Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Nashville, TN

Danielle Phillips is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping individuals, adolescents, and parents overcome challenges and live happier lives. Danielle specializes in anxiety, stress, depression, coping skills, parenting issues, self-esteem, and women's issues.

Danielle completed her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, GA. Her approach to therapy is collaborative and skill-building. Danielle utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), attachment-based family therapy, and play therapy.

We all go through challenges in life. Danielle is excited to support you on the journey of unleashing your potential and helping you develop skills to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!

I am a licensed professional counselor with a mental health service provider designation (LPC-MHSP) and 21 years of experience supporting adults ages 18 to 99. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship concerns, and identity exploration. I also help clients navigate career stress, caregiving demands, academic pressure, and the impact of cultural and systemic stressors.

I earned my master’s degree in counseling from Freed-Hardeman University. My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and trauma-informed, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness-based strategies. I am committed to ongoing education and cultural humility in my work.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next steps, I am here to walk alongside you. Together, we will build practical tools to strengthen emotional regulation, develop healthier thought patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change in your life.

John Barsotti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Tennessee, and he has been practicing therapy for the past 8 years. John's counseling style is non-judgemental, empathetic, and compassionate. He uses a holistic approach to help clients identify their strengths to help manage a balance of self-care, mindfulness, and well-being. John uses several different evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Using a client-centered approach, the focus is to identify and implement techniques to help clients manage their needs and goals.

John completed his Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences at the University of Memphis ('09). Then, he completed his Master of Social Work, also at the University of Memphis, in 2015. John has worked in community, residential, and outpatient settings. There is a wide variety of diagnoses he's worked with, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, child and family issues, anger management, and substance abuse problems. Trauma and abuse are other areas in which he's treated.

John is hopeful to help those trying to manage mental health disorders, whether mild, moderate, or severe. He believes the therapeutic process is valuable in making positive changes in pursuit of both short and long-term goals. If you are ready to engage in this professional relationship, schedule an appointment today!

I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) that holds a Master’s degree from East Tennessee State University. I have 10 years of experience in the social work field. My passion lies in helping people heal trauma and reconnect with themselves in a meaningful way. I bring a calm and warm presence to my sessions, creating a space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported.

My background includes experience in behavioral intervention, substance use treatment, trauma focused treatment and hospice care. I tailor my approach to meet each client where they are, drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), existential therapy, and somatic practices.

Whether you’re navigating loss, processing trauma, or simply seeking a more grounded sense of self, I’m here to walk with you in that process. I genuinely care about the success and outcomes of each person I work with and enjoy supporting and encouraging them to live as the version of themselves that feels most authentic and aligned.

Jackie is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working with adults, including individuals, families, couples, seniors, people with disabilities, dancers, and athletes. Her expertise has supported those experiencing the loss of a loved one, dramatic life changes, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, eating disorders, and gender issues, as well as end-of-life issues.

Jackie utilizes therapy modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Approach, Psychoanalytic; Psychodynamic Therapies, and Mindfulness Techniques as appropriate, in order to tailor a comprehensive plan that is unique to each individual, couple, or family.

Formerly a professional ballet dancer, Jackie understands the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle in our competitive world and striving to reach life’s goals while remaining grounded in strength, integrity, and stability. She is a positive, warm, and compassionate person who believes in the importance of reducing stress and cultivating self-acceptance. She emphasizes her core value of self-love, which can guide her clients to a richer, more fulfilling life.