Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Franklin, TN
I serve individuals, children/adolescents, couples and families in embracing hope when you may otherwise feel lost. I provide a nurturing and secure atmosphere of trust while establishing a "partnership" with you regarding your care. I provide the type of therapy specific for your need and will utilize a variety of techniques to assist you in your journey. My goal is to educate my clients as to how to recognize their stressors in their lives, the impact on their mental health, how to deal with said stressors, and to learn preventative techniques.
I serve individuals, children/adolescents, couples and families in embracing hope when you may otherwise feel lost. I provide a nurturing and secure atmosphere of trust while establishing a "partnership" with you regarding your care. I provide the type of therapy specific for your need and will utilize a variety of techniques to assist you in your journey. My goal is to educate my clients as to how to recognize their stressors in their lives, the impact on their mental health, how to deal with said stressors, and to learn preventative techniques.
I love helping people see that healing is possible, and that they are not alone. That healing may be needed because of the stress and anxiety that is a product of this time that we are all in right now, or it may be an ongoing battle. All human beings have some of the same core wounding….none of us get through this life unscathed. And everyone copes with this wounding a little differently, but deep down, we are looking for connection…with others, with self, and with a power greater than self. It is a humbling blessing to be able to walk along side of people as they take steps toward healing.
I love helping people see that healing is possible, and that they are not alone. That healing may be needed because of the stress and anxiety that is a product of this time that we are all in right now, or it may be an ongoing battle. All human beings have some of the same core wounding….none of us get through this life unscathed. And everyone copes with this wounding a little differently, but deep down, we are looking for connection…with others, with self, and with a power greater than self. It is a humbling blessing to be able to walk along side of people as they take steps toward healing.
Drawing from CBT, DBT, and Internal Family Systems within a Trauma-Informed Care framework, I work across outpatient, and have experience in inpatient and residential settings with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
My ideal client has been through difficult experiences — trauma, loss, relationship struggles, or the weight of a personality disorder or addiction — and is ready to start making sense of it all. They may be an adolescent navigating a turbulent season of life, an adult who has carried pain for too long, or a couple or family ready to rebuild connection. They want more than just symptom relief; they want to understand themselves, heal at the root, and create lasting change. They may also be someone from the LGBTQI community seeking a therapist who truly sees and welcomes them as they are.
Drawing from CBT, DBT, and Internal Family Systems within a Trauma-Informed Care framework, I work across outpatient, and have experience in inpatient and residential settings with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
My ideal client has been through difficult experiences — trauma, loss, relationship struggles, or the weight of a personality disorder or addiction — and is ready to start making sense of it all. They may be an adolescent navigating a turbulent season of life, an adult who has carried pain for too long, or a couple or family ready to rebuild connection. They want more than just symptom relief; they want to understand themselves, heal at the root, and create lasting change. They may also be someone from the LGBTQI community seeking a therapist who truly sees and welcomes them as they are.
Melissa Lewis is a dedicated Counselor with over 25 years of experience as a former teacher working alongside her students and their families, she brings a unique blend of compassion, understanding, and real-life experience to her practice helping teens, adolescents, couples and individuals navigate life’s challenges and transitions. Melissa is committed to providing a supportive and empathetic space where clients can find healing, growth, and renewed hope in their personal journeys.
Melissa Lewis is a dedicated Counselor with over 25 years of experience as a former teacher working alongside her students and their families, she brings a unique blend of compassion, understanding, and real-life experience to her practice helping teens, adolescents, couples and individuals navigate life’s challenges and transitions. Melissa is committed to providing a supportive and empathetic space where clients can find healing, growth, and renewed hope in their personal journeys.
To thine own self be true, and it must follow... thou canst not then be false to any man... Shakespeare. Integrity! I am passionate about making a positive impact on the people and world around me. Throughout my personal, academic and professional journey adversity and opportunity alike have challenged and shaped my character and values as well as my skills and abilities. I value diversity, individuality, and authenticity. I strive to create a safe, accepting therapeutic environment so that clients may explore, understand, accept, heal and grow into the best version of themselves. Become the person you were born to be.
