Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Frederick, MD
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice mixed with some DBT skills.
I offer a chance for you to look at your struggles in a different way by peeling back the layers and having an honest discussion. By leaning on your strengths and developing new ones, we can work together to help you create a plan to address the concerns that have brought you to therapy. My style is compassion with a blend of humor, trust, honesty, cheerleading, concern, and grace. I will meet you where you are in order to help you take your next steps. Today is a great day to start this journey, and I am honored to walk alongside you. Do you think we might be a match? Give me a call. Together, we got this!
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice mixed with some DBT skills.
I offer a chance for you to look at your struggles in a different way by peeling back the layers and having an honest discussion. By leaning on your strengths and developing new ones, we can work together to help you create a plan to address the concerns that have brought you to therapy. My style is compassion with a blend of humor, trust, honesty, cheerleading, concern, and grace. I will meet you where you are in order to help you take your next steps. Today is a great day to start this journey, and I am honored to walk alongside you. Do you think we might be a match? Give me a call. Together, we got this!
I draw from evidence-based approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT)skills, Trauma-informed care, Motivational interviewing, Strengths-based therapy, Crisis intervention.
Most of my clients aren't broken—they're exhausted. They're the people everyone else relies on, until they realize they need support too. They come to therapy seeking relief from stress, burnout, relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, and the pressure of holding it all together. Our team offers a safe, affirming space where clients can slow down, untangle what's weighing them down, and develop practical tools to create healthier relationships, greater balance, and a life that feels more like their own.
I draw from evidence-based approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT)skills, Trauma-informed care, Motivational interviewing, Strengths-based therapy, Crisis intervention.
Most of my clients aren't broken—they're exhausted. They're the people everyone else relies on, until they realize they need support too. They come to therapy seeking relief from stress, burnout, relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, and the pressure of holding it all together. Our team offers a safe, affirming space where clients can slow down, untangle what's weighing them down, and develop practical tools to create healthier relationships, greater balance, and a life that feels more like their own.
I use a strengths-based approach to help you rediscover your assets, strengths, and abilities. The revelation of these will help you overcome obstacles that may be standing in your way to live a healthier, happier, more fulfilling life. I will work alongside you at your own pace and comfort level to help create a warm, safe, nurturing, and most importantly trusting environment. Together, we will work towards your healing and growth.
I use a strengths-based approach to help you rediscover your assets, strengths, and abilities. The revelation of these will help you overcome obstacles that may be standing in your way to live a healthier, happier, more fulfilling life. I will work alongside you at your own pace and comfort level to help create a warm, safe, nurturing, and most importantly trusting environment. Together, we will work towards your healing and growth.
We are certified in dialectical behavior therapy (C- DBT) and are certified in family trauma work (CFTP).
We aim to inspire and empower our clients to overcome challenges, build healthy relationships, and discover their true potential. Our vision is to empower young and emerging adults as they navigate the challenges of transitioning into adulthood, or managing the onset of a mental health or substance use disorder, fostering growth, resilience, and self-discovery through family, group and individual therapy.
We are certified in dialectical behavior therapy (C- DBT) and are certified in family trauma work (CFTP).
We aim to inspire and empower our clients to overcome challenges, build healthy relationships, and discover their true potential. Our vision is to empower young and emerging adults as they navigate the challenges of transitioning into adulthood, or managing the onset of a mental health or substance use disorder, fostering growth, resilience, and self-discovery through family, group and individual therapy.
Trauma Informed, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) Trained and a CognitiveBehavioral based therapist.
Accepting Carefirst BCBS! I possess a genuine approach and have the capacity for quickly establishing rapport with clients of all ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic status. My work in mental health and substance addiction has proven to be my capacity; I believe in allowing you to reach your full potential. I respect autonomy and the need for confidentiality. I focus on helping my clients build Strength, Assertiveness, and most importantly gain Empowerment in their lives. Located and Licensed in Maryland. I take an empathetic and passionate approach, taking care to personally connect with each client I meet.
Trauma Informed, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) Trained and a CognitiveBehavioral based therapist.
Accepting Carefirst BCBS! I possess a genuine approach and have the capacity for quickly establishing rapport with clients of all ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic status. My work in mental health and substance addiction has proven to be my capacity; I believe in allowing you to reach your full potential. I respect autonomy and the need for confidentiality. I focus on helping my clients build Strength, Assertiveness, and most importantly gain Empowerment in their lives. Located and Licensed in Maryland. I take an empathetic and passionate approach, taking care to personally connect with each client I meet.
