Southside DBT · Atlanta, GA
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When you're choosing a therapist, the details matter. See what separates truly specialized DBT care from the ordinary.
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The Southside DBT Difference
Many therapists claim to offer DBT. Here's what genuine, board-certified, specialized care actually looks like.
| What to Look For |
Southside DBT
Your Choice | Typical Therapy Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Board-Certified DBT Clinician™ Highest credential in the field — issued by the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ | Yes | Rarely |
| Dedicated DBT Specialist Practices DBT exclusively — not just one tool among many | Yes | Usually No |
| Structured, Evidence-Based Treatment Follows the full DBT protocol — not an informal, "DBT-informed" approach | Full Protocol | Often Partial |
| Advanced Intensive Training Completed intensive DBT trainings (Northampton, MA & Portland DBT Institute, OR) | Yes — 2 Institutes | Online Course Only |
| Convenient Telehealth Access Attend sessions from anywhere in Georgia via secure video | Yes | Sometimes |
| Insurance Accepted Aetna, Anthem BCBS GA, Cigna, United Healthcare (Optum) | 4 Major Plans | Varies |
| Personalized, One-on-One Care Individual sessions tailored to your unique emotional and behavioral goals | Always | Group-Focused |
| Therapist Who Lives the Skills Kelly practices DBT in her own daily life — not just clinically | Yes | Not Common |
| Simple, Transparent Billing Managed through Headway — cost shown before every session | Yes | Often Unclear |
| Non-Judgmental, Validating Environment A safe space to explore and change without shame or pressure | Core to Our Practice | Inconsistent |
What Sets Us Apart
Real Credentials. Real Results.
Certification isn't just a title — it's the difference between guessing and knowing how to help you.
Board Certification
The DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ is the gold standard in DBT. Kelly earned this distinction through rigorous examination — not a weekend workshop. It signals that your care meets the highest professional standard.
Not "Therapy as Usual"
Generic therapy offers empathy. DBT offers change. Kelly combines validation with concrete skills for tolerating distress, regulating emotions, and improving relationships — so you don't just cope, you grow.
Mindfulness at the Core
Every part of DBT treatment at Southside is rooted in mindfulness — the foundational skill that makes all other DBT modules more effective. This isn't optional; it's built into every session.
Serving All of Georgia
Via telehealth, Kelly serves clients across Atlanta, Macon, Columbus, Savannah, and beyond — bringing board-certified DBT care to wherever you are in the state, on your schedule.
Over a Decade of Experience
Kelly began her clinical career in 2013, trained in DBT intensively since 2015, and has refined her practice ever since. That depth of experience means she's ready for whatever you bring to the room.
Warm, Personal Connection
Clients consistently describe Kelly as warm, non-judgmental, and easy to talk to. The therapeutic relationship is central to DBT — and Kelly takes that seriously from the very first session.
Is This Right for You?
Southside DBT Is a Perfect Fit If…
DBT is a specific, powerful treatment. It works best for people who are ready for structured, skill-based change.
You're a Great Fit If You…
- ✓ Struggle to manage intense or overwhelming emotions
- ✓ Want practical skills, not just conversation
- ✓ Deal with anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges
- ✓ Have tried "regular" therapy and felt it wasn't enough
- ✓ Are ready to do real work and see real change
- ✓ Prefer telehealth sessions from the comfort of home
- ✓ Value working with a highly credentialed specialist
What Our Clients Experience…
- → Learning to regulate emotions they thought were uncontrollable
- → Improved communication in relationships
- → Tools for tolerating difficult moments without crisis
- → Greater self-awareness through mindfulness practice
- → Behavioral changes that last — not just temporary relief
- → A non-judgmental space to explore and grow
- → Feeling genuinely understood for the first time
Client Voices
Words from Those Who've Walked This Path
Kelly is outstanding. Professional and warm. Very easy to talk to and has never made me feel judged. She goes above and beyond for her clients. She makes learning DBT easy and relatable. In the year I've been seeing her I've felt that I made real progress in my life and how I regulate emotions.
Kelly is an amazing counselor. She has helped me grow in so many ways. Kelly's DBT program and expertise has taught me crucial skills that I have needed my whole life. She listens, encourages, never judges. In the last 3 years I have experienced tremendous growth. I am forever grateful.
Ready to Experience the Difference?
A single conversation can change everything. Book your initial consultation with Kelly and take the first step toward a life worth living.
Schedule Your SessionServing clients across Georgia via telehealth · Insurance accepted · (770) 880-2538