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Robyn Manning
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, ARNP, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21014
Welcome to Rooted Integrative Psychiatry, a sanctuary where your mental health journey is honored with heart and expertise. My name is Robyn Manning, and I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-your Mental Wealth Advisor! I offer a holistic approach that combines the science of medicine with the art of healing. I provide a functional medicine approach to deliver thoughtful, evidence-based management that includes medication therapies, along with an individualized eclectic mix of psychotherapy and integrative health strategies to identify and address the root causes of your challenges.
Welcome to Rooted Integrative Psychiatry, a sanctuary where your mental health journey is honored with heart and expertise. My name is Robyn Manning, and I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-your Mental Wealth Advisor! I offer a holistic approach that combines the science of medicine with the art of healing. I provide a functional medicine approach to deliver thoughtful, evidence-based management that includes medication therapies, along with an individualized eclectic mix of psychotherapy and integrative health strategies to identify and address the root causes of your challenges.
(443) 331-5230 View (443) 331-5230

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Gladstone Psychiatry and Wellness
Psychiatrist, LSCW, MD, CRNP
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21209
We provide medication management, individual and group therapy, DBT, and emerging treatments (including genetic testing).
Mental Health Care – For Everyone. At Gladstone Psychiatry, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care. We use an individualized approach to help clients get their lives back on track. Our treatment approach is more than just medicine. Our psychiatrists work with you to provide evidence-based treatments, unique to your lifestyle and challenges. We believe in a holistic view of medicine and provide personalized care to each patient, while making it affordable, inclusive and easy to access.
We provide medication management, individual and group therapy, DBT, and emerging treatments (including genetic testing).
Mental Health Care – For Everyone. At Gladstone Psychiatry, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care. We use an individualized approach to help clients get their lives back on track. Our treatment approach is more than just medicine. Our psychiatrists work with you to provide evidence-based treatments, unique to your lifestyle and challenges. We believe in a holistic view of medicine and provide personalized care to each patient, while making it affordable, inclusive and easy to access.
(443) 708-5856 View (443) 708-5856
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Gladstone Psychiatry and Wellness
Psychiatrist, LCSW, MD, CRNP
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21701
We provide medication management, individual and group therapy, DBT, and emerging treatments (including genetic testing).
Mental Health Care – For Everyone. At Gladstone Psychiatry, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care. We use an individualized approach to help clients get their lives back on track. Our treatment approach is more than just medicine. Our psychiatrists work with you to provide evidence-based treatments, unique to your lifestyle and challenges. We believe in a holistic view of medicine and provide personalized care to each patient, while making it affordable, inclusive and easy to access.
We provide medication management, individual and group therapy, DBT, and emerging treatments (including genetic testing).
Mental Health Care – For Everyone. At Gladstone Psychiatry, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care. We use an individualized approach to help clients get their lives back on track. Our treatment approach is more than just medicine. Our psychiatrists work with you to provide evidence-based treatments, unique to your lifestyle and challenges. We believe in a holistic view of medicine and provide personalized care to each patient, while making it affordable, inclusive and easy to access.
(443) 708-5856 View (443) 708-5856
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Gladstone Psychiatry and Wellness
Psychiatrist, LCSW, MD, CRNP
Verified Verified
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
We provide medication management, individual and group therapy, DBT, and emerging treatments (including genetic testing).
Mental Health Care – For Everyone. At Gladstone Psychiatry, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care. We use an individualized approach to help clients get their lives back on track. Our treatment approach is more than just medicine. Our psychiatrists work with you to provide evidence-based treatments, unique to your lifestyle and challenges. We believe in a holistic view of medicine and provide personalized care to each patient, while making it affordable, inclusive and easy to access.
We provide medication management, individual and group therapy, DBT, and emerging treatments (including genetic testing).
Mental Health Care – For Everyone. At Gladstone Psychiatry, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care. We use an individualized approach to help clients get their lives back on track. Our treatment approach is more than just medicine. Our psychiatrists work with you to provide evidence-based treatments, unique to your lifestyle and challenges. We believe in a holistic view of medicine and provide personalized care to each patient, while making it affordable, inclusive and easy to access.
(443) 708-5856 View (443) 708-5856
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Gladstone Psychiatry and Wellness
Psychiatrist, LCSW, MD, CRNP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
We provide medication management, individual and group therapy, DBT, and emerging treatments (including genetic testing).
