Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Troutman, NC
I have a large amount of experience with CBT, DBT, and solution focused brief therapy.
My ideal client would be anyone who is struggling with feeling acceptance because of who they are, and anyone who is struggling with any sort of mood or psychotic disorder. I want to help you live a life that you want no matter who you are. The team at Lavni is dedicated to acessibility for folks on Medicare and Medicaid.
I have a large amount of experience with CBT, DBT, and solution focused brief therapy.
My ideal client would be anyone who is struggling with feeling acceptance because of who they are, and anyone who is struggling with any sort of mood or psychotic disorder. I want to help you live a life that you want no matter who you are. The team at Lavni is dedicated to acessibility for folks on Medicare and Medicaid.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist (C- DBT).
In our first session, we’ll begin with brief introductions and rapport building before diving into the specific challenges you’re currently facing. This helps me better understand your needs and develop a personalized plan for our follow-up sessions. Most importantly, my goal is to truly see and hear you—the real, raw, and authentic you.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist (C- DBT).
In our first session, we’ll begin with brief introductions and rapport building before diving into the specific challenges you’re currently facing. This helps me better understand your needs and develop a personalized plan for our follow-up sessions. Most importantly, my goal is to truly see and hear you—the real, raw, and authentic you.
Lillian Outlaw, LCSW, provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy for adults in North Carolina, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. She specializes in treating mood disorders, anxiety, and personality disorders, offering individualized care tailored to each person’s unique experiences. With a warm and supportive approach, Lillian creates a space where clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. Lillian is especially passionate about supporting individuals facing midlife transitions, grief, and postpartum depression or anxiety.Lillian Outlaw, LCSW, provi
Lillian Outlaw, LCSW, provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy for adults in North Carolina, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. She specializes in treating mood disorders, anxiety, and personality disorders, offering individualized care tailored to each person’s unique experiences. With a warm and supportive approach, Lillian creates a space where clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. Lillian is especially passionate about supporting individuals facing midlife transitions, grief, and postpartum depression or anxiety.Lillian Outlaw, LCSW, provi
Pamela primarily uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies and Dialectical Behavior skills to inform her practice, working with conditions such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring disorders.
Pamela also provides clinical supervision to help new therapists grow and work towards their independent clinical license. When not at work, Pamela enjoys family, food and getting outside.
Pamela primarily uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies and Dialectical Behavior skills to inform her practice, working with conditions such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring disorders.
Pamela also provides clinical supervision to help new therapists grow and work towards their independent clinical license. When not at work, Pamela enjoys family, food and getting outside.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Cynthia Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with more than five years of clinical experience. Cynthia earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Webster University in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Cynthia believes that therapy can only be successful if a strong therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client is established and maintained. She adopts a person-centered approach, retaining a nonjudgmental attitude and unconditional positive regard. Cynthia handles treatment in a collaborative and holistic manner, using a variety of modalities.
Cynthia Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with more than five years of clinical experience. Cynthia earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Webster University in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Cynthia believes that therapy can only be successful if a strong therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client is established and maintained. She adopts a person-centered approach, retaining a nonjudgmental attitude and unconditional positive regard. Cynthia handles treatment in a collaborative and holistic manner, using a variety of modalities.
Laura Bethany Bruce
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
So many people spend years feeling at war with their bodies, their emotions, or their past. You may look confident on the outside but carry a deep sense of self-doubt, shame, or exhaustion on the inside. My work is centered on helping women — and anyone drawn to exploring their relationship with femininity, identity, and self-worth — come home to themselves. Together, we’ll build self-love, embrace what makes you unique, and create a gentler, more empowered relationship with your body and mind.
So many people spend years feeling at war with their bodies, their emotions, or their past. You may look confident on the outside but carry a deep sense of self-doubt, shame, or exhaustion on the inside. My work is centered on helping women — and anyone drawn to exploring their relationship with femininity, identity, and self-worth — come home to themselves. Together, we’ll build self-love, embrace what makes you unique, and create a gentler, more empowered relationship with your body and mind.
Turning Point Family Services offers a variety of outpatient services. These services include individual and family therapy, group therapy, comprehensive clinical assessments, and psychiatric medication management. These services are customized to meet the needs of the children and families that we serve, and can be conducted via telehealth as well.
Turning Point Family Services offers a variety of outpatient services. These services include individual and family therapy, group therapy, comprehensive clinical assessments, and psychiatric medication management. These services are customized to meet the needs of the children and families that we serve, and can be conducted via telehealth as well.
