Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Aberdeen Proving, MD
I am a Professional Counselor located in Maryland. I received my Master's Degree from Grand Canyon University in 2015 after having been a special educator in the public school system for 9 years. I work with people struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD and more. I have 3 children and love spending time with them in my free time. I also have a dog, a cat, 2 sugar gliders and a hamster who also takes up a lot of my time! I enjoy traveling when possible, gardening, and baking.
I am a Professional Counselor located in Maryland. I received my Master's Degree from Grand Canyon University in 2015 after having been a special educator in the public school system for 9 years. I work with people struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD and more. I have 3 children and love spending time with them in my free time. I also have a dog, a cat, 2 sugar gliders and a hamster who also takes up a lot of my time! I enjoy traveling when possible, gardening, and baking.
Serving Virginia and Maryland Virtually,
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and the impact of generational trauma. Many of my clients feel like the “strong one,” carrying emotional weight while struggling with overthinking, boundaries, and patterns they’re ready to break. I also work with adults and couples experiencing communication difficulties, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Clients come to therapy seeking relief, clarity, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Serving Virginia and Maryland Virtually,
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and the impact of generational trauma. Many of my clients feel like the “strong one,” carrying emotional weight while struggling with overthinking, boundaries, and patterns they’re ready to break. I also work with adults and couples experiencing communication difficulties, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Clients come to therapy seeking relief, clarity, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in my practice.
Accepts BlueCross Blue Shield, United Health Care, John Hopkins, Cigna, and more. Same week appointments now avaliable!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck, therapy can help you feel more grounded and supported. You don’t need the right words — just a place to start. Our work together focuses on the whole you: mind, body, emotions, and life circumstances. We’ll explore patterns, build practical tools, and support nervous system balance at your pace. When additional support is helpful, I can collaborate with trusted providers for referrals, ensuring your care feels coordinated and thoughtful.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in my practice.
Accepts BlueCross Blue Shield, United Health Care, John Hopkins, Cigna, and more. Same week appointments now avaliable!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck, therapy can help you feel more grounded and supported. You don’t need the right words — just a place to start. Our work together focuses on the whole you: mind, body, emotions, and life circumstances. We’ll explore patterns, build practical tools, and support nervous system balance at your pace. When additional support is helpful, I can collaborate with trusted providers for referrals, ensuring your care feels coordinated and thoughtful.
Sheria Y. Francis, MSW, LCSW, CAADC, C-SWHC is a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Held II Heal, LLC. She specializes in working with adults navigating trauma, addiction recovery, burnout, grief, and major life transitions. Her approach is trauma-informed and evidence-based, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based strategies. Sheria’s work focuses on helping individuals make sense of difficult experiences, rebuild emotional stability, and develop a stronger, more grounded sense of self.
Sheria Y. Francis, MSW, LCSW, CAADC, C-SWHC is a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Held II Heal, LLC. She specializes in working with adults navigating trauma, addiction recovery, burnout, grief, and major life transitions. Her approach is trauma-informed and evidence-based, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based strategies. Sheria’s work focuses on helping individuals make sense of difficult experiences, rebuild emotional stability, and develop a stronger, more grounded sense of self.
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I use elements of DBT, Elements of PE, Brainspotting, and psychedelic psychotherapy concepts.
My ideal client is someone dealing with life transition, experiencing emotional distress, or is interested in personal development. I can help by giving you space to effectively balance acceptance of who you are and where you’ve been. At the same time I can provide space and hold hope you make hard changes toward the life you dream of. Change is possible and you deserve it.
I use elements of DBT, Elements of PE, Brainspotting, and psychedelic psychotherapy concepts.
My ideal client is someone dealing with life transition, experiencing emotional distress, or is interested in personal development. I can help by giving you space to effectively balance acceptance of who you are and where you’ve been. At the same time I can provide space and hold hope you make hard changes toward the life you dream of. Change is possible and you deserve it.
Eli is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, addiction relapse prevention through CBT, Safe Crisis Management, and Dialectical Behavior
NP OnCall offers mental health therapy and medication services for those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and psychiatric illnesses. We work with each individual client in order to ensure that there are no barriers to these services. We provide telehealth counseling as well as transportation to and from our practice.
