Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Nashville, TN

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Symmetry Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Nashville, TN 37215
Symmetry Counseling provides compassionate and evidence-based counseling services for children and families, adolescents and adults. Our goal is to empower individuals and families to function at their highest emotional, social and intellectual levels by rediscovering their core values and returning to their authentic self.
Symmetry Counseling provides compassionate and evidence-based counseling services for children and families, adolescents and adults. Our goal is to empower individuals and families to function at their highest emotional, social and intellectual levels by rediscovering their core values and returning to their authentic self.
(615) 306-8044 View (615) 306-8044
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Brie Vogt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Hello, and welcome. Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve been carrying a lot on your own. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or simply wanting things to feel more manageable again. My goal is to offer a space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin making sense of what you’re experiencing.
Hello, and welcome. Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve been carrying a lot on your own. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or simply wanting things to feel more manageable again. My goal is to offer a space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin making sense of what you’re experiencing.
(629) 218-3754 View (629) 218-3754
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Lauren McCoy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
Do you feel like you are stuck in the same patterns and can't move forward? I believe everyone has a story to explore, to heal, to grieve, and to grow. I want to provide the support and resources you need to live a healthy, full life.
Do you feel like you are stuck in the same patterns and can't move forward? I believe everyone has a story to explore, to heal, to grieve, and to grow. I want to provide the support and resources you need to live a healthy, full life.
(629) 201-7172 View (629) 201-7172
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David Carrillo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37209
I appreciate you reaching out. While I treat most conditions, I specialize in perfectionism, people-pleasers, high achievers, athletes, and those in creative industries. We'll balance respecting the seriousness and vulnerability of the topics being discussed with humility, perspective-taking, and humor. I balance emotional processing and listening with being proactive and action-oriented. Simply put, I hope we laugh as we accomplish your goals.
I appreciate you reaching out. While I treat most conditions, I specialize in perfectionism, people-pleasers, high achievers, athletes, and those in creative industries. We'll balance respecting the seriousness and vulnerability of the topics being discussed with humility, perspective-taking, and humor. I balance emotional processing and listening with being proactive and action-oriented. Simply put, I hope we laugh as we accomplish your goals.
(615) 956-2408 View (615) 956-2408
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Mary E Owens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, C-DBT
7 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
Have you heard of Dialectical Behavior therapy and wondered if it could help you?
I have 4 years of experience working one on one with clients teaching DBT skills. I specialize in relationship issues and helping you understand boundaries, how to ask for what you need, and healthy communication. I also offer three group DBT therapy sessions per year. Together we will develop a personalized plan that fits your specific needs!
Have you heard of Dialectical Behavior therapy and wondered if it could help you?
I have 4 years of experience working one on one with clients teaching DBT skills. I specialize in relationship issues and helping you understand boundaries, how to ask for what you need, and healthy communication. I also offer three group DBT therapy sessions per year. Together we will develop a personalized plan that fits your specific needs!
(615) 703-4473 View (615) 703-4473
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Natalie Smoot
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Nashville, TN 37203
I value the work in supporting adolescents and adults seeking to gain a deeper understanding of their mental health and navigate challenges that may feel overwhelming when tackled alone. You are the person who knows you best, I am simply here to connect some missing pieces, make things make sense, and gently push you to make some changes (if needed). If you are grappling with intrusive thoughts, disordered eating, or challenges in understanding and managing your emotions, I am here to provide support and guidance.
I value the work in supporting adolescents and adults seeking to gain a deeper understanding of their mental health and navigate challenges that may feel overwhelming when tackled alone. You are the person who knows you best, I am simply here to connect some missing pieces, make things make sense, and gently push you to make some changes (if needed). If you are grappling with intrusive thoughts, disordered eating, or challenges in understanding and managing your emotions, I am here to provide support and guidance.
(615) 802-5767 View (615) 802-5767
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Sara Balter
Licensed Professional Counselor, (A), MBA, MA, NCC
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
My holistic approach draws from several perspectives, including Somatic, Mindfulness-based, IFS (parts work), DBT, and CBT and Narrative.
I am passionate about helping people—and their loved ones—reconnect with themselves, both emotionally and physically, so they can begin to heal from trauma, stress, overwhelm, depression, and burnout. I believe that every person carries innate wisdom that guides meaningful healing and lasting change. My approach supports individuals, couples, and families who feel disconnected from themselves or one another due to life’s demands, transitions, or challenges that may not yet be fully understood. As clients rediscover their natural rhythm they open themselves to greater ease, clearing the way for desired change.
