Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals establish "a life worth living" through four practical skill sets. Group members will learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills to decrease negative vulnerabilities and unhelpful behaviors and improve relationships (including with yourself!). *This group is a 16-week commitment that will meet online and is reserved for women and non-binary people ages 20-35 *
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Hosted by Zoë Wais
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
My areas of focus include anxiety in all its forms (avoidance, overthinking, perfectionism, ocd), depression, low self-esteem, borderline traits, relationship issues, gender and sexuality, sexual functioning, and trauma.
I prioritize an interactive and relational approach to therapy, helping clients to understand the factors contributing to destructive patterns, uncover their strengths, and develop the skills and opportunities necessary for improvement and their version of success. I understand the impacts of an invalidating narrative and strive to help people build greater confidence and a sense of productivity in their personal and professional lives.
Come join one of our weekly BPD Family and Friends Support groups - Mondays at 6pm EST and 7pm EST! If you have a loved one who struggles with Borderline Personality Disorder, this group may be for you! This group provides a safe space, open discussion, resources, and support for those whose loved ones struggle with BPD. Group is $85/session, and is open to all from any location! For more information, please reach out to meganmagruderwmc@gmail.com or (332) 248-0656
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Hosted by Megan Magruder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
Family members and friends of those who have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder are welcome to join Wise Mind's support group and receive support and resources. All are welcome! Please reach out for more information.
This is a structured time limited group that teaches individuals skills for managing emotions in more effective ways, decreasing impulsive behaviors, and improving relationships.
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Hosted by Erez Harari
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10024
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice on the Upper West Side. I completed my Ph.D. at Fordham University, and my pre-doctoral internship at the Yale University School of Medicine. I specialize in providing treatments that have been supported by research including cognitive behavioral therapy for mood and anxiety disorders, dialectical behavior therapy for emotion dysregulation/ borderline personality disorder, and relapse prevention/motivational interviewing for substance abuse. In addition to my private practice, I work as a supervising psychologist at Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Mentalization is the capacity to understand ourselves and others in the context of mental states, such as thoughts, feelings, desires, wishes, or fears. MBT groups aim to strengthen participants' ability to mentalize, thereby allowing them to better maintain relationships and choose healthier more adaptive means of expressing and managing intense feelings. This online MBT group is open to individuals in a number of states, and is co-facilitated by my colleague Edward Patzelt, a clinical psychologist.
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Hosted by Amie M. Roe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
I do this by staying unrelentingly curious and putting my mind to work alongside yours using Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT), an evidence based treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD).
When my clients first come to me, their lives feel chaotic and out of control. No matter what they do, they can’t seem to break free from recurrent depression, major ups and downs in their mood, and significant difficulties in their relationships. All they want is to feel more peace within themselves and in the relationships that matter to them the most. They want to be able to live life on their terms, and yet, this keeps on eluding them, even though they might be really accomplished in other areas of their life, like work.
In this group, Heather Yassick, LMHC helps you discover how to view yourself and the world through a new lens in order to regulate your emotions and regain control of your life using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The four pillars of DBT include mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Experience the freedom of navigating pain, challenges, negative emotions, stress, and conflict in healthier ways for the purpose of greater self-awareness and improved wellbeing. Heather’s leadership style has been described as engaging, educational, humorous and warm. This group meets weekly online on Wednesdays at 12pm EST.
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Hosted by Grouport
Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10170
We offer virtual group therapy for people experiencing a range of mental health conditions, including Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Grief, and Substance Abuse.
The DBT skills training teaches specific self regulations skills including mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance. For young clients the skills also include Walking the Middle Path. Phone coaching is also available. Families are included in the adolescent groups.
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Hosted by Simona Noaghiul Yland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, MPH, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10017
My choices of therapeutic models are specific to depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, BPD, eating disorders, DID, bipolarity, or personality disorders.
Finding the right psychotherapist is challenging and can be a lengthy process. Once the search is completed and the therapy is under way, it will become rewarding and healing. My approach to psychotherapy is mindful, accepting and supportive. Trained in individual, couple, and family therapy, complex trauma, as well as clinical medicine and public health epidemiology, I provide treatment from an individualized integrative perspective, based on what is most beneficial to each person. My cultural and crosscultural perspectives allow me to factor in the cultural impact on human behavior.
Through our interactions with others, we experience different interpersonal connections, which can be harmful or positive. Varied emotional states can disrupt mental processing and create potential for misinterpreting information. These miscommunications hinder our ability to maintain relationships, foster deeper connections, and limit our identity and growth. We utilize group dynamics to explicitly discuss our emotional and cognitive processes, allowing the group members to take a curious stance to understand encounters flexibly.
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Hosted by Kyle William McEvoy
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Kyle is the Founder and President of Collaborative, a multidisciplinary clinical community focused on establishing effective, evidence-based treatment founded on an adaptive mentalization-based treatment model. He holds advanced training in mentalization-based and adaptive mentalization-based integrative treatment through the Anna Freud Centre for Children and Families. He specializes in complex attachment and identity-related disorders such as borderline, avoidant, antisocial, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personalities, along with gender-diverse individuals.
