Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Columbus, OH

With ACT and DBT, I provide the tools to help them build resilience, embrace challenges, and live a values-driven life with confidence.
I help adults navigate challenges using a trauma-informed approach with ACT and DBT. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore experiences, build resilience, and set meaningful goals. My focus is on helping individuals reconnect with their values, develop practical strategies, and create a fulfilling life aligned with their aspirations.
With ACT and DBT, I provide the tools to help them build resilience, embrace challenges, and live a values-driven life with confidence.
I help adults navigate challenges using a trauma-informed approach with ACT and DBT. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore experiences, build resilience, and set meaningful goals. My focus is on helping individuals reconnect with their values, develop practical strategies, and create a fulfilling life aligned with their aspirations.

I offer EMDR for trauma and DBT for mindfulness and emotional regulation.
I enjoy working with those in recovery, using both my clinical skills and lived experience. I am very focused on trauma work and can assist you in addressing issues from your past or present. We will work together to set goals. We can have a trajectory, but know that "life" happens, and we can adapt your goals.
I offer EMDR for trauma and DBT for mindfulness and emotional regulation.
I enjoy working with those in recovery, using both my clinical skills and lived experience. I am very focused on trauma work and can assist you in addressing issues from your past or present. We will work together to set goals. We can have a trajectory, but know that "life" happens, and we can adapt your goals.

With a strong foundation in evidence-based practices (EMDR & DBT), I provide individualized, integrative treatment tailored to each client’s unique needs.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C- DBT), enabling me to support clients working through trauma, emotional dysregulation, and deeply rooted patterns. My approach is person centered, grounded in authenticity, empowerment, and a deep commitment to helping clients heal and thrive.
With a strong foundation in evidence-based practices (EMDR & DBT), I provide individualized, integrative treatment tailored to each client’s unique needs.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C- DBT), enabling me to support clients working through trauma, emotional dysregulation, and deeply rooted patterns. My approach is person centered, grounded in authenticity, empowerment, and a deep commitment to helping clients heal and thrive.

I am also working on DBT certification, am an LGBTQ ally, and am passionate about always learning.
Do you feel like no one hears you? Have you been told that you are unable to be helped? Are you chronically suicidal or struggling with emotions? Do you feel like you don't fit in and are looking for a connection? Do you want to feel normal and find a connection?
I am also working on DBT certification, am an LGBTQ ally, and am passionate about always learning.
Do you feel like no one hears you? Have you been told that you are unable to be helped? Are you chronically suicidal or struggling with emotions? Do you feel like you don't fit in and are looking for a connection? Do you want to feel normal and find a connection?

My therapy style is best described as person-centered with various components from solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Over the course of my training, I have experienced a variety of settings: a day treatment center for teenagers with problem sexual behaviors, and a community mental health center for adults with various, if not multiple diagnoses.
My therapy style is best described as person-centered with various components from solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Over the course of my training, I have experienced a variety of settings: a day treatment center for teenagers with problem sexual behaviors, and a community mental health center for adults with various, if not multiple diagnoses.

Over the course of my 16 year career, I have been trained in many modalities, such as CBT, DBT, IFS, MI, and MST.
Hi! I imagine you are here because things are not great. Perhaps, you would like to improve or change something, or maybe you just want to feel better or more comfortable in your skin.. I know it can be scary, but I believe it’s also brave. It takes courage to admit that you would like life to be different. I believe together we can get you to a place where life isn't so hard. During my 16 year career, I have been fortunate to have met wonderful people and together we have grown. I view the therapeutic process through a person centered lens and as something we do together. I believe it is important to celebrate the small successes.
Over the course of my 16 year career, I have been trained in many modalities, such as CBT, DBT, IFS, MI, and MST.
Hi! I imagine you are here because things are not great. Perhaps, you would like to improve or change something, or maybe you just want to feel better or more comfortable in your skin.. I know it can be scary, but I believe it’s also brave. It takes courage to admit that you would like life to be different. I believe together we can get you to a place where life isn't so hard. During my 16 year career, I have been fortunate to have met wonderful people and together we have grown. I view the therapeutic process through a person centered lens and as something we do together. I believe it is important to celebrate the small successes.