I believe that therapy works best when it feels supportive, collaborative, and tailored to you. Over the past ten years, I’ve helped clients navigate challenges such as divorce, coparenting, ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and the ups and downs that come with life transitions. For family difficulties, I often help parents and children adjust relationship dynamics, strengthen communication, and build tools that reduce conflict and stress at home. For individual difficulties, I provide support in navigating challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and life transitions. I offer appointments Monday through Friday.
I believe that therapy works best when it feels supportive, collaborative, and tailored to you. Over the past ten years, I’ve helped clients navigate challenges such as divorce, coparenting, ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and the ups and downs that come with life transitions. For family difficulties, I often help parents and children adjust relationship dynamics, strengthen communication, and build tools that reduce conflict and stress at home. For individual difficulties, I provide support in navigating challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and life transitions. I offer appointments Monday through Friday.
I integrate CBT, DBT, and ACT to help clients identify patterns early, strengthen emotional regulation, and build durable coping strategies.
In our work together, we’ll focus on understanding the patterns behind what you’re experiencing and building practical tools you can actually use in your daily life. This includes learning how to manage overthinking, regulate intense emotions, improve consistency in your mood, and respond to challenges in a way that feels more intentional and less reactive.
I integrate CBT, DBT, and ACT to help clients identify patterns early, strengthen emotional regulation, and build durable coping strategies.
In our work together, we’ll focus on understanding the patterns behind what you’re experiencing and building practical tools you can actually use in your daily life. This includes learning how to manage overthinking, regulate intense emotions, improve consistency in your mood, and respond to challenges in a way that feels more intentional and less reactive.
I believe in the three (3) C’s of life: CHOICE, CHANCE, AND CHANGE! I believe that you must make the CHOICE to take the CHANCE that will cause your life to CHANGE! If needed, let me help you embrace the positive and creative possibilities of life. I am passionate, yet direct in my therapeutic approach to empowering people to believe that a journey of a thousand miles begins with taking the first step.
I believe in the three (3) C’s of life: CHOICE, CHANCE, AND CHANGE! I believe that you must make the CHOICE to take the CHANCE that will cause your life to CHANGE! If needed, let me help you embrace the positive and creative possibilities of life. I am passionate, yet direct in my therapeutic approach to empowering people to believe that a journey of a thousand miles begins with taking the first step.
I combine these approaches with cognitive behavioral treatments such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to assist with learning specific skills to overcome barriers to progress.
If you find yourself wrestling with depression, anxiety, habits you'd like to leave behind, relationship issues, or anything in between I want to help you break the cycles that keep you stuck. Together we will focus on more than symptom alleviation, but gaining insight into the beliefs, behavioral patterns, and relational history that informs and influences what you do and what you believe about yourself.
I combine these approaches with cognitive behavioral treatments such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to assist with learning specific skills to overcome barriers to progress.
If you find yourself wrestling with depression, anxiety, habits you'd like to leave behind, relationship issues, or anything in between I want to help you break the cycles that keep you stuck. Together we will focus on more than symptom alleviation, but gaining insight into the beliefs, behavioral patterns, and relational history that informs and influences what you do and what you believe about yourself.
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Do you feel stuck? Like no matter how much you try to move forward, something keeps pulling you back? Whether it’s past trauma, anxiety, life transitions, or feeling lost in who you are becoming—you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before but still feel overwhelmed by emotions you can’t fully process or explain. Deep down, you’re ready to heal, break old patterns, and finally feel at peace in your own life. My goal is to help you get there. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood—without judgment.
Do you feel stuck? Like no matter how much you try to move forward, something keeps pulling you back? Whether it’s past trauma, anxiety, life transitions, or feeling lost in who you are becoming—you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before but still feel overwhelmed by emotions you can’t fully process or explain. Deep down, you’re ready to heal, break old patterns, and finally feel at peace in your own life. My goal is to help you get there. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel safe, seen, and understood—without judgment.
Therapy is a growth experience that can influence the way you view the world and yourself. As humans, we all experience times of discomfort and life transitions. Therapy is not only for those suffering from addiction or mental illness. It is also a way to gain skills, enhance your performance, and learn more about yourself. Barriers to becoming who you want to be can be explored in therapy and work to re-building life, relationships, and even your career.
Therapy is a growth experience that can influence the way you view the world and yourself. As humans, we all experience times of discomfort and life transitions. Therapy is not only for those suffering from addiction or mental illness. It is also a way to gain skills, enhance your performance, and learn more about yourself. Barriers to becoming who you want to be can be explored in therapy and work to re-building life, relationships, and even your career.