Eli is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, addiction relapse prevention through CBT, Safe Crisis Management, and Dialectical Behavior
NP OnCall offers mental health therapy and medication services for those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and psychiatric illnesses. We work with each individual client in order to ensure that there are no barriers to these services. We provide telehealth counseling as well as transportation to and from our practice.
This includes techniques such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, and Mindfulness exercises.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of extensive experience, specializing in individual therapy for (children, adolescents, teenagers and adults).
I assist individuals and families facing various mental health challenges, including behavioral issues, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, past and present traumas, and life transitions. I believe that you are the foremost expert on your own life, and my role is to support you in your journey.
This includes techniques such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, and Mindfulness exercises.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of extensive experience, specializing in individual therapy for (children, adolescents, teenagers and adults).
I assist individuals and families facing various mental health challenges, including behavioral issues, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, past and present traumas, and life transitions. I believe that you are the foremost expert on your own life, and my role is to support you in your journey.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to each client's unique needs but primarily rooted in evidence-based practices from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy ( DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and humanistic approaches.
I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and personality disorders. Our team draws from research and our own clinical experiences in using evidence-based treatments to develop effective treatment plans that account for individual needs and result in positive outcomes.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to each client's unique needs but primarily rooted in evidence-based practices from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy ( DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and humanistic approaches.
I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and personality disorders. Our team draws from research and our own clinical experiences in using evidence-based treatments to develop effective treatment plans that account for individual needs and result in positive outcomes.
Using a trauma-informed blend of Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, and somatic work, we'll safely examine what’s coming up in the present to support growth through self-trust and emotional insight.
Hi there! Trying to figure out who to trust with your story isn’t easy, and you deserve a space where you don’t have to perform. I help teens and adults navigate trauma, ADHD, anxiety, and attachment style patterns in a warm, authentic space. You may have spent so long managing other people’s emotions that your own needs feel unclear. Maybe you’ve learned to stay small or caretake everyone else to feel safe. Therapy with me is relational, compassionate, and grounding. Together, we’ll explore how your past shapes your current patterns, regulate your nervous system, and understand your emotions to rebuild your connection to yourself.
Using a trauma-informed blend of Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, and somatic work, we'll safely examine what’s coming up in the present to support growth through self-trust and emotional insight.
Hi there! Trying to figure out who to trust with your story isn’t easy, and you deserve a space where you don’t have to perform. I help teens and adults navigate trauma, ADHD, anxiety, and attachment style patterns in a warm, authentic space. You may have spent so long managing other people’s emotions that your own needs feel unclear. Maybe you’ve learned to stay small or caretake everyone else to feel safe. Therapy with me is relational, compassionate, and grounding. Together, we’ll explore how your past shapes your current patterns, regulate your nervous system, and understand your emotions to rebuild your connection to yourself.
Have you been experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, self-esteem/self-confidence, illness, major life challenges or something you can't quite determine? Could you use a caring ear (technically a pair of caring ears ;) and a little bit of assistance to get back-on-track? Would a little levity (when appropriate) bring a much-needed smile to your face? Are you willing to share, willing to listen, and willing to do the work deemed necessary to improve your well-being and achieve your goals? I think you are; and I look forward to beginning our work together!
Have you been experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, self-esteem/self-confidence, illness, major life challenges or something you can't quite determine? Could you use a caring ear (technically a pair of caring ears ;) and a little bit of assistance to get back-on-track? Would a little levity (when appropriate) bring a much-needed smile to your face? Are you willing to share, willing to listen, and willing to do the work deemed necessary to improve your well-being and achieve your goals? I think you are; and I look forward to beginning our work together!
I have 12 years of experience working with individuals and families and groups in a variety of settings, with certifications in trauma-informed care, and dialectical behavioral therapy ( DBT).
Caring for others while trying to care for yourself can be one of the toughest challenges. If you are caring for a parent, spouse, child, or other loved one with medical conditions and complex needs, you may feel isolated, exhausted, overwhelmed, and unappreciated. You may even have your own health issues to manage on top of it all. Finding time for yourself is essential, but often seems impossible. Others may have unrealistic expectations and judgments they put on you. Endless medical appointments and things to remember can leave you feeling depleted at the end of the day.
