Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Fort Wayne, IN
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Jessica Smith
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MAC
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer multiple strategies to alleviate the symptoms associated with trauma and PTSD: Seeking Safety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Solution-focused interventions, and others.
My passions lie with individuals that suffer from PTSD and the effects of trauma. Once you identify the root cause of your symptoms, which can range from depression, panic and anxiety, nightmares or insomnia, even chronic health problems, you can truly begin to heal and grow. I tend to utilize a lot of CBT and DBT interventions and I do like to assign tasks for you to practice between sessions. Although these are serious issues, I believe in my heart that a sense of humor is absolutely vital to survival!
I offer multiple strategies to alleviate the symptoms associated with trauma and PTSD: Seeking Safety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Solution-focused interventions, and others.
My passions lie with individuals that suffer from PTSD and the effects of trauma. Once you identify the root cause of your symptoms, which can range from depression, panic and anxiety, nightmares or insomnia, even chronic health problems, you can truly begin to heal and grow. I tend to utilize a lot of CBT and DBT interventions and I do like to assign tasks for you to practice between sessions. Although these are serious issues, I believe in my heart that a sense of humor is absolutely vital to survival!
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Hello! Thank you for visiting my page and taking that first step. A little about me: I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Writing Exposure Therapy (WET), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for individuals, and have utilized Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for couples. If you prefer a Biblical approach, I am comfortable with Christian counseling as well. Finally, if you have experienced a trauma that you need help in healing, yet do not wish to talk about it in deep detail, ART and WET can be utilized to minimize the re-telling of your painful history. Whatever it is that brought you here, I'd be honored to help.
Hello! Thank you for visiting my page and taking that first step. A little about me: I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Writing Exposure Therapy (WET), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for individuals, and have utilized Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for couples. If you prefer a Biblical approach, I am comfortable with Christian counseling as well. Finally, if you have experienced a trauma that you need help in healing, yet do not wish to talk about it in deep detail, ART and WET can be utilized to minimize the re-telling of your painful history. Whatever it is that brought you here, I'd be honored to help.
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Using tailored interventions like CBT, SFT, and DBT, I'll guide you toward peace, confidence, and growth.
Hi! My name is Carrie. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. As a licensed mental health counselor my experience ranges from addiction to other mental health issues. I am a mom of two kids and was born and raised in Indiana. I have worked with all ages of individuals to help them improve their lives and mental well-being. I specialize in serving individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals working to overcome addiction.
Using tailored interventions like CBT, SFT, and DBT, I'll guide you toward peace, confidence, and growth.
Hi! My name is Carrie. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. As a licensed mental health counselor my experience ranges from addiction to other mental health issues. I am a mom of two kids and was born and raised in Indiana. I have worked with all ages of individuals to help them improve their lives and mental well-being. I specialize in serving individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals working to overcome addiction.
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My road to counseling has been long, as are most roads to worthwhile places. I first went to school to be a physician assistant, and I’ve been doing family medicine since 2008, with a particular interest in mental health and addictions. I later went back to school for mental health counseling (2018), and then again for addictions counseling (2022). I still do some family medicine, as well as working in psychiatric emergencies, and doing individual counseling. I work with teens and adults, and I often start with DBT or parts work (IFS), although I have been trained in and use other modalities as well.
My road to counseling has been long, as are most roads to worthwhile places. I first went to school to be a physician assistant, and I’ve been doing family medicine since 2008, with a particular interest in mental health and addictions. I later went back to school for mental health counseling (2018), and then again for addictions counseling (2022). I still do some family medicine, as well as working in psychiatric emergencies, and doing individual counseling. I work with teens and adults, and I often start with DBT or parts work (IFS), although I have been trained in and use other modalities as well.
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We will provide support and treatment, to help you find the answers you are searching for through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Assessments, Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing, and as well as other treatment and testing methods.
Are you struggling to find answers to daily problems? Are you dealing with issues and feel completely alone and overwhelmed? Is it hard to get out of bed and motivate to get the day started? Is it terrifying to go out in society, yet lonely staying home? Call Cook Behavioral Health and let us help you find the answers to your problems.
We will provide support and treatment, to help you find the answers you are searching for through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Assessments, Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing, and as well as other treatment and testing methods.
Are you struggling to find answers to daily problems? Are you dealing with issues and feel completely alone and overwhelmed? Is it hard to get out of bed and motivate to get the day started? Is it terrifying to go out in society, yet lonely staying home? Call Cook Behavioral Health and let us help you find the answers to your problems.
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Shannon R Colburn-Blinn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
I am trained in EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT and use a wide range of techniques.
I know that seeking help is often a difficult decision whether it's for yourself or your loved one. I commend you on your choice to strive for a healthier life. It is important to me that I provide an accepting, comforting environment that allows you to feel safe when discussing difficult topics. As a social worker, I am very client-focused. You are the expert in your life and I want to join with you to enhance your strengths and prepare for a brighter future. Stop waiting and schedule an appointment today! Evening and weekend appointments available.
I am trained in EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT and use a wide range of techniques.
I know that seeking help is often a difficult decision whether it's for yourself or your loved one. I commend you on your choice to strive for a healthier life. It is important to me that I provide an accepting, comforting environment that allows you to feel safe when discussing difficult topics. As a social worker, I am very client-focused. You are the expert in your life and I want to join with you to enhance your strengths and prepare for a brighter future. Stop waiting and schedule an appointment today! Evening and weekend appointments available.
