Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Columbia, TN
Charmaine Bridgens
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, A-LPC, MS
1 Endorsed
Columbia, TN 38401
I am licensed in both California and Tennessee. My passion is working with women, I believe that we all need a space to be ourselves, without judgement, prejudice, shame or guilt. We cannot do this life alone, we all need support and "our person". and a space to be our selves. My goal is to create a safe place to be able to process, reflect, and work through the difficult times. I was born in Kitwe, Zambia (Africa) and was raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. My family and I immigrated to the USA twenty 28 years ago. I have been married for 46 years and have three adult daughters, two son in laws and two beautiful grandchildren.
I am licensed in both California and Tennessee. My passion is working with women, I believe that we all need a space to be ourselves, without judgement, prejudice, shame or guilt. We cannot do this life alone, we all need support and "our person". and a space to be our selves. My goal is to create a safe place to be able to process, reflect, and work through the difficult times. I was born in Kitwe, Zambia (Africa) and was raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. My family and I immigrated to the USA twenty 28 years ago. I have been married for 46 years and have three adult daughters, two son in laws and two beautiful grandchildren.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stuck, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can untangle complex emotions and identify the patterns holding you back. By combining evidence-based techniques with a personalized approach, I help you build the resilience and practical tools needed to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stuck, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can untangle complex emotions and identify the patterns holding you back. By combining evidence-based techniques with a personalized approach, I help you build the resilience and practical tools needed to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity.
You don’t have to walk through life’s challenges alone. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling in your relationships, carrying the weight of past trauma, or simply feeling stuck, healing and change are possible. I offer a safe, supportive, and structured environment where you can find clarity, hope, and renewed purpose. Together, we’ll work to identify patterns of thought and behavior that may be holding you back. You’ll learn new ways to cope with distress, process difficult emotions, and apply practical skills outside of our sessions to create lasting clients who desire it.
You don’t have to walk through life’s challenges alone. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling in your relationships, carrying the weight of past trauma, or simply feeling stuck, healing and change are possible. I offer a safe, supportive, and structured environment where you can find clarity, hope, and renewed purpose. Together, we’ll work to identify patterns of thought and behavior that may be holding you back. You’ll learn new ways to cope with distress, process difficult emotions, and apply practical skills outside of our sessions to create lasting clients who desire it.
Life can feel overwhelming, and you don't have to carry it alone. I will provide a warm, supportive space filled with compassion, care, and understanding as you navigate life's challenges and move toward healing and balance, helping you to become the best version of yourself. When we work together, I take a collaborative approach where your voice and goals guide the process. I use practical, evidence-based tools to help you feel empowered, supported, and confident as you navigate life and create meaningful change.
Life can feel overwhelming, and you don't have to carry it alone. I will provide a warm, supportive space filled with compassion, care, and understanding as you navigate life's challenges and move toward healing and balance, helping you to become the best version of yourself. When we work together, I take a collaborative approach where your voice and goals guide the process. I use practical, evidence-based tools to help you feel empowered, supported, and confident as you navigate life and create meaningful change.
You might know something “makes sense” — but it still doesn’t feel okay.
You might understand your past logically, but emotions like fear, shame, or sadness still show up in your body in ways that feel overwhelming or confusing. Many people feel stuck in this gap between logic and feeling. It can be frustrating to recognize patterns and feel powerless to shift them. In our work together, we explore not only what happened but how it lives on in you, so healing can move from insight into experience.
You might know something “makes sense” — but it still doesn’t feel okay.
You might understand your past logically, but emotions like fear, shame, or sadness still show up in your body in ways that feel overwhelming or confusing. Many people feel stuck in this gap between logic and feeling. It can be frustrating to recognize patterns and feel powerless to shift them. In our work together, we explore not only what happened but how it lives on in you, so healing can move from insight into experience.
I use CBT, DBT, and Strength-based approaches to help individuals achieve the life they want and enjoy using different approaches with therapy as I know everyone is an individual and has individual needs.
