Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Richmond, VA
Do you feel weighed down by past experiences, disconnected from yourself, or just misunderstood? You may be trying to keep things together while feeling overwhelmed or unsure of yourself. No one is born knowing how to navigate life’s big (or small) challenges. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Do you feel weighed down by past experiences, disconnected from yourself, or just misunderstood? You may be trying to keep things together while feeling overwhelmed or unsure of yourself. No one is born knowing how to navigate life’s big (or small) challenges. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
The MARCS Agency LLC
Resident in Counseling, PsyD, LMHP-R
Richmond, VA 23220
Waitlist for new clients
Our clinicians utilize a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed practices when working with their clients.
We “Motivate Adolescents and Adults to Reinforce Change for Success” through comprehensive, collaborative, programs and services. We believe all people can learn to become responsible, contributing and self-reliant members of society. We strive to offer individuals from all economic, cultural and social backgrounds access to the resources, support and opportunities that will enable them to overcome barriers and achieve their positive potential in life. Our services are person-centered, with the needs and strengths of the individual and family dictating the types and mix of services provided.
Our clinicians utilize a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed practices when working with their clients.
We “Motivate Adolescents and Adults to Reinforce Change for Success” through comprehensive, collaborative, programs and services. We believe all people can learn to become responsible, contributing and self-reliant members of society. We strive to offer individuals from all economic, cultural and social backgrounds access to the resources, support and opportunities that will enable them to overcome barriers and achieve their positive potential in life. Our services are person-centered, with the needs and strengths of the individual and family dictating the types and mix of services provided.
I will tailor our work together to meet your specific needs based on my training in Polyvagal Theory, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Ego States, Internal Family Systems, Attachment Based, Strength Based, Trauma and Abandonment, Eye Movement and Desensitization (EMDR), and Couples Therapy.
I have worked with clients with a variety of concerns including anxiety, dissociation, trauma and abuse, PTSD, religious/spiritual trauma, sex work/trafficking and eating issues. I have a special interest in working with LGBTQIA+ clients with specialized training for supporting transgender clients as well as cult recovery/religious deconstruction. My therapy style is warm, interactive and person centered. I believe everyone has the ability to find healing. It takes courage to reach out and ask for support. That courage will serve you well as you work towards feeling better. I'm here to support you in your process of healing.
I will tailor our work together to meet your specific needs based on my training in Polyvagal Theory, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Ego States, Internal Family Systems, Attachment Based, Strength Based, Trauma and Abandonment, Eye Movement and Desensitization (EMDR), and Couples Therapy.
I have worked with clients with a variety of concerns including anxiety, dissociation, trauma and abuse, PTSD, religious/spiritual trauma, sex work/trafficking and eating issues. I have a special interest in working with LGBTQIA+ clients with specialized training for supporting transgender clients as well as cult recovery/religious deconstruction. My therapy style is warm, interactive and person centered. I believe everyone has the ability to find healing. It takes courage to reach out and ask for support. That courage will serve you well as you work towards feeling better. I'm here to support you in your process of healing.
Dr. Kat Ford brings a unique blend of empathy, expertise, and personalized therapy to meet clients' diverse needs. With a solid foundation in mental health counseling and extensive experience with various backgrounds, she understands emotional complexities. Clients will find a compassionate, non-judgmental space where their concerns are addressed with tailored strategies for growth and healing. Dr. Ford's holistic approach combines traditional therapeutic techniques with innovative methods, ensuring individualized, high-quality, evidence-based care for transformative experiences.
Dr. Kat Ford brings a unique blend of empathy, expertise, and personalized therapy to meet clients' diverse needs. With a solid foundation in mental health counseling and extensive experience with various backgrounds, she understands emotional complexities. Clients will find a compassionate, non-judgmental space where their concerns are addressed with tailored strategies for growth and healing. Dr. Ford's holistic approach combines traditional therapeutic techniques with innovative methods, ensuring individualized, high-quality, evidence-based care for transformative experiences.
Feeling stuck and overwhelmed can make even the small steps feel impossible. I have over five years of experience supporting youth, parents, young adults, and adults navigating trauma, mental health challenges, and ongoing internal and external conflict. You don’t have to face these struggles alone. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel safe to share, where solutions can develop, and a path forward can emerge.
