Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Eau Claire, WI

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Northern Woods Wellness LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Kelly draws from various evidence-based therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Kelly is an experienced mental health professional serving the Chippewa Valley for over 15 years. She enjoys working with adults and children 16+, helping them navigate difficult and stressful situations. Kelly's approach is integrative and client-centered, tailoring her care to meet the unique needs of each person she works with. In her practice, Kelly partners with clients to identify personal goals and develop strategies to track and measure progress, helping them improve their overall well-being and mental health.
Kelly draws from various evidence-based therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Kelly is an experienced mental health professional serving the Chippewa Valley for over 15 years. She enjoys working with adults and children 16+, helping them navigate difficult and stressful situations. Kelly's approach is integrative and client-centered, tailoring her care to meet the unique needs of each person she works with. In her practice, Kelly partners with clients to identify personal goals and develop strategies to track and measure progress, helping them improve their overall well-being and mental health.
(715) 382-9515 View (715) 382-9515
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Cora Reuter Looker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I have specialized training in EMDR, DBT, and mindfulness practices, which aim to assist you in treating your whole self.
Passionate about helping others, I offer a space that is safe and genuine to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and offer services to adults, couples, and adolescents. I have extensive experience and a desire to work with individuals who have experienced the impacts of trauma in their lives. Trauma looks different for everyone and working through those memories, emotions, and body sensations can be both scary and painful. Meeting you where you are at in your journey to create personalized goals with intention is my highest priority.
I have specialized training in EMDR, DBT, and mindfulness practices, which aim to assist you in treating your whole self.
Passionate about helping others, I offer a space that is safe and genuine to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and offer services to adults, couples, and adolescents. I have extensive experience and a desire to work with individuals who have experienced the impacts of trauma in their lives. Trauma looks different for everyone and working through those memories, emotions, and body sensations can be both scary and painful. Meeting you where you are at in your journey to create personalized goals with intention is my highest priority.
(715) 402-4115 View (715) 402-4115
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Alexandra Dorn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
My treatment modalities often include: ACT, CBT, DBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mutimodal Treatments.
I am experienced in treating a variety of mental-health-related concerns amongst adults of various ages and offer therapy to couples. I strive to always provide an open, accepting and honest environment that allows you the ability to embrace vulnerabilities in an effort to generate change. With newfound insight, you will have ability to navigate current and future obstacles successfully, and live a self-congruent and fulfilling life. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, substance use, and trauma-related experiences that may be negatively impacting current well-being.
My treatment modalities often include: ACT, CBT, DBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mutimodal Treatments.
I am experienced in treating a variety of mental-health-related concerns amongst adults of various ages and offer therapy to couples. I strive to always provide an open, accepting and honest environment that allows you the ability to embrace vulnerabilities in an effort to generate change. With newfound insight, you will have ability to navigate current and future obstacles successfully, and live a self-congruent and fulfilling life. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, substance use, and trauma-related experiences that may be negatively impacting current well-being.
(715) 322-3133 View (715) 322-3133
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Arianna Gerrits
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I utilize a person-centered focus, and incorporate DBT, CBT and other modalities into therapy.
I work with adults navigating grief, trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I have a special interest in working with women struggling with self-esteem issues, as well as postpartum and perinatal depression. As your therapist, I hold unconditional positive regard for you and will show up as compassionate, validating and direct.
I utilize a person-centered focus, and incorporate DBT, CBT and other modalities into therapy.
I work with adults navigating grief, trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I have a special interest in working with women struggling with self-esteem issues, as well as postpartum and perinatal depression. As your therapist, I hold unconditional positive regard for you and will show up as compassionate, validating and direct.
(715) 506-5485 View (715) 506-5485
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Shelby Lynn Quilling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Waitlist for new clients
EMDR is my primary approach to treatment however, I bring in other modalities in which I am trained such as: IFS, Brain Spotting, Mindfulness, DBT skills, and CBT.
Hello Everyone! My name is Shelby Quilling! I work primarily with children and teenagers, as well as any age adult that has experienced childhood or complex trauma. To me, trauma can mean any event that has caused disruption to your daily life/functioning. My goal is to help those who have been through challenging experiences and who have a desire to work through these experiences. This may be seen as but is not limited to relationship conflicts, spacing/zoning out, anxiety/depressive symptoms, at-risk behaviors, flashbacks/nightmares, difficulties managing emotions, or troubles with basic functioning such as eating/sleeping.
