Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Franklin, VA
At Wishing Well Counseling Center, my ideal client may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burdened by anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. They’re seeking clarity, balance, and a safe space to heal. I work with all ages and often use play therapy with children to help them express and process emotions. Whether through talk, art, or play, my clients are ready to grow, reconnect with themselves, and make meaningful change.
At Wishing Well Counseling Center, my ideal client may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or burdened by anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. They’re seeking clarity, balance, and a safe space to heal. I work with all ages and often use play therapy with children to help them express and process emotions. Whether through talk, art, or play, my clients are ready to grow, reconnect with themselves, and make meaningful change.
I use a blend of Trauma Focused CBT and EMDR (as desired) for PTSD symptoms while occasionally using parts work and portions of DBT.
Accepting new clients! I have spent the past 10 years working with adults struggling to overcome PTSD due to sexual abuse, medical trauma, car accidents, the death of a loved one, etc. I have worked with individuals and families as an outpatient counselor, intensive in-home clinician, and in a psychiatric facility. I have experience helping others decrease anxiety and depression, work through life changes, and increase healthy boundaries with others.
I use a blend of Trauma Focused CBT and EMDR (as desired) for PTSD symptoms while occasionally using parts work and portions of DBT.
Accepting new clients! I have spent the past 10 years working with adults struggling to overcome PTSD due to sexual abuse, medical trauma, car accidents, the death of a loved one, etc. I have worked with individuals and families as an outpatient counselor, intensive in-home clinician, and in a psychiatric facility. I have experience helping others decrease anxiety and depression, work through life changes, and increase healthy boundaries with others.
Tired of talk therapy without real change? Experience the power of Somatic Psychotherapy and Hypno-Breathwork. I specialize in mind-body healing that goes beyond traditional methods. As a master practitioner in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), I help clients rapidly process trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress using eye movements and guided visualization. Sessions are often shorter in duration but deeper in impact. You don’t have to stay stuck—lasting transformation is possible. Let’s reconnect your mind and body so healing can begin.
Tired of talk therapy without real change? Experience the power of Somatic Psychotherapy and Hypno-Breathwork. I specialize in mind-body healing that goes beyond traditional methods. As a master practitioner in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), I help clients rapidly process trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress using eye movements and guided visualization. Sessions are often shorter in duration but deeper in impact. You don’t have to stay stuck—lasting transformation is possible. Let’s reconnect your mind and body so healing can begin.
My name is Megan (she/her). I am a licensed clinical social worker providing safe, accessible, private practice teletherapy. I believe it is important to create a safe, accepting, and compassionate space for all clients to discover and process their challenges. It is an honor to be a part of this journey with you. I have been working with children, adolescents, families, and individuals of all ages for the past 6 years I am familiar with working in a variety of settings and programs including teletherapy, social intervention programs, day treatment facilities, and private therapy centers.
My name is Megan (she/her). I am a licensed clinical social worker providing safe, accessible, private practice teletherapy. I believe it is important to create a safe, accepting, and compassionate space for all clients to discover and process their challenges. It is an honor to be a part of this journey with you. I have been working with children, adolescents, families, and individuals of all ages for the past 6 years I am familiar with working in a variety of settings and programs including teletherapy, social intervention programs, day treatment facilities, and private therapy centers.
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I believe in the human spirit and our capacity to make positive changes in all aspects of our lives, even in the face of adversity. By exploring our thought patterns, we can better identify feelings that affect our actions on a daily basis. We can then make effective changes that improve the quality of our lives, decreasing stress, anxiety, and depression and providing us with a more peaceful and joyful life. I also believe in the benefit of human interaction with other loving creatures; you will meet my little Yorkie-Poo therapy partner, Mojo, when you come to visit me. He loves children and adults.
I believe in the human spirit and our capacity to make positive changes in all aspects of our lives, even in the face of adversity. By exploring our thought patterns, we can better identify feelings that affect our actions on a daily basis. We can then make effective changes that improve the quality of our lives, decreasing stress, anxiety, and depression and providing us with a more peaceful and joyful life. I also believe in the benefit of human interaction with other loving creatures; you will meet my little Yorkie-Poo therapy partner, Mojo, when you come to visit me. He loves children and adults.
I am Andrea Stephen, a Resident in Counseling in the State of Virginia who specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, relationship issues, grief, stress management, PTSD, Christian counseling, and academic/work issues. I am passionate about meeting others where they are and helping them navigate through the challenges of life. I graduated from Old Dominion University with an Ed. S in Counseling. I also hold a master’s degree in Human Services Counseling and am certified in Psychological First Aid and Collaborative Assessment Management of Suicidality (CAMS), as well as in life coaching and wellness coaching.
I am Andrea Stephen, a Resident in Counseling in the State of Virginia who specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, relationship issues, grief, stress management, PTSD, Christian counseling, and academic/work issues. I am passionate about meeting others where they are and helping them navigate through the challenges of life. I graduated from Old Dominion University with an Ed. S in Counseling. I also hold a master’s degree in Human Services Counseling and am certified in Psychological First Aid and Collaborative Assessment Management of Suicidality (CAMS), as well as in life coaching and wellness coaching.