My therapeutic approach is centered around the needs of my clients and is based on evidence-based modalities such as solution-focused therapy (SFBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), & trauma-informed therapy (TF-CBT, Narrative, & EMDR).
I bring several years of experience in the mental health field, working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. I obtained my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Dayton in 2012, and I am currently a doctoral candidate working toward completing my Ph.D in Psychology - trauma and disaster recovery.
My therapeutic approach is centered around the needs of my clients and is based on evidence-based modalities such as solution-focused therapy (SFBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), & trauma-informed therapy (TF-CBT, Narrative, & EMDR).
I bring several years of experience in the mental health field, working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. I obtained my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Dayton in 2012, and I am currently a doctoral candidate working toward completing my Ph.D in Psychology - trauma and disaster recovery.

I use EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to help clients manage trauma, anxiety, and emotional challenges.
I believe everyone holds the strength to grow and heal, even when life feels overwhelming. You might feel constant pressure to excel at work, struggle with strained relationships, or carry the weight of past trauma. Whatever you're facing, you don't have to go through it alone. Therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical or one-sided—I offer a genuine, authentic connection. In our sessions, you’ll find a warm, compassionate space where you can be yourself. If reaching out feels intimidating, that’s completely normal. Just take a deep breath and call me—we’ll take this step together, at your pace.
I use EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to help clients manage trauma, anxiety, and emotional challenges.
I believe everyone holds the strength to grow and heal, even when life feels overwhelming. You might feel constant pressure to excel at work, struggle with strained relationships, or carry the weight of past trauma. Whatever you're facing, you don't have to go through it alone. Therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical or one-sided—I offer a genuine, authentic connection. In our sessions, you’ll find a warm, compassionate space where you can be yourself. If reaching out feels intimidating, that’s completely normal. Just take a deep breath and call me—we’ll take this step together, at your pace.

When working with clients, I utilize an integrated approach pulling from multiple modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and Narrative therapies.
I’m Isabella Rowlands, I hold an LISW in the state of Ohio. I practice from a client-centered and strengths-based approach. I have experience working with kids, teens, and adults. I have experience working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and DMDD. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals, those with a trauma history, experienced abuse or violence, or simply difficult life transitions, and more. When setting goals with clients, I make sure they are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based.
When working with clients, I utilize an integrated approach pulling from multiple modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and Narrative therapies.
I’m Isabella Rowlands, I hold an LISW in the state of Ohio. I practice from a client-centered and strengths-based approach. I have experience working with kids, teens, and adults. I have experience working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and DMDD. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals, those with a trauma history, experienced abuse or violence, or simply difficult life transitions, and more. When setting goals with clients, I make sure they are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based.

I love to use Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and at the client's request, Christian counseling approaches to help clients experience healthy, balanced and fulfilling lives.
Are you experiencing crippling anxiety, stress, or discouragement in day to day life? Are you burned out from a job or role that used to give you fulfillment? Are you feeling like your emotions control you and hurt those closest to you? Do you struggle to keep up with the needs of those who rely on you at work or in your spiritual community? Are you a teen experiencing overwhelming pressure and painful emotions, struggling to find a solid sense of identity?
I love to use Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and at the client's request, Christian counseling approaches to help clients experience healthy, balanced and fulfilling lives.
Are you experiencing crippling anxiety, stress, or discouragement in day to day life? Are you burned out from a job or role that used to give you fulfillment? Are you feeling like your emotions control you and hurt those closest to you? Do you struggle to keep up with the needs of those who rely on you at work or in your spiritual community? Are you a teen experiencing overwhelming pressure and painful emotions, struggling to find a solid sense of identity?

