Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Roanoke, VA

Monica Alexander is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience in the mental health and substance use treatment fields. She has provided treatment in various settings and with a wide range of populations. She seeks to help people live more effective lives in order to thrive, not just survive, in life. She specializes in emotional dysregulation, depression disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, interpersonal conflict, grief, major life transitions, complex trauma, and mindfulness practices.

Monica Alexander completed her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (MA) at Liberty University in 2012. She is a wife and mother and an active member in her community and church. These roles coupled with clinical training and experience allow her to have an effective approach to problem-solving with modalities such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy, substance use treatment modalities (matrix, seeking safety, living in balance), and motivational interviewing.

Monica is ready! She believes you can do hard things. She wants you to become unstuck and free. Monica is confident that she will be able to provide effective treatment and straight answers, and that she will know the difference between when a client needs information versus affirmation to cope with challenges. If you are looking at this now, take the next step and schedule an appointment with her today!

Kyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience. She is an experienced practitioner working with people of all ages but has come to specialize in adolescents through adulthood. Some of the diagnoses that Kyle is experienced in treating include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, family systems and attachment disorders, substance-related disorders, stage of life changes, and grief and loss. 

Kyle has extensive experience in providing trauma-informed care with several years of experience working in the hospital setting. Kyle also has experience in supporting first responders, medical professionals, and military personnel in addition to other professions that experience increased critical incidents and increased risk for PTSD and caregiver fatigue. Her many years in the Emergency Room setting provide her with a unique understanding of the needs of these amazing Heroes.

Kyle has a Master's in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She has worked in community mental health and private practice settings for several years. Kyle is passionate about providing person-centered care that emphasizes strength and courage as she walks through the therapeutic journey with you. 

Desiring change and reaching out for help takes incredible bravery. Kyle is available to walk with you through this journey with grace. By using CBT and DBT treatment modalities, she will help you explore your story and gain insight into the emotions, thoughts, and experiences that have brought you to this point in your journey. By growing in awareness, insight, and emotional regulation, you will explore all of the ways that therapy can benefit your present and future.

Shannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and has approximately 11 years of experience in providing mental health services in multiple environments. She has had the opportunity to work in private practice, two university counseling centers, and crisis services at a community service board. She has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, abuse histories, relationship issues, stress, life changes, personal growth, and family of origin issues.

Shannon has an M.A. in Professional Counseling and graduated from Virginia Tech in 2022 with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. She strongly believes that every individual is different and has different needs in counseling. Through a strengths-based and solution-focused lens, she draws on multiple treatment modalities to guide clients in identifying strengths and developing treatment plans that accomplish their goals. Her approach to therapy is client-centered; clients are the experts in their lives and determine the direction and depth of therapy.

Shannon has a passion for helping people take steps toward growth, healing, and wholeness and would value the opportunity to come alongside you in your journey! She looks forward to working with you.