Mental Health Care – For Everyone. At Gladstone Psychiatry, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care. We use an individualized approach to help clients get their lives back on track. Our treatment approach is more than just medicine. Our psychiatrists work with you to provide evidence-based treatments, unique to your lifestyle and challenges. We believe in a holistic view of medicine and provide personalized care to each patient, while making it affordable, inclusive and easy to access.
We provide medication management, individual and group therapy, DBT, and emerging treatments (including genetic testing).
Mental Health Care – For Everyone. At Gladstone Psychiatry, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care. We use an individualized approach to help clients get their lives back on track. Our treatment approach is more than just medicine. Our psychiatrists work with you to provide evidence-based treatments, unique to your lifestyle and challenges. We believe in a holistic view of medicine and provide personalized care to each patient, while making it affordable, inclusive and easy to access.
(443) 708-5856 View (443) 708-5856
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Dr. Andrea Papa-Molter
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.
(240) 410-1496 View (240) 410-1496
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Family Intervention
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, PsyD, LCPC, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21213
Our practice consists of a team of licensed Drs, therapists, and social workers working together to provide the best mental healthcare services to our patients. We provide comprehensive Child, Adolescent and Adult psychiatric treatment, and psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, patient-centered environment. They will evaluate your current and past symptoms, provide information about your diagnosis, explain the possible side effects of your medication, and ensure the medication does not interfere with others you take. WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.
Our practice consists of a team of licensed Drs, therapists, and social workers working together to provide the best mental healthcare services to our patients. We provide comprehensive Child, Adolescent and Adult psychiatric treatment, and psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, patient-centered environment. They will evaluate your current and past symptoms, provide information about your diagnosis, explain the possible side effects of your medication, and ensure the medication does not interfere with others you take. WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.
(410) 449-7577 View (410) 449-7577
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Bikash Sharma
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Dr. Sharma is licensed in MD and VA. We are providing Telepsychiatry during this Pandemic situation to ensure safety of our patients- We also offer Initial Psychiatric Evaluation through Telepsychiatry within a week of your intake- Additional services we provide include: Esketamine ( Spravato) assisted psychotherapy for hard to treat ( treatment resistant) depression. If you are concerned about the cost, do not worry. We have been able to get Spravato approved through commercial insurance. Therefore the cost for Spravato is very affordable. We also offer Opioids and Alcohol addiciton treatment ( Vivitrol, Suboxone, Sublocade).
Dr. Sharma is licensed in MD and VA. We are providing Telepsychiatry during this Pandemic situation to ensure safety of our patients- We also offer Initial Psychiatric Evaluation through Telepsychiatry within a week of your intake- Additional services we provide include: Esketamine ( Spravato) assisted psychotherapy for hard to treat ( treatment resistant) depression. If you are concerned about the cost, do not worry. We have been able to get Spravato approved through commercial insurance. Therefore the cost for Spravato is very affordable. We also offer Opioids and Alcohol addiciton treatment ( Vivitrol, Suboxone, Sublocade).
(410) 220-6478 View (410) 220-6478
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Access Psychiatry, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Burnie, MD 21061  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with emotional turmoil such as excessive worrying or sadness? Dealing with life stressors can get in the way of living a more fulfilling life. However, be encouraged because you are not alone! As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and the founder of Access Psychiatry, I believe access to care is a basic human need and should be available to everyone regardless of their believe system, ethnic background, race, or sexual orientation. Our services are accessible to children and adult with conditions like ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, substance abuse and many more.
Are you struggling with emotional turmoil such as excessive worrying or sadness? Dealing with life stressors can get in the way of living a more fulfilling life. However, be encouraged because you are not alone! As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and the founder of Access Psychiatry, I believe access to care is a basic human need and should be available to everyone regardless of their believe system, ethnic background, race, or sexual orientation. Our services are accessible to children and adult with conditions like ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, substance abuse and many more.
(410) 701-3323 View (410) 701-3323
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Marc S Lener
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I received my Bachelors Degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where I majored in the Biological Basis of Behavior and competed on the Men's Varsity Swimming Team. After graduating and prior to medical school, I became a private high school science teacher. I completed my Psychiatry residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC, where I was selected as Chief Resident. During that time, I also completed a Psychodynamic Fellowship at New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. I then completed a Clinical Research Fellowship at the National Institute of Mental Health with a focus on Depression and Anxiety.
