Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Elkin, NC
I use an integrative approach to counseling, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) skills.
I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relational stress, often at times when things feel overwhelming, uncertain, or difficult to manage alone.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in respect for your unique experiences, values, and goals. I don’t see my role as “fixing” problems, but rather walking alongside you, helping you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns while developing tools that support meaningful and lasting change.
I use an integrative approach to counseling, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) skills.
I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relational stress, often at times when things feel overwhelming, uncertain, or difficult to manage alone.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in respect for your unique experiences, values, and goals. I don’t see my role as “fixing” problems, but rather walking alongside you, helping you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns while developing tools that support meaningful and lasting change.
Everyone thinks you have it together. People would never guess how much you're struggling, or how your brain NEVER shuts off. You're replaying conversations, overthinking everything, carrying everyone else's emotional baggage, and wondering why you can't seem to relax. You're exhausted, but slowing down somehow feels harder than keeping busy. You learned how to survive long before you knew how to rest. If you're reading this and feel like this is you... you're in the right place.
Everyone thinks you have it together. People would never guess how much you're struggling, or how your brain NEVER shuts off. You're replaying conversations, overthinking everything, carrying everyone else's emotional baggage, and wondering why you can't seem to relax. You're exhausted, but slowing down somehow feels harder than keeping busy. You learned how to survive long before you knew how to rest. If you're reading this and feel like this is you... you're in the right place.
Sarah Holloway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
3 Endorsed
Elkin, NC 28621
Not accepting new clients
Every flower needs both sunshine and rain to grow. Like flowers, I believe that our growth relies on our darkest days as much as it does our happiest. My goal is to assist clients in celebrating the sunshine and navigating through the rain.
Every flower needs both sunshine and rain to grow. Like flowers, I believe that our growth relies on our darkest days as much as it does our happiest. My goal is to assist clients in celebrating the sunshine and navigating through the rain.
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I have a background in residential, community, and private practice settings. I believe in empowering individuals and families to overcome personal obstacles to improve their lives and well being because I believe in the power of whole body health. Using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions, I have over 15 years of experience holistic mental health and wellness treatment. I am is a licensed mental health counselor and qualified substance abuse professional with specializations in integrated health issues, trauma informed treatment, anxiety, life transitions, and mood related concerns.
I have a background in residential, community, and private practice settings. I believe in empowering individuals and families to overcome personal obstacles to improve their lives and well being because I believe in the power of whole body health. Using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions, I have over 15 years of experience holistic mental health and wellness treatment. I am is a licensed mental health counselor and qualified substance abuse professional with specializations in integrated health issues, trauma informed treatment, anxiety, life transitions, and mood related concerns.
You didn't expect life to look this way. Are you paralyzed by anxiety? Overwhelmed with the state of the world and our country? Feeling disconnected from others? Feeling unseen and unheard? Are you struggling to meet the high expectations of yourself and the expectations of what the modern woman is? Have you found yourself thinking; these are supposed to be the happiest days of my life, why am I not happy? Am I a good Mom? Am I being too controlling? Everyone else seems to be able to do it all. Why can't I? Am I making the "right" decisions with my children? Life does not have to stay this way.
You didn't expect life to look this way. Are you paralyzed by anxiety? Overwhelmed with the state of the world and our country? Feeling disconnected from others? Feeling unseen and unheard? Are you struggling to meet the high expectations of yourself and the expectations of what the modern woman is? Have you found yourself thinking; these are supposed to be the happiest days of my life, why am I not happy? Am I a good Mom? Am I being too controlling? Everyone else seems to be able to do it all. Why can't I? Am I making the "right" decisions with my children? Life does not have to stay this way.
Thanks for taking the time to check out my profile! I am a recovery coach and interventionist specializing in drug addiction rehab and dual diagnosis issues. As someone in personal recovery myself, I understand the challenges and fears in finding a treatment program that fits ones needs. I have been in the field of substance use disorder treatment both working onsite at inpatient and outpatient programs as well as admissions departments for over 7 years. I am very passionate about this work. I know the struggles that patients and loved ones have trying to find the appropriate help given unique circumstances and insurance coverage.
Thanks for taking the time to check out my profile! I am a recovery coach and interventionist specializing in drug addiction rehab and dual diagnosis issues. As someone in personal recovery myself, I understand the challenges and fears in finding a treatment program that fits ones needs. I have been in the field of substance use disorder treatment both working onsite at inpatient and outpatient programs as well as admissions departments for over 7 years. I am very passionate about this work. I know the struggles that patients and loved ones have trying to find the appropriate help given unique circumstances and insurance coverage.
I’m glad you’re here. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly 30 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. I offer a warm, collaborative approach to therapy, helping clients navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, stress, and relationship challenges. Therapy with me is thoughtful and client-centered, tailored to your unique strengths, needs, and goals. My hope is to help you feel supported, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and aligned with what matters most to you.
