Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in 95128
![Photo of Natalie Graves, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/626c348d-fff3-41a7-ba0c-3b27756ee5c3/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Natalie Graves and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Sacramento, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, trauma, life stressors, family and relationship conflicts, and self-esteem issues using models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
My name is Natalie Graves and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Sacramento, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, trauma, life stressors, family and relationship conflicts, and self-esteem issues using models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
![Photo of Chris Claytor, PhD, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/225fcc10-615c-41df-8513-aaaf132ab9f1/3/320x400.jpeg)
Someday is Today! As a therapist, I employ a holistic view. I respectfully explore behavioral, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual aspects of my client's life. My style is warm and active. My work uses an existential-integrative here-and -now approach that is grounded in proven methodologies including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TEAM-CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment, and Choice Theory. I give feedback, suggestions, ideas, and psychoeducation. I am skilled in working with multi-disciplinary teams to help you get the fullest benefits from treatment.
Someday is Today! As a therapist, I employ a holistic view. I respectfully explore behavioral, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual aspects of my client's life. My style is warm and active. My work uses an existential-integrative here-and -now approach that is grounded in proven methodologies including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TEAM-CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment, and Choice Theory. I give feedback, suggestions, ideas, and psychoeducation. I am skilled in working with multi-disciplinary teams to help you get the fullest benefits from treatment.
![Photo of Kirsten Haney, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44d0bb88-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
As LMFT I am experienced in DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and family therapy.
"As therapists, we are public servants. We have devoted our lives to making something from nothing, to find complex solutions to complex problems. To care and hold space in the face of disaster, trauma and fear. To give assurance and strength and help others rise." - Kirsten Haney LMFT
As LMFT I am experienced in DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and family therapy.
"As therapists, we are public servants. We have devoted our lives to making something from nothing, to find complex solutions to complex problems. To care and hold space in the face of disaster, trauma and fear. To give assurance and strength and help others rise." - Kirsten Haney LMFT
![Photo of Miatta Watkins, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eba91744-174d-4542-979f-e39674f2eed6/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am highly competent in upholding individual growth and development with an emphasis on evidence-based treatments and practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
I am passionate about working with college age young adults, young professionals, their families and their loved ones who are struggling with complex mental health challenges such as suicidal ideations, anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, academic stress, work stress, post traumatic stress and substance use disorders. For the past 25 plus years, I have provided mental health treatment and services in residential treatment facilities, county mental health agencies, Intensive Outpatient Programs ( IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP).
I am highly competent in upholding individual growth and development with an emphasis on evidence-based treatments and practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
I am passionate about working with college age young adults, young professionals, their families and their loved ones who are struggling with complex mental health challenges such as suicidal ideations, anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, academic stress, work stress, post traumatic stress and substance use disorders. For the past 25 plus years, I have provided mental health treatment and services in residential treatment facilities, county mental health agencies, Intensive Outpatient Programs ( IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP).
![Photo of Jacqueline Leong-Abad, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/81cdc2c5-c63e-4f43-8698-a9f8fd887da9/1/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in collaborating with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families on their goals for growth from a framework of understanding the impact of early attachments, generational trauma, power & privilege, and systems of oppression in one’s life and empowering folx towards their goals using Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills.
Therapy is a sacred space to talk, create, play and reflect on your past, present and future. I believe everyone has the innate need for agency and connection and given our lived experiences, we can get stuck at different points in life. My name is Jacqueline Leong-Abad and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. I have been providing therapy since 2009. I have worked with clinical areas of focus, such as: depression; anxiety; ADHD; trauma; abuse; psychosis; suicide and self-harm; grief & loss; stage of life transitions; communication skills ; stress; and family issues.
I specialize in collaborating with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families on their goals for growth from a framework of understanding the impact of early attachments, generational trauma, power & privilege, and systems of oppression in one’s life and empowering folx towards their goals using Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills.
Therapy is a sacred space to talk, create, play and reflect on your past, present and future. I believe everyone has the innate need for agency and connection and given our lived experiences, we can get stuck at different points in life. My name is Jacqueline Leong-Abad and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. I have been providing therapy since 2009. I have worked with clinical areas of focus, such as: depression; anxiety; ADHD; trauma; abuse; psychosis; suicide and self-harm; grief & loss; stage of life transitions; communication skills ; stress; and family issues.