I received my Bachelors Degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where I majored in the Biological Basis of Behavior and competed on the Men's Varsity Swimming Team. After graduating and prior to medical school, I became a private high school science teacher. I completed my Psychiatry residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC, where I was selected as Chief Resident. During that time, I also completed a Psychodynamic Fellowship at New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. I then completed a Clinical Research Fellowship at the National Institute of Mental Health with a focus on Depression and Anxiety.
(240) 478-6928 View (240) 478-6928
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Dr. Andrea Papa-Molter
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21202
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and was given the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.
(443) 647-8719 View (443) 647-8719
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Dr. Apurva Makadiya
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21704
At Medpsych Health Services, our goal is to provide thoughtful, competent, compassionate, and thorough psychiatric consultation, diagnostic evaluation, medication treatment, and as well as therapy services to clients in a confidential and caring environment with special consideration to biological, psychological, and physical health. We are an integrated mental health service provider where psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychotherapists collectively treat mental illnesses with complete consideration of your full medical, psychological, social, and family history.
At Medpsych Health Services, our goal is to provide thoughtful, competent, compassionate, and thorough psychiatric consultation, diagnostic evaluation, medication treatment, and as well as therapy services to clients in a confidential and caring environment with special consideration to biological, psychological, and physical health. We are an integrated mental health service provider where psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychotherapists collectively treat mental illnesses with complete consideration of your full medical, psychological, social, and family history.
(301) 678-1192 View (301) 678-1192
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Yunlay Bridges
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MHA, MSN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
Each of us will experience life stressors (depression, anxiety, grief and trauma), which are part of the humanistic experience. Working together can allow us to unpack unhealthy behaviors. Therapy can be the pathway to finding the root cause and uncovering triggers to develop positive strategies to maneuver through life’s challenging moments.
Each of us will experience life stressors (depression, anxiety, grief and trauma), which are part of the humanistic experience. Working together can allow us to unpack unhealthy behaviors. Therapy can be the pathway to finding the root cause and uncovering triggers to develop positive strategies to maneuver through life’s challenging moments.
(301) 781-5365 View (301) 781-5365
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BirdView Behavioral Health Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21211
BirdView Behavioral Health Services, LLC provides psychiatric and mental health services to individuals and families in a therapeutic and non-judgmental manner. BirdView Behavioral Health Services, LLC (BBHS) listens to patients with empathy and passion. Here at BBHS, we assess, evaluate and re-evaluate, perform diagnostic evaluation, diagnose, treat, assist patients to acquire, develop and, maintain therapeutic skills they need for self-empowerment. Our Mission is to assist our patients in managing their symptoms, providing them with the necessary treatments and supports geared toward achieving full remission. BirdView Cares!
BirdView Behavioral Health Services, LLC provides psychiatric and mental health services to individuals and families in a therapeutic and non-judgmental manner. BirdView Behavioral Health Services, LLC (BBHS) listens to patients with empathy and passion. Here at BBHS, we assess, evaluate and re-evaluate, perform diagnostic evaluation, diagnose, treat, assist patients to acquire, develop and, maintain therapeutic skills they need for self-empowerment. Our Mission is to assist our patients in managing their symptoms, providing them with the necessary treatments and supports geared toward achieving full remission. BirdView Cares!
(410) 431-3863 View (410) 431-3863
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Mackay Behavioral Health Services LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, CRNP-PM, MSN, PHN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, MD 21122
Dr. Angela Mackay, known to many as Dr. Mackay, completed her educational career at Walden University. While gaining clinical experience with Dr. Umaru Kamara at Axios Behavioral Health in La Plata, Southern Maryland. She has over 20 years of experience in a variety of specialties in inpatient and community healthcare settings including but not limited to psychiatry and brain injury. She was awarded Nurse of the Year by March of Dimes in 2015 as well as an individual national award by APNA in the same year. While my primary headquarters is located in MD, I have recently expanded to DC and California.
Dr. Angela Mackay, known to many as Dr. Mackay, completed her educational career at Walden University. While gaining clinical experience with Dr. Umaru Kamara at Axios Behavioral Health in La Plata, Southern Maryland. She has over 20 years of experience in a variety of specialties in inpatient and community healthcare settings including but not limited to psychiatry and brain injury. She was awarded Nurse of the Year by March of Dimes in 2015 as well as an individual national award by APNA in the same year. While my primary headquarters is located in MD, I have recently expanded to DC and California.
(410) 835-7064 View (410) 835-7064
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Washington Ctr for Women's & Children's Wellness
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
