Discover how starting dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
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Miranda Bradshaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist – Associate in the state of Nor...
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Miranda Bradshaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist – Associate in the state of North Carolina. Miranda has experience working with adolescents and adults in various settings who are seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and addiction. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Asheville and her Master of Social Work through the Joint Master of Social Work Program at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro and NC A&T State University. Miranda utilizes strength based, collaborative, relational, cognitive behavioral, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches in her practice. She wants therapy to be a place where individuals can find a sense of support and accomplishment as they progress toward their goals. Miranda seeks to provide a safe, and supportive environment for you to heal and grow at your own pace. She believes her role is to support individuals in finding their unique set of strengths and resources within themselves.
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As someone who has overcome various challenges in life, I am excited to work with you and help you thrive as you face your life ch...
As someone who has overcome various challenges in life, I am excited to work with you and help you thrive as you face your life challenges!
Amanda Comer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults and older adolescents address life challenges and lead healthy and fulfilling lives. She focuses on Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Bipolar Disorder, Stress, and Life Transitions.
Amanda completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Simmons University and has professional experience in hospitals and private therapy settings. Her approach is strength-based and compassionate in her work with clients. Amanda is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), which is highly effective in treating and resolving trauma. She also utilizes multiple treatment modalities including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), person-centered therapy (PCT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).
It takes strength and courage to reach out for help. Amanda is ready to walk with you and empower you to work through difficult areas in your life, heal traumas, and help you shift your perspective on life. She is authentic and will remain non-judgmental, empathetic, and open-minded. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!
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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 Asheville, NC 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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