Founding Clinician:
Mary Stewart Peden,
MA LPC CPCS
Mary Stewart Peden is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and telehealth in Florida.
Ms. Peden graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (2002). She worked for a few years in the field with non-profits working in tandem with the Department of Family and Children Services and in residential treatment centers. She then returned to graduate school at Argosy University (2008) earning a Master’s in Counseling Psychology. She has been practicing Dialectical Behavior Therapy for sixteen years and has been intensively trained in DBT through Behavioral Tech.
Qualifications & Experience:
> B.S. in Psychology from the University of Georgia.
> M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University
> Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia
> Intensively Trained Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Certificate of Completion by the Behavior Technology Transfer Group
> Radically Open DBT Trained (Level 1) through Radically Open Blended B.V.
> Intensively Trained Prolonged Exposure (PE) for trauma treatment with Melanie Harned, Ph.D
> 16 years of experience providing DBT and psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families
> Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS), able to provide supervision to other counselors. For more information see our Supervision & Consultation page.
> Telehealth Provider for the State of Florida. For more information please go here.
Specializing In:
Adolescent Individual Therapy ages 13 and up
Adult Individual Therapy
Parent Coaching
DBT
DBT PE
ro dbt
cpcs
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
– Carl Rogers
Treatment Philosophy::
Life can be hard as it is currently being lived. Sometimes our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors get so intense that we don’t know how to effectively navigate life.
I am an intensively trained DBT therapist through Behavioral Tech, LLC. I truly believe that learning a new set of effective and healthy coping skills can and will create a life worth living.
In therapy we will utilize mindfulness, cognitive, and behavioral skills to help steer you toward your goals for therapy. I believe in creating a therapeutic environment where we can create a balance of acceptance and change in your life.
Our Team
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Ellen Atkeson,
MS LPC CPCS
Founding Clinician
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Mary Stewart Peden,
MA LPC CPCS
Founding Clinician
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Liza Reed,
MS LPC LMFT CPCS
Founding Clinician
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Nicolanne Eustace,
MS LPC
Associate Clinician & Director of Education Outreach
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DeAnna Alexander,
MA
Intake Coordinator
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Melanie Anderson,
LCSW
Associate Clinician
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Christina Fiddes,
LCSW, DBT Certified
Associate Clinician
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Emma Hickey,
LMSW
Associate Clinician
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Sarah Catherine Roux,
LCSW
Associate Clinician
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Dana Smith,
LMSW
Associate Clinician
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Paige Dixon,
MS, LAPC, NCC
Associate Clinician
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Allison Dixon,
LMSW
Associate Clinician
Our Services
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DBT Program
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for adults and adolescents
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one individual therapy for adults
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Couple & Family Therapy
Therapy for couples and families
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Child & Adolescent Therapy
One-on-one individual therapy for children and teens
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Parent Coaching
One-on-one coaching for parents and caregivers of children and teens
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RO DBT
Radically Open DBT for adults and adolecents
Supervision, Consultation & Education Outreach:
Looking to become a licensed mental health professional or hone your skill set within a specific modality?
At Perimeter DBT, we provide comprehensive support for professionals seeking licensure through individual and group supervision. Additionally, we offer group consultation and educational outreach, all led by seasoned experts. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, gain licensure, or expand your knowledge, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way.