I’m glad you’re here. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly 30 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. I offer a warm, collaborative approach to therapy, helping clients navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, stress, and relationship challenges. Therapy with me is thoughtful and client-centered, tailored to your unique strengths, needs, and goals. My hope is to help you feel supported, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and aligned with what matters most to you.
Michele Hairston
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MAMF, LCMHCS, ICST, CCAPT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a counselor, I believe that true and lasting change comes from looking at the whole person. I work with patients to bring about transformation through an understanding of the body, emotional healing, behavioral change and a spiritual foundation. I enjoy working with adolescents and families who have been affected by violence, trauma, family changes, drugs and major life changes. I also work with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, life changes, addictions as a result of trauma, self-regulation, stress and conflict. I desire to help strengthen and deepen your personal relationship with Jesus Christ as you heal.
As a counselor, I believe that true and lasting change comes from looking at the whole person. I work with patients to bring about transformation through an understanding of the body, emotional healing, behavioral change and a spiritual foundation. I enjoy working with adolescents and families who have been affected by violence, trauma, family changes, drugs and major life changes. I also work with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, life changes, addictions as a result of trauma, self-regulation, stress and conflict. I desire to help strengthen and deepen your personal relationship with Jesus Christ as you heal.
In my years of experience, I have become certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and extensive training with motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Welcome, I'm Jada Williams, a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals break free from the mental blocks holding them back and find a path forward. If you are someone who wishes to work through traumatic experiences, anxiety inducing thoughts and break the cycle of depression, you have come to the right place.
In my years of experience, I have become certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and extensive training with motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Welcome, I'm Jada Williams, a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals break free from the mental blocks holding them back and find a path forward. If you are someone who wishes to work through traumatic experiences, anxiety inducing thoughts and break the cycle of depression, you have come to the right place.
At the core of my work is the belief that healing begins in the context of a safe and supportive relationship. I prioritize creating a trauma informed therapeutic space - one that honors your story, centers your voices, and supports you in showing up as your full, authentic self.
I recognize that our individual experiences are shaped not only by personal history, but also by the broader systems we live within - systems that include oppression, marginalization, and inequality. I approach therapy with an awareness of how our identities and experiences within our environments intersect with mental health.
At the core of my work is the belief that healing begins in the context of a safe and supportive relationship. I prioritize creating a trauma informed therapeutic space - one that honors your story, centers your voices, and supports you in showing up as your full, authentic self.
I recognize that our individual experiences are shaped not only by personal history, but also by the broader systems we live within - systems that include oppression, marginalization, and inequality. I approach therapy with an awareness of how our identities and experiences within our environments intersect with mental health.
Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
My ideal client is a male or female aged 25 to 65. You are intelligent, motivated, professional, capable of self reflection. You realize there are areas in your life in need of tweaking to help you maximize your potential. It may be in the realm of your personal or work relationships. You may need guidance to effectively grieve a significant loss. Are you questioning your religious or spiritual beliefs and seeking truth. You may simply need a safe place to express tough real life issues. Perhaps a blind spot is impeding your progress. I can most definitely help! Act now no delay for it is plain you shall not pass this way again!
My ideal client is a male or female aged 25 to 65. You are intelligent, motivated, professional, capable of self reflection. You realize there are areas in your life in need of tweaking to help you maximize your potential. It may be in the realm of your personal or work relationships. You may need guidance to effectively grieve a significant loss. Are you questioning your religious or spiritual beliefs and seeking truth. You may simply need a safe place to express tough real life issues. Perhaps a blind spot is impeding your progress. I can most definitely help! Act now no delay for it is plain you shall not pass this way again!
Traci Whitworth is a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed clinical addiction specialist. She obtained a Master of Social Work degree from East Carolina University in 2013. Since completing training, she has served in various clinical roles including outpatient therapy, emergency services, and residential treatment.
Traci Whitworth is a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed clinical addiction specialist. She obtained a Master of Social Work degree from East Carolina University in 2013. Since completing training, she has served in various clinical roles including outpatient therapy, emergency services, and residential treatment.
Lucy Hammond, LCMHC, is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health in North Carolina, offering in-person and telehealth sessions. She provides compassionate care to adults, teens, and children, helping them navigate challenges and build resilience. Lucy specializes in childhood behavior issues, school avoidance, post-partum depression, and anxiety, collaborating with families and educators to foster growth and well-being. Lucy also treats anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients reframe negative thoughts, manage stress, and build healthier routines.
Lucy Hammond, LCMHC, is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health in North Carolina, offering in-person and telehealth sessions. She provides compassionate care to adults, teens, and children, helping them navigate challenges and build resilience. Lucy specializes in childhood behavior issues, school avoidance, post-partum depression, and anxiety, collaborating with families and educators to foster growth and well-being. Lucy also treats anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients reframe negative thoughts, manage stress, and build healthier routines.