You don't have to suffer alone anymore. We specialize in taking excellent care of women and children. Our focus is on the overall wellness of the person, not merely the individual symptoms or diagnoses. We listen to you and work with you to reach the life you deserve.
You don't have to suffer alone anymore. We specialize in taking excellent care of women and children. Our focus is on the overall wellness of the person, not merely the individual symptoms or diagnoses. We listen to you and work with you to reach the life you deserve.
(301) 679-7575 View (301) 679-7575
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Myndpathpsychiatry and Medical Associates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP , FNP-C
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21702
My name is Mandi Rhone. I am a dual board certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner. I am eager to assist you in managing your mental healthcare needs and will play a key role in working with you to lower your stress and anxiety. It is my duty in Psychiatry to understand my patients mental health issues on a personal and emotional level. I bring a diverse range of experience as a clinician over the past 16 years approximately five of which has been in a more autonomous role as a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner and more recently in Psychiatry.
My name is Mandi Rhone. I am a dual board certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner. I am eager to assist you in managing your mental healthcare needs and will play a key role in working with you to lower your stress and anxiety. It is my duty in Psychiatry to understand my patients mental health issues on a personal and emotional level. I bring a diverse range of experience as a clinician over the past 16 years approximately five of which has been in a more autonomous role as a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner and more recently in Psychiatry.
(410) 421-7354 View (410) 421-7354
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Dr. Allen Masry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
I am Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing since 2005. I completed my residency from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and my Fellowship in Addictions from the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation. In 2014, I was featured in SJ Magazine as one of New Jersey’s top psychiatrists. I have experience working with adults as well as adolescents suffering from both psychiatric diagnosis and substance use disorders and have extensive experience working in both out-patient and in-patient settings.
I am Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing since 2005. I completed my residency from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and my Fellowship in Addictions from the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation. In 2014, I was featured in SJ Magazine as one of New Jersey’s top psychiatrists. I have experience working with adults as well as adolescents suffering from both psychiatric diagnosis and substance use disorders and have extensive experience working in both out-patient and in-patient settings.
(240) 633-6054 View (240) 633-6054
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Christina Ekoko Abange
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, CRNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Dr. Christina Ekoko Abange is an experienced and compassionate Pediatric, Geriatric, and Psychiatric Nurse with 13 years in the industry. Patient rights advocate with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Track record for demonstrating strong leadership, team management, crisis management, and organizational skills. Patient-focused care provider dedicated to patient success. Dr. Christina Ekoko Abange is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Registered Nurse (CRN)
Dr. Christina Ekoko Abange is an experienced and compassionate Pediatric, Geriatric, and Psychiatric Nurse with 13 years in the industry. Patient rights advocate with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Track record for demonstrating strong leadership, team management, crisis management, and organizational skills. Patient-focused care provider dedicated to patient success. Dr. Christina Ekoko Abange is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Registered Nurse (CRN)
(240) 202-3319 View (240) 202-3319
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Royaltouch Integrated Healthcare Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New Carrollton, MD 20784  (Online Only)
Dr. Babatunde Akinyemi, fondly called Dr. Baba, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner (across the life span) and family nurse practitioner. He offers a holistic, integrative, and comprehensive approach to psychiatric care, which is exceptional. He is widely trained, caring and currently works with complex patients of all ages. He combines foundation in integrative family practice and psychiatric with use of standard and specialty testing, and genetics to unearth the source of illness and then tailor personalized treatment to meet clients’ needs. He treats clients with anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD, and other disorders.
Dr. Babatunde Akinyemi, fondly called Dr. Baba, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner (across the life span) and family nurse practitioner. He offers a holistic, integrative, and comprehensive approach to psychiatric care, which is exceptional. He is widely trained, caring and currently works with complex patients of all ages. He combines foundation in integrative family practice and psychiatric with use of standard and specialty testing, and genetics to unearth the source of illness and then tailor personalized treatment to meet clients’ needs. He treats clients with anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD, and other disorders.
(301) 359-1780 View (301) 359-1780

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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Psychiatrists

Who is DBT for?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.

Why do people need DBT?

The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.

What happens in DBT?

Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

How long does DBT last?

Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.