![Photo of Maria Ayala, LPCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e3e5b12b-4c46-46e2-a0c8-b09aa0282b21/1/320x400.jpeg)
Maria Ayala
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128 (Online Only)
My maternal grandfather taught me at a young age the importance of helping others heal through the art of listening, empathy, and understanding. His wisdom and great influence made me gravitate toward psychology and counseling. I believe in serving clients to thrive and achieve their full potential free of stigma and prejudice. My professional areas of interest include gerontology, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, stress, burnout, depression, and grief. Most of my professional experience has been working with underserved and underrepresented populations such as the elderly, homeless, and Spanish-speaking.
My maternal grandfather taught me at a young age the importance of helping others heal through the art of listening, empathy, and understanding. His wisdom and great influence made me gravitate toward psychology and counseling. I believe in serving clients to thrive and achieve their full potential free of stigma and prejudice. My professional areas of interest include gerontology, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, stress, burnout, depression, and grief. Most of my professional experience has been working with underserved and underrepresented populations such as the elderly, homeless, and Spanish-speaking.
![Photo of Angelica Maulucci, LCSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/53d9269d-d7c6-4e96-b5c7-1c24405d6ae9/1/320x400.png)
Angelica Maulucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
Our work towards your goals may include Cognitive & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and the expressive arts, using creativity to channel emotional freedom and connect with your authentic self.
I have come to find that self-healing is a power everyone possesses. Since you're here, you might've discovered that, too. You've come this far and don't have to do the rest alone. But if you're like me, you don't want anyone telling you what to do – especially when it comes to this healing stuff. My priority is to create a supportive environment for your unique identity, so all you have to do is show up as you are. My name is Angelica Maulucci, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, dedicated to empowering youth, teens, young adults, and their families/communities for over a decade.
Our work towards your goals may include Cognitive & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and the expressive arts, using creativity to channel emotional freedom and connect with your authentic self.
I have come to find that self-healing is a power everyone possesses. Since you're here, you might've discovered that, too. You've come this far and don't have to do the rest alone. But if you're like me, you don't want anyone telling you what to do – especially when it comes to this healing stuff. My priority is to create a supportive environment for your unique identity, so all you have to do is show up as you are. My name is Angelica Maulucci, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, dedicated to empowering youth, teens, young adults, and their families/communities for over a decade.
![Photo of Blanca Sevilla, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f98590b-9098-4d69-bd40-f4392b26c6ee/1/320x400.jpeg)
She uses an eclectic approach which includes Jungian psychology, CBT, DBT, positive psychology, and narrative psychology.
Blanca Monique Sevilla is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist based in Los Angeles. She has several years of experience in various roles within the mental health field, the last seven of which have been as a psychotherapist. She is a strong advocate for empowering clients, helping them discover their passions, and building the life they truly desire. She specializes in trauma, depression, shame resilience, and grief and loss. She has also worked with people struggling with depression, anxiety, and identity. Blanca Monique completed her Master of Art in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University.
She uses an eclectic approach which includes Jungian psychology, CBT, DBT, positive psychology, and narrative psychology.
Blanca Monique Sevilla is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist based in Los Angeles. She has several years of experience in various roles within the mental health field, the last seven of which have been as a psychotherapist. She is a strong advocate for empowering clients, helping them discover their passions, and building the life they truly desire. She specializes in trauma, depression, shame resilience, and grief and loss. She has also worked with people struggling with depression, anxiety, and identity. Blanca Monique completed her Master of Art in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University.
![Photo of Sepi Yashar, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f11ca04f-b7ef-4ffc-921d-cbd40fbe66b8/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with addiction and mental health, utilizing a variety of counseling approaches. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach is relationship-focused and Strength-Based with a healthy dose of humor. I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment for my clients to thrive.
I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with addiction and mental health, utilizing a variety of counseling approaches. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach is relationship-focused and Strength-Based with a healthy dose of humor. I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment for my clients to thrive.
![Photo of Hannah Johnson, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a3baaab1-1e6e-4602-a0eb-d5e7d3042091/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hannah Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128 (Online Only)
My clinical work is focused on treating individuals with co-occurring psychiatric, medical, and addictive disorders. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. As a trauma-informed therapist, I provide a supportive environment to help you explore an existing problem from a new perspective.