My holistic approach draws from several perspectives, including Somatic, Mindfulness-based, IFS (parts work), DBT, and CBT and Narrative.
I am passionate about helping people—and their loved ones—reconnect with themselves, both emotionally and physically, so they can begin to heal from trauma, stress, overwhelm, depression, and burnout. I believe that every person carries innate wisdom that guides meaningful healing and lasting change. My approach supports individuals, couples, and families who feel disconnected from themselves or one another due to life’s demands, transitions, or challenges that may not yet be fully understood. As clients rediscover their natural rhythm they open themselves to greater ease, clearing the way for desired change.
(629) 302-1747 View (629) 302-1747
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Larissa Kanno Kindred
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
If you're navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, or trauma, you’re not alone. I work primarily with neurodiverse individuals and couples seeking support for relationship challenges. Your goals might include healing from past wounds, understanding your unique neurodivergent traits, or finding empowerment in your intersecting identities. Whatever brings you here, your lived experiences matter, and therapy can be a space to explore them without judgment.
If you're navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, or trauma, you’re not alone. I work primarily with neurodiverse individuals and couples seeking support for relationship challenges. Your goals might include healing from past wounds, understanding your unique neurodivergent traits, or finding empowerment in your intersecting identities. Whatever brings you here, your lived experiences matter, and therapy can be a space to explore them without judgment.
(615) 307-9197 View (615) 307-9197
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Daniel Cardoza
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC -, MHSP(t)
Nashville, TN 37204
I offer individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, and Strength-Based Therapy.
My ideal client feels stuck in patterns that no longer serve them and is open—however cautiously—to change. They may face substance use, anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, or relationship issues, often in combination. They seek clarity, self-understanding, and healthier ways to cope and grow. They want freedom from shame, self-doubt, and emotional pain, and hope to build a more intentional, connected life. They need both practical tools and a safe, compassionate space. They’re ready to do the work—with honesty, effort, and the right support.
I offer individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, and Strength-Based Therapy.
My ideal client feels stuck in patterns that no longer serve them and is open—however cautiously—to change. They may face substance use, anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, or relationship issues, often in combination. They seek clarity, self-understanding, and healthier ways to cope and grow. They want freedom from shame, self-doubt, and emotional pain, and hope to build a more intentional, connected life. They need both practical tools and a safe, compassionate space. They’re ready to do the work—with honesty, effort, and the right support.
(615) 535-9114 View (615) 535-9114
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LanJericha Finch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37216
I am a compassionate and down-to-Earth, strengths-based therapist. I provide counseling that addresses the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, substance abuse, and relational issues. I commit to providing a safe space to explore beliefs and how they impact your behavior and perspectives of yourself and the world around you while also teaching practical skills to help navigate life more effectively. I am trained in a number of evidence-based modalities which enable me to have an integrated and individualized approach. You are taking a big step! Let's journey together to create holistic wellness: mind, body, and spirit.
I am a compassionate and down-to-Earth, strengths-based therapist. I provide counseling that addresses the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, substance abuse, and relational issues. I commit to providing a safe space to explore beliefs and how they impact your behavior and perspectives of yourself and the world around you while also teaching practical skills to help navigate life more effectively. I am trained in a number of evidence-based modalities which enable me to have an integrated and individualized approach. You are taking a big step! Let's journey together to create holistic wellness: mind, body, and spirit.
(615) 203-8056 View (615) 203-8056
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Dr. Malinda Davenport-Crisp
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCMHSP, S
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37211
If you are like me, relationships are most important to you. Do you ever ask yourself why relationships are so hard? Why do we hurt the ones closest to us? I have developed an understanding and skillset that my clients can use to create lives and relationships they are proud of. I have specialized training as a sex therapist and family mediator; plus I utilize NVC, a powerful framework, to bring skillful communication techniques into my practice. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort and there is always hope for improvement. Do you just need a push or a listening ear to get the results you and your loved ones long for.
If you are like me, relationships are most important to you. Do you ever ask yourself why relationships are so hard? Why do we hurt the ones closest to us? I have developed an understanding and skillset that my clients can use to create lives and relationships they are proud of. I have specialized training as a sex therapist and family mediator; plus I utilize NVC, a powerful framework, to bring skillful communication techniques into my practice. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort and there is always hope for improvement. Do you just need a push or a listening ear to get the results you and your loved ones long for.
