Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Virginia, MN
My specializations include working with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and autism, as well as addressing family trauma and navigating complex family systems. As a member of the neurodivergent community myself, I understand the unique challenges many face and adopt a non-pathologizing approach. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal growth.
My specializations include working with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and autism, as well as addressing family trauma and navigating complex family systems. As a member of the neurodivergent community myself, I understand the unique challenges many face and adopt a non-pathologizing approach. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal growth.
I provide client-centered and solution-focused approaches; utilizing Harm Reduction, DBT skills, or CBT; where appropriate.
I have worked with adults, adolescents, elders and children. I am comfortable working with anyone, but especially people who have experienced trauma, are in crisis, are struggling with substance use, are LGBTQ+, are Indigenous, are Autistic, have ADHD, or have Borderline Personality Disorder to name a few. While we are each unique communities, I have found myself to be well atuned to the needs and goals of my Indigenous clients as I am indigenous myself and get to practice my culture. My clients' goals usually include an increased feeling of security/safety, community integration, & relationship or interpersonal effectiveness.
I provide client-centered and solution-focused approaches; utilizing Harm Reduction, DBT skills, or CBT; where appropriate.
I have worked with adults, adolescents, elders and children. I am comfortable working with anyone, but especially people who have experienced trauma, are in crisis, are struggling with substance use, are LGBTQ+, are Indigenous, are Autistic, have ADHD, or have Borderline Personality Disorder to name a few. While we are each unique communities, I have found myself to be well atuned to the needs and goals of my Indigenous clients as I am indigenous myself and get to practice my culture. My clients' goals usually include an increased feeling of security/safety, community integration, & relationship or interpersonal effectiveness.
In the last 27 years I have worked with clients who have sought to make changes in their lives. I have extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues and grief and loss. My passion is helping individuals, families and couples find ways which support the desired growth and change they are seeking. I focus on individual, couple or family strengths brought into sessions as a building place for the onset of healing and change to take place. My collaborative and straightforward approach with clients has empowered them to take needed steps to achieve their goals.
In the last 27 years I have worked with clients who have sought to make changes in their lives. I have extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues and grief and loss. My passion is helping individuals, families and couples find ways which support the desired growth and change they are seeking. I focus on individual, couple or family strengths brought into sessions as a building place for the onset of healing and change to take place. My collaborative and straightforward approach with clients has empowered them to take needed steps to achieve their goals.
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify positive and negative patterns in your life, discover your strengths, learn new coping skills, and feel empowered to overcome hardships. Setting goals is important for achieving new milestones, helping identify what is important in your life, and creating an overall sense of direction for your future. I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery to reach your goals.
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify positive and negative patterns in your life, discover your strengths, learn new coping skills, and feel empowered to overcome hardships. Setting goals is important for achieving new milestones, helping identify what is important in your life, and creating an overall sense of direction for your future. I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery to reach your goals.
I utilize approaches/skills of: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
In my practice, I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify the positive and negative patterns in your life, to discover your own strengths, learn new coping skills and feel empowered to overcome hardships.
I utilize approaches/skills of: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
In my practice, I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify the positive and negative patterns in your life, to discover your own strengths, learn new coping skills and feel empowered to overcome hardships.
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Welcome! I’m Donna Olsen, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Beacon of Strength Mental Health Services. With over seven years of experience as a therapist, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life’s toughest challenges with compassion and understanding. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, and I draw from evidence-based practices like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), especially when working with trauma survivors.
Welcome! I’m Donna Olsen, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Beacon of Strength Mental Health Services. With over seven years of experience as a therapist, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate life’s toughest challenges with compassion and understanding. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, and I draw from evidence-based practices like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), especially when working with trauma survivors.
Fear and uncertainty? Obsessions? Compulsions? It's time to change your thoughts and start living again. I am a firm believer that you have a choice as to what you put your mental energy into each day. I am here to help reestablish that agency you already have. It is my hope that we can build a foundation of trust to begin to get to the root of any emotional turmoil you may be feeling that is keeping you stuck in your fears. Through therapy it is my belief that you can weather the struggles of life and grow stronger.
Fear and uncertainty? Obsessions? Compulsions? It's time to change your thoughts and start living again. I am a firm believer that you have a choice as to what you put your mental energy into each day. I am here to help reestablish that agency you already have. It is my hope that we can build a foundation of trust to begin to get to the root of any emotional turmoil you may be feeling that is keeping you stuck in your fears. Through therapy it is my belief that you can weather the struggles of life and grow stronger.
Kind Mind reserves the right to be exceptionally kind regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, past actions, political outlook, sexual orientation, social status, class, appearance, language, or occupation. Kind Mind Center believes in the innate ability of all people to reach their fullest potential as a creative, compassionate, and conscious being. Kind Mind Center provides dedicated and professional integrative health, mental health & substance abuse therapeutic services with a person-centered professional approach, serving all people, from all walks of life, with compassion, dignity & respect.
