Discover how starting dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
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Above all, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can heal, grow, and work towards their life goals with co...
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Above all, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can heal, grow, and work towards their life goals with courage, self-acceptance, and empowerment.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with 8 years of experience. I have worked in clinical and management roles, and deeply enjoy working with people in relationships, whether they are navigating communication struggles, intimacy issues, or seeking growth together. I have extensive experience working with active-duty service members, veterans, and military families through short-term evidence-based clinical care. In addition, I provide therapy to children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
I have my Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University and my Doctor of Education in Marriage and Family Counseling from Liberty University and I am a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, and the Gottman method for couples.
I believe in meeting clients where they are to create an environment where recovery and empowerment can take place. If you are ready to begin your journey, I encourage you to schedule an appointment today!
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As a multicultural counselor, I understand the importance of your perspectives being heard and understood....
As a multicultural counselor, I understand the importance of your perspectives being heard and understood.
Melissa Stanley is a nationally certified Licensed Associate Clinician with 2 years of experience working with adults and teens of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds to manage anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress syndrome, grief, family conflict, relationship issues, and adolescent struggles.
Melissa received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy.
Melissa believes each individual is unique and listens to concerns from her clients' perspectives. She focuses on creating a treatment plan that is goal-oriented and accessible. If you are ready to start your mental health journey, reach out to Melissa today!
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Alpharetta, GA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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