Life’s challenges can be overwhelming, and sometimes we need help. Perhaps you're experiencing a life transition or feel disconnected and find it hard to manage your emotions. Our thoughts, feelings and behaviors influence every area of our lives, often negatively impacting our relationships, our work and self-care. Seeking support is a significant first step in honoring your need for growth and change. I offer a safe place to be heard and understood and collaboratively we will identify therapeutic goals. I affirm clients from all backgrounds, gender expression/identity, sexual orientation, race, culture, and ability status.
Life’s challenges can be overwhelming, and sometimes we need help. Perhaps you're experiencing a life transition or feel disconnected and find it hard to manage your emotions. Our thoughts, feelings and behaviors influence every area of our lives, often negatively impacting our relationships, our work and self-care. Seeking support is a significant first step in honoring your need for growth and change. I offer a safe place to be heard and understood and collaboratively we will identify therapeutic goals. I affirm clients from all backgrounds, gender expression/identity, sexual orientation, race, culture, and ability status.
Sometimes in life, we just feel overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. Old behavior patterns or previous trauma can often cause us to feel "stuck." Having a trained, experienced, and supportive professional guide you through these frustrating and often painful experiences can be the key to making the change you want in your life. In 35+ years of practice, I have provided compassionate support for people who are struggling with, or curious about, conditions, including PTSD, Trauma, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, and other issues that may be preventing them from reaching their full potential and living the life they want.
Sometimes in life, we just feel overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. Old behavior patterns or previous trauma can often cause us to feel "stuck." Having a trained, experienced, and supportive professional guide you through these frustrating and often painful experiences can be the key to making the change you want in your life. In 35+ years of practice, I have provided compassionate support for people who are struggling with, or curious about, conditions, including PTSD, Trauma, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, and other issues that may be preventing them from reaching their full potential and living the life they want.
Renew Coaching and Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have diverse training in Solutions-Focused Therapy, Gottman Method Marriage Therapy, Systemic Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Somatic, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Veterans specific, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
I am highly experienced at working with individuals and couples and believe we all deserve to be on a path towards our dreams in a joy-filled life. I understand that there are many obstacles that get in the way and that we cannot do it alone. Having someone trustworthy and experienced to walk alongside to help navigate the ups and downs and complexities of life is important for all of us. As we work to re-align your path towards your goals and a more fulfilling life, I want to listen deeply to where you have been, understand fully where you are at, and get on board with where you want to go.
I have diverse training in Solutions-Focused Therapy, Gottman Method Marriage Therapy, Systemic Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Somatic, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Veterans specific, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
I am highly experienced at working with individuals and couples and believe we all deserve to be on a path towards our dreams in a joy-filled life. I understand that there are many obstacles that get in the way and that we cannot do it alone. Having someone trustworthy and experienced to walk alongside to help navigate the ups and downs and complexities of life is important for all of us. As we work to re-align your path towards your goals and a more fulfilling life, I want to listen deeply to where you have been, understand fully where you are at, and get on board with where you want to go.
Therapy works best when there is both a sense of safety and a willingness to look honestly at what isn't working. Most people come in feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, even if they understand them on some level. Over time, these patterns can shape how you think, how you respond in relationships, and how you feel about yourself. They can leave you feeling frustrated, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. Change begins when we can slow down, notice them more clearly, and start responding differently. With time and attention, these patterns can begin to shift in ways that feel more authentic to you.
Therapy works best when there is both a sense of safety and a willingness to look honestly at what isn't working. Most people come in feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, even if they understand them on some level. Over time, these patterns can shape how you think, how you respond in relationships, and how you feel about yourself. They can leave you feeling frustrated, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. Change begins when we can slow down, notice them more clearly, and start responding differently. With time and attention, these patterns can begin to shift in ways that feel more authentic to you.
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-worth, and self-esteem, as well as those navigating co-occurring substance use concerns. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns of self-doubt, shame, overwhelm, or disconnection and want support in building a healthier relationship with themselves while improving their overall mental health. I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood while using evidence-based approaches to support meaningful and lasting change.
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-worth, and self-esteem, as well as those navigating co-occurring substance use concerns. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns of self-doubt, shame, overwhelm, or disconnection and want support in building a healthier relationship with themselves while improving their overall mental health. I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood while using evidence-based approaches to support meaningful and lasting change.
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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.