I use sex therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, CBT, and a pleasure-based approach.
Sex is supposed to feel good—not confusing, pressured, shame-filled, or completely absent. Maybe your desire disappeared, your body keeps hitting the brakes, or you’re wondering if your sexual interests are “too much.” Maybe you’re kinky, into BDSM, struggling with porn or sexual behaviors that feel out of control, or carrying trauma into your sex life. I specialize in sex therapy and trauma, offering a judgment-free space to talk about the messy, pleasurable, complicated, “is this normal?” parts of sex—and help you build a sexual life that actually feels like yours.
I use sex therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, CBT, and a pleasure-based approach.
Sex is supposed to feel good—not confusing, pressured, shame-filled, or completely absent. Maybe your desire disappeared, your body keeps hitting the brakes, or you’re wondering if your sexual interests are “too much.” Maybe you’re kinky, into BDSM, struggling with porn or sexual behaviors that feel out of control, or carrying trauma into your sex life. I specialize in sex therapy and trauma, offering a judgment-free space to talk about the messy, pleasurable, complicated, “is this normal?” parts of sex—and help you build a sexual life that actually feels like yours.
Calvin Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
Waitlist for new clients
I also often utilize the tenants of Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) as a framework to support clients’ self-awareness and personal growth, and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to support clients with social anxiety, anxiety, depression, and navigating alcohol and substance use.
I have experience and interest in working with queer and trans youth, supporting them with challenges related to self-expression, interpersonal relationships, and transitional life stages, as well as adults navigating how their identity development influences their relationships, career paths, and overall well-being.
I also often utilize the tenants of Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) as a framework to support clients’ self-awareness and personal growth, and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to support clients with social anxiety, anxiety, depression, and navigating alcohol and substance use.
I have experience and interest in working with queer and trans youth, supporting them with challenges related to self-expression, interpersonal relationships, and transitional life stages, as well as adults navigating how their identity development influences their relationships, career paths, and overall well-being.
I have spent over a decade working in nonprofits with people living under various forms of oppression, such as poverty & homelessness. I bring my experience as a therapy survivor who found healing both in & out of traditional mental health treatment, & as my work examining & deconstructing systems of oppression in myself & life. The person that fits for my experience is someone who has a curiosity & open mindedness toward themselves & their life, who likes to laugh (especially if the joke is a bit off color), who understands or is curious about how society & culture shape us, & who wants to live their most authentic life.
I have spent over a decade working in nonprofits with people living under various forms of oppression, such as poverty & homelessness. I bring my experience as a therapy survivor who found healing both in & out of traditional mental health treatment, & as my work examining & deconstructing systems of oppression in myself & life. The person that fits for my experience is someone who has a curiosity & open mindedness toward themselves & their life, who likes to laugh (especially if the joke is a bit off color), who understands or is curious about how society & culture shape us, & who wants to live their most authentic life.
Hi, I'm Kristen “Kitty” Hovatter, a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe the best therapy is about seeing the whole person—and the whole family—in a connected, compassionate way. I specialize in two primary areas: supporting military families navigating the unique stresses of service, deployment, and reintegration, and helping families who are parenting neurodivergent children (including those with ADHD, Autism, etc.).
Hi, I'm Kristen “Kitty” Hovatter, a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe the best therapy is about seeing the whole person—and the whole family—in a connected, compassionate way. I specialize in two primary areas: supporting military families navigating the unique stresses of service, deployment, and reintegration, and helping families who are parenting neurodivergent children (including those with ADHD, Autism, etc.).
I tailor treatment to each individual using evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems/Parts work.
Hi, I’m Tyler Morris, but you can call me Ty! I’m a Licensed Social Worker in Maryland providing trauma-informed therapy for children (11+), teens, adults, couples, and families throughout Maryland. One of my greatest joys is supporting mothers through all stages of life, including pregnancy, pregnancy loss, infant loss, and postpartum.I also have extensive experience in Borderline Personality Disorder, neurodivergency, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC affirming therapy, as well as relationship and family challenges.
I tailor treatment to each individual using evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems/Parts work.