EMDR is my primary approach to treatment however, I bring in other modalities in which I am trained such as: IFS, Brain Spotting, Mindfulness, DBT skills, and CBT.
Hello Everyone! My name is Shelby Quilling! I work primarily with children and teenagers, as well as any age adult that has experienced childhood or complex trauma. To me, trauma can mean any event that has caused disruption to your daily life/functioning. My goal is to help those who have been through challenging experiences and who have a desire to work through these experiences. This may be seen as but is not limited to relationship conflicts, spacing/zoning out, anxiety/depressive symptoms, at-risk behaviors, flashbacks/nightmares, difficulties managing emotions, or troubles with basic functioning such as eating/sleeping.
(715) 602-1125 View (715) 602-1125
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Gia Hepfler
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MFT
2 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I have been trained in Gottman method, emotionally focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).
My specialties are working with trauma, personality disorders, eating disorders and couples. Offer group therapy for DBT, EMDR and eating disorders.
I have been trained in Gottman method, emotionally focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).
My specialties are working with trauma, personality disorders, eating disorders and couples. Offer group therapy for DBT, EMDR and eating disorders.
(715) 265-2597 View (715) 265-2597
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Kendra Dale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Trained in various treatment modalities, such as EMDR, DBT and mindfulness, I aim to treat you as your whole self.
I have a passion for working with adults of all ages struggling with life transitions, grief, loss, aging, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I believe we experience grief and pain in all situations in life. Whether you are struggling with a recent death of loved one, experiencing a life change, or have experienced trauma, we learn to adapt and cope with our pain. Often, the way we learned to cope with our pain no longer works for us, and we may feel struck, not knowing how to help ourselves change. I strive to offer clients a person-centered approach toward healing and their desired change.
Trained in various treatment modalities, such as EMDR, DBT and mindfulness, I aim to treat you as your whole self.
I have a passion for working with adults of all ages struggling with life transitions, grief, loss, aging, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I believe we experience grief and pain in all situations in life. Whether you are struggling with a recent death of loved one, experiencing a life change, or have experienced trauma, we learn to adapt and cope with our pain. Often, the way we learned to cope with our pain no longer works for us, and we may feel struck, not knowing how to help ourselves change. I strive to offer clients a person-centered approach toward healing and their desired change.
(715) 496-6311 View (715) 496-6311
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Savana Lane Current Openings Couples Adults
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) and have completed Level 1 and Level 2 of the Gottman Method Training for couples therapy.
It is important to create an environment of compassion and understanding to help individuals and couples feel comfortable, safe, and ready to meet their goals in therapy. I specialize in therapy with young adults and adults with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and who are navigating life transitions. I am also passionate about helping couples identify and address issues within their relationship, aiming to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their emotional bond by facilitating open discussion and providing strategies for healthier interaction between partners.
I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) and have completed Level 1 and Level 2 of the Gottman Method Training for couples therapy.
It is important to create an environment of compassion and understanding to help individuals and couples feel comfortable, safe, and ready to meet their goals in therapy. I specialize in therapy with young adults and adults with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and who are navigating life transitions. I am also passionate about helping couples identify and address issues within their relationship, aiming to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their emotional bond by facilitating open discussion and providing strategies for healthier interaction between partners.
(715) 504-0881 View (715) 504-0881
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Julianna Tavale - Current Openings- Teens Adults Couples
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, APSW
Eau Claire, WI 54701
My therapeutic approach is established in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and all practice is performed with a trauma informed lens.
I believe in creating a safe space for clients in order to collaborate as a team and to help individuals succeed in self-growth, quality of life enjoyment, and empowerment. I am skilled in providing support for teens, adults, and couples experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, negative self-image, communication and trauma. I support assisting individuals in identifying negative coping patterns and growth of adapting and learning new coping skills and adjusting those to benefit day-to-day life functioning.
My therapeutic approach is established in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and all practice is performed with a trauma informed lens.
I believe in creating a safe space for clients in order to collaborate as a team and to help individuals succeed in self-growth, quality of life enjoyment, and empowerment. I am skilled in providing support for teens, adults, and couples experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, negative self-image, communication and trauma. I support assisting individuals in identifying negative coping patterns and growth of adapting and learning new coping skills and adjusting those to benefit day-to-day life functioning.
