Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Mount Joy, PA
Alyssa earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC). After years as an educator and adolescent life coach, Alyssa pursued an education in therapeutic disciplines where she witnessed the vast needs of young people, families, and couples alike who were navigating relationships, trauma, mental health challenges, behavioral concerns, loss and change. Alyssa takes a holistic approach with her clients, specializing in adult and adolescent therapy, couples and families, and uses a client-centered approach informed by Internal Family Systems, and Adlerian Theory.
Alyssa earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC). After years as an educator and adolescent life coach, Alyssa pursued an education in therapeutic disciplines where she witnessed the vast needs of young people, families, and couples alike who were navigating relationships, trauma, mental health challenges, behavioral concerns, loss and change. Alyssa takes a holistic approach with her clients, specializing in adult and adolescent therapy, couples and families, and uses a client-centered approach informed by Internal Family Systems, and Adlerian Theory.
Want a therapist that flexes and adapts to your needs, goals, and style? I believe it is my job to learn about and conform to what my clients need, whether it's a more laid-back listening-oriented style or a more directive goal-oriented style. Your counseling process should be completely unique to who you are as a person, couple, or family and you should be encouraged to sit in the driver's seat. I am comfortable using a variety of therapy modalities and love creating tailored therapeutic experiences that "fit just right" for all of my clients. I am also open to discussing holistic options including diet, exercise, and spirituality.
Want a therapist that flexes and adapts to your needs, goals, and style? I believe it is my job to learn about and conform to what my clients need, whether it's a more laid-back listening-oriented style or a more directive goal-oriented style. Your counseling process should be completely unique to who you are as a person, couple, or family and you should be encouraged to sit in the driver's seat. I am comfortable using a variety of therapy modalities and love creating tailored therapeutic experiences that "fit just right" for all of my clients. I am also open to discussing holistic options including diet, exercise, and spirituality.
I draw from TF-CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, and emotional coherence therapy to support healing, growth, and lasting change.
Life can get REALLY hard, and we’re all doing our best to get through it. But that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. I often work with those who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what comes next. That includes working with anxiety, body image struggles and/or disordered eating, gender and sexuality, relationship challenges, dissociation, complex trauma, or big life transitions.
We’ll work on understanding what’s beneath the surface, building coping tools, and helping you feel more grounded and connected to yourself.
I draw from TF-CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, and emotional coherence therapy to support healing, growth, and lasting change.
Life can get REALLY hard, and we’re all doing our best to get through it. But that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. I often work with those who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what comes next. That includes working with anxiety, body image struggles and/or disordered eating, gender and sexuality, relationship challenges, dissociation, complex trauma, or big life transitions.
We’ll work on understanding what’s beneath the surface, building coping tools, and helping you feel more grounded and connected to yourself.
I also utilize CBT and I am trained in ERP, IFS and DBT.
In today’s society it is sometimes difficult to manage our mental health. We become anxious and/or depressed and sometimes our relationships suffer. Many of us have survived traumatic experiences that we have not properly processed. It is important to find ways to cope with our anxiety, overcome our depression, process our trauma and learn to communicate in a positive manner in order to build healthy relationships with others as well as with ourself.
I also utilize CBT and I am trained in ERP, IFS and DBT.
In today’s society it is sometimes difficult to manage our mental health. We become anxious and/or depressed and sometimes our relationships suffer. Many of us have survived traumatic experiences that we have not properly processed. It is important to find ways to cope with our anxiety, overcome our depression, process our trauma and learn to communicate in a positive manner in order to build healthy relationships with others as well as with ourself.
Our mission: Mental health for all we serve. Our passion: Helping you achieve mental health. Life can be hard. We all have challenges. We all experience loss, stress, grief and, at some point, all of us feel overwhelmed. The team at Behavioral Healthcare Corporation has been helping people just like you deal with life's issues and restore their mental health since 2002.
Our mission: Mental health for all we serve. Our passion: Helping you achieve mental health. Life can be hard. We all have challenges. We all experience loss, stress, grief and, at some point, all of us feel overwhelmed. The team at Behavioral Healthcare Corporation has been helping people just like you deal with life's issues and restore their mental health since 2002.
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As an LCSW with years of experience in the mental health field, i am passionate about helping individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges and discover their strengths. My approach is warm, engaging, and compassionate, creating a safe and supportive environment where anyone can feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and emotions.