Mentalization is the capacity to understand ourselves and others in the context of mental states, such as thoughts, feelings, desires, wishes, or fears. MBT groups aim to strengthen participants' ability to mentalize, thereby allowing them to better maintain relationships and choose healthier more adaptive means of expressing and managing intense feelings. This online MBT group is open to individuals in a number of states, and is co-facilitated by my colleague Edward Patzelt, a clinical psychologist.
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Hosted by Amie M. Roe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
I do this by staying unrelentingly curious and putting my mind to work alongside yours using Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT), an evidence based treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD).
When my clients first come to me, their lives feel chaotic and out of control. No matter what they do, they can’t seem to break free from recurrent depression, major ups and downs in their mood, and significant difficulties in their relationships. All they want is to feel more peace within themselves and in the relationships that matter to them the most. They want to be able to live life on their terms, and yet, this keeps on eluding them, even though they might be really accomplished in other areas of their life, like work.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals establish "a life worth living" through four practical skill sets. Group members will learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills to decrease negative vulnerabilities and unhelpful behaviors and improve relationships (including with yourself!). *This group is a 16-week commitment that will meet online starting in October and is reserved for women and non-binary people ages 18-25 *
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Hosted by Zoë Wais
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10003
My areas of focus include anxiety in all its forms (avoidance, overthinking, perfectionism, ocd), depression, low self-esteem, borderline traits, relationship issues, gender and sexuality, sexual functioning, and trauma.
I prioritize an interactive and relational approach to therapy, helping clients to understand the factors contributing to destructive patterns, uncover their strengths, and develop the skills and opportunities necessary for improvement and their version of success. I understand the impacts of an invalidating narrative and strive to help people build greater confidence and a sense of productivity in their personal and professional lives.
This group is geared towards helping individuals heal from Complex PTSD. We combine skills from DBT for PTSD which are specifically aimed at helping people cope with symptoms of C-PTSD, trauma sensitive mindfulness practices, psycho-education on C-PTSD, peer support and intimacy building exercises in dyads to help people overcome fears and anxieties that arise in intimate relationships.
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Hosted by Megan Gewitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
Welcome! For over 15 years I have supported adults with borderline personality disorder, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, self harm, suicidality, emotional dysregulation, addiction and eating disorders. I am passionate about helping clients like you experience both symptom relief and true healing through therapy tailored to your unique needs. Using dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAP), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic therapy, we work together to develop strategies to build your "life worth living" and find true healing from the misery caused by complex trauma.
Improve your relationships, reduce emotional suffering, and rediscover hope for the future by taking the first step in your journey toward total mastery of DBT skills. This Series kicks off with an intensive DBT Core Principles course, which will help you begin to transform your mental health. Every week you’ll join a close-knit group of individuals virtually who will provide encouragement and accountability as you explore DBT essentials. The DBT Core Principles course is a required first step before you unlock the next Group Series training level, where we dive deeper into DBT methodology and practical applications.
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Hosted by Grouport
Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10170
We offer virtual group therapy for people experiencing a range of mental health conditions, including Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Grief, and Substance Abuse.
DBT Skills Training focuses on helping clients develop the coping skills they need to solve their own problems and achieve their desired goals. Four skills training modules are taught: Core mindfulness skills- to control the attention and to experience the present moment more fully. Distress tolerance skills - to tolerate painful and/or stressful events and emotions without making the current situation worse. Emotion regulation skills - to identify and modulate emotions without getting overwhelmed by them. Interpersonal effectiveness skills - to express beliefs and needs, set limits and negotiate solutions to problems while protecting relationships. This group is now being conducted online via zoom.
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Hosted by Megan Gewitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
Welcome! For over 15 years I have supported adults with borderline personality disorder, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, self harm, suicidality, emotional dysregulation, addiction and eating disorders. I am passionate about helping clients like you experience both symptom relief and true healing through therapy tailored to your unique needs. Using dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAP), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic therapy, we work together to develop strategies to build your "life worth living" and find true healing from the misery caused by complex trauma.
Do your emotions often run your life? Do you wish relationships were more meaningful? Do you engage in less than ideal behaviors to cope? If you resonate with these feelings, you are not alone. People report frustration with one or more of these areas at some point in their lives. The problem is most people don't get help. At best they hope the problem will go away. At worst they struggle through each day thinking this is how life is. Don't let this be you! Learning new skills, habits, and mindsets is a simple and effective way to improve your quality of life!
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Hosted by Restore & Renew Therapy l Odaris Palacios, MHC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
Are you seeking a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and life's challenges? Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, I am here to work with you and empower you to live a more fulfilling life. Together, we will tailor our sessions to your specific needs and goals. I believe that every person is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy.
Join us for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness modules customized for queer folks and allies. Group is held virtually on Wednesdays from 5:45-7pm. Email laura@healingwithwu.com for a complimentary consultation to see if DBT group may be a good fit for you!
