emotional pain of trauma and addictions, including anxiety and depression. With a Master’s in clinical social work and over 25 years as a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky, I guide you in understanding how trauma affects your relationships, career, health, and overall quality of life.
Hi, I’m Mona. I specialize in helping people overcome the emotional pain of trauma and addictions, including anxiety and depression. With a Master’s in clinical social work and over 25 years as a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky, I guide you in understanding how trauma affects your relationships, career, health, and overall quality of life.
(502) 443-1902 View (502) 443-1902
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Yasmeen Sinkler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, CSW
Louisville, KY 40217
I’m glad you’re here and look forward to the chance to support you and your child. I specialize in working with children (ages 3-18), teens, and families who are navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
I’m glad you’re here and look forward to the chance to support you and your child. I specialize in working with children (ages 3-18), teens, and families who are navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
(502) 463-7656 View (502) 463-7656
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Angela Keane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Angela Keane, LCSW, MSW
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
When your child or family is struggling, it can be hard to know where to turn. Angela Keane, LCSW specializes in helping children, teens, and families work through anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, and relationship challenges using proven, trauma-informed approaches. Her goal is to help families feel supported, hopeful, and equipped for lasting change. She brings experience from school counseling, community mental health, and adoption services, which allows her to understand the challenges clients face across home, school, and community settings.
When your child or family is struggling, it can be hard to know where to turn. Angela Keane, LCSW specializes in helping children, teens, and families work through anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, and relationship challenges using proven, trauma-informed approaches. Her goal is to help families feel supported, hopeful, and equipped for lasting change. She brings experience from school counseling, community mental health, and adoption services, which allows her to understand the challenges clients face across home, school, and community settings.
(502) 610-5924 View (502) 610-5924
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Kelly McGraw Browning
Psychologist, PsyD
Louisville, KY 40241
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Louisville, KY specializing in children, adolescents and families. In 2006, I founded Pediatric Psychological Associates, a private practice dedicated to helping children from their earliest years through their challenging teens. Prior to private practice, I served as a pediatric psychologist and assistant professor of pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. I work with children and teens with a variety of emotional, behavioral, developmental and social problems. I have specific expertise in the area of pediatric anxiety and pediatric health psychology.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Louisville, KY specializing in children, adolescents and families. In 2006, I founded Pediatric Psychological Associates, a private practice dedicated to helping children from their earliest years through their challenging teens. Prior to private practice, I served as a pediatric psychologist and assistant professor of pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. I work with children and teens with a variety of emotional, behavioral, developmental and social problems. I have specific expertise in the area of pediatric anxiety and pediatric health psychology.
(502) 324-3971 View (502) 324-3971
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Katie Phillips Regan
Art Therapist, LCADC, ATR-BC, LPAT, IMHP
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40201
I believe everyone deserves to be safe, respected, and heard. I believe in providing a client-centered space where you are the expert of your own lived experience. I believe that clinicians come alongside our clients and bring our skills to complement your own self-knowledge. I believe in the infinite potential for growth and healing.
I believe everyone deserves to be safe, respected, and heard. I believe in providing a client-centered space where you are the expert of your own lived experience. I believe that clinicians come alongside our clients and bring our skills to complement your own self-knowledge. I believe in the infinite potential for growth and healing.
(502) 334-1351 View (502) 334-1351
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Dr. Stelios Stylianou
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, HSP
Louisville, KY 40223
As a dedicated psychologically trained provider at our Aptiva Mental Wellness Trauma Center, I am committed to providing expert mental health support to help you navigate your healing and improve your quality of life. With an extensive background in psychology and a deep passion for helping others, I offer therapy sessions tailored to each individual's unique needs, promoting healing and growth in a compassionate and understanding environment.
As a dedicated psychologically trained provider at our Aptiva Mental Wellness Trauma Center, I am committed to providing expert mental health support to help you navigate your healing and improve your quality of life. With an extensive background in psychology and a deep passion for helping others, I offer therapy sessions tailored to each individual's unique needs, promoting healing and growth in a compassionate and understanding environment.
(502) 236-5436 View (502) 236-5436
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Angelica Stivers
Counselor, LPCA
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
Hello, I'm Angelica! I'd be honored to possibly support you on your journey towards a healthier you. I am a Client-centered Therapist, which means to me, the thoughts & opinions of those I work with are of high value... after all, they are the ones walking in their own shoes! It's my responsibility to listen & gain understanding of what their life-experiences are like for them, and to establish my role in helping them experience life in a healthier, peaceful & more enjoyable way. I received my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Spalding University, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Associate.
Hello, I'm Angelica! I'd be honored to possibly support you on your journey towards a healthier you. I am a Client-centered Therapist, which means to me, the thoughts & opinions of those I work with are of high value... after all, they are the ones walking in their own shoes! It's my responsibility to listen & gain understanding of what their life-experiences are like for them, and to establish my role in helping them experience life in a healthier, peaceful & more enjoyable way. I received my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Spalding University, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Associate.
(502) 532-2571 View (502) 532-2571
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Sarah Surace
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Saint Matthews, KY 40207
Sarah specializes in play therapy for children, DBT skills, and creative thinking.
Sarah has experience with a wide range of people, including kids, adults, and teens of all backgrounds. Each session is tailored to her clients’ needs and strengths, whether those are arts and crafts, puzzles, music, sports, or games. Sarah believes that these interests paint a larger picture for the client and can make the therapeutic process more approachable.
Sarah specializes in play therapy for children, DBT skills, and creative thinking.
Sarah has experience with a wide range of people, including kids, adults, and teens of all backgrounds. Each session is tailored to her clients’ needs and strengths, whether those are arts and crafts, puzzles, music, sports, or games. Sarah believes that these interests paint a larger picture for the client and can make the therapeutic process more approachable.
(859) 354-3842 View (859) 354-3842

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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.