(615) 671-4991 View (615) 671-4991
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Paige Hoffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Some modalities I use include Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), ERP, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.
Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here. Asking for help is one of the strongest - and scariest - things a person can do. I would love to provide a comfortable and safe space for you to explore the things you want to change. Together we can think about pieces of your life that are sticky, that take up too much space. I’m here to be an unbiased sounding board, a shoulder to lean on, and someone who can call you out when you need it (we all need that sometimes). I work from a holistic, trauma-informed approach grounded in authenticity and connection that is tailored to each individual person’s needs.
Some modalities I use include Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), ERP, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.
Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here. Asking for help is one of the strongest - and scariest - things a person can do. I would love to provide a comfortable and safe space for you to explore the things you want to change. Together we can think about pieces of your life that are sticky, that take up too much space. I’m here to be an unbiased sounding board, a shoulder to lean on, and someone who can call you out when you need it (we all need that sometimes). I work from a holistic, trauma-informed approach grounded in authenticity and connection that is tailored to each individual person’s needs.
(629) 280-3966 View (629) 280-3966
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Roni Levy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37209
For those navigating intense emotions and interpersonal challenges, DBT offers powerful skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel significant, and I honor the courage it takes to seek support. My aim is to create a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and understood, fostering an environment that is genuinely welcoming, comfortable, and radiates a positive, accepting energy. I believe that real change blossoms when we can bring our authentic selves to the process, without judgment. As a client-centered therapist, your unique experiences and goals are at the heart of our work together. I emphasize building a strong, trusting relationship where you feel empowered to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
For those navigating intense emotions and interpersonal challenges, DBT offers powerful skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel significant, and I honor the courage it takes to seek support. My aim is to create a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and understood, fostering an environment that is genuinely welcoming, comfortable, and radiates a positive, accepting energy. I believe that real change blossoms when we can bring our authentic selves to the process, without judgment. As a client-centered therapist, your unique experiences and goals are at the heart of our work together. I emphasize building a strong, trusting relationship where you feel empowered to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
(615) 257-3125 View (615) 257-3125
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Jason Daniels Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Nashville, TN 37203
Additionally, I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), providing invaluable perspectives and augmenting traditional CBT methods.
I'm Jason Daniels, a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in Nashville, Tennessee. I provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples coping with a wide variety of life challenges. With two decades of experience, I've partnered closely with clients to collaboratively find solutions that help them lead more successful and meaningful lives. I create a safe and supportive environment where you can comfortably and confidentially discuss your situation. Through the therapy process, we can work together to manage stress, cultivate mindfulness, and move towards a more fulfilling life.
Additionally, I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), providing invaluable perspectives and augmenting traditional CBT methods.
I'm Jason Daniels, a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in Nashville, Tennessee. I provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples coping with a wide variety of life challenges. With two decades of experience, I've partnered closely with clients to collaboratively find solutions that help them lead more successful and meaningful lives. I create a safe and supportive environment where you can comfortably and confidentially discuss your situation. Through the therapy process, we can work together to manage stress, cultivate mindfulness, and move towards a more fulfilling life.
(615) 930-3587 View (615) 930-3587
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Nicki Sindle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, EMDR II
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
Asking for help and deciding to begin therapy is a difficult decision, requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-awareness, and personal growth. My goal is to empower clients to make positive changes in their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health. As clients learn to identify & reprocess their negative beliefs, they are able to make personal improvements in lifestyle choices & relationships. I aim to provide an emotionally safe and caring environment for clients to make the positive changes they wish for. It brings me joy to see clients grow and achieve goals .
Asking for help and deciding to begin therapy is a difficult decision, requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-awareness, and personal growth. My goal is to empower clients to make positive changes in their emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health. As clients learn to identify & reprocess their negative beliefs, they are able to make personal improvements in lifestyle choices & relationships. I aim to provide an emotionally safe and caring environment for clients to make the positive changes they wish for. It brings me joy to see clients grow and achieve goals .
(615) 285-3107 View (615) 285-3107
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Kathleen Custard
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I use a blend of CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches to help you manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors more effectively.