To thine own self be true, and it must follow... thou canst not then be false to any man... Shakespeare. Integrity! I am passionate about making a positive impact on the people and world around me. Throughout my personal, academic and professional journey adversity and opportunity alike have challenged and shaped my character and values as well as my skills and abilities. I value diversity, individuality, and authenticity. I strive to create a safe, accepting therapeutic environment so that clients may explore, understand, accept, heal and grow into the best version of themselves. Become the person you were born to be.
One of the most powerful steps we can take in life is choosing to heal. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, or long-held patterns that no longer serve you, I love helping people find clarity, relief, and a renewed sense of self through deep, meaningful therapeutic work. We all carry the weight of past experiences, some of which have shaped us in ways we don’t fully understand until we begin to slow down and pay attention.
One of the most powerful steps we can take in life is choosing to heal. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, or long-held patterns that no longer serve you, I love helping people find clarity, relief, and a renewed sense of self through deep, meaningful therapeutic work. We all carry the weight of past experiences, some of which have shaped us in ways we don’t fully understand until we begin to slow down and pay attention.
We are trained in EMDR (trauma), in addition to CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness interventions.
At MindClub America, we believe you deserve to feel your best, both mentally and physically. We understand how overwhelming it can be to start therapy, which is why we make matching with one of our top-rated therapists as easy as possible. Take the first step toward the peace and balance you deserve because your mental health matters.
We are trained in EMDR (trauma), in addition to CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness interventions.
At MindClub America, we believe you deserve to feel your best, both mentally and physically. We understand how overwhelming it can be to start therapy, which is why we make matching with one of our top-rated therapists as easy as possible. Take the first step toward the peace and balance you deserve because your mental health matters.
At The Village of Kairos, we specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), helping individuals manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and navigate life’s challenges.
You might feel stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges, struggling with emotions, relationships, or finding balance in your personal and professional life. We are here to support you if you are looking for tools to build resilience, improve communication, & create meaningful connections.
Trauma and other developmental wounds often show up as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and a variety of diagnoses. At The Village of Kairos, our clinicians specialize in trauma-focused therapies and interventions so that our clients find hope, help, and skills to build a life worth living.
At The Village of Kairos, we specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), helping individuals manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and navigate life’s challenges.
You might feel stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges, struggling with emotions, relationships, or finding balance in your personal and professional life. We are here to support you if you are looking for tools to build resilience, improve communication, & create meaningful connections.
Trauma and other developmental wounds often show up as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and a variety of diagnoses. At The Village of Kairos, our clinicians specialize in trauma-focused therapies and interventions so that our clients find hope, help, and skills to build a life worth living.
I use a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Gestalt therapies.
Counseling individuals and couples who are looking to improve their relationships, increase self awareness, and move towards greater levels of success and happiness in their personal and professional lives is my greatest source of fulfillment as a therapist. Modern life presents all of us with many challenges including anxiety, depression, and issues with core beliefs. Having an experienced, compassionate therapist to help navigate the journey of personal growth can make all the difference.
I use a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Gestalt therapies.
Counseling individuals and couples who are looking to improve their relationships, increase self awareness, and move towards greater levels of success and happiness in their personal and professional lives is my greatest source of fulfillment as a therapist. Modern life presents all of us with many challenges including anxiety, depression, and issues with core beliefs. Having an experienced, compassionate therapist to help navigate the journey of personal growth can make all the difference.
Have you ever thought, I’ll feel better when (fill in the blank) happens. However, every time you think about it the (fill in the blank) never seems to come or has come but you still feel unsettled. Moving through transitions can seem uncomfortable or chaotic at times but so can seeing a therapist. I’ll help you walk through the journey of your transition or current issue usually while wearing one of my many comfortable sweatshirts.
