Atlanta DBT Center
Georgia's first comprehensive DBT Clinic is proud to be the the site of field research for the newly published DSM V
Specialty Services:
Programs & Structure
Meet our team:
a close knit family where you can feel like you belong.
Minal Shah, MS, NCC, LPC
Clinical director
intensively trained in:
dbt, ro-dbt, & mbt,
trained in cbt, &
rehabilitation counselor
With a background in trauma medicine and with a Rehabilitaiton Counseling integrative degree in law, medicine, and psychology, Minal brings a fresh perspective and the ability to provide comprehensive care for each patient in the clinic. She has been serving the patient population for over 28 years now, acquiring skills and knowledge that have helped her treat one of the most challenging populations in mental health. She was also privaleged to be a field researcher for the 2014 DSM V. Her latest venture is learning radical openness, a therapy designed for a difficult to treat population, available in the US for the first time this year. In addition, she has given numerous lectures for various organizations and hospital facilities. In her spare time, she likes to watch her kids dance, bake, crochet, play her instruments with her children, sail, play cards with her friends, and go horse riding...
You know that saying, "throw it out to the universe and the answer will come to you?" Well, that is exactly how Lisa found us. Her energy, passion, and knowledge in psychology and medicine are incredible assets for the adolescent population that is struggling to survive, much less understand how to heal. In her spare time....wait....don't know if she has any! We believe she continues to do charity walks--she's always on the run around the office, and she loves to hang out with her son and cheer onhis football team.
Lisa Mcdaniel, MS, LPC
intensively trained in dbt
child, adolescent, and family program
Jania Bailey, MS
intensively trained in dbt
men's program, adult services, couples & family therapy
recreational therapist
Jania came to Atlanta DBT with decades of experience in taking care of people. She has worked with adolescents in recreational therapy, adults in a therapeutic nursing environment, and the geriatric population and their families in adult care. Gifted with her validating and encouraging manner, Jania is able to teach and help some of the most distressed of patients. Most weekends, you will find Jania out on the ball field cheering on her son's soccer team.
Leah Emerson
OM
intensively trained in keeping sanity & order
Leah came to us like magic! She appeared out of nowhere, and has been with us ever since! She loves the open sky, mountains and meadows, and of course.....us! In her spare time, Leah likes to bake, stare at the clouds (goodness knows she needs to clear her mind after we run her around!) and mountains. She is the proud owner of 2 grandchildren, one being brand new!
Krishna Shah
intensively trained in fixing everything...
Krishna is 19 years old and a senior at GSU, in the Honor's Robinson College of Business with her eye on law school. Krishna is an avid dancer, plays guitar, speaks 5 languages fluently, and is learning her sixth one now. Active in Model United Nations, she enjoys getting an audience bigger than her family for her arguing prowess. She is our resident "Ms. Fix-It".