Our treatment modalities include EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Attachment-based therapy, DBT, and ACT.
Our therapists seek feedback throughout the treatment process, to ensure you're working on the goals most personal to you. We are committed to inclusivity and welcome clients of all backgrounds and orientations, including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. We prioritize the therapeutic relationship and creating a safe, trusting environment.
Our treatment modalities include EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Attachment-based therapy, DBT, and ACT.
Our therapists seek feedback throughout the treatment process, to ensure you're working on the goals most personal to you. We are committed to inclusivity and welcome clients of all backgrounds and orientations, including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. We prioritize the therapeutic relationship and creating a safe, trusting environment.

I use CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused work, using mindfulness, breathing techniques, visualization, and goal setting to help clients reach their short and long-term goals.
My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerned as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.
I use CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused work, using mindfulness, breathing techniques, visualization, and goal setting to help clients reach their short and long-term goals.
My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerned as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.

My goal is to help neurodivergent and/or queer adults manage symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as cope with stress, dysregulation, and burnout, through the use of evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT).
We will collaborate to identify your challenges, your strengths, and effective coping skills to regulate your nervous system and your emotions. I have particular interests in supporting Autistic adults, adults with ADHD as well as those who identify as LGBTQIA and those who practice consensual non-monogamy. I am sex positive, kink-informed, & trauma-informed
My goal is to help neurodivergent and/or queer adults manage symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as cope with stress, dysregulation, and burnout, through the use of evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT).
We will collaborate to identify your challenges, your strengths, and effective coping skills to regulate your nervous system and your emotions. I have particular interests in supporting Autistic adults, adults with ADHD as well as those who identify as LGBTQIA and those who practice consensual non-monogamy. I am sex positive, kink-informed, & trauma-informed

I have a Strength Based and Client Guided approach with specialized training in Trauma informed CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and EMDR Therapy.
I am not accepting new Clients at this time. Are you struggling with managing your interpersonal relationships, your responsibilities? Are you feeling overwhelmed and need a safe space to sort through your emotions? Therapy might be the answer to guiding you towards resolution and relief.
I have a Strength Based and Client Guided approach with specialized training in Trauma informed CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and EMDR Therapy.
I am not accepting new Clients at this time. Are you struggling with managing your interpersonal relationships, your responsibilities? Are you feeling overwhelmed and need a safe space to sort through your emotions? Therapy might be the answer to guiding you towards resolution and relief.

I practice CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and a host of other approaches and we, together, will decide which one or ones are best for you.
My approach to therapy utilizes CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, reminiscence therapy, storytelling, art, music, I could go on. However, I want to keep all my skills sharp so that I can provide a wide range of treatment modalities that complement the client's mental wellness.
I practice CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and a host of other approaches and we, together, will decide which one or ones are best for you.
My approach to therapy utilizes CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, reminiscence therapy, storytelling, art, music, I could go on. However, I want to keep all my skills sharp so that I can provide a wide range of treatment modalities that complement the client's mental wellness.

The approaches I use in treatment are a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) and mindfulness.
Hello thank you for reaching out! Whether you are just thinking about counseling, wondering if it could help you, or ready to take the next step in your mental health wellness. I would love to work with you and get to know you. I believe so many of us are not experiencing relationships where we feel heard and supported, whether that is our family, our spouses or our friends. Many times anxiety, depression and other pervasive mental health concerns has lead us to engage in coping skills that are just not working for us. I am here to tell you that life can be different.
The approaches I use in treatment are a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) and mindfulness.
Hello thank you for reaching out! Whether you are just thinking about counseling, wondering if it could help you, or ready to take the next step in your mental health wellness. I would love to work with you and get to know you. I believe so many of us are not experiencing relationships where we feel heard and supported, whether that is our family, our spouses or our friends. Many times anxiety, depression and other pervasive mental health concerns has lead us to engage in coping skills that are just not working for us. I am here to tell you that life can be different.