Have you ever thought, I’ll feel better when (fill in the blank) happens. However, every time you think about it the (fill in the blank) never seems to come or has come but you still feel unsettled. Moving through transitions can seem uncomfortable or chaotic at times but so can seeing a therapist. I’ll help you walk through the journey of your transition or current issue usually while wearing one of my many comfortable sweatshirts.
Peggy Miller Allbritten
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
9 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
I believe in the importance of acknowledging the whole self in the healing process, and I often incorporate ideas from Somatic Experiencing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, playtherapy/expressive arts, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into counseling.
My areas of focus include clients who struggle with anxiety, trauma, eating disorders/disordered eating, poor body image, relationship distress, and parenting concerns. I practice from an Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size framework. I value the uniqueness of each individual and enjoy working with kids, teens, and adults.
I believe in the importance of acknowledging the whole self in the healing process, and I often incorporate ideas from Somatic Experiencing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, playtherapy/expressive arts, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into counseling.
My areas of focus include clients who struggle with anxiety, trauma, eating disorders/disordered eating, poor body image, relationship distress, and parenting concerns. I practice from an Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size framework. I value the uniqueness of each individual and enjoy working with kids, teens, and adults.
As a Catholic counselor, I strive to provide a compassionate and faith-filled space where healing, growth, and hope can flourish. Rooted in the belief that every person is made in the image of God, I integrate professional counseling with Catholic values to support emotional and spiritual well-being. Whether you're facing life transitions, relationship challenges, or personal struggles, I am here to walk with you in trust, prayer, and care on your journey toward wholeness.
As a Catholic counselor, I strive to provide a compassionate and faith-filled space where healing, growth, and hope can flourish. Rooted in the belief that every person is made in the image of God, I integrate professional counseling with Catholic values to support emotional and spiritual well-being. Whether you're facing life transitions, relationship challenges, or personal struggles, I am here to walk with you in trust, prayer, and care on your journey toward wholeness.
My approach integrates trauma-informed DBT with psychodynamic, existential, and cognitive behavioral therapies, balancing deep insight with real-world tools so that your progress actually lasts.
I offer services to a range of clients (teens, parents, couples, families, and adults) including individual counseling, phone coaching, and specialized skills groups. Furthermore, for those seeking a faith-based approach, I have completed advanced trainings in Catholic counseling and can counsel in full accordance with the Church and Magisterium's teachings.
My approach integrates trauma-informed DBT with psychodynamic, existential, and cognitive behavioral therapies, balancing deep insight with real-world tools so that your progress actually lasts.
I offer services to a range of clients (teens, parents, couples, families, and adults) including individual counseling, phone coaching, and specialized skills groups. Furthermore, for those seeking a faith-based approach, I have completed advanced trainings in Catholic counseling and can counsel in full accordance with the Church and Magisterium's teachings.
I have trauma training as well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy training.
I will do a full assessment looking at psychological issues, social issues, education background, trauma background and current issues that need to be addressed to move forward and make changes.
I have trauma training as well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy training.
I will do a full assessment looking at psychological issues, social issues, education background, trauma background and current issues that need to be addressed to move forward and make changes.
Therapy is an opportunity to alleviate emotional pain and a safe space to reflect and grow. When seeking therapy, many people might be unsure of what they want and afraid of uncertainty. My hope is to help you walk through a healthy perspective to replenish a meaningful and rewarding life where you can see yourself more completely and inspire yourself to be the calm within the storm. With a compassionate, non-judgmental, and psychologically mindful space, I hope you will feel deeply understood and optimistic.
Therapy is an opportunity to alleviate emotional pain and a safe space to reflect and grow. When seeking therapy, many people might be unsure of what they want and afraid of uncertainty. My hope is to help you walk through a healthy perspective to replenish a meaningful and rewarding life where you can see yourself more completely and inspire yourself to be the calm within the storm. With a compassionate, non-judgmental, and psychologically mindful space, I hope you will feel deeply understood and optimistic.