Safe Haven Counseling, PLLC | Stéphanie Gimenez
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCMHC, LCAS-A
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Stéphanie Gimenez is a trilingual immigrant with a rich cultural background who provides domestic violence (DV), mental health (MH), addiction, career & grief counseling services in English, Spanish & French. As a DV survivor, single mother & advocate for gender, racial, religious, cultural & social equality, Stéphanie provides individual, couple & group counseling in person, online, via phone & in-home to help her clients break free from DV, heal from trauma, manage mental illness, improve overall wellness, address relationship or addiction issues, work through grief or seek career advancement & improve their quality of life.
Stéphanie Gimenez is a trilingual immigrant with a rich cultural background who provides domestic violence (DV), mental health (MH), addiction, career & grief counseling services in English, Spanish & French. As a DV survivor, single mother & advocate for gender, racial, religious, cultural & social equality, Stéphanie provides individual, couple & group counseling in person, online, via phone & in-home to help her clients break free from DV, heal from trauma, manage mental illness, improve overall wellness, address relationship or addiction issues, work through grief or seek career advancement & improve their quality of life.
My name is Gabriel Guynn, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate at Affinity Counseling & Wellness, PLLC. I am under the supervision of Susannah Cecil, LCMHCS. I believe that good therapy is made through cooperation between therapist and client(s) and only occurs in a safe space where clients feel heard and seen. I also believe the client is the primary voice in the room, and our goal is to empower clients to shape their own journey.
My name is Gabriel Guynn, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate at Affinity Counseling & Wellness, PLLC. I am under the supervision of Susannah Cecil, LCMHCS. I believe that good therapy is made through cooperation between therapist and client(s) and only occurs in a safe space where clients feel heard and seen. I also believe the client is the primary voice in the room, and our goal is to empower clients to shape their own journey.
My approach is integrative, drawing from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, person-centered, and solution-focused therapies to meet your unique needs and goals.
Hello, I am Ashley Carter, a NC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, I earned board certification through the National Board for Certified Counselors in 2025. I bring a sense of empathy and understanding to my work and recognize the daily challenges we all encounter as humans. My passion lies in supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds as they realize their potential for growth and transformation. Employing a person-centered approach, I guide clients on their path to mental wellness and healing. I hold the client-therapist relationship in high regard, recognizing it as the cornerstone of effective therapy.
My approach is integrative, drawing from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, person-centered, and solution-focused therapies to meet your unique needs and goals.
Hello, I am Ashley Carter, a NC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, I earned board certification through the National Board for Certified Counselors in 2025. I bring a sense of empathy and understanding to my work and recognize the daily challenges we all encounter as humans. My passion lies in supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds as they realize their potential for growth and transformation. Employing a person-centered approach, I guide clients on their path to mental wellness and healing. I hold the client-therapist relationship in high regard, recognizing it as the cornerstone of effective therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) in the state of North Carolina, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Provider (CCTP).I hold a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University (2013) and earned my Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling with a focus in Traumatology in 2022. With over 11 years of clinical experience, I have had the privilege of working across a broad spectrum of mental health settings.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) in the state of North Carolina, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Provider (CCTP).I hold a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University (2013) and earned my Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling with a focus in Traumatology in 2022. With over 11 years of clinical experience, I have had the privilege of working across a broad spectrum of mental health settings.
I believe that every person has the ability to grow, heal and change. As a counselor, I provide a space of nonjudgmental acceptance and authenticity which invites clients to show up exactly as they are and to be valued and supported in all aspects of their identity. I aim to partner with and empower my clients, utilizing the strengths and skills they already possess, to work toward their goals for healing and growth. My counseling orientation is grounded in a family systems approach, though I also draw significantly from attachment theory and person-centered counseling.
I believe that every person has the ability to grow, heal and change. As a counselor, I provide a space of nonjudgmental acceptance and authenticity which invites clients to show up exactly as they are and to be valued and supported in all aspects of their identity. I aim to partner with and empower my clients, utilizing the strengths and skills they already possess, to work toward their goals for healing and growth. My counseling orientation is grounded in a family systems approach, though I also draw significantly from attachment theory and person-centered counseling.
One of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. You don't have to be anxious or angry all the time. I want you to be free of emotional pain and deal with life on your terms. You can find purpose in how you show up in the world. I want to help you craft a new chapter in your unique story. I employ integrative, person-centered, evidence-based approaches that empower you and promote your mind-body healing. We may walk in my forest or sit on the couch, but wherever we share space, we are working together, one day closer to the mind-body healing I know you can find.
One of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. You don't have to be anxious or angry all the time. I want you to be free of emotional pain and deal with life on your terms. You can find purpose in how you show up in the world. I want to help you craft a new chapter in your unique story. I employ integrative, person-centered, evidence-based approaches that empower you and promote your mind-body healing. We may walk in my forest or sit on the couch, but wherever we share space, we are working together, one day closer to the mind-body healing I know you can find.
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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.