Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Tuscaloosa, AL

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master's degree in Counseling Psychology and experience supporting adults through anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, and other challenges that can feel overwhelming. I work with clients who want to better understand themselves, strengthen their coping skills, improve their relationships, and create meaningful change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical, meeting you where you are while helping you move toward the life you want.

I use evidence based approaches like CBT, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, and solution focused techniques to help clients build insight and practical coping skills. I tailor therapy to each person's needs and provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space for growth and healing.

You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. Whatever brings you to therapy, you deserve a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. When you're ready, I'm here to take the next step with you.

Stan Peck is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating challenges like ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, spiritual concerns, and more. Stan uses an integrative counseling approach that includes existential and spiritually based practices when desired. He is passionate about creating a safe, empathic space where clients can explore wounds, patterns, and challenges impacting their quality of life.

Stan earned his Master’s in Community Counseling from the University of Northern Alabama. He integrates holistic, strength-based approaches to help clients access their resilience and move toward healing and growth. Stan tailors his methods to each client’s needs and preferences, offering both structure and flexibility in care.

Stan invites clients into a collaborative journey that not only explores what they bring into sessions but also invests in their future. He believes in each client’s innate potential and is committed to helping them move toward healing, wholeness, and personal greatness.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, IL), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW, AL), and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC, IL) with nearly 10 years of experience across residential substance use treatment, school social work, and hospital-based crisis services. I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, substance use and recovery, and men's and women's issues. My approach is warm, genuine, and nonjudgmental, creating a space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.

I meet clients where they are, seeing the person beneath the behaviors—not defining them by their struggles. Because every person is unique, I tailor therapy using approaches like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, always guided by your goals, values, and what works best for you.

Life can be messy, and you don't have to clean it up before walking through my door. Come as you are—I'll meet you there. We'll laugh when we can, tackle the hard stuff together, and create a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported.

Jerusha McClendon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked with many people experiencing mental health and addiction personally or in their family. Jerusha has 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Ohio State University.

Jerusha believes there is a need to identify and understand where the seeds of doubt and fear come from, as well as how to connect with the seeds of hope and purpose in the present and the future. Her job is to facilitate the conversation and allow clients to gain insight into their condition and develop an action plan to change their lives.

Jerusha’s superpowers include listening empathetically, relating easily to others, and critical thinking. She believes that all people have purpose in life, and she wants to explore that purpose with clients. Additionally, she strives to create a safe place in therapy so vulnerability can be examined and gains made. Therapy is a change process. Join Jerusha in this change process so that you can be a changemaker in your life and spread that change to others in your inner circle.

I'm a licensed professional counselor with over eight years counseling individuals and families. I hold a B.S. in Psychology, a Minor in Music, and an M.S. in Counseling and Psychology from the University of West Alabama, and an M.A. in Counseling (School Counseling) from UAB. In 2008, I began as a Residential Instructor at Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health, serving at-risk youth. I've worked in psychiatric hospitalization, alternative schools (grades 7–12), adult corrections, community mental health, school-based counseling, and in-home services. My style is experiential and fluid, helping clients discover their potential. 

I believe it's an honor to enter the counseling journey with someone, treating each client with curiosity, kindness, and confidence in their ability to heal. As a Certified Specialist in Anger Management (CSAM), I work with trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. My approach includes CBT, trauma-focused therapy, DBT, and ACT. 

"Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up." We all face similar challenges—managing daily stressors, seasonal setbacks, or long-term concerns affecting our ability to function. No matter the circumstance, you have the tools to get up but may need support. I welcome you on this journey. Rest assured, by taking this step, you've already won.