Are you navigating reproductive health concerns from puberty, menstrual and hormonal changes, fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss, or perimenopause and menopause? I specialize in women’s and reproductive mental health, offering a warm, supportive space across all life stages. I also work with couples and individuals facing fertility stress, including male factor infertility and relational strain. Using EMDR and evidence-based care, I support healing from trauma, anxiety, grief, medical stress, and life transitions so you can build resilience, coping tools, and greater peace, confidence, and self-compassion.
Are you navigating reproductive health concerns from puberty, menstrual and hormonal changes, fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss, or perimenopause and menopause? I specialize in women’s and reproductive mental health, offering a warm, supportive space across all life stages. I also work with couples and individuals facing fertility stress, including male factor infertility and relational strain. Using EMDR and evidence-based care, I support healing from trauma, anxiety, grief, medical stress, and life transitions so you can build resilience, coping tools, and greater peace, confidence, and self-compassion.
There is nothing more difficult than struggling and not knowing where to turn for help. I would be honored to come alongside you as you navigate this process. I work primarily with teens (12 and up) and adults who are experiencing eating disorders/disordered eating, poor body image, anxiety/OCD, depression, and trauma. It is my goal to help you transform trauma into wisdom, author new stories, and assist you in tapping into your inherent resilience, strength, and worthiness. It is my belief that all of us are capable of healing and recovery, of becoming our truest, most beautiful selves.
There is nothing more difficult than struggling and not knowing where to turn for help. I would be honored to come alongside you as you navigate this process. I work primarily with teens (12 and up) and adults who are experiencing eating disorders/disordered eating, poor body image, anxiety/OCD, depression, and trauma. It is my goal to help you transform trauma into wisdom, author new stories, and assist you in tapping into your inherent resilience, strength, and worthiness. It is my belief that all of us are capable of healing and recovery, of becoming our truest, most beautiful selves.
I am here to help individuals, couples, and families seeking support through life's emotional, relational, and behavioral challenges. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, parenting concerns, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.
Many clients come to me looking for a safe, supportive space to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful change. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or simply want to grow and heal, I meet you where you are.
I am here to help individuals, couples, and families seeking support through life's emotional, relational, and behavioral challenges. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, parenting concerns, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.
Many clients come to me looking for a safe, supportive space to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful change. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or simply want to grow and heal, I meet you where you are.
I use a person-centered approach and incorporate elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness.
It is truly a privilege to witness people experience growth, healing, and long lasting change. I find joy in creating a warm, collaborative environment for individuals who desire to process and grow through life’s challenges and transitions. It is my hope that the individuals I work with leave therapy feeling deeply understood yet gently challenged. I have experience working with people in various seasons of life, however, I primarily work with preteens, teens, young adults, and women working through issues related to anxiety, depression, loss, life transitions, self esteem issues, difficult relationships, and trauma.
I use a person-centered approach and incorporate elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness.
It is truly a privilege to witness people experience growth, healing, and long lasting change. I find joy in creating a warm, collaborative environment for individuals who desire to process and grow through life’s challenges and transitions. It is my hope that the individuals I work with leave therapy feeling deeply understood yet gently challenged. I have experience working with people in various seasons of life, however, I primarily work with preteens, teens, young adults, and women working through issues related to anxiety, depression, loss, life transitions, self esteem issues, difficult relationships, and trauma.
Hello, my continued passion for understanding has led me to seek training and certifications in grief, trauma, and DBT.
First session is getting to know you and what you want to get out of your time in therapy the most. This is much like if I'm your therapy taxi that we will go forward with your desired outcome a priority.
Hello, my continued passion for understanding has led me to seek training and certifications in grief, trauma, and DBT.
First session is getting to know you and what you want to get out of your time in therapy the most. This is much like if I'm your therapy taxi that we will go forward with your desired outcome a priority.
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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.