I offer a calm approach in a non-judgmental environment. I meet individuals where they are at in their mental health and believe everyone is their own unique individual person, and there is not one thing that works for everyone. My client's goals are set based on what they want in their life.
I use CBT, DBT, and Strength-based approaches to help individuals achieve the life they want and enjoy using different approaches with therapy as I know everyone is an individual and has individual needs.
I offer a calm approach in a non-judgmental environment. I meet individuals where they are at in their mental health and believe everyone is their own unique individual person, and there is not one thing that works for everyone. My client's goals are set based on what they want in their life.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, and connecting with someone who truly fits your needs is important. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or caught in patterns that are no longer serving you, you deserve support from someone who not only brings effective tools for healing but also offers a genuine connection and a sense of ease. From our first interaction, I create a space where you feel safe and supported. Together, we can begin a journey of self-discovery and growth.
I am currently on a waitlist. I am scheduling new clients beginning in September.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, and connecting with someone who truly fits your needs is important. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or caught in patterns that are no longer serving you, you deserve support from someone who not only brings effective tools for healing but also offers a genuine connection and a sense of ease. From our first interaction, I create a space where you feel safe and supported. Together, we can begin a journey of self-discovery and growth.
I am currently on a waitlist. I am scheduling new clients beginning in September.
You don’t have to walk through life’s challenges alone. I’m Kara and whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling in your relationships, carrying the weight of past trauma, or simply feeling stuck, healing and change are possible. I offer a safe, supportive, and structured environment where you can find clarity, hope, and renewed purpose. Together, we’ll work to identify patterns of thought and behavior that may be holding you back. You’ll learn new ways to cope with distress, process difficult emotions, and apply practical skills outside of our sessions to create lasting change.
You don’t have to walk through life’s challenges alone. I’m Kara and whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling in your relationships, carrying the weight of past trauma, or simply feeling stuck, healing and change are possible. I offer a safe, supportive, and structured environment where you can find clarity, hope, and renewed purpose. Together, we’ll work to identify patterns of thought and behavior that may be holding you back. You’ll learn new ways to cope with distress, process difficult emotions, and apply practical skills outside of our sessions to create lasting change.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience walking with women, teens, and young adults through trauma, anxiety, identity questions, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. I specialize in trauma-informed care, using EMDR, CBT, and motivational approaches to help clients find clarity, healing, and direction. My style is honest, compassionate, and grounded. If faith is important to you, I offer the option to integrate a Christian perspective into therapy. This is a space where you can be fully seen, supported, and challenged to grow - rooted in truth, rising in grace.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience walking with women, teens, and young adults through trauma, anxiety, identity questions, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. I specialize in trauma-informed care, using EMDR, CBT, and motivational approaches to help clients find clarity, healing, and direction. My style is honest, compassionate, and grounded. If faith is important to you, I offer the option to integrate a Christian perspective into therapy. This is a space where you can be fully seen, supported, and challenged to grow - rooted in truth, rising in grace.
Hi, I'm Brian Olsen, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from Orange County. I see clients who are ready to make a change for the better and want help making it happen. Hope is here. In therapy we'll work together to make sense of what is happening and why, set a vision for how things ought to be, and come up with a plan that has the best chance for creating change. It is a collaborative approach where we work on what is most important to you, make sure that we are a good fit, and find the right tools and skills that work for you.
Hi, I'm Brian Olsen, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from Orange County. I see clients who are ready to make a change for the better and want help making it happen. Hope is here. In therapy we'll work together to make sense of what is happening and why, set a vision for how things ought to be, and come up with a plan that has the best chance for creating change. It is a collaborative approach where we work on what is most important to you, make sure that we are a good fit, and find the right tools and skills that work for you.
Hi there and thank you for considering me! My name is Lisa. Along with 20 years of professional experience, I have my Master of Professional Counseling and am a LPC-MHSP. I have been married since 1991 and have 3 grown children. I am passionate about supporting and helping my clients in healing through difficult times and periods of feeling stuck. Asking for help can be difficult and scary, but I can assure you that I will always be a Safe Place for you to share your thoughts and feelings freely. Because I know the benefits of speaking with someone, I’m so excited to start this healing journey with you.