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Hosted by Laura Wu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10010
Seeking a therapist is the first step towards taking control of your life. Maybe you’re feeling pain, stress, frustration, or hopeless. You’re tired of pretending to be happy and sacrificing your own needs for the needs of others. Sometimes, you’re balancing so much you’re not sure what to tackle first.
Through our interactions with others, we experience different interpersonal connections, which can be harmful or positive. Varied emotional states can disrupt mental processing and create potential for misinterpreting information. These miscommunications hinder our ability to maintain relationships, foster deeper connections, and limit our identity and growth. We utilize group dynamics to explicitly discuss our emotional and cognitive processes, allowing the group members to take a curious stance to understand encounters flexibly.
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Hosted by David Diaz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
David incorporates knowledge and techniques from various therapeutic modalities, and he can conduct therapy sessions in English and Spanish. He is passionate in listening to a client’s story on who they were, and what story they would like to have today and tomorrow. He has vast experience working with people who are challenged by depression and/or anxiety and people who have a history of self-harm and suicidal ideation. David has experience and enjoys working with clients in overcoming sexual abuse/intimate partner violence, intergenerational and racial trauma within the Queer and LGBTQIA+ communities.
This virtual DBT group will teach skills to help clients practice mindfulness, emotional regulation, coping with distress, and building and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships.
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Hosted by Nadeen Beshai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Do you struggle with intense anxiety, low moods, compulsive behavior, or intrusive thoughts? Does it feel like your OCD is running your life? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by how to manage your worries and stress? Do you feel at a loss for how to regain a sense of control? Many people struggle with anxiety and feel unsure how to manage it, so know you are not alone. I am passionate about providing clients with the support and tools needed for anxiety and OCD recovery.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Mood Disorders, and Abuse survivors. Things You Should Know: Wednesdays, Open Admission, 1.5-hour per session, meets once a week IN PERSON at our downtown NYC office, Wednesdays 7 PM to 8:30 PM, $125 per session, Insurance reimbursable, contact us to schedule an intake.
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Hosted by Valerie Paige Kowalski
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, REBT, DBT, CBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10006
People often reach out with a range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addiction, eating disorders, career concerns, and the challenges of navigating life transitions. Whatever the specific issue, clients often share a common goal: to gain a deeper understanding of the issues they’re struggling with, to challenge and replace patterns of thought and behavior that are not serving them, and to learn helpful coping skills to manage stressors in healthy and productive ways. Ultimately, my clients frequently aspire to cultivate a life of fulfillment, authenticity, and peace.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Mood Disorders, and Abuse survivors. Things You Should Know: Thursdays, Open Admission, 1.5-hour per session, meets once a week IN PERSON at our downtown NYC office, Thursdays 7 PM to 8:30 PM, $125 per session, Insurance reimbursable, contact us to schedule an intake.
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Hosted by Jamie Downie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, DBT, CBT, REBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10006
Jamie Downie LMSW, DBT, CBT, REBT is an experienced mental health professional determined to create a welcoming and productive environment to foster growth for people of all ages and walks of life. Are you feeling like you want to make changes in your life, yet are unsure of how to get there? Do you feel down, anxious, or repetitive patterns of behavior are getting in your way? You may be in need of a safe place to process past trauma, support in understanding and changing unhealthy patterns, healthy coping skills, and/or a gentle push toward your goals. Seeking out therapy can be a great and empowering first step to creating change
Do your emotions often run your life? Do you wish relationships were more meaningful? Do you engage in less than ideal behaviors to cope? If you resonate with these feelings, you are not alone. People report frustration with one or more of these areas at some point in their lives. The problem is most people don't get help. At best they hope the problem will go away. At worst they struggle through each day thinking this is how life is. Don't let this be you! Learning new skills, habits, and mindsets is a simple and effective way to improve your quality of life!
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Hosted by Restore & Renew Therapy l Alyson Gibson, MHC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
As a client-centered therapist, I welcome people from all walks of life to freely express themselves in a non-judgemental and safe environment. My clients are eager to work through personal struggles including eating disorders, body image issues, low self-esteem, trauma, and anxiety. I help clients heal their relationship with their bodies and food, tackle symptoms of anxiety, and deepen their self-awareness to enhance their lives in all areas.
We are currently offering a weekly Online-Only Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills for Emotional Mastery group. This group is open to adults of all ages who are seeking to gain emotional balance, improved interpersonal relationships, reduced anxiety and dysregulation, awareness-building, and self-control.
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Hosted by Sam Urell, LCSW, CASAC-T
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC-T, CTP, SIFI
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10018
As social beings, our relationships with others, the world, & ourselves are what give our lives meaning. When we feel disconnected from these parts, we're wired to feel absolute despair. Though powerful, I'm confident that this uniquely human sort of suffering can be disarmed by discovering connection & purpose in our lives- & I seek to help you develop the tools you need to do so. I'm passionate about helping people navigate trauma, addiction, anxiety, relationship turmoil, LGBTQIA+ identity, & self-esteem, among other issues. I blend insight-driven “talk therapy” with mindfulness & emotional regulation practices.
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Borderline Personality (BPD) Support Groups
What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.
What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?
Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.
What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?
DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.
What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?
The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.