As an LCSW with years of experience in the mental health field, i am passionate about helping individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges and discover their strengths. My approach is warm, engaging, and compassionate, creating a safe and supportive environment where anyone can feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and emotions.
I incorporate elements of several therapeutic modalities to provide a collaborative approach to therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT.
My ideal client would be seeking help with anxiety. There are so many challenges that can take place in our lives, and I am passionate about helping navigate the uncertainty with my clients. I have specialized training to work with those adjusting to parenthood, pregnancy, or postpartum. Shifting our focus from taking care of ourselves to now taking care of our child/family, requires a unique balance that I love helping people discover. I also love to work with people who are adjusting to other stressors in life, depression, mood disorders, OCD, fertility challenges, loss and grief, life transitions, etc.
I incorporate elements of several therapeutic modalities to provide a collaborative approach to therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT.
My ideal client would be seeking help with anxiety. There are so many challenges that can take place in our lives, and I am passionate about helping navigate the uncertainty with my clients. I have specialized training to work with those adjusting to parenthood, pregnancy, or postpartum. Shifting our focus from taking care of ourselves to now taking care of our child/family, requires a unique balance that I love helping people discover. I also love to work with people who are adjusting to other stressors in life, depression, mood disorders, OCD, fertility challenges, loss and grief, life transitions, etc.
I incorporate a variety of evidence base treatment in my therapeutic approaches such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral, Internal Family Systems and Ketamine-Assited Therapy.
Maybe you’ve tried telling yourself, “That happened a long time ago,” but your nervous system didn’t get the memo. Maybe drinking or using started as a way to cope and has become its own problem. Or maybe you’re a parent wondering how someone who once told you everything now communicates mainly through shrugs and closed doors.
You don’t need a polished explanation before reaching out. I work with trauma, addiction, and adolescents, and I’m trained in EMDR. We’ll make room for the hard stuff, get curious about what’s keeping you stuck, and find ways forward that fit your actual life.
And yes, we can be serious about the work without.
I incorporate a variety of evidence base treatment in my therapeutic approaches such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral, Internal Family Systems and Ketamine-Assited Therapy.
Maybe you’ve tried telling yourself, “That happened a long time ago,” but your nervous system didn’t get the memo. Maybe drinking or using started as a way to cope and has become its own problem. Or maybe you’re a parent wondering how someone who once told you everything now communicates mainly through shrugs and closed doors.
You don’t need a polished explanation before reaching out. I work with trauma, addiction, and adolescents, and I’m trained in EMDR. We’ll make room for the hard stuff, get curious about what’s keeping you stuck, and find ways forward that fit your actual life.
And yes, we can be serious about the work without.
I don't want you to just feel better — I want you to get better. I work with individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, codependency, unhealthy boundaries, challenging family dynamics or the pressures and uncertainty of adulthood. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a new light, identifying the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and discovering ways to move forward. You will build skills that will help you navigate life with more ease and confidence. My clients describe me as warm, collaborative, down-to-Earth. I work with a lot of mental health clinicans too - a therapist's therapist.
I don't want you to just feel better — I want you to get better. I work with individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, codependency, unhealthy boundaries, challenging family dynamics or the pressures and uncertainty of adulthood. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a new light, identifying the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and discovering ways to move forward. You will build skills that will help you navigate life with more ease and confidence. My clients describe me as warm, collaborative, down-to-Earth. I work with a lot of mental health clinicans too - a therapist's therapist.
I am an LPC who enjoys working with children, teens, and young adults. Whether you’re looking to improve your ability to cope with everyday stressors, reduce the impact of anxiety and depression, or something in between, I believe in meeting my clients where they’re at to help them learn more about themselves and begin to reach their goals. I am passionate about helping my clients learn better ways to cope with and solve challenges, build healthy relationships, and feel more confident in themselves.
I am an LPC who enjoys working with children, teens, and young adults. Whether you’re looking to improve your ability to cope with everyday stressors, reduce the impact of anxiety and depression, or something in between, I believe in meeting my clients where they’re at to help them learn more about themselves and begin to reach their goals. I am passionate about helping my clients learn better ways to cope with and solve challenges, build healthy relationships, and feel more confident in themselves.
The three issues I have the most knowledge and comfortability in is utilizing EMDR, CBT/ DBT skills and somatic release therapies for trauma, anxieties, and depression.