My clinical work is focused on treating individuals with co-occurring psychiatric, medical, and addictive disorders. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. As a trauma-informed therapist, I provide a supportive environment to help you explore an existing problem from a new perspective.
![Photo of Leya Worcester, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/21fa4628-5713-46f6-8fc1-be72df871df3/1/320x400.png)
However, I find myself integrating Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), emotion regulation skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and grounding skills from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) often in sessions.
I'm Leya, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based out of Orange County, California. I am passionate about treating mental health issues related to trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction and substance use, codependency, low self-worth, and emotional dysregulation. I can help you find balance and feel secure by integrating CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and EMDR. I specialize in working with adults who find that they have lost a sense of balance, a sense of who they are, or lost control of their lives.
However, I find myself integrating Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), emotion regulation skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and grounding skills from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) often in sessions.
I'm Leya, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based out of Orange County, California. I am passionate about treating mental health issues related to trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction and substance use, codependency, low self-worth, and emotional dysregulation. I can help you find balance and feel secure by integrating CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and EMDR. I specialize in working with adults who find that they have lost a sense of balance, a sense of who they are, or lost control of their lives.
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![Photo of Matthew Ortega, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/61bc63ed-1cdc-4a96-bf63-bf1b25a6ee62/1/320x400.png)
My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, dialectical behavioral, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing.
Hi, I am a Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in California with over 11 years of experience working as a mental health counselor, therapist, mentor to at-risk youth, and life coach. I have worked with clients (ages 4-70+) with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders, relationship issues, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced anger control issues and eating disorders.
My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, dialectical behavioral, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing.
Hi, I am a Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in California with over 11 years of experience working as a mental health counselor, therapist, mentor to at-risk youth, and life coach. I have worked with clients (ages 4-70+) with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders, relationship issues, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced anger control issues and eating disorders.
![Photo of Veronica Gadbury, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c6ac602b-168b-451e-bbfc-bd79485ff20b/1/320x400.jpeg)
I like to use client-centered and strength-based approaches, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and DBT.
Hi, my name is Veronica Gadbury, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am a warm and compassionate therapist who is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for clients to be able to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. I wholeheartedly believe that first and foremost, the building of that therapeutic relationship is key to successful therapy. I am patient and committed to meeting clients exactly where they are at to respect their unique experiences. I'd be honored to get to know you and to go along with you on your journey of self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-acceptance!
I like to use client-centered and strength-based approaches, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and DBT.
Hi, my name is Veronica Gadbury, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am a warm and compassionate therapist who is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for clients to be able to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. I wholeheartedly believe that first and foremost, the building of that therapeutic relationship is key to successful therapy. I am patient and committed to meeting clients exactly where they are at to respect their unique experiences. I'd be honored to get to know you and to go along with you on your journey of self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-acceptance!
![Photo of Maritza Noriega, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1bf03c95-bd10-480a-b8be-9a3cc255d658/1/320x400.jpeg)
I use different therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to treat anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma in adolescents and adults.
Hi! I’m Maritza, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I am passionate about helping others and committed to supporting, encouraging, and guiding individuals in addressing their mental health needs. As a Latina and the proud daughter of immigrants, I value and understand the importance and impact culture, family, relationships, and society play in our lives. It is for this reason, that I strive to make therapy a safe place where you can be yourself! Together we will work on helping you gain clarity, heal, and develop tools that empower you to make positive changes.
I use different therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to treat anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma in adolescents and adults.
Hi! I’m Maritza, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I am passionate about helping others and committed to supporting, encouraging, and guiding individuals in addressing their mental health needs. As a Latina and the proud daughter of immigrants, I value and understand the importance and impact culture, family, relationships, and society play in our lives. It is for this reason, that I strive to make therapy a safe place where you can be yourself! Together we will work on helping you gain clarity, heal, and develop tools that empower you to make positive changes.
![Photo of Yea-Ching 'sunny' Wang, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a4dde92a-623a-4324-8e36-e63674c535a7/9/320x400.jpeg)
Are you looking for a therapist who can validate your pain, while showing you effective solutions to get back on track? If so, then I am glad that you've found me. Before Dawn Counseling Center (BDCC) is committed to enhance your growth via DBT-informed treatment that's efficient & culturally-competent. It is my commitment to provide you an authentic therapeutic experience with practical resources to create a life that's worth living.