Feeling stuck and overwhelmed can make even the small steps feel impossible. I have over five years of experience supporting youth, parents, young adults, and adults navigating trauma, mental health challenges, and ongoing internal and external conflict. You don’t have to face these struggles alone. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel safe to share, where solutions can develop, and a path forward can emerge.
As Owner and Founder of Soul Harbor Counseling Services, I work with young adults, adults, and older adults using a trauma-informed, person-centered approach. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, serious and persistent mental illness (including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia), substance use, grief and loss, cognitive changes, aging-related transitions, caregiver stress, and burnout. My goal is not just symptom relief, but meaningful, lasting change; supporting clients in reconnecting with themselves, strengthening relationships, building clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being.
As Owner and Founder of Soul Harbor Counseling Services, I work with young adults, adults, and older adults using a trauma-informed, person-centered approach. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, serious and persistent mental illness (including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia), substance use, grief and loss, cognitive changes, aging-related transitions, caregiver stress, and burnout. My goal is not just symptom relief, but meaningful, lasting change; supporting clients in reconnecting with themselves, strengthening relationships, building clarity, confidence, and emotional well-being.
Together, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan that may include evidence-based therapies such as CPT, CBT, DBT, and Grief Therapy.
Accepting new clients in VA, NC, DE, and Florida! NY. Also accepting MSWs seeking supervision towards clinical hours. Discover the Path to Healing with our practice. We're dedicated to helping you navigate through life’s challenges. By engaging in therapy with us, you can expect to gain valuable insights and coping strategies to manage your emotions and stress. You’ll work towards healing past wounds, improving your mental health, and achieving a greater sense of well-being. We are committed to supporting you in becoming the best version of yourself.
Together, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan that may include evidence-based therapies such as CPT, CBT, DBT, and Grief Therapy.
Accepting new clients in VA, NC, DE, and Florida! NY. Also accepting MSWs seeking supervision towards clinical hours. Discover the Path to Healing with our practice. We're dedicated to helping you navigate through life’s challenges. By engaging in therapy with us, you can expect to gain valuable insights and coping strategies to manage your emotions and stress. You’ll work towards healing past wounds, improving your mental health, and achieving a greater sense of well-being. We are committed to supporting you in becoming the best version of yourself.
Hi there, I'm Deandra! I have provided therapeutic support to individuals in a variety of mental health settings that include psychiatric residential treatment centers, community homeless shelters, and outpatient settings. I always start with an introductory session, where you'll have the opportunity to share your story and what you hope to achieve in therapy. We will work together during our conversations to develop short and long-term goals that will help you have the relationships and life that you desire.
Hi there, I'm Deandra! I have provided therapeutic support to individuals in a variety of mental health settings that include psychiatric residential treatment centers, community homeless shelters, and outpatient settings. I always start with an introductory session, where you'll have the opportunity to share your story and what you hope to achieve in therapy. We will work together during our conversations to develop short and long-term goals that will help you have the relationships and life that you desire.
Welcome! If you’re ready to step off autopilot and deeper into self-understanding, you’re in the right place. You may feel "wired differently," navigating intense emotions, mental overload, or a loud inner critic. Perhaps old ways of coping no longer fit the person you are becoming.
I’m here to help you gain clarity on your nervous system and unique patterns—without the pressure of labels. We’ll work together to transform self-criticism into self-acceptance, helping you move through life’s transitions with more ease, presence, and genuine confidence. You don't have to do it alone.
Welcome! If you’re ready to step off autopilot and deeper into self-understanding, you’re in the right place. You may feel "wired differently," navigating intense emotions, mental overload, or a loud inner critic. Perhaps old ways of coping no longer fit the person you are becoming.
I’m here to help you gain clarity on your nervous system and unique patterns—without the pressure of labels. We’ll work together to transform self-criticism into self-acceptance, helping you move through life’s transitions with more ease, presence, and genuine confidence. You don't have to do it alone.