I regularly incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) with a strong emphasis on mindfulness, helping clients learn to regulate their emotions and stay grounded in the present moment.
I am passionate about creating a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to unpack their emotional pain and begin their journey toward healing and peace. I actively listen to my clients' concerns with empathy and compassion, offering personalized coping strategies to assist them.
I regularly incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) with a strong emphasis on mindfulness, helping clients learn to regulate their emotions and stay grounded in the present moment.
I am passionate about creating a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to unpack their emotional pain and begin their journey toward healing and peace. I actively listen to my clients' concerns with empathy and compassion, offering personalized coping strategies to assist them.
Kappler Counseling is now live! Looking forward to serving people remotely and can't wait to connect with you!
I am comfortable working with many different populations with varying levels of issues. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and military specific stressors are a small cross-section of the issues I treat. I am a sex-positive, kink informed and trauma informed clinician. I am a laid-back person with a robust, and admittedly sometimes immature, sense of humor who is a big believer in radical acceptance. You can expect these things, and many more during our sessions.
Kappler Counseling is now live! Looking forward to serving people remotely and can't wait to connect with you!
I am comfortable working with many different populations with varying levels of issues. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and military specific stressors are a small cross-section of the issues I treat. I am a sex-positive, kink informed and trauma informed clinician. I am a laid-back person with a robust, and admittedly sometimes immature, sense of humor who is a big believer in radical acceptance. You can expect these things, and many more during our sessions.
I am glad that YOU have decided to stop by! Have you been feeling anxious, angry, depressed, or frustrated? Perhaps you have experienced loss, trauma, grief or relational issues. Maybe life has just become too overwhelming for you and you're trying to navigate through the peaks and valleys. Soliciting the help of others is not always easy. But I am happy that you were courageous enough to take bold steps towards creating change for yourself.
I am glad that YOU have decided to stop by! Have you been feeling anxious, angry, depressed, or frustrated? Perhaps you have experienced loss, trauma, grief or relational issues. Maybe life has just become too overwhelming for you and you're trying to navigate through the peaks and valleys. Soliciting the help of others is not always easy. But I am happy that you were courageous enough to take bold steps towards creating change for yourself.
I have worked with clients in a variety of settings with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship issues, phases of life issues, grief, and trauma. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I implement an integrative approach that utilizes a variety of techniques. I recognize that there is no "one size fits all" approach to one's mental health journey. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will encourage an open dialogue and transparency during sessions so we can work together to help you become the best version of yourself.
I have worked with clients in a variety of settings with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship issues, phases of life issues, grief, and trauma. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I implement an integrative approach that utilizes a variety of techniques. I recognize that there is no "one size fits all" approach to one's mental health journey. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will encourage an open dialogue and transparency during sessions so we can work together to help you become the best version of yourself.
“Probably the biggest insight… is that happiness is not just a place, but also a process. Happiness is an ongoing process of fresh challenges, and it takes the right attitudes and activities to continue to be happy.” –Ed Diener
Wherever you are in your life currently and whatever you’ve faced in the past, my philosophy is to meet you right where you are at and work together to find the right tools to set you traveling down the path to a happier and more content future I believe in using an eclectic approach in counseling because one size does not fit all.
“Probably the biggest insight… is that happiness is not just a place, but also a process. Happiness is an ongoing process of fresh challenges, and it takes the right attitudes and activities to continue to be happy.” –Ed Diener
Wherever you are in your life currently and whatever you’ve faced in the past, my philosophy is to meet you right where you are at and work together to find the right tools to set you traveling down the path to a happier and more content future I believe in using an eclectic approach in counseling because one size does not fit all.
My ideal client is one who is In need of coping skills to deal with mostly depression and anxiety; two of the most common issues regardless of the diagnosis. I draw from both my own personal experiences and the numerous settings I've worked in.
My ideal client is one who is In need of coping skills to deal with mostly depression and anxiety; two of the most common issues regardless of the diagnosis. I draw from both my own personal experiences and the numerous settings I've worked in.
I use an integrative approach combining CBT to help you understand how thoughts influence emotions, DBT-informed techniques to develop coping skills, and EMDR to heal trauma.
You’re doing all you can, but it feels like you're unraveling. Maybe you’re stuck in anxious thoughts that won’t quiet down, haunted by past experiences, navigating a life stressor, or parenting a child whose struggles leave you feeling helpless. It’s exhausting holding it all together when your mind and body are asking for relief. It can also be painful to watch your child overwhelmed by big emotions they don’t understand -resulting in meltdowns or clinginess. Therapy can be a place to breathe again, understand the weight you're carrying, and begin to feel like yourself, stronger and more in control.
I use an integrative approach combining CBT to help you understand how thoughts influence emotions, DBT-informed techniques to develop coping skills, and EMDR to heal trauma.
