Psychotherapy Services

DBT

Skills Group

What is DBT?

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) was created by psychologist Dr. Marsha M. Linehan in the late 1980s. DBT is a comprehensive and evidence-based therapeutic approach effective for a broader range of mental health conditions and emotional dysregulation.

Who Should Join?

Our DBT group is ideal for individuals who:

  • Struggle with regulating emotions

  • Experience frequent mood swings or intense emotional reactions

  • Have difficulty maintaining stable relationships

  • Engage in self-destructive behaviors

  • Seek to develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, or stress

What You Will Learn:

Sessions are structured and follow a DBT curriculum that covers the following modules:

  • Mindfulness: Staying present and fully experiencing the moment.

  • Distress Tolerance: Managing and surviving crises without making things worse.

  • Emotion Regulation: Understanding and managing intense emotions.

  • Interpersonal Effectiveness: Navigating relationships and asserting needs while maintaining respect for others.

Group Details:

Homework Assignments

Clients often engage in structured exercises and homework assignments between sessions to reinforce learning and apply new skills in real-life situations.

Goals

Symptom reduction, improved coping strategies, and enhanced overall well-being.

Sessions

Weekly 60-minute sessions conducted via telehealth.

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How to Enroll