Hi, I’m Tyler Morris, but you can call me Ty! I’m a Licensed Social Worker in Maryland providing trauma-informed therapy for children (11+), teens, adults, couples, and families throughout Maryland. One of my greatest joys is supporting mothers through all stages of life, including pregnancy, pregnancy loss, infant loss, and postpartum.I also have extensive experience in Borderline Personality Disorder, neurodivergency, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC affirming therapy, as well as relationship and family challenges.
I draw from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Solution-Focused interventions, adapting them to fit the client's developmental stage, goals, and lived experiences.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when emotional challenges have been present for some time. Children and teens may struggle to express what they’re feeling, and adults often find themselves holding stress, worry, or emotional exhaustion quietly. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe, understood, and encouraged to permit themselves to begin meaningful change.
I draw from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Solution-Focused interventions, adapting them to fit the client's developmental stage, goals, and lived experiences.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when emotional challenges have been present for some time. Children and teens may struggle to express what they’re feeling, and adults often find themselves holding stress, worry, or emotional exhaustion quietly. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe, understood, and encouraged to permit themselves to begin meaningful change.
I primarily focus heavily on play therapy, CBT, DBT, and TF-CBT.
As a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) National Certified Counselor (NCC), I believe that healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, build on their strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I primarily focus heavily on play therapy, CBT, DBT, and TF-CBT.
As a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) National Certified Counselor (NCC), I believe that healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, build on their strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Dagenhart Health And Wellness, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MSN, PMHNP, LCPC, CGT
Frederick, MD 21704
Our providers are experienced in a broad range of mental health issues and use a variety of therapeutic approaches to compliment the unique needs of each individual. We believe that health comes from treating the whole person. Therefore, we seek to integrate emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions into the healing process. Our providers will tailor treatment to help meet your specific needs and not to a specific theoretical approach. Our providers will help guide you through the exploration of values, beliefs, thoughts, and feelings to promote increased awareness of self and greater sense of well-being.
Our providers are experienced in a broad range of mental health issues and use a variety of therapeutic approaches to compliment the unique needs of each individual. We believe that health comes from treating the whole person. Therefore, we seek to integrate emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions into the healing process. Our providers will tailor treatment to help meet your specific needs and not to a specific theoretical approach. Our providers will help guide you through the exploration of values, beliefs, thoughts, and feelings to promote increased awareness of self and greater sense of well-being.
Do you need to feel safe? Do you prefer a therapist who understands and recognizes the developmental stages of children, adolescents, and adults? Whether supporting children through challenging transitions, assisting adolescents in navigating identity and self-esteem issues, or helping adults cope with life's complexities, my goal is to empower my clients to overcome obstacles and thrive. As a therapist, I am deeply committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by my clients, and I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where healing and growth can occur.
Do you need to feel safe? Do you prefer a therapist who understands and recognizes the developmental stages of children, adolescents, and adults? Whether supporting children through challenging transitions, assisting adolescents in navigating identity and self-esteem issues, or helping adults cope with life's complexities, my goal is to empower my clients to overcome obstacles and thrive. As a therapist, I am deeply committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by my clients, and I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where healing and growth can occur.
Each person is unique, so I use an integrative approach to therapy, incorporating CBT, DBT, and supportive therapies.
Hello, I’m Cheryl, a seasoned licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience. I hold a Master’s of Social Work from Boston University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire. I believe therapy can be a powerful tool for anyone needing extra support, whether you're navigating a life transition, dealing with relationship issues, work stress, or managing chronic conditions like mood disorders, trauma, or health issues.
Each person is unique, so I use an integrative approach to therapy, incorporating CBT, DBT, and supportive therapies.
Hello, I’m Cheryl, a seasoned licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience. I hold a Master’s of Social Work from Boston University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire. I believe therapy can be a powerful tool for anyone needing extra support, whether you're navigating a life transition, dealing with relationship issues, work stress, or managing chronic conditions like mood disorders, trauma, or health issues.
You're the one everyone turns to—the reliable friend, the caring partner, the hard worker. But inside, you’re exhausted. You overthink everything, say “yes” when you want to say “no,” and constantly wonder if you're doing enough—or if YOU are enough. If you struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, or feeling lost in your relationships, you're not alone—and you don’t have to keep doing it all on your own. I specialize in helping adults who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, and over-functioning. Together, we’ll untangle the beliefs and patterns that are keeping you overwhelmed or disconnected—from yourself and from others.
