WE’RE HIRING!
Come join our team of 2000+ clinicians
FEATURED ARTICLE
A comprehensive guide to starting therapy
Book my first session
96% of clients feel supported and understood by their therapist
Get expert medication support, tailored to you
Check my copay estimate
Sessions cost $24 on average with insurance
Discover how starting dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
6 therapists available in Greenville
As a compassionate, person-centered therapist with more than a decade of experience, I use evidence-based approaches to help you f...
About
As a compassionate, person-centered therapist with more than a decade of experience, I use evidence-based approaches to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered as you heal, grow, and move toward your goals.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC)with 13 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. I take a compassionate, person-centered approach and strive to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered as you begin your healing journey. I work with adults and adolescents, helping clients address emotional overwhelm, unresolved pain, and patterns that keep them feeling stuck or disconnected.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Regent University. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches to tailor treatment to your needs, build coping skills, deepen insight, and support lasting wellness.
I believe healing grows through trust, clarity, and connection. My goal is to help you move forward with confidence and purpose. You can expect a supportive space to explore challenges and strengthen your resilience. If you're ready, I would be honored to walk with you toward growth.
Education and training
View more therapists in Greenville
I know firsthand the pain of life and mental illness, and my passion is to provide hope to those who feel hurt, lonely, and misund...
I know firsthand the pain of life and mental illness, and my passion is to provide hope to those who feel hurt, lonely, and misunderstood by using a blend of faith-based and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with over 4 years of experience supporting individuals and families through their healing journeys. I help clients manage depression, anxiety, and mood disorders while building coping skills and resilience. I enjoy incorporating faith-based principles when welcomed, creating a therapeutic space that aligns with each client’s values. My goal is to help clients uncover strength and hope, using compassion and collaboration as the foundation for growth. I empower clients to recognize their resilience and practice positive change daily.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. My approach is strength-based, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy techniques to help clients build new perspectives, reframe distress, and develop healthier coping tools.
I look forward to welcoming you into a safe, judgment-free space where your story matters. No one is beyond healing, and I believe in meeting each client with empathy and understanding. Together, we’ll navigate challenges, uncover strengths, and take meaningful steps toward emotional wellness and peace.
As someone who has experienced the transformative power of therapy, I understand the importance of feeling safe, supported, and tr...
As someone who has experienced the transformative power of therapy, I understand the importance of feeling safe, supported, and truly heard. My goal is to provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges freely.
Shekina Adams is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with 4 years of experience providing compassionate mental health care. She has worked extensively with individuals in crisis, hospital settings, and emergency situations.
Shekina’s expertise spans working with children and adults, addressing a range of concerns, including ADHD, autism, grief, loss, oppositional defiance disorder, conduct disorder, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, relationship difficulties, family dynamics, and behavioral challenges.
Shekina earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, psychodynamic theory, solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and applied behavior analysis to meet each client’s specific needs.
Shekina is passionate about helping others recognize their inner strength, heal from past experiences, grow through life’s challenges, and achieve greater success. Shekina looks forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing and personal growth.
As a queer non-binary person, I understand the importance of feeling seen, heard, and valued....
As a queer non-binary person, I understand the importance of feeling seen, heard, and valued.
I am Rachel Robinson, a Licensed Independent Social Worker–Clinical Practice with 3 years of experience. I specialize in crisis intervention, LGBTQIA2S-affirming care, and medical social work. I support teens and adults navigating emotional regulation, mood disruption, stress, and life transitions. I teach coping skills, boundary setting, and mindfulness so you can feel steadier and more in control.
I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. My approach is trauma-informed and collaborative, drawing on dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and strengths-based care to build practical skills that reduce distress and strengthen relationships.
As a queer woman living in the South, I understand how vital an affirming, judgment-free space can be. If you are ready to learn new ways to manage emotions, set healthy boundaries, and lower stress, I would be honored to partner with you. Reach out to schedule a first session—we will start where you are and move at your pace.
As a provider with a holistic approach, I seek to understand my client completely....
As a provider with a holistic approach, I seek to understand my client completely.
Amanda Bentley is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 12 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in working with teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling to cope with women's issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, BPD, stress, adjustment-related issues, OCD, and much more.
Amanda completed her Master's Degree in Nursing with a focus on Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioning from Walden University. Her love for this field prompted her to further her education to a position where she can provide medication management, counseling, and various forms of therapy. Amanda has experience incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and person-centered (PCT) techniques into the care she provides for her clients. Her patient advocacy and ability to meet patients where they are emotionally and mentally are among her strongest skills.
Life can not only be challenging but can feel almost impossible at times to manage. Amanda is confident that she would be able to work with you as a partner in reaching your goals. This may come in the form of therapy, counseling, medication management, or all three. If you feel as if you could use just one person to listen, help and support you, schedule an appointment with Amanda today.
I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their journey toward...
I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their journey toward healing and growth.
I am a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of healthcare experience. For the past 2 years, I have provided mental health care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and substance use. I am passionate about helping individuals face mental health challenges and take meaningful steps toward a happier, more balanced, and fulfilling life.
I earned my Master's in Nursing from Clemson University. I am dedicated to fostering a safe, collaborative environment where individuals can build resilience, explore challenges, and move toward greater well-being.
I believe seeking help takes courage, and I strive to meet every client with compassion, respect, and understanding. My goal is to create a supportive space where healing feels possible and where each person is empowered to take the next step toward a healthier, more balanced life.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
Not ready to book? Contact me
Look for a confirmation email in your inbox shortly. We'll help find you a provider and guide you through everything you should know about starting care at Thriveworks.
No membership fees or subscriptions
Evening and weekend sessions
Award-winning therapy & psychiatry
What support are you seeking?
You acknowledge that by submitting this form, you are providing what may be considered “sensitive data” and consent to Thriveworks Privacy Policy & Terms. By submitting this information, you consent to receive communication from Thriveworks about our services via automatic calls, artificial or pre-recorded messages, or texts at the phone number provided, or by email at the address provided. You have the option to opt out of communications.
We will contact you with availability updates based on the preferences you provided for up to six months.
My go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavioral therapy is mindfulness and distress tolerance skill development. I find these beneficial for navigating everyday life and they create the groundwork for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
Skill development is an important part of dialectical behavior therapy. Skills centered around mindfulness (being present in the moment), emotional regulation (navigating emotional changes), distress tolerance (handling unpleasant feelings or situations), and interpersonal effectiveness (interactions with others) are helpful for everyday life and are the pillars of dialectical behavioral therapy.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in dialectical behavioral therapy when they are able to reflect on events and acknowledge the emotions they had during the situation without re-triggering those emotions.
Clients can supplement their time in dialectical behavioral therapy by practicing the skills they learn in sessions. This can include practicing different ways to process events and feelings, breathing exercises, and creating and utilizing self-care plans.
Look into what dialectical behavioral therapy is and reflect on their relationship with their emotions.
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 Greenville, SC 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
Shown in ET
11 photos
Call us to book
Our team is happy to help you schedule your first session.
Book online
Find the right provider for you. Book your session online yourself in just a few easy steps.