Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Hedgesville, WV
The basis of my approach is a blend of strategies from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Hi, I'm Heather Cheshire, LCSW-C. I have been a clinical social worker for 13 years. I aim to utilize talk therapy to help support the emotional growth desired by my clients. I believe in building strong relationships to help clients meet their goals. Most of my experience providing therapy has been with middle school, high school, and college aged youth and young adults. I have experience working with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, as well as situational challenges like major life changes and family and relationship issues.
The basis of my approach is a blend of strategies from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Hi, I'm Heather Cheshire, LCSW-C. I have been a clinical social worker for 13 years. I aim to utilize talk therapy to help support the emotional growth desired by my clients. I believe in building strong relationships to help clients meet their goals. Most of my experience providing therapy has been with middle school, high school, and college aged youth and young adults. I have experience working with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, as well as situational challenges like major life changes and family and relationship issues.
Some of those include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Solution Focused Techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Emotion Focused.
Hometown Healing is a family owned practice. Brynn and Jesse Simmons established the practice in 2020 to provide the community with a new approach to therapy and overall wellness. Together we can identify goals to help make changes in your life, or manage hard, overwhelming feelings.
Some of those include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Solution Focused Techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Emotion Focused.
Hometown Healing is a family owned practice. Brynn and Jesse Simmons established the practice in 2020 to provide the community with a new approach to therapy and overall wellness. Together we can identify goals to help make changes in your life, or manage hard, overwhelming feelings.
Hi, I'm Heather Cheshire, LCSW-C. I have been a clinical social worker for 13 years. I aim to utilize talk therapy to help support the emotional growth desired by my clients. I believe in building strong relationships to help clients meet their goals. Most of my experience providing therapy has been with middle school, high school, and college aged youth and young adults. I have experience working with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, as well as situational challenges like major life changes and family and relationship issues.
Hi, I'm Heather Cheshire, LCSW-C. I have been a clinical social worker for 13 years. I aim to utilize talk therapy to help support the emotional growth desired by my clients. I believe in building strong relationships to help clients meet their goals. Most of my experience providing therapy has been with middle school, high school, and college aged youth and young adults. I have experience working with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, as well as situational challenges like major life changes and family and relationship issues.
Do things feel heavy? Are you numb, tired, not sure what you need or where to start? Our team is specifically equipped to provide effective counseling for public safety and high stress professionals. We are passionate about helping the helpers. Begin Counseling exists to expand trauma-specialized services in our community and surrounding areas. We welcome those in search of a competent, genuine, professional counseling experience. We value those who protect, serve, and care for our community.
Do things feel heavy? Are you numb, tired, not sure what you need or where to start? Our team is specifically equipped to provide effective counseling for public safety and high stress professionals. We are passionate about helping the helpers. Begin Counseling exists to expand trauma-specialized services in our community and surrounding areas. We welcome those in search of a competent, genuine, professional counseling experience. We value those who protect, serve, and care for our community.
We may work on thoughts and habits (CBT), coping and emotion skills ( DBT), motivation for change (MI), and relationship patterns from your past (attachment).
You may look “fine” on the outside, but inside your nervous system feels like it is always on duty. You might be carrying trauma from sexual abuse, feeling anxious, numb, on edge, or stuck in patterns you cannot explain. Maybe sleep is light, your patience is thin, and your mind will not shut off. You may be navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or grief after loss, or trying to support a partner while you are falling apart too. You want relief, steadiness, and practical tools, plus a safe place to rebuild boundaries, self-trust, and a life that feels like yours again.
We may work on thoughts and habits (CBT), coping and emotion skills ( DBT), motivation for change (MI), and relationship patterns from your past (attachment).
You may look “fine” on the outside, but inside your nervous system feels like it is always on duty. You might be carrying trauma from sexual abuse, feeling anxious, numb, on edge, or stuck in patterns you cannot explain. Maybe sleep is light, your patience is thin, and your mind will not shut off. You may be navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or grief after loss, or trying to support a partner while you are falling apart too. You want relief, steadiness, and practical tools, plus a safe place to rebuild boundaries, self-trust, and a life that feels like yours again.