Are you looking for a therapist who can validate your pain, while showing you effective solutions to get back on track? If so, then I am glad that you've found me. Before Dawn Counseling Center (BDCC) is committed to enhance your growth via DBT-informed treatment that's efficient & culturally-competent. It is my commitment to provide you an authentic therapeutic experience with practical resources to create a life that's worth living.
![Photo of Nicole Bitter - Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8d6d57f1-9133-4eec-9fe9-6d0bb591ce78/3/320x400.jpeg)
Nicole Bitter - Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128 (Online Only)
Over 25 years specializing in CBT for all mood disorders, habits & additions and relationship difficulties. Telemedicine appointments available now. Evidence based CBT for Anxiety or Depression, Habits&Addictions or the distress caused from Low Self Esteem and poor quality Relationships. If you feel ready to make a change and want life changing tools to enhance your life, combined with advanced empathy skills to ensure a warm, safe connection with me, I invite you to take the first step by calling me for a 20 minute complimentary phone consult.
Over 25 years specializing in CBT for all mood disorders, habits & additions and relationship difficulties. Telemedicine appointments available now. Evidence based CBT for Anxiety or Depression, Habits&Addictions or the distress caused from Low Self Esteem and poor quality Relationships. If you feel ready to make a change and want life changing tools to enhance your life, combined with advanced empathy skills to ensure a warm, safe connection with me, I invite you to take the first step by calling me for a 20 minute complimentary phone consult.
![Photo of Stacey Alvarez, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/54d3a4ef-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sometimes having compassion for ourselves is much harder than extending compassion to others. It’s difficult when we are dealing with thoughts that convince us we are broken or stuck, or when we are facing issues that seem larger than us, issues that appear beyond what our personal power can handle. Along with these thoughts of uncertainty come feelings such as anxiety, sadness, shame, and grief, all of which we struggle to avoid. This can make living a valued existence appear difficult or impossible. Yet it is. You don’t need to go it alone. I can see that power within you, even if you are unable to see this in yourself.
Sometimes having compassion for ourselves is much harder than extending compassion to others. It’s difficult when we are dealing with thoughts that convince us we are broken or stuck, or when we are facing issues that seem larger than us, issues that appear beyond what our personal power can handle. Along with these thoughts of uncertainty come feelings such as anxiety, sadness, shame, and grief, all of which we struggle to avoid. This can make living a valued existence appear difficult or impossible. Yet it is. You don’t need to go it alone. I can see that power within you, even if you are unable to see this in yourself.
![Photo of Diana Samardzic, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fbca7b71-0812-4309-b616-0dd8d5ac8f82/3/320x400.jpeg)
I help people gain clarity, balance, and peace in a warm and compassionate space. I use evidenced-based practices, incorporating the mind and body to find a way to heal from past challenges or traumas. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, substance abuse, interpersonal/relationship issues, grief, and complex trauma.
I help people gain clarity, balance, and peace in a warm and compassionate space. I use evidenced-based practices, incorporating the mind and body to find a way to heal from past challenges or traumas. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, substance abuse, interpersonal/relationship issues, grief, and complex trauma.
![Photo of Barbara Davis, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f0e7fbcd-d573-49ec-80ac-c210f75d1978/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Barbara Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I enjoy empowering people to find the power within to heal, change thinking, and become the best version of themself. I love creative expression and use it as a tool in therapy. I have worked with children and parents to help them understand why behaviors happen and help the children learn coping skills to reduce or alleviate negative behaviors.
My name is Barbara Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I enjoy empowering people to find the power within to heal, change thinking, and become the best version of themself. I love creative expression and use it as a tool in therapy. I have worked with children and parents to help them understand why behaviors happen and help the children learn coping skills to reduce or alleviate negative behaviors.
![Photo of Seijiro Nishina, PsyD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fd86234-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Seijiro Nishina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
Psychotherapy is a way of creating safe/trusted relationship with a therapist while discovering different views of what clients face in their life.
Psychotherapy is a way of creating safe/trusted relationship with a therapist while discovering different views of what clients face in their life.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
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.