Therapy is a journey where you can often review your life and life experiences from beginning, middle, and end. It is an adventure that starts and ends with you. Hi I'm Kayla. As a Black woman, I have witnessed the stigma around mental health services and desire to be a positive representative and liaison for my community. I strive to be a representative of how culture can be utilized in an ethical manner with the upmost respect and utilization in client care.
Therapy is a journey where you can often review your life and life experiences from beginning, middle, and end. It is an adventure that starts and ends with you. Hi I'm Kayla. As a Black woman, I have witnessed the stigma around mental health services and desire to be a positive representative and liaison for my community. I strive to be a representative of how culture can be utilized in an ethical manner with the upmost respect and utilization in client care.
Looking to reach your fullest potential and feel truly understood? Rasheede has over 20 years of experience in mental health, providing individual and family counseling in community settings. She is passionate about helping clients thrive in the present moment. What sets Rasheede apart is her blend of personal and professional life experiences, her empathy, patience, and understanding, and her ability to relate deeply to clients’ needs, offering guidance and support tailored to help them grow, heal, and succeed.
Looking to reach your fullest potential and feel truly understood? Rasheede has over 20 years of experience in mental health, providing individual and family counseling in community settings. She is passionate about helping clients thrive in the present moment. What sets Rasheede apart is her blend of personal and professional life experiences, her empathy, patience, and understanding, and her ability to relate deeply to clients’ needs, offering guidance and support tailored to help them grow, heal, and succeed.
I work with adolescents (ages 13+) and adults to help them navigate trauma, life transitions, and complex family dynamics. My approach is supportive and collaborative, providing a safe space for clients to process their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others.
I work with adolescents (ages 13+) and adults to help them navigate trauma, life transitions, and complex family dynamics. My approach is supportive and collaborative, providing a safe space for clients to process their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others.
Whether you're going through a difficult life transition, trying to improve your relationships, or seeking personal growth, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way. In sessions, I pull from a variety of tools and techniques to help you get to the heart of what is going on and to find effective strategies to feel better so that you can move forward with lasting change.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and individualized to your needs, values, and identity. I work with you in order to help you recognize your strengths and overcome the challenges that you feel you need to address.
Whether you're going through a difficult life transition, trying to improve your relationships, or seeking personal growth, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way. In sessions, I pull from a variety of tools and techniques to help you get to the heart of what is going on and to find effective strategies to feel better so that you can move forward with lasting change.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and individualized to your needs, values, and identity. I work with you in order to help you recognize your strengths and overcome the challenges that you feel you need to address.
My approach is collaborative and compassionate as I use evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I am a strengths-based, compassionate, and grounded therapist who works with children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals. I help clients navigate the stressors of life by making sure they are seen, understood, and feel empowered to make their own change. Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, substance use, and addiction.
My approach is collaborative and compassionate as I use evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I am a strengths-based, compassionate, and grounded therapist who works with children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals. I help clients navigate the stressors of life by making sure they are seen, understood, and feel empowered to make their own change. Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, substance use, and addiction.
In my practice, I utilize modalities like Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Expressive and Experiential techniques, such as Parts Work, all while meeting clients where they are at.
Reaching out for help can be difficult, and I am happy to walk with you as we navigate life's challenges together. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I emphasize the importance of addressing systemic barriers and social justice while supporting you in fostering an authentic life. I am experienced in working with depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, life transitions, individuals facing systemic barriers to mental health, and providing trauma informed counseling services.
In my practice, I utilize modalities like Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Expressive and Experiential techniques, such as Parts Work, all while meeting clients where they are at.
Reaching out for help can be difficult, and I am happy to walk with you as we navigate life's challenges together. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I emphasize the importance of addressing systemic barriers and social justice while supporting you in fostering an authentic life. I am experienced in working with depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, life transitions, individuals facing systemic barriers to mental health, and providing trauma informed counseling services.
Through a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy, I work with individuals to learn to more clearly understand their story and present situation, deepen their self awareness, and grow towards a more peaceful, meaningful, and fulfilling life.
For over a decade, I have treated a diverse range of clients in a variety of settings. I have specialized training in treating eating disorders and have worked with adults and families across levels of care. I am also comfortable and enjoy working with other client concerns including depression, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, and life transitions.