You’re doing all you can, but it feels like you're unraveling. Maybe you’re stuck in anxious thoughts that won’t quiet down, haunted by past experiences, navigating a life stressor, or parenting a child whose struggles leave you feeling helpless. It’s exhausting holding it all together when your mind and body are asking for relief. It can also be painful to watch your child overwhelmed by big emotions they don’t understand -resulting in meltdowns or clinginess. Therapy can be a place to breathe again, understand the weight you're carrying, and begin to feel like yourself, stronger and more in control.
Are you ready to become the best version of yourself? I provide a supportive and collaborative environment to help you process and manage anxiety, depression, and trauma. Together, we will identify and develop individualized coping strategies tailored to your unique needs and goals, empowering you to achieve personal growth and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to become the best version of yourself? I provide a supportive and collaborative environment to help you process and manage anxiety, depression, and trauma. Together, we will identify and develop individualized coping strategies tailored to your unique needs and goals, empowering you to achieve personal growth and emotional well-being.
You've carried something heavy for a long time. Maybe it has a name — trauma, PTSD, loss — or maybe it's just a weight you've never been able to set down. You've kept going, kept showing up, kept surviving. But somewhere along the way, surviving started to feel like the ceiling instead of the floor.
You don't have to stay there. And you don't have to walk through it alone. With 30 years of military service and a decade of clinical experience, I understand what it means to carry what others can't see — and I know the courage it takes to finally put it down.
You've carried something heavy for a long time. Maybe it has a name — trauma, PTSD, loss — or maybe it's just a weight you've never been able to set down. You've kept going, kept showing up, kept surviving. But somewhere along the way, surviving started to feel like the ceiling instead of the floor.
You don't have to stay there. And you don't have to walk through it alone. With 30 years of military service and a decade of clinical experience, I understand what it means to carry what others can't see — and I know the courage it takes to finally put it down.
At Release It Counseling, we see you, the one who smiles on the outside but silently struggles within. You’ve survived trauma, battled anxiety or depression, and maybe questioned if healing is truly possible. You’re tired of cycles, ready to break free, & longing for peace that lasts. You want more than surface fixes, you desire deep restoration. How do we know? Because we've been in that dark place too, where we fought to rise, and we want to help you. Like Esther, we’re called to stand in the gap, to help you rise for such a time as this. You don’t have to do this alone. Let us walk with you as you release, heal & grow to VICTORY!
At Release It Counseling, we see you, the one who smiles on the outside but silently struggles within. You’ve survived trauma, battled anxiety or depression, and maybe questioned if healing is truly possible. You’re tired of cycles, ready to break free, & longing for peace that lasts. You want more than surface fixes, you desire deep restoration. How do we know? Because we've been in that dark place too, where we fought to rise, and we want to help you. Like Esther, we’re called to stand in the gap, to help you rise for such a time as this. You don’t have to do this alone. Let us walk with you as you release, heal & grow to VICTORY!
In life, we experience painful thoughts, feelings, and memories. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and difficult memories. If you are seeking help on your journey, you may find it hard to reach out to someone else. I desire to provide a caring, non-judgmental experience for each person that I see.
In life, we experience painful thoughts, feelings, and memories. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and difficult memories. If you are seeking help on your journey, you may find it hard to reach out to someone else. I desire to provide a caring, non-judgmental experience for each person that I see.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done.- Anonymous. Change is HARD! As your therapist, I am fully invested in collaborating with you through your evolution in order to promote lasting change. I love cultivating an affirming and genuine safe space that is supportive, authentic, and empowering.
If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done.- Anonymous. Change is HARD! As your therapist, I am fully invested in collaborating with you through your evolution in order to promote lasting change. I love cultivating an affirming and genuine safe space that is supportive, authentic, and empowering.
I am EMDR certified and may use EMDR for trauma, along with DBT, mindfulness-based therapy, attachment-based therapy, and Gottman methods for couples.
At Healing Path, I work with adults, couples, military families, and caregivers navigate trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm.
Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, disconnected, or exhausted from carrying painful experiences alone. I also support individuals struggling with panic, communication struggles, chronic stress, caregiver burnout, and unresolved childhood or attachment wounds that continue to impact daily life and relationships.
I provide person centered therapy using EMDR, mindfulness, attachment-focused therapy, and Gottman-informed couples counseling.
I am EMDR certified and may use EMDR for trauma, along with DBT, mindfulness-based therapy, attachment-based therapy, and Gottman methods for couples.
At Healing Path, I work with adults, couples, military families, and caregivers navigate trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm.
Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, disconnected, or exhausted from carrying painful experiences alone. I also support individuals struggling with panic, communication struggles, chronic stress, caregiver burnout, and unresolved childhood or attachment wounds that continue to impact daily life and relationships.
I provide person centered therapy using EMDR, mindfulness, attachment-focused therapy, and Gottman-informed couples counseling.
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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.