(715) 489-5239 x176 View (715) 489-5239 x176
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Erik Feia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I have been trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk (CAMS), trauma-informed care, mindfulness-informed care.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents through individual and family counseling. I personalize my approach to meet the individual needs of each person I work with.
I have been trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk (CAMS), trauma-informed care, mindfulness-informed care.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents through individual and family counseling. I personalize my approach to meet the individual needs of each person I work with.
(715) 309-5787 View (715) 309-5787
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Dr. Jenna Nelson
Psychologist, PsyD
Online Only
Through active listening, she helps create a personalized path forward using her expertise in trauma-informed care and therapies like EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT.
Facing life transitions, past trauma, or current stressors can lead to feelings of overwhelm, significant stress, persistent anxiety, or profound emotional distress. Are persistent worries, intense mood swings, or feelings of disconnection in your relationships hindering your emotional well-being? Know that you're not alone. Many adults and adolescents seek support to navigate these challenges, develop coping skills, and build a meaningful life filled with greater fulfillment and hope. If you value a collaborative therapy experience with flexible online therapy sessions, reaching out can start your journey toward overall well-being.
Through active listening, she helps create a personalized path forward using her expertise in trauma-informed care and therapies like EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT.
Facing life transitions, past trauma, or current stressors can lead to feelings of overwhelm, significant stress, persistent anxiety, or profound emotional distress. Are persistent worries, intense mood swings, or feelings of disconnection in your relationships hindering your emotional well-being? Know that you're not alone. Many adults and adolescents seek support to navigate these challenges, develop coping skills, and build a meaningful life filled with greater fulfillment and hope. If you value a collaborative therapy experience with flexible online therapy sessions, reaching out can start your journey toward overall well-being.
(920) 561-2646 View (920) 561-2646
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Lauren Bartelt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am trained and practiced in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT,) dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT,) attachment and commitment therapy (ACT,) written exposure therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR
I am so heartened to see more people like you prioritizing their mental health and personal growth. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin since 2018 and have been practicing since 2015. I provide a calm, compassionate, and collaborative space to help you develop and reach your mental health goals. I enjoy working with individuals ages 16 and older. I have a special interest in working with people through trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and interpersonal stress. I love to witness and support individuals in gaining insight, building self-assuredness, and accessing self-compassion.
I am trained and practiced in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT,) dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT,) attachment and commitment therapy (ACT,) written exposure therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR
I am so heartened to see more people like you prioritizing their mental health and personal growth. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin since 2018 and have been practicing since 2015. I provide a calm, compassionate, and collaborative space to help you develop and reach your mental health goals. I enjoy working with individuals ages 16 and older. I have a special interest in working with people through trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and interpersonal stress. I love to witness and support individuals in gaining insight, building self-assuredness, and accessing self-compassion.
(920) 956-8631 View (920) 956-8631
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Emily Stephenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am trained in the modalities of DBT, CBT, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Life can be tough, especially when dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, you're not alone. I provide a supportive space to help you navigate challenges, build helpful skills, and find a path toward healing and growth. I will work collaboratively with you to create real, meaningful change so you can feel more balanced and at ease in your life again.
I am trained in the modalities of DBT, CBT, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Life can be tough, especially when dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, you're not alone. I provide a supportive space to help you navigate challenges, build helpful skills, and find a path toward healing and growth. I will work collaboratively with you to create real, meaningful change so you can feel more balanced and at ease in your life again.
(715) 312-2470 View (715) 312-2470
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Natalie Brown
Counselor, LPC-IT
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Do you find yourself questioning your choices, struggling with emotions that seem to arise out of nowhere, or feeling disconnected from your true self? Are you unsure why you feel stuck despite your best efforts and caught in patterns you can’t seem to break? You’re not alone. Often, the past lingers beneath the surface, shaping our present in ways we don’t even realize. But insight brings choice, and choice brings change. My approach to therapy isn’t about quick fixes - it’s about developing a deep, compassionate self-understanding that empowers you to break free from unhelpful patterns and pressures.
Do you find yourself questioning your choices, struggling with emotions that seem to arise out of nowhere, or feeling disconnected from your true self? Are you unsure why you feel stuck despite your best efforts and caught in patterns you can’t seem to break? You’re not alone. Often, the past lingers beneath the surface, shaping our present in ways we don’t even realize. But insight brings choice, and choice brings change. My approach to therapy isn’t about quick fixes - it’s about developing a deep, compassionate self-understanding that empowers you to break free from unhelpful patterns and pressures.