Hi there and thank you for considering me! My name is Lisa. Along with 20 years of professional experience, I have my Master of Professional Counseling and am a LPC-MHSP. I have been married since 1991 and have 3 grown children. I am passionate about supporting and helping my clients in healing through difficult times and periods of feeling stuck. Asking for help can be difficult and scary, but I can assure you that I will always be a Safe Place for you to share your thoughts and feelings freely. Because I know the benefits of speaking with someone, I’m so excited to start this healing journey with you.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious, I provide a compassionate, structured space to help you heal and thrive. Specializing in Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, and ADHD, I partner with adults to process past traumas and build practical, everyday coping skills using EMDR, CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious, I provide a compassionate, structured space to help you heal and thrive. Specializing in Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, and ADHD, I partner with adults to process past traumas and build practical, everyday coping skills using EMDR, CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness.
I use a variety of different therapies such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR to name a few.
I am a seasoned licensed clinical social worker with Apex Recovery, deeply committed to supporting individuals facing trauma and substance use disorders through a holistic lens that incorporates fitness and wellness practices. In my practice, I believe in addressing mental health challenges from a comprehensive perspective, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. That's why alongside traditional therapeutic approaches, I place a strong emphasis on integrating holistic and fitness-based interventions into our work together.
I use a variety of different therapies such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR to name a few.
I am a seasoned licensed clinical social worker with Apex Recovery, deeply committed to supporting individuals facing trauma and substance use disorders through a holistic lens that incorporates fitness and wellness practices. In my practice, I believe in addressing mental health challenges from a comprehensive perspective, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. That's why alongside traditional therapeutic approaches, I place a strong emphasis on integrating holistic and fitness-based interventions into our work together.
As a married mother of three, I understand the importance of creating balance and finding peace in the midst of a busy life. With years of experience providing therapy to children, preteens, teens, and adults in both outpatient and hospital settings, I am well-equipped to address a wide range of mental health issues. I have successfully worked with clients dealing with significant trauma, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship struggles, among other conditions.
As a married mother of three, I understand the importance of creating balance and finding peace in the midst of a busy life. With years of experience providing therapy to children, preteens, teens, and adults in both outpatient and hospital settings, I am well-equipped to address a wide range of mental health issues. I have successfully worked with clients dealing with significant trauma, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship struggles, among other conditions.
I also often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy and skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Do you ever feel like you’re carrying a weight no one else can see? Trauma, grief, and anxiety can steal your energy, your sleep, and even your sense of self. The truth is—you don’t have to stay stuck. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
I’m Nicole Meadows, LCSW, a licensed therapist with 14+ years of experience helping adults move from surviving to truly living again. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical—I don’t just listen, I help you find tools and healing strategies that bring real relief.
Imagine six months from now: you’re sleeping better, feeling calmer, and finally trusting yourself again.
I also often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy and skills from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Do you ever feel like you’re carrying a weight no one else can see? Trauma, grief, and anxiety can steal your energy, your sleep, and even your sense of self. The truth is—you don’t have to stay stuck. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
I’m Nicole Meadows, LCSW, a licensed therapist with 14+ years of experience helping adults move from surviving to truly living again. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical—I don’t just listen, I help you find tools and healing strategies that bring real relief.
Imagine six months from now: you’re sleeping better, feeling calmer, and finally trusting yourself again.
The scariest part of therapy isn't what you'll have to say — it's what you might discover. Like the courage you forgot you had. Or the truth that you were never the sum of your worst moments in life. That you have always been valuable, and you never deserved the hurt you carried. Therapy is where your voice finally gets to take up space.