Kind Mind reserves the right to be exceptionally kind regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, past actions, political outlook, sexual orientation, social status, class, appearance, language, or occupation. Kind Mind Center believes in the innate ability of all people to reach their fullest potential as a creative, compassionate, and conscious being. Kind Mind Center provides dedicated and professional integrative health, mental health & substance abuse therapeutic services with a person-centered professional approach, serving all people, from all walks of life, with compassion, dignity & respect.
Well was created with the purpose of helping individuals, couples, and families grow independently and as a whole. We realize that life has its challenges and can sometimes feel overwhelming and unrelenting, which may leave us feeling hopeless. Other times life may have us feeling stuck and needing someone to walk along side us as we seek understanding.
Well was created with the purpose of helping individuals, couples, and families grow independently and as a whole. We realize that life has its challenges and can sometimes feel overwhelming and unrelenting, which may leave us feeling hopeless. Other times life may have us feeling stuck and needing someone to walk along side us as we seek understanding.
As a Master of Social Work from Aurora University, I completed a clinical and forensic concentration, which equipped me to provide a range of therapeutic services to individuals, families, and communities. I am committed to advancing social justice and advocacy on behalf of and beside my clients and community as a dedicated and compassionate professional.
As a Master of Social Work from Aurora University, I completed a clinical and forensic concentration, which equipped me to provide a range of therapeutic services to individuals, families, and communities. I am committed to advancing social justice and advocacy on behalf of and beside my clients and community as a dedicated and compassionate professional.
You know something needs to change-but insight alone isn’t cutting it. Let’s get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck and retrain the brain to heal. Life can be challenging, and we all need some help navigating the tough parts at times. I’m glad you’re here. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, relationship issues, and behavioral challenges. My approach is brain-based and person-centered—focused on helping you understand the root causes of what’s keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll work as a team to build insight, shift patterns, and move toward healing and personal growth.
You know something needs to change-but insight alone isn’t cutting it. Let’s get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck and retrain the brain to heal. Life can be challenging, and we all need some help navigating the tough parts at times. I’m glad you’re here. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, relationship issues, and behavioral challenges. My approach is brain-based and person-centered—focused on helping you understand the root causes of what’s keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll work as a team to build insight, shift patterns, and move toward healing and personal growth.
Online Therapists
Are the constant stressors of life wearing down on you? Have you lost motivation to do the things that once brought you joy? Do you find yourself isolated from your support system? Are you blaming yourself for feeling this way? You are not broken and have so much magic inside of you waiting to come back to the surface. Let's talk!
Are the constant stressors of life wearing down on you? Have you lost motivation to do the things that once brought you joy? Do you find yourself isolated from your support system? Are you blaming yourself for feeling this way? You are not broken and have so much magic inside of you waiting to come back to the surface. Let's talk!
Evening Sessions Available!
Based conveniently in Duluth, offering in-person sessions locally while also serving clients across Minnesota through telehealth. With over two decades of experience working with individuals and relationships in moments of transition, I bring clarity, direction, and a steady presence to the work we do together.
Many people come to therapy searching for the “why” behind their distress. While understanding matters, my approach focuses on something more immediate and powerful. We identify the life you want to live and begin actively moving you toward it.
Evening Sessions Available!
Based conveniently in Duluth, offering in-person sessions locally while also serving clients across Minnesota through telehealth. With over two decades of experience working with individuals and relationships in moments of transition, I bring clarity, direction, and a steady presence to the work we do together.
Many people come to therapy searching for the “why” behind their distress. While understanding matters, my approach focuses on something more immediate and powerful. We identify the life you want to live and begin actively moving you toward it.
Accepting new clients! You’re doing your best to keep it all together — working hard, keeping up with life’s demands, and showing up for everyone who depends on you. From the outside, it looks like you are doing just fine. But inside, you feel anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted. You keep pushing through, but deep down, there is a sense of disconnection and unfulfillment you can’t quite explain.
You’ve considered therapy, but a part of you feels guilty reaching out for support. You compare your struggles to what others are facing and tell yourself you “should be fine,” that you have plenty to be grateful for.
Accepting new clients! You’re doing your best to keep it all together — working hard, keeping up with life’s demands, and showing up for everyone who depends on you. From the outside, it looks like you are doing just fine. But inside, you feel anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted. You keep pushing through, but deep down, there is a sense of disconnection and unfulfillment you can’t quite explain.
You’ve considered therapy, but a part of you feels guilty reaching out for support. You compare your struggles to what others are facing and tell yourself you “should be fine,” that you have plenty to be grateful for.
I combine EMDR with CBT, DBT, IFS and holistic methods to improve your relationship with yourself, others, and the world.
