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Individual Therapist
Beth Prendergast received her Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling from The Citadel Graduate College and is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Mount Pleasant, SC.
Beth is extensively trained in the fundamentals of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. This training allows Beth to describe the dialectical nature of DBT skills, identify the strategies and procedures required for effective teaching of DBT skills, explain and structure the DBT skills modules and effectively review DBT skills training homework.
Beth’s approach to Individual counseling uses non-judgmental, compassionate support identifying emotions and suggesting new tools to help achieve joy and wellness. Beth believes each person has the ability to lead a fulfilling life. Beth’s experience working with a diverse client population includes clinical private practice in the Charleston area, Counseling and Substance Abuse Services at the College of Charleston and international students at the University of South Carolina and Denver University. Beth provides individual counseling services alongside the dedicated practitioners at East Cooper Behavioral Health.
INTENSIVE DBT TRAINING
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training: The Essentials
October 2018
This two-day workshop covers the fundamentals of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills: Core Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Participants learn how to plan, structure, and conduct DBT skills classes. This workshop also addresses the targets for skills training, as well as how to apply fundamental DBT strategies in skills training.
If you are interested in learning more about the CDBTA DBT program,
or have any questions about our services, please do not hesitate to reach out.
OUR TEAM
KRISTI GALLOWAY, LPCA
CDBTA Program Director, Individual Therapist,
Skills Group Leader
ANNA GRACE REBULA, LPC
ANNA GRACE REBULA, LPC
Individual Therapist, Skills Group Co-Leader, Phone Coach
Anna Grace received her Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling from The Citadel Graduate College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Charleston, SC.
Anna Grace has worked with adolescents in her previous work at The Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center and currently in Mt. Pleasant private practice East Cooper Behavioral Health. She is Nationally Certified in implementing trauma-focused interventions with children and adolescents.
INTENSIVE DBT TRAINING
MUSC DBT Summer Series Training
September 2017
This summer workshop series provides clinicians with advanced knowledge and application of four components of DBT including: (1) suicide risk assessment and phone coaching for suicidal behavior; (2) an overview of the biosocial model and pre-treatment strategies; (3) chain analysis and contingency management; and (4) dialectical strategies.
If you are interested in learning more about the CDBTA DBT program,
or have any questions about our services, please do not hesitate to reach out.
SERVICES OFFERED
POST MASTERS FELLOWSHIP
Join the CDBTA Team
Charleston DBT Associates (CDBTA) is proud to offer fellowship opportunities to professionals who seek additional growth and skill development. CDBTA’s fellowship program combines intensive training, mentorship, peer consultation and hands-on clinical work.
The CDBTA Post Masters Fellowship is a program intended for individuals interested in learning an evidence-based treatment model. The program is designed to enhance the fellow’s clinical competencies in DBT treatment and prepare clinicians for national certification. DBT fellows will learn from specialists in the field by participating in DBT consultation team, mentorship discussions, learning activities and individual supervision. Fellows will have the opportunity to apply their learning by co- facilitating a DBT Skills Training Group and providing therapy to a small number of clients.