My therapy practice is trauma informed, person centered, and affirming of the LGBTQ community. I work with general mental health experiences, including mood, stress, and anxiety. I identify as Genderqueer and Bi-Racial. I enjoy working with folks from different ethnicities and races, as well as those who are exploring their gender and sexuality. I graduated from Shepherd University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor in Environmental Studies. I went on to obtain Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University.
My therapy practice is trauma informed, person centered, and affirming of the LGBTQ community. I work with general mental health experiences, including mood, stress, and anxiety. I identify as Genderqueer and Bi-Racial. I enjoy working with folks from different ethnicities and races, as well as those who are exploring their gender and sexuality. I graduated from Shepherd University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor in Environmental Studies. I went on to obtain Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University.
I am a LICSW providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) with 20 years’ experience in addictions and mental health, providing in person and virtual therapy in Shepherdstown, WV.
Life is full of transitions and challenges, and therapy offers a safe, supportive environment to develop the tools needed to navigate these experiences with resilience and confidence. My therapeutic style emphasizes the development of self-soothing and coping skills to process emotional difficulties while building practical strategies for daily life. I combine cathartic, engaging conversations with evidence-based strategies that support emotional healing and personal growth.
Common areas of focus in therapy include mood regulation, trauma recovery, gambling, substance use and misuse, supporting the family members of those that
I am a LICSW providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) with 20 years’ experience in addictions and mental health, providing in person and virtual therapy in Shepherdstown, WV.
Life is full of transitions and challenges, and therapy offers a safe, supportive environment to develop the tools needed to navigate these experiences with resilience and confidence. My therapeutic style emphasizes the development of self-soothing and coping skills to process emotional difficulties while building practical strategies for daily life. I combine cathartic, engaging conversations with evidence-based strategies that support emotional healing and personal growth.
Common areas of focus in therapy include mood regulation, trauma recovery, gambling, substance use and misuse, supporting the family members of those that
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The clients I typically serve are adults who are struggling with life transitions and/or decisions. They are individuals who may need to unpack and process childhood experiences that are contributing to their current symptoms. They are individuals who are ready and motivated for therapy and are ready to process with me once they feel in a safe space with me.
The clients I typically serve are adults who are struggling with life transitions and/or decisions. They are individuals who may need to unpack and process childhood experiences that are contributing to their current symptoms. They are individuals who are ready and motivated for therapy and are ready to process with me once they feel in a safe space with me.
My expertise supports reducing anxiety and depression, and normalizing shame and guilt by utilizing parts work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
I focus on empowering my clients as they navigate their way through issues that create roadblocks. I use a holistic approach to integrate the mind, body and soul by promoting growth and healing. My primary work is adult ADHD, post-traumatic stress, phase of life difficulties, childhood trauma, and substance use.
My expertise supports reducing anxiety and depression, and normalizing shame and guilt by utilizing parts work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
I focus on empowering my clients as they navigate their way through issues that create roadblocks. I use a holistic approach to integrate the mind, body and soul by promoting growth and healing. My primary work is adult ADHD, post-traumatic stress, phase of life difficulties, childhood trauma, and substance use.
Harmony is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving West Virginia and the local Martinsburg area. At our Martinsburg clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
Harmony is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving West Virginia and the local Martinsburg area. At our Martinsburg clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
Therapy techniques I utilize are EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
I believe your mental health is the most important thing you can take care of when it comes to your well-being. I understand it can be intimidating on how and where to start. The mind is complex, my mission is to help you better understand yourself and to see your life in a more meaningful way. I work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. As well as those battling substance use disorders. As a foster and adoptive parent, I enjoy working with those who have been adopted or have navigated the foster care system. I have primarily worked with teens, young adults, adults, and couples.