You're the one everyone turns to—the reliable friend, the caring partner, the hard worker. But inside, you’re exhausted. You overthink everything, say “yes” when you want to say “no,” and constantly wonder if you're doing enough—or if YOU are enough. If you struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, or feeling lost in your relationships, you're not alone—and you don’t have to keep doing it all on your own. I specialize in helping adults who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, and over-functioning. Together, we’ll untangle the beliefs and patterns that are keeping you overwhelmed or disconnected—from yourself and from others.
I build upon this foundation while using my training in trauma-focused modalities (EMDR, IFS, CPT), skills building ( DBT), and specialized techniques in areas like attachment (TBRI) and body image (CBT-E).
Hello, I’m Ben! Do you often struggle with self-esteem, motivation, or feeling down? Do you question why you struggle mentally or blame yourself for excessive worry? I have a passion for working with people to help them discover the source of their struggles and take action to overcome them. I am known for my patient and supportive nature, having a knack for helping folks open up and putting the pieces of their story together. I work with adults and teens who are suffering from a variety of complications associated with trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD), adoption, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, bullying, and grief.
I build upon this foundation while using my training in trauma-focused modalities (EMDR, IFS, CPT), skills building ( DBT), and specialized techniques in areas like attachment (TBRI) and body image (CBT-E).
Hello, I’m Ben! Do you often struggle with self-esteem, motivation, or feeling down? Do you question why you struggle mentally or blame yourself for excessive worry? I have a passion for working with people to help them discover the source of their struggles and take action to overcome them. I am known for my patient and supportive nature, having a knack for helping folks open up and putting the pieces of their story together. I work with adults and teens who are suffering from a variety of complications associated with trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD), adoption, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, bullying, and grief.
As a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C), I work with individuals with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar, and Substance Use Disorder. I have specialized in working with parents/ caregivers dealing with the challenges of parenting pre-teens and teens over the past six years. I provide a range of mental health services designed to support parents and child-teen relationships.
As a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C), I work with individuals with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar, and Substance Use Disorder. I have specialized in working with parents/ caregivers dealing with the challenges of parenting pre-teens and teens over the past six years. I provide a range of mental health services designed to support parents and child-teen relationships.
My clinical approach includes Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to restructure unhelpful thinking patterns and Dialectical behavioral therapy ( DBT) to manage intense emotions.
I specialize in providing individual counseling services to children (9-18) and adults (18+) seeking to improve Anxiety Management (Generalized Anxiety/Social Anxiety), Addictions (Drinking/Vaping/Online Content), Behavior Modification (Conduct Disorder/Oppositional Defiance Disorder), Emotion Regulation (Anger/Outbursts), Inattention-Impulse Control (ADHD), Life Transitions (Adjustment Disorders), Mood Disorders (Depression/Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder/Bipolar), and Trauma Response (PTSD).
My clinical approach includes Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to restructure unhelpful thinking patterns and Dialectical behavioral therapy ( DBT) to manage intense emotions.
I specialize in providing individual counseling services to children (9-18) and adults (18+) seeking to improve Anxiety Management (Generalized Anxiety/Social Anxiety), Addictions (Drinking/Vaping/Online Content), Behavior Modification (Conduct Disorder/Oppositional Defiance Disorder), Emotion Regulation (Anger/Outbursts), Inattention-Impulse Control (ADHD), Life Transitions (Adjustment Disorders), Mood Disorders (Depression/Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder/Bipolar), and Trauma Response (PTSD).
Are you ready to begin your healing journey? I’m a certified Mental Health Therapist specializing in trauma recovery, here to support you. Trauma can range from a single acute event to ongoing chronic or complex trauma, affecting many areas of life. Together, we can explore challenges like childhood issues, addictions, family dynamics, grief and loss, shame, guilt and intimacy issues. With years of experience and a compassionate approach, I work with individuals ready to heal, grow, and transform.
Are you ready to begin your healing journey? I’m a certified Mental Health Therapist specializing in trauma recovery, here to support you. Trauma can range from a single acute event to ongoing chronic or complex trauma, affecting many areas of life. Together, we can explore challenges like childhood issues, addictions, family dynamics, grief and loss, shame, guilt and intimacy issues. With years of experience and a compassionate approach, I work with individuals ready to heal, grow, and transform.
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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.