I’m Dr. Joelle, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma resolution and nervous system regulation extending my expertise to both NJ & PA. My work is grounded in deep compassion and neuroscience-informed methods designed to support healing beyond talk therapy addressing trauma, anxiety, and complex emotional patterns.
The three issues I have the most knowledge and comfortability in is utilizing EMDR, CBT/ DBT skills and somatic release therapies for trauma, anxieties, and depression.
I’m Dr. Joelle, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma resolution and nervous system regulation extending my expertise to both NJ & PA. My work is grounded in deep compassion and neuroscience-informed methods designed to support healing beyond talk therapy addressing trauma, anxiety, and complex emotional patterns.
My passion for therapy involves working together toward a value-driven, empowered life. While building our therapeutic relationship, let us work together to grow and reclaim your life story. I believe in gaining self-awareness while enhancing the ability to develop coping skills that allow better management of emotions and circumstances when they arise. I provide a client-led approach while prioritizing structure for the client which helps to focus on fulfilling your intentions for each therapy session.
My experience involves working with teenagers, young adults, and middle adulthood individuals with a personalized approach.
My passion for therapy involves working together toward a value-driven, empowered life. While building our therapeutic relationship, let us work together to grow and reclaim your life story. I believe in gaining self-awareness while enhancing the ability to develop coping skills that allow better management of emotions and circumstances when they arise. I provide a client-led approach while prioritizing structure for the client which helps to focus on fulfilling your intentions for each therapy session.
My experience involves working with teenagers, young adults, and middle adulthood individuals with a personalized approach.
When engaging in Trauma Focused treatment I tend to use EMDR, DBT, CPT, CBT, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused.
Trauma tends to be considered a buzz word. If you have experienced a traumatic event. You know that there is nothing trendy about what you experience. There is a want to escape the memory and constant reminders of the past. The need to move forward and progress in life. However, there is lingering guilt of what has occurred and how it has continued to make an impact. Being able to identify your triggers, cope with them, and replace the negative thoughts about the experience tends to be the common goal. To feel that your past is not holding you back.
When engaging in Trauma Focused treatment I tend to use EMDR, DBT, CPT, CBT, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused.
Trauma tends to be considered a buzz word. If you have experienced a traumatic event. You know that there is nothing trendy about what you experience. There is a want to escape the memory and constant reminders of the past. The need to move forward and progress in life. However, there is lingering guilt of what has occurred and how it has continued to make an impact. Being able to identify your triggers, cope with them, and replace the negative thoughts about the experience tends to be the common goal. To feel that your past is not holding you back.
Hello! I believe that your therapist should feel like your best friend that is not your friend. I believe in the therapeutic working relationship since the best indicator of the outcome of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I will work just as hard as you do. You are behind the drivers seat and you are the expert of your life. You know what you need and want. I will be the tour guide throughout your healing journey. Let's work together to get to where you'd like to be.
Hello! I believe that your therapist should feel like your best friend that is not your friend. I believe in the therapeutic working relationship since the best indicator of the outcome of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I will work just as hard as you do. You are behind the drivers seat and you are the expert of your life. You know what you need and want. I will be the tour guide throughout your healing journey. Let's work together to get to where you'd like to be.
Kimberly McGhee Art Therapist–EMDR
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC®, LPC, EMDRIA®
2 Endorsed
York, PA 17403
I practice EMDR, Art Therapy, and EFT Tapping, along with Guided Imagery/Mindfulness, Sand tray, and CBT and DBT skills, in a safe and supportive space.
Feeling overwhelmed, or caught in patterns you can’t seem to change? Trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression can leave you feeling disconnected, on edge, or unlike yourself. For young people, this may appear as school stress, perfectionism, shutting down, or feeling misunderstood, and can leave parents at a loss. For adults, it may look like repeating painful relationship patterns, carrying the weight of the past, or functioning well while struggling inside.
I work with school-age children, teens, and adults. Together, we’ll understand what’s driving the struggle and help you feel more grounded, confident, and like yourself again.
I practice EMDR, Art Therapy, and EFT Tapping, along with Guided Imagery/Mindfulness, Sand tray, and CBT and DBT skills, in a safe and supportive space.