(715) 800-3746 View (715) 800-3746
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Mike Manor
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC
Online Only
I am passionate about what I do. Helping people take control of their lives, especially their emotions, is what I do best. I like to help people learn to be “un-upset about upsetting things!” I work best with problems of anxiety, depression, relationship issues but I'm also quite experience and capable of helping clients reduce stress both personal and work related, and have significant experience helping client with PTSD.
I am passionate about what I do. Helping people take control of their lives, especially their emotions, is what I do best. I like to help people learn to be “un-upset about upsetting things!” I work best with problems of anxiety, depression, relationship issues but I'm also quite experience and capable of helping clients reduce stress both personal and work related, and have significant experience helping client with PTSD.
(715) 489-5252 View (715) 489-5252
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Corina L Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I believe each person comes to counseling with their own unique story. I am a genuine person who wants to help people achieve their goals in a healing environment that is free of judgment. I want to build a trusting relationship where we work together to make positive changes and achieve personal growth.
I believe each person comes to counseling with their own unique story. I am a genuine person who wants to help people achieve their goals in a healing environment that is free of judgment. I want to build a trusting relationship where we work together to make positive changes and achieve personal growth.
(715) 801-3051 View (715) 801-3051
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Citadel Counseling & Skills Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54703
I am licensed in Wisconsin with 5 years of professional clinical experience, specifically working with family systems, couples therapy, and individual therapy. I also have worked with all ages. Before that, I had experience in emergency settings and case management. As my role as a therapist, I feel very privileged to be a part of your journey and discovery in therapy. I believe in unconditional positive regard towards my clients, and adhere to the clinically-proven belief that the client-counselor relationship is the highest indicator of successful therapy- more so than any specific modality.
I am licensed in Wisconsin with 5 years of professional clinical experience, specifically working with family systems, couples therapy, and individual therapy. I also have worked with all ages. Before that, I had experience in emergency settings and case management. As my role as a therapist, I feel very privileged to be a part of your journey and discovery in therapy. I believe in unconditional positive regard towards my clients, and adhere to the clinically-proven belief that the client-counselor relationship is the highest indicator of successful therapy- more so than any specific modality.
(715) 419-6604 View (715) 419-6604
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Becky Polden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Welcome! I've been working with adults and couples for the past 15 years. Let's be honest, real life and relationships can be messy...let me walk into the mess and hard stuff with you and together we'll figure out a way through with the use of practical tools to help bring relief and healing to your relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, etc... I have a great deal of experience working with emergency service families and professionals as well as para military and military families. I specialize in dual diagnosis treatment should you be interested in addressing emotional wellness and substance abuse/addiction.
Welcome! I've been working with adults and couples for the past 15 years. Let's be honest, real life and relationships can be messy...let me walk into the mess and hard stuff with you and together we'll figure out a way through with the use of practical tools to help bring relief and healing to your relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, etc... I have a great deal of experience working with emergency service families and professionals as well as para military and military families. I specialize in dual diagnosis treatment should you be interested in addressing emotional wellness and substance abuse/addiction.
(715) 447-7912 View (715) 447-7912
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Julie M Benware
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents within the context of individual and family therapy.
I specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents within the context of individual and family therapy.
(715) 955-4675 View (715) 955-4675
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Christine A Brudnicki
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, C-IAYT
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Hi! I appreciate joining clients at whatever point they are in their journey and walking with them to reconnect with their healthiest self. I take great care to provide an inviting and supportive environment to meet clients with compassion and acceptance. It is my goal that each feel seen, heard, supported and safe. I strive to create a therapeutic alliance based on respect, allowing clients to be fully present with themselves. It is my belief that each person has within them the courage and resources for healing, and I strive to provide an affirming environment and research backed therapeutic tools to help access these resources.
Hi! I appreciate joining clients at whatever point they are in their journey and walking with them to reconnect with their healthiest self. I take great care to provide an inviting and supportive environment to meet clients with compassion and acceptance. It is my goal that each feel seen, heard, supported and safe. I strive to create a therapeutic alliance based on respect, allowing clients to be fully present with themselves. It is my belief that each person has within them the courage and resources for healing, and I strive to provide an affirming environment and research backed therapeutic tools to help access these resources.
(715) 226-4698 View (715) 226-4698

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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.