I.M. Legacy Counseling & Consultation Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Vaya has expertise in EMDR and DBT to recover from traumatic memories and manage intense emotions.
Is the past living rent free in your mind? Overthinking, too many sleepless nights, or torturing yourself with blame? Stop suffering in silence. It's time to heal! I am Vaya Fraley, aka "The Well-Abled Therapist", Co-founder of I.M. Legacy Counseling & Consultation Services, and Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor (LISW-S) in Ohio and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia. I specialize in serving Black women with visible disabilities/chronic illness who struggle with emotional trauma, depression, or anxiety.
Vaya has expertise in EMDR and DBT to recover from traumatic memories and manage intense emotions.
Is the past living rent free in your mind? Overthinking, too many sleepless nights, or torturing yourself with blame? Stop suffering in silence. It's time to heal! I am Vaya Fraley, aka "The Well-Abled Therapist", Co-founder of I.M. Legacy Counseling & Consultation Services, and Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor (LISW-S) in Ohio and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia. I specialize in serving Black women with visible disabilities/chronic illness who struggle with emotional trauma, depression, or anxiety.

Fluent in Spanish and proficient in Mandarin, Gretchen specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, and acculturation issues, Gretchen incorporates evidencebased interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and exposure therapy into her practice.
Gretchen has extensive experience working with children, youth, and families in homebased settings, utilizing techniques such as motivational interviewing, family systems, solutionfocused, and strengthsbased approaches to address various challenges.
Fluent in Spanish and proficient in Mandarin, Gretchen specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, and acculturation issues, Gretchen incorporates evidencebased interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and exposure therapy into her practice.
Gretchen has extensive experience working with children, youth, and families in homebased settings, utilizing techniques such as motivational interviewing, family systems, solutionfocused, and strengthsbased approaches to address various challenges.

Becoming More Counseling, Coaching, & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MDiv, LPC
Columbus, OH 43215
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, marriage & family; & am certified in DBT ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing).
Virtual only! I live in TX. I authored two books that I use:
I3 (cubed): Information, Interpretation, Intensity - Unlock the Inner Strength Behind Your Negative Emotions and
I3 for Couples: Facing Our Negative Emotions to Build Intimacy in Marriage
Both are available on my website. Clients who are struggling but wanting to not only heal, but also grow have the potential for being extremely powerful people. We have all gone through difficult times, experiencing anxiety, fear, depression, and hopelessness. If we have healed, we look back and see those times as hard, but some of the most powerful in our lives.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, marriage & family; & am certified in DBT ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing).
Virtual only! I live in TX. I authored two books that I use:
I3 (cubed): Information, Interpretation, Intensity - Unlock the Inner Strength Behind Your Negative Emotions and
I3 for Couples: Facing Our Negative Emotions to Build Intimacy in Marriage
Both are available on my website. Clients who are struggling but wanting to not only heal, but also grow have the potential for being extremely powerful people. We have all gone through difficult times, experiencing anxiety, fear, depression, and hopelessness. If we have healed, we look back and see those times as hard, but some of the most powerful in our lives.

Some specific modalities I use are CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Welcome! My name is Jamie and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I am here to provide a judgment-free zone and help you work through anxiety, depression, addiction issues, past trauma, relationship/family conflicts, anger management, or other stressors you might be facing. I can also offer support through challenging life transitions and big decisions that might be weighing on you. My biggest goal is for you to feel in control of your emotions/behaviors and build overall confidence and self esteem.
Some specific modalities I use are CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Welcome! My name is Jamie and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I am here to provide a judgment-free zone and help you work through anxiety, depression, addiction issues, past trauma, relationship/family conflicts, anger management, or other stressors you might be facing. I can also offer support through challenging life transitions and big decisions that might be weighing on you. My biggest goal is for you to feel in control of your emotions/behaviors and build overall confidence and self esteem.
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