I work best with individuals and families from all walks of life who are facing personal, emotional, or life challenges. Many clients seek support for stress, conflict resolution, housing needs, transportation, food assistance, or connecting with community resources. I help clients identify practical solutions, strengthen coping skills, and create positive outcomes through compassionate support and guidance.
I use a blend of CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches to help you manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors more effectively.
I work best with individuals and families from all walks of life who are facing personal, emotional, or life challenges. Many clients seek support for stress, conflict resolution, housing needs, transportation, food assistance, or connecting with community resources. I help clients identify practical solutions, strengthen coping skills, and create positive outcomes through compassionate support and guidance.
(629) 263-6763 View (629) 263-6763
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Haley Kisner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you find yourself stuck in anxious thought spirals or painful relationship patterns? Maybe you feel out of control in your relationship with yourself or others—caught in cycles of people-pleasing, codependency, or self-doubt. Often these patterns are rooted in trauma or complicated childhood experiences. You may be trying to make sense of the past while wondering who you are outside of the patterns they’ve shaped. Together, we can slow things down, untangle these patterns, and help you reconnect with a clearer sense of who you are.
Do you find yourself stuck in anxious thought spirals or painful relationship patterns? Maybe you feel out of control in your relationship with yourself or others—caught in cycles of people-pleasing, codependency, or self-doubt. Often these patterns are rooted in trauma or complicated childhood experiences. You may be trying to make sense of the past while wondering who you are outside of the patterns they’ve shaped. Together, we can slow things down, untangle these patterns, and help you reconnect with a clearer sense of who you are.
(615) 219-9511 View (615) 219-9511
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Ariel Lowe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
6 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
You do not have to live the way you’ve always lived. The suffering does not have to persist. You can choose yourself. This thing called life offers unexpected obstacles that cause a course change. Therapy enables us to feel empowered to overcome those barriers. It is important to self-search and manage internal issues to obtain that empowered position. I'm glad to walk with your through your current life stressors and/or to work through unhealthy attachments and trauma. These are the sources of anxious thinking, depression, and addictions, etc. I am trained in EMDR and often utilize that in sessions!
You do not have to live the way you’ve always lived. The suffering does not have to persist. You can choose yourself. This thing called life offers unexpected obstacles that cause a course change. Therapy enables us to feel empowered to overcome those barriers. It is important to self-search and manage internal issues to obtain that empowered position. I'm glad to walk with your through your current life stressors and/or to work through unhealthy attachments and trauma. These are the sources of anxious thinking, depression, and addictions, etc. I am trained in EMDR and often utilize that in sessions!
(615) 461-4636 View (615) 461-4636
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Shelley Campbell
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, LAPSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We use evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, mindfulness and more, tailored to your needs, to support healing, growth, and lasting change.
You’ve been holding everything together—caring for family, managing work, meeting expectations—while quietly feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained. Somewhere along the way, you started putting yourself last. You may be longing for balance, relief, and a way to feel like yourself again. Reaching out now isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s the moment your journey shifts from simply surviving to reclaiming your well-being.
We use evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, mindfulness and more, tailored to your needs, to support healing, growth, and lasting change.
You’ve been holding everything together—caring for family, managing work, meeting expectations—while quietly feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained. Somewhere along the way, you started putting yourself last. You may be longing for balance, relief, and a way to feel like yourself again. Reaching out now isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s the moment your journey shifts from simply surviving to reclaiming your well-being.
(629) 348-4753 View (629) 348-4753
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Mary Ellen Alexander
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
First and foremost, you are not alone. I have personally experienced the transformative power of therapy and consider it one of the greatest gifts in my life. Before transitioning into mental health counseling, I spent seven years as the Nutrition Manager at a residential treatment center. I am passionate about helping any individual heal their relationship with themselves, their bodies, and food, as well as supporting caregivers and families as they navigate the challenges of eating disorders. My goal is to cultivate genuine connection and authenticity through warmth and curiosity.
First and foremost, you are not alone. I have personally experienced the transformative power of therapy and consider it one of the greatest gifts in my life. Before transitioning into mental health counseling, I spent seven years as the Nutrition Manager at a residential treatment center. I am passionate about helping any individual heal their relationship with themselves, their bodies, and food, as well as supporting caregivers and families as they navigate the challenges of eating disorders. My goal is to cultivate genuine connection and authenticity through warmth and curiosity.
(629) 318-0143 x700 View (629) 318-0143 x700

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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.