Through a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy, I work with individuals to learn to more clearly understand their story and present situation, deepen their self awareness, and grow towards a more peaceful, meaningful, and fulfilling life.
For over a decade, I have treated a diverse range of clients in a variety of settings. I have specialized training in treating eating disorders and have worked with adults and families across levels of care. I am also comfortable and enjoy working with other client concerns including depression, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, and life transitions.
I also offer individualized intervention services using evidence-based treatment approaches, including CBT, ACT, DBT, TF-CBT and and parent training.
I am a licensed psychologist that provides specialized assessment and intervention services for children, adolescents, young adults and families. I aim to provide comprehensive assessment and intervention services for complex cognitive, emotional, behavioral, interpersonal and/or academic challenges. I provide a supportive, warm and collaborative environment in which clients and their families are able to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, navigate various challenges and make positive changes. I have diverse experience working in clinical, medical and educational settings.
I also offer individualized intervention services using evidence-based treatment approaches, including CBT, ACT, DBT, TF-CBT and and parent training.
I am a licensed psychologist that provides specialized assessment and intervention services for children, adolescents, young adults and families. I aim to provide comprehensive assessment and intervention services for complex cognitive, emotional, behavioral, interpersonal and/or academic challenges. I provide a supportive, warm and collaborative environment in which clients and their families are able to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, navigate various challenges and make positive changes. I have diverse experience working in clinical, medical and educational settings.
I strive to create an environment to support children and adults, to improve their lives by having more enjoyable relationships. I like to provide my patients the required tools to succeed in life. I have loved to serve the community and use my natural ability to empathize. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in May 2015. Since my graduation, I have been performing psychological evaluations and therapy for patients of all ages, gathering a broad base of experience.
I strive to create an environment to support children and adults, to improve their lives by having more enjoyable relationships. I like to provide my patients the required tools to succeed in life. I have loved to serve the community and use my natural ability to empathize. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in May 2015. Since my graduation, I have been performing psychological evaluations and therapy for patients of all ages, gathering a broad base of experience.
My trauma-informed approach integrates EMDR, IFS, somatic therapy, KAP, EFIT, DBT, and sex-therapy informed interventions to support healing, emotional regulation, and self-understanding.
Sometimes, our “figure it out” can feel broken, and “happily ever after” may seem out of reach. Emotional pain, relationship struggles, and patterns of disconnection often develop from earlier attachment wounds and traumatic experiences that shaped how we learned to survive, protect ourselves, and relate to others.
Past trauma can leave us feeling empty, lonely, ashamed, anxious, or afraid of abandonment. We may push others away to avoid being hurt, struggle with overwhelming emotions, feel trapped in cycles of guilt and self-criticism, or believe we can never meet expectations.
My trauma-informed approach integrates EMDR, IFS, somatic therapy, KAP, EFIT, DBT, and sex-therapy informed interventions to support healing, emotional regulation, and self-understanding.
Sometimes, our “figure it out” can feel broken, and “happily ever after” may seem out of reach. Emotional pain, relationship struggles, and patterns of disconnection often develop from earlier attachment wounds and traumatic experiences that shaped how we learned to survive, protect ourselves, and relate to others.
Past trauma can leave us feeling empty, lonely, ashamed, anxious, or afraid of abandonment. We may push others away to avoid being hurt, struggle with overwhelming emotions, feel trapped in cycles of guilt and self-criticism, or believe we can never meet expectations.
Hi! For the past twelve years I've helped adults, adolescents, and families overcome overwhelming life stressors, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I offer a listening ear as well as insights when that would be helpful for you. Most of all, I assist people from every walk of life in making positive changes that best match their personal values. So often we know that something needs to change but we're not sure where to begin. Maybe you're searching for a place to freely unpack your feelings about yourself. Or perhaps you need time to reflect on your life or relationships.
Hi! For the past twelve years I've helped adults, adolescents, and families overcome overwhelming life stressors, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I offer a listening ear as well as insights when that would be helpful for you. Most of all, I assist people from every walk of life in making positive changes that best match their personal values. So often we know that something needs to change but we're not sure where to begin. Maybe you're searching for a place to freely unpack your feelings about yourself. Or perhaps you need time to reflect on your life or relationships.
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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.