I have 12 years of experience working with individuals and families and groups in a variety of settings, with certifications in trauma-informed care, and dialectical behavioral therapy ( DBT).
Caring for others while trying to care for yourself can be one of the toughest challenges. If you are caring for a parent, spouse, child, or other loved one with medical conditions and complex needs, you may feel isolated, exhausted, overwhelmed, and unappreciated. You may even have your own health issues to manage on top of it all. Finding time for yourself is essential, but often seems impossible. Others may have unrealistic expectations and judgments they put on you. Endless medical appointments and things to remember can leave you feeling depleted at the end of the day.
Accepting New clients! Therapy is a highly personal and emotional experience. My experience includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, substance use, grief, loss, abuse, neglect, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, gender issues, maternal health issues, medical dilemma, divorce, custody, reunification, relationship and/or family issues.
Accepting New clients! Therapy is a highly personal and emotional experience. My experience includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, substance use, grief, loss, abuse, neglect, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, gender issues, maternal health issues, medical dilemma, divorce, custody, reunification, relationship and/or family issues.
There are times when life feels more significant and almost bigger than us. This experience can be wonderful when filled with love, gratitude, & connection. However, the pendulum swings both ways, and sometimes, we can feel overwhelmed, helpless, and angry. Most of us struggle to know what our needs are, let alone how to meet them. Counseling is an avenue that creates a space to get to know yourself and your needs and learn how to make the incremental life adjustments to meet them. I can help you learn how to deal with hard things and cultivate a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
There are times when life feels more significant and almost bigger than us. This experience can be wonderful when filled with love, gratitude, & connection. However, the pendulum swings both ways, and sometimes, we can feel overwhelmed, helpless, and angry. Most of us struggle to know what our needs are, let alone how to meet them. Counseling is an avenue that creates a space to get to know yourself and your needs and learn how to make the incremental life adjustments to meet them. I can help you learn how to deal with hard things and cultivate a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
These include approaches that might or might not be familiar to you now—cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and others—that I will explain as we go.
I provide individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults as well as couples sessions. My main focuses are anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, though I help many clients with other disorders and concerns. I especially enjoy working with young adults navigating times of transition, social pressures, and stress.
These include approaches that might or might not be familiar to you now—cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and others—that I will explain as we go.
I provide individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults as well as couples sessions. My main focuses are anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, though I help many clients with other disorders and concerns. I especially enjoy working with young adults navigating times of transition, social pressures, and stress.
Goddard was a supervising psychologist at Kennedy Krieger Institute, and the Director of the DBT program.
Dr. Andrea Goddard, the Clinical Director of the Center for Family and Behavioral Health (CBFH), devoted her career to providing psychological services to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples with a wide range of mental health and family relationship concerns. Dr. Goddard’s specialties include anxiety, ADHD, adjustment challenges, anger/aggression, bipolar disorder, depression, disruptive behavior, gender identity/questioning, noncompliance, OCD, tics, Tourette's, trauma, and family and couple relationship difficulties. Her approach is collaborative and she views clients as equal partners in the treatment process.
Goddard was a supervising psychologist at Kennedy Krieger Institute, and the Director of the DBT program.
Dr. Andrea Goddard, the Clinical Director of the Center for Family and Behavioral Health (CBFH), devoted her career to providing psychological services to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples with a wide range of mental health and family relationship concerns. Dr. Goddard’s specialties include anxiety, ADHD, adjustment challenges, anger/aggression, bipolar disorder, depression, disruptive behavior, gender identity/questioning, noncompliance, OCD, tics, Tourette's, trauma, and family and couple relationship difficulties. Her approach is collaborative and she views clients as equal partners in the treatment process.
I tailor our work together using a range of modalities including Attachment Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Polyvagal Theory.
Feeling stuck, hopeless, and overwhelmed in your life or a major life transition? Are you struggling to heal from and understand past or present traumas in your life? Do you face challenges in feeling seen and valued in your personal and professional relationships? As a therapist I offer trauma responsive care, emotional validation, creativity, and a results driven approach to achieving your personal goals and managing your mental health. I encourage clients to come as they are, and I strive to create conditions for clients to leave our sessions feeling seen, understood, and empowered.
I tailor our work together using a range of modalities including Attachment Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and Polyvagal Theory.
