The Wise Center for DBT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Birmingham, AL 35223
Let's Connect (659) 221-7763
Many of my clients come to therapy after enduring the rollercoaster of intense emotional highs and lows, searching for ways to learn new coping strategies or enhance the ones they already have. These individuals often struggle with challenges such as self-harm, suicidality, addiction, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Despite their unique struggles, they share a common goal: to not only gain better control of their emotions but also to create a meaningful life they want to live, rather than merely survive.
This work requires immense courage, and I deeply respect the bravery it takes to embark on this journey. I strive to create a calm, focused, and nonjudgmental space where we can explore the underlying patterns driving your thoughts and behaviors while developing practical strategies for moving forward.
My therapeutic approach blends warmth and compassion with effective, solution-focused interventions grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Together, we’ll work on building awareness of automatic thought patterns that contribute to suffering, replacing self-destructive behaviors with healthier, more adaptive coping skills. Let's transform your life.
Call or Email The Wise Center for DBT now for a free 15 minute consultation - (659) 221-7763
Let's Connect (659) 221-7763
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, WireInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
The Wise Center for DBT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (659) 221-7763
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Alabama / 4156C Melissa DeLong
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended New York University (NYU), MSW, Graduated 2015
- Certificate from Behavioral Tech Intensive DBT Training / 2018
- Certificate from Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 14603 / 2019
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Melissa DeLong
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
The Wise Center for DBT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (659) 221-7763
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Child
- Codependency
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
The Wise Center for DBT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (659) 221-7763
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Portuguese ,
Spanish
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Portuguese ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- AEDP
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Trauma Focused
The Wise Center for DBT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (659) 221-7763
Groups
Adult DBT Skills Training Group
In our DBT skills training group, we learn the standard four modules of DBT skills: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. The group meets weekly for 6 - 12 months, depending on the unique needs of the client and follows Marsha Linehan's standard DBT protocol closely. Group members are supported by group facilitators, as well as, by fellow group members, in a motivated, compassionate, and calm environment.
Types of Therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$100
Location
The Wise Center for DBT
4 Office Park Circle
Suite 215A
Birmingham, AL 35223
Email Melissa DeLong about this group or call - (659) 221-7763
Adolescent DBT Skills Training Group
In our Adolescent DBT skills training group, we learn the standard four modules of DBT skills: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance, adapted specifically for adolescents (DBT-A). The group meets weekly for 6 - 12 months, depending on the unique needs of the client and follows Marsha Linehan's standard DBT protocol closely. Group members are supported by group facilitators, as well as, by fellow group members, in a motivated, compassionate, and calm environment.
Types of Therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Session Cost
$100
Location
The Wise Center for DBT
4 Office Park Circle
Suite 215 A
Birmingham, AL 35223
Email Melissa DeLong about this group or call - (659) 221-7763
Location
Nearby Areas
The Wise Center for DBT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP
Call for a free consultation now - (659) 221-7763