Abbie Becker-McVay, LMSW
Hello & welcome! I am Abbie Becker-McVay (LMSW), a licensed psychotherapist specializing in DBT and RO-DBT for children, adolescents, and young adults. I work with clients that are seeking out services for individual, family, and group therapy. When identifying which treatment modality is right for you, we must initiate exploration around your personality. The concept of personality can be better explained by two polarized categories: “undercontrol” and “overcontrol.” If you are struggling with emotional dysregulation, impulsiveness, interpersonal conflict, and lack of control, then DBT will be utilized to help you reach your goals. However, if you find yourself on the opposite end of the spectrum by having an excessive amount of control, which inhibits your ability to express emotions freely, seek connection from others, and be overall open and flexible, then RO-DBT will be revolutionary. So whether you are new to therapy, ready to return, or wavering at the thought, I’m eager to connect – no matter where you are in life.
Before we explore the fundamental question of “What brings you to therapy?”, I think it’s only reasonable for you to become acquainted with your potential therapist. I incorporate my values into practice by instilling authenticity, empathy, kindness, resiliency, and vulnerability. Originating in Metro Atlanta and raised on Georgia football, I received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Georgia, while managing to find my way back to Atlanta for a master’s in clinical social work from Kennesaw State. On any given day, you can find me unapologetically jamming to music, scanning flight deals for my next place of travel, and expressing creativity through unfinished furniture flips, blank canvases, and original jewelry designs.
I’m passionate about working with individuals who have challenges with anxiety, depression, mood instability, medical trauma, under-controlled and over-controlled traits, women’s health, belongingness, and self-esteem. With hundreds of relationships established across my diverse experiences with a human trafficking non-profit and three residential facilities - including Hillside, a nationally recognized treatment program - I consistently recognize that no one is too broken, hopeless, or unworthy of having a life that is worth living.
The unpredictable elements of life can be overwhelming. At times, it feels like the sun may never rise. However, these are also the bittersweet moments that foster personal growth, and it would be my absolute privilege in guiding you to the warm light.
If you feel that we would be a good fit, please feel free to contact me at Abbie@eastatlantacounseling.com or 678-607-5624. She is located at our Decatur location for in-person sessions and telehealth.
Abbie is supervised for DBT adherence and private practice clients with Catherine Moon, LCSW.