I understand delving into one's psyche can be daunting, revealing gaps between who we are and who we strive to be. Yet, I believe even small sparks of motivation can ignite profound transformations. Witnessing clients embrace this power inspires me deeply.
I combine EMDR with CBT, DBT, IFS and holistic methods to improve your relationship with yourself, others, and the world.
I understand delving into one's psyche can be daunting, revealing gaps between who we are and who we strive to be. Yet, I believe even small sparks of motivation can ignite profound transformations. Witnessing clients embrace this power inspires me deeply.
Using ERP, CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches, I help clients build lasting change and healthier relationships.
I work with adults who are deeply exhausted from holding themselves together—people who feel everything intensely and live with chronic anxiety, emotional overwhelm, OCD, trauma, or relationship struggles. Many have tried therapy before and left feeling unseen, mislabeled, or told they're "too much" or simply need better coping skills. My clients are often thoughtful, self-aware, and capable, yet stuck in patterns that keep repeating despite years of insight, especially in relationships, emotional regulation, identity, and self-worth.
Using ERP, CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches, I help clients build lasting change and healthier relationships.
I work with adults who are deeply exhausted from holding themselves together—people who feel everything intensely and live with chronic anxiety, emotional overwhelm, OCD, trauma, or relationship struggles. Many have tried therapy before and left feeling unseen, mislabeled, or told they're "too much" or simply need better coping skills. My clients are often thoughtful, self-aware, and capable, yet stuck in patterns that keep repeating despite years of insight, especially in relationships, emotional regulation, identity, and self-worth.
Life is a journey, not a destination, and meaningful change often begins with one intentional step. I work from a client-centered, strengths-based approach focused on helping clients achieve lasting recovery, emotional stability, and improved overall well-being. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. Through a warm, calm, and compassionate therapeutic style, I help clients gain insight, build coping skills, and create sustainable change. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to healing.
Life is a journey, not a destination, and meaningful change often begins with one intentional step. I work from a client-centered, strengths-based approach focused on helping clients achieve lasting recovery, emotional stability, and improved overall well-being. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. Through a warm, calm, and compassionate therapeutic style, I help clients gain insight, build coping skills, and create sustainable change. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to healing.
My assumption about most people who seek out a therapist is they are stuck in a situation and have already tried everything they can think of to get unstuck. My approach is pragmatic, non-judgmental, and client-centered. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and polycules to develop new skills that will empower them to move towards the lives they want to live. I am a total nerd about therapy and love the creativity of tailoring therapeutic approaches to clients.
My assumption about most people who seek out a therapist is they are stuck in a situation and have already tried everything they can think of to get unstuck. My approach is pragmatic, non-judgmental, and client-centered. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and polycules to develop new skills that will empower them to move towards the lives they want to live. I am a total nerd about therapy and love the creativity of tailoring therapeutic approaches to clients.
I use a client-centered and strength-based approach while using a variety of therapy modalities including Dialectic Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Eye Moment Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness.
I am seeking clients looking for support in navigating life transitions and finding more balance in their busy lives. I hope to work with helping professionals as there is a large need for ongoing support in taxing careers. I enjoy working with driven and hardworking professionals in the medical field, educators, and first responders. I have a passion for perinatal mental health and provide services and support for women who are experiencing infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or transitioning into motherhood. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.
I use a client-centered and strength-based approach while using a variety of therapy modalities including Dialectic Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Eye Moment Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness.
I am seeking clients looking for support in navigating life transitions and finding more balance in their busy lives. I hope to work with helping professionals as there is a large need for ongoing support in taxing careers. I enjoy working with driven and hardworking professionals in the medical field, educators, and first responders. I have a passion for perinatal mental health and provide services and support for women who are experiencing infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or transitioning into motherhood. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.
I'm trained and primarily oriented in DBT, which can be helpful in addressing communication, relationships, and emotional dysregulation.
What a privilege it is to be able to be a part of your journey. I'm under the impression that human suffering is often the result of not being able to live as our authentic selves. Many adverse experiences can impact our ability to be our authentic selves, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, bad relationships, and being stuck in patterns we wish we weren't in. While many of the clients I serve are men and masculine‑identifying individuals, I am equally grateful to walk alongside people of all identities—women, LGBTQ+ folks, and BIPOC clients—as they honor their stories and reclaim their healing.
I'm trained and primarily oriented in DBT, which can be helpful in addressing communication, relationships, and emotional dysregulation.
What a privilege it is to be able to be a part of your journey. I'm under the impression that human suffering is often the result of not being able to live as our authentic selves. Many adverse experiences can impact our ability to be our authentic selves, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, bad relationships, and being stuck in patterns we wish we weren't in. While many of the clients I serve are men and masculine‑identifying individuals, I am equally grateful to walk alongside people of all identities—women, LGBTQ+ folks, and BIPOC clients—as they honor their stories and reclaim their healing.
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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.