Therapy techniques I utilize are EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
I believe your mental health is the most important thing you can take care of when it comes to your well-being. I understand it can be intimidating on how and where to start. The mind is complex, my mission is to help you better understand yourself and to see your life in a more meaningful way. I work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. As well as those battling substance use disorders. As a foster and adoptive parent, I enjoy working with those who have been adopted or have navigated the foster care system. I have primarily worked with teens, young adults, adults, and couples.
I use evidence‑informed approaches—including play therapy, CBT, DBT, and trauma‑focused care—while tailoring each session to your unique needs.
Life brings challenges, and everyday stressors can disrupt our sense of balance. Sometimes fear keeps us from pursuing our goals, or anxiety makes even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Talking with someone about these experiences can open the door to strategies that ease stress and help you move forward with confidence.
Over the course of my career, I’ve developed a wide range of tools to support individuals and families. My aim is for every session to leave you with at least five practical techniques—simple, discreet strategies you can use anytime, anywhere—for both immediate relief and lasting resilience.
I use evidence‑informed approaches—including play therapy, CBT, DBT, and trauma‑focused care—while tailoring each session to your unique needs.
Life brings challenges, and everyday stressors can disrupt our sense of balance. Sometimes fear keeps us from pursuing our goals, or anxiety makes even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Talking with someone about these experiences can open the door to strategies that ease stress and help you move forward with confidence.
Over the course of my career, I’ve developed a wide range of tools to support individuals and families. My aim is for every session to leave you with at least five practical techniques—simple, discreet strategies you can use anytime, anywhere—for both immediate relief and lasting resilience.
In-person scheduling in Wexford, PA. Video sessions available for clients located in PA, WV, & VA. As an experiential therapist, I engage with clients in active dialogue to develop a therapeutic relationship that serves as the foundation for positive relationships with self and others. I often work with clients who have struggled in the past to find a therapist who is "a good fit,” clients wanting to live a more authentic life, and clients with existential issues related to trauma, grief and loss, identity, life and career transitions, illness, emotional neglect, and attachment wounds.
In-person scheduling in Wexford, PA. Video sessions available for clients located in PA, WV, & VA. As an experiential therapist, I engage with clients in active dialogue to develop a therapeutic relationship that serves as the foundation for positive relationships with self and others. I often work with clients who have struggled in the past to find a therapist who is "a good fit,” clients wanting to live a more authentic life, and clients with existential issues related to trauma, grief and loss, identity, life and career transitions, illness, emotional neglect, and attachment wounds.
No waitlist at Healing Haus Counseling! You don’t have to accept that you’re feeling misunderstood, isolated, stuck, angry, sad, or anxious. Pain is natural, but struggle and suffering are what happens when we don’t act. My goal is to gently approach the hurdle(s) that are keeping you from fulfilling a wholesome and authentic life. I understand that throughout life, changes and events may cause emotional conflict, confusion, and feel unbearable. I believe strongly that people are very resilient, and I’m passionate about assisting individuals find their inner strength to overcome.
No waitlist at Healing Haus Counseling! You don’t have to accept that you’re feeling misunderstood, isolated, stuck, angry, sad, or anxious. Pain is natural, but struggle and suffering are what happens when we don’t act. My goal is to gently approach the hurdle(s) that are keeping you from fulfilling a wholesome and authentic life. I understand that throughout life, changes and events may cause emotional conflict, confusion, and feel unbearable. I believe strongly that people are very resilient, and I’m passionate about assisting individuals find their inner strength to overcome.
Hi, I'm a therapist with 15 years of experience and I know life can feel overwhelming sometimes. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood and never judged. I believe therapy works best when you can show up as your real self, talk openly and feel supported while working through challenges, healing and personal growth together.
Hi, I'm a therapist with 15 years of experience and I know life can feel overwhelming sometimes. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood and never judged. I believe therapy works best when you can show up as your real self, talk openly and feel supported while working through challenges, healing and personal growth together.