Feeling stuck, hopeless, and overwhelmed in your life or a major life transition? Are you struggling to heal from and understand past or present traumas in your life? Do you face challenges in feeling seen and valued in your personal and professional relationships? As a therapist I offer trauma responsive care, emotional validation, creativity, and a results driven approach to achieving your personal goals and managing your mental health. I encourage clients to come as they are, and I strive to create conditions for clients to leave our sessions feeling seen, understood, and empowered.
I draw from various techniques including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness and anti-oppressive.
Finding a therapist should not mean being a teacher. You deserve a space where the nuances of your LGBTQIA+ identity and relationships are already understood, not debated. My practice is built on the belief that you shouldn't have to explain your humanity to receive expert care. Whether you're navigating identity shifts, neurodivergence, or trauma, I provide a deeply affirming environment where your total, authentic self is the priority. You don’t need to "tone it down" here. I’m here to walk alongside you with steady, informed support. Let’s move toward the clarity and resilience you deserve!
I draw from various techniques including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness and anti-oppressive.
Finding a therapist should not mean being a teacher. You deserve a space where the nuances of your LGBTQIA+ identity and relationships are already understood, not debated. My practice is built on the belief that you shouldn't have to explain your humanity to receive expert care. Whether you're navigating identity shifts, neurodivergence, or trauma, I provide a deeply affirming environment where your total, authentic self is the priority. You don’t need to "tone it down" here. I’m here to walk alongside you with steady, informed support. Let’s move toward the clarity and resilience you deserve!
I am trained in EMDR, ABFT, FFT, and DBT.
Sometimes, the first step to seeking help is the hardest. Fortunately, you won’t have to experience this journey alone! I am happy to be accepting new clients for Family, Individual, and Couples Therapy. Our work will be collaborative, as I want to ensure each client experiences understanding, compassion, empathy, and respect. My passion is in helping clients rebuild and re-establish trust and connectedness in their relationships with others, as well as within themselves. I also tend to use humor in sessions. Therapy can be difficult, but there's room for a little laughter along the way.
I am trained in EMDR, ABFT, FFT, and DBT.
Sometimes, the first step to seeking help is the hardest. Fortunately, you won’t have to experience this journey alone! I am happy to be accepting new clients for Family, Individual, and Couples Therapy. Our work will be collaborative, as I want to ensure each client experiences understanding, compassion, empathy, and respect. My passion is in helping clients rebuild and re-establish trust and connectedness in their relationships with others, as well as within themselves. I also tend to use humor in sessions. Therapy can be difficult, but there's room for a little laughter along the way.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT): To build skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness, especially for clients dealing with emotional overwhelm or relationship struggles.
I work best with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or pulled in many directions—especially during periods of transition or identity change. They may look fine on the outside but feel exhausted or disconnected on the inside.
My ideal client wants a therapist who understands cultural nuance, family dynamics, and the pressure to hold everything together. They’re ready to gain clarity, strengthen boundaries, and feel more balanced and authentic in their daily lives.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT): To build skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness, especially for clients dealing with emotional overwhelm or relationship struggles.
I work best with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or pulled in many directions—especially during periods of transition or identity change. They may look fine on the outside but feel exhausted or disconnected on the inside.
My ideal client wants a therapist who understands cultural nuance, family dynamics, and the pressure to hold everything together. They’re ready to gain clarity, strengthen boundaries, and feel more balanced and authentic in their daily lives.
I use a mixture of CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, skills from DBT and ACT, and person-centered approaches.
My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a supportive, safe, and welcoming environment to dig deep and make conscious, meaningful change through a variety of methods based on what works for you. Through building skills and resilence, I will help you to find empowerment to take charge of your life, manage symptoms, and live in accordance to your personal values.
I offer gender affirming care letters for adults, and ongoing therapy that can lead to letters for adolescents.
I use a mixture of CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, skills from DBT and ACT, and person-centered approaches.
My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a supportive, safe, and welcoming environment to dig deep and make conscious, meaningful change through a variety of methods based on what works for you. Through building skills and resilence, I will help you to find empowerment to take charge of your life, manage symptoms, and live in accordance to your personal values.
I offer gender affirming care letters for adults, and ongoing therapy that can lead to letters for adolescents.
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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.