Feeling overwhelmed, or caught in patterns you can’t seem to change? Trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression can leave you feeling disconnected, on edge, or unlike yourself. For young people, this may appear as school stress, perfectionism, shutting down, or feeling misunderstood, and can leave parents at a loss. For adults, it may look like repeating painful relationship patterns, carrying the weight of the past, or functioning well while struggling inside.
I work with school-age children, teens, and adults. Together, we’ll understand what’s driving the struggle and help you feel more grounded, confident, and like yourself again.
My style is integrative and responsive, drawing from evidence-based modalities like Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I welcome clients of all ages and backgrounds and tailor my approach to meet each person's unique needs. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling, with internship training that focused on working with children and adolescents. I’m particularly passionate about supporting adolescents and young adults as they navigate the formation of their identity, emotional regulation, and shifting relationships.
I’m also trained in spiritual approaches and can incorporate meaning-making, mindfulness, and inner wisdom into our work if that aligns with your values.
My style is integrative and responsive, drawing from evidence-based modalities like Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I welcome clients of all ages and backgrounds and tailor my approach to meet each person's unique needs. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling, with internship training that focused on working with children and adolescents. I’m particularly passionate about supporting adolescents and young adults as they navigate the formation of their identity, emotional regulation, and shifting relationships.
I’m also trained in spiritual approaches and can incorporate meaning-making, mindfulness, and inner wisdom into our work if that aligns with your values.
I work with children learning to manage big emotions, such as anxiety or anger, teens exploring their identity and preparing for adulthood, and adults feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns—whether in relationships, major life transitions, or ongoing effects from previous life chapters. I believe you are the expert of your own experience. My role is to walk alongside you as we explore what’s working in your life, what feels heavy, and what healing and growth might look like for you.
I work with children learning to manage big emotions, such as anxiety or anger, teens exploring their identity and preparing for adulthood, and adults feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns—whether in relationships, major life transitions, or ongoing effects from previous life chapters. I believe you are the expert of your own experience. My role is to walk alongside you as we explore what’s working in your life, what feels heavy, and what healing and growth might look like for you.
After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Lebanon Valley College, she went on to receive her Master of Arts at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in Clinical Psychology. She also completed studies at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and worked closely with The Beck Institute. In her free time, Carissa enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and gardening. She also enjoys going to restaurants in the area to try new cuisines.
After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Lebanon Valley College, she went on to receive her Master of Arts at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in Clinical Psychology. She also completed studies at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and worked closely with The Beck Institute. In her free time, Carissa enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and gardening. She also enjoys going to restaurants in the area to try new cuisines.
I am trained in Energy Psychology (EFT) and DBT.
I believe everyone has inherent value, has purpose, and belongs in this world. A person can be greatly impacted by stress, life changes, trauma, and pain/hurt which can lead people to believe they do not have value or feel no longer worthwhile. People can heal from these things and can learn new skills to better regulate emotions. Sometimes people just need someone to show up and help guide the healing process. We can heal the hurt and find ways to move forward in life. I work to provide a calm, safe, open, non-judgmental space to allow this process to begin.
I am trained in Energy Psychology (EFT) and DBT.
I believe everyone has inherent value, has purpose, and belongs in this world. A person can be greatly impacted by stress, life changes, trauma, and pain/hurt which can lead people to believe they do not have value or feel no longer worthwhile. People can heal from these things and can learn new skills to better regulate emotions. Sometimes people just need someone to show up and help guide the healing process. We can heal the hurt and find ways to move forward in life. I work to provide a calm, safe, open, non-judgmental space to allow this process to begin.
My work is rooted in CBT while integrating DBT-informed, strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed approaches.
I enjoy working with adults, young adults, and college students navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, burnout, OCD, relationship concerns, self-esteem, women’s issues, and trauma. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unsure of what comes next, or simply realizing that something needs to change. Together, we can work to better understand what you’re experiencing, develop practical tools, recognize the strengths and resilience you already carry, and build greater confidence in yourself and your ability to move forward.
My work is rooted in CBT while integrating DBT-informed, strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed approaches.
I enjoy working with adults, young adults, and college students navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, burnout, OCD, relationship concerns, self-esteem, women’s issues, and trauma. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unsure of what comes next, or simply realizing that something needs to change. Together, we can work to better understand what you’re experiencing, develop practical tools, recognize the strengths and resilience you already carry, and build greater confidence in yourself and your ability to move forward.
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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.