The scariest part of therapy isn't what you'll have to say — it's what you might discover. Like the courage you forgot you had. Or the truth that you were never the sum of your worst moments in life. That you have always been valuable, and you never deserved the hurt you carried. Therapy is where your voice finally gets to take up space.
These include Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, DBT-based skills, and EMDR.
Finding the right counselor can feel overwhelming. You want someone who truly understands you and can help you make meaningful progress. I specialize in supporting adults with ADHD, Autism, and trauma, helping them navigate challenges, build skills, and create positive changes in their lives.
These include Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, DBT-based skills, and EMDR.
Finding the right counselor can feel overwhelming. You want someone who truly understands you and can help you make meaningful progress. I specialize in supporting adults with ADHD, Autism, and trauma, helping them navigate challenges, build skills, and create positive changes in their lives.
I use evidence-based approaches like ACT (understand what matters to you), CBT (untangle thoughts that don't serve you), DBT (manage intense emotions), and EMDR (process trauma).
Have you noticed that thoughts about food and your body take up more mental space than you’d like? You may feel preoccupied with food and body image, caught in cycles of self‑criticism, and unsure how to move forward. Maybe you’re just exhausted from trying to hold it all together. You don’t have to know exactly what’s wrong or have the perfect words for it. You just know you want something different. You’re ready to rebuild trust with yourself, feel more present in your life, and step out of survival mode. As an anxiety and eating disorder therapist, I believe that everyone deserves to find peace and trust within themselves.
I use evidence-based approaches like ACT (understand what matters to you), CBT (untangle thoughts that don't serve you), DBT (manage intense emotions), and EMDR (process trauma).
Have you noticed that thoughts about food and your body take up more mental space than you’d like? You may feel preoccupied with food and body image, caught in cycles of self‑criticism, and unsure how to move forward. Maybe you’re just exhausted from trying to hold it all together. You don’t have to know exactly what’s wrong or have the perfect words for it. You just know you want something different. You’re ready to rebuild trust with yourself, feel more present in your life, and step out of survival mode. As an anxiety and eating disorder therapist, I believe that everyone deserves to find peace and trust within themselves.
What happened to the world? Do you feel out of hope? Do real solutions and answers to problems seem impossible to find? Take heart and hang in there! No matter how dark and trying things feel in this moment, there is hope and ability to change that can happen. Join me and my personally trained staff to help move beyond the madness, implement real and lasting results that focus on core changes. No matter if you have had years of treatment and therapy, or are new to counseling, become one of the many who have found answers working with us!
What happened to the world? Do you feel out of hope? Do real solutions and answers to problems seem impossible to find? Take heart and hang in there! No matter how dark and trying things feel in this moment, there is hope and ability to change that can happen. Join me and my personally trained staff to help move beyond the madness, implement real and lasting results that focus on core changes. No matter if you have had years of treatment and therapy, or are new to counseling, become one of the many who have found answers working with us!
I work through an attachment lens and use an integrative therapy that blends, Attuned Systemic Repair, CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, Neurofeedback, Somatic Therapy and Trauma informed yoga.
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed by life? Have you had disappointments and things in your life that did not go as planned? Have you found yourself in a divorce and it feels like your world is falling apart? Or have you experienced trauma in your life? Perhaps you are a woman in perimenopause with brain fog, mood swings, and hot flashes. If so, you are in the right place! I love working with individuals to help them heal from past wounds, teaching them skillsets that will help them grow and create new pathways in their brain. My goal is to be your guide in your healing journey.
I work through an attachment lens and use an integrative therapy that blends, Attuned Systemic Repair, CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, Neurofeedback, Somatic Therapy and Trauma informed yoga.
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed by life? Have you had disappointments and things in your life that did not go as planned? Have you found yourself in a divorce and it feels like your world is falling apart? Or have you experienced trauma in your life? Perhaps you are a woman in perimenopause with brain fog, mood swings, and hot flashes. If so, you are in the right place! I love working with individuals to help them heal from past wounds, teaching them skillsets that will help them grow and create new pathways in their brain. My goal is to be your guide in your healing journey.
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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.