Michelle L Tanner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, WV, MD, VA
3 Endorsed
Charles Town, WV 25414
Waitlist for new clients
In this life, we are all faced with struggles. Whether that is a stressful life transition, not feeling good enough, divorce, worry about the future, grief, feeling burnt out by the demands of work, school, relationships, or daily life or managing high sensitivity. We can overcome these struggles with non-judgmental support, coping tools, life strategies, and self-awareness. I believe that anyone can go on a journey of self-healing and discovery that will encourage growth and increase their quality of life. Taking the first step can be tough, but counseling can provide a space where you don’t have to do it alone.
In this life, we are all faced with struggles. Whether that is a stressful life transition, not feeling good enough, divorce, worry about the future, grief, feeling burnt out by the demands of work, school, relationships, or daily life or managing high sensitivity. We can overcome these struggles with non-judgmental support, coping tools, life strategies, and self-awareness. I believe that anyone can go on a journey of self-healing and discovery that will encourage growth and increase their quality of life. Taking the first step can be tough, but counseling can provide a space where you don’t have to do it alone.
You may be high-functioning on the outside but feel exhausted, anxious, or disconnected on the inside. You’re tired of living in survival mode and want to feel more at home in your body, your relationships, and your life. I work especially well with clients who understand their trauma intellectually but still feel stuck emotionally or physically. Together, we explore healing through a mind–body lens, recognizing that the nervous system seeks safety before growth. Your symptoms once protected you—now it’s time to help your body learn that safety can exist in the present.
You may be high-functioning on the outside but feel exhausted, anxious, or disconnected on the inside. You’re tired of living in survival mode and want to feel more at home in your body, your relationships, and your life. I work especially well with clients who understand their trauma intellectually but still feel stuck emotionally or physically. Together, we explore healing through a mind–body lens, recognizing that the nervous system seeks safety before growth. Your symptoms once protected you—now it’s time to help your body learn that safety can exist in the present.
Welcome! I'm Chris, a Licensed Clinical Therapist. I sincerely believe that we can develop a realistic solution for any reasonable challenge, and that our therapeutic healing process will require acceptance, self-awareness, and motivation for positive change. My hope is that you will allow me the opportunity to see the world from your perspective, and to discover evidence-based solutions in effort to encourage our daily routines to flow a bit more efficiently. Together, we will find our path forward!
Welcome! I'm Chris, a Licensed Clinical Therapist. I sincerely believe that we can develop a realistic solution for any reasonable challenge, and that our therapeutic healing process will require acceptance, self-awareness, and motivation for positive change. My hope is that you will allow me the opportunity to see the world from your perspective, and to discover evidence-based solutions in effort to encourage our daily routines to flow a bit more efficiently. Together, we will find our path forward!
I have experience with the following treatment modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Therapy.
Hello! I’m Carolyn, a licensed independent clinical social worker practicing in West Virginia since 2019. I strive to create a comfortable, supportive, and empowering environment for clients to be able to open up and feel a connection. I understand the difficulty of admitting that you need to discuss concerns with someone outside of your support system, therefore I prioritize practicing with warmth and compassion while utilizing a strengths-based approach to best fit the needs of my clients. I have worked with individuals of all ages, and currently I am providing individual therapy services to clients who are ages 12 and up.
I have experience with the following treatment modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Therapy.
Hello! I’m Carolyn, a licensed independent clinical social worker practicing in West Virginia since 2019. I strive to create a comfortable, supportive, and empowering environment for clients to be able to open up and feel a connection. I understand the difficulty of admitting that you need to discuss concerns with someone outside of your support system, therefore I prioritize practicing with warmth and compassion while utilizing a strengths-based approach to best fit the needs of my clients. I have worked with individuals of all ages, and currently I am providing individual therapy services to clients who are ages 12 and up.
We are proud to offer high-quality mental health services for individuals, couples and families with a dedicated team of clinicians ready to support you in your journey towards well-being.
We are proud to offer high-quality mental health services for individuals, couples and families with a dedicated team of clinicians ready to support you in your journey towards well-being.
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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.