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I have already counseled my ideal client. I worked with a client who came to me in her most significant time of need. She was ready to put in work and wanted to develop. She was diagnosed with Bipolar I and had several suicide attempts. She could externalize her mania and use fitness and wellness to push through her episodes. She is happy and healthy and uses her experiences to help others. My services involve psychotherapy using techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI), with a trauma-informed framework.
I have already counseled my ideal client. I worked with a client who came to me in her most significant time of need. She was ready to put in work and wanted to develop. She was diagnosed with Bipolar I and had several suicide attempts. She could externalize her mania and use fitness and wellness to push through her episodes. She is happy and healthy and uses her experiences to help others. My services involve psychotherapy using techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI), with a trauma-informed framework.
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Jade Milliman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
She utilizes techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and many others.
Jade is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who specializes in working with adults. She believes in harnessing a person’s inner strengths to create change and improve their lives. She offers a safe, non-judgemental space for individuals, as they work towards their goals. She works to build deep, meaningful connections with each of her clients and celebrates alongside them at each milestone and victory.
She utilizes techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and many others.
Jade is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who specializes in working with adults. She believes in harnessing a person’s inner strengths to create change and improve their lives. She offers a safe, non-judgemental space for individuals, as they work towards their goals. She works to build deep, meaningful connections with each of her clients and celebrates alongside them at each milestone and victory.
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Bethany Kellogg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Waitlist for new clients
I've led a mindfulness group for adults and love using DBT in my approach.
I love working with kids and seeing how play transforms lives! I am a clinical social worker and a registered play therapist (RPT). I have worked with kids with a variety of concerns including behaviors, trauma, and regulation. I'm very playful in my approach, using a lot of sensory tools and activities specific to each child. I am client-centered, strengths based, trauma-informed and use an eclectic approach.
I've led a mindfulness group for adults and love using DBT in my approach.
I love working with kids and seeing how play transforms lives! I am a clinical social worker and a registered play therapist (RPT). I have worked with kids with a variety of concerns including behaviors, trauma, and regulation. I'm very playful in my approach, using a lot of sensory tools and activities specific to each child. I am client-centered, strengths based, trauma-informed and use an eclectic approach.
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At Living Waters Peace Center we offer CBT, DBT, Mind-Body-Spirit emphasis for healing.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
At Living Waters Peace Center we offer CBT, DBT, Mind-Body-Spirit emphasis for healing.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.
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Kelsey Tiernon
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCACA
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I have experience working with teens and adults with chronic pain and illness, addiction, trauma, life transitions, depression and anxiety.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I have experience working with teens and adults with chronic pain and illness, addiction, trauma, life transitions, depression and anxiety.
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Rachel Hartman
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, BSN, LCAC
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46845 (Online Only)
I utilize an Integrative Approach to therapy, including CBT, MI, DBT and MRT.
Prior to serving others’ in the field of Addictions/Substance Use and Mental Health issues, I served in the role of a Registered Nurse for multiple years. I received my BSN from Indiana University in 2002. I also served for The United States Air Force as an ICU nurse, and I am a proud Veteran of our country! Through my life journey and prayer, I decided to serve in the role of an Addictions/Mental Health therapist. I graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2017, with my M.A. in Licensed Clinical Addictions Counseling. I completed my Post-Masters in Licensed Mental Health Counseling in 2022, at IWU.
I utilize an Integrative Approach to therapy, including CBT, MI, DBT and MRT.
Prior to serving others’ in the field of Addictions/Substance Use and Mental Health issues, I served in the role of a Registered Nurse for multiple years. I received my BSN from Indiana University in 2002. I also served for The United States Air Force as an ICU nurse, and I am a proud Veteran of our country! Through my life journey and prayer, I decided to serve in the role of an Addictions/Mental Health therapist. I graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2017, with my M.A. in Licensed Clinical Addictions Counseling. I completed my Post-Masters in Licensed Mental Health Counseling in 2022, at IWU.
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I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Intrapersonal Therapy (IPT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy (CCT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and other treatment modalities for individuals struggling with addiction.
I view therapy as a healing journey that is uniquely tailored to your needs. My approach is to create a supportive and collaborative environment where we work together to address the challenges you're facing. I believe in empowering you to take an active role in your healing, helping you build the skills and resilience needed to achieve your personal goals in therapy. My aim is to guide you towards a path of growth and well-being, where you feel more confident and capable of navigating life's challenges.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Intrapersonal Therapy (IPT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy (CCT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and other treatment modalities for individuals struggling with addiction.
I view therapy as a healing journey that is uniquely tailored to your needs. My approach is to create a supportive and collaborative environment where we work together to address the challenges you're facing. I believe in empowering you to take an active role in your healing, helping you build the skills and resilience needed to achieve your personal goals in therapy. My aim is to guide you towards a path of growth and well-being, where you feel more confident and capable of navigating life's challenges.
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I offer my clients a safe space to learn how to process emotions by using Trauma Informed CBT, DBT, ACT, Art Interventions, Play Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Approaches.
Daytime Openings. Wow! Sometimes life can throw curveballs that no one saw coming. Planned out routines get flipped, unexpected changes in life circumstances, and overwhelming stress can all create intense emotional responses. And you know what? Life can be downright tough! Changing the way, we respond to struggles will help enhance our psychological flexibility. Sometimes we have to learn to, "Flow with the river, don't fight with the rocks."- Lauren London. Hi, I'm Shannon. I am the owner of Mindful Emotions Counseling, LLC. Our goal is to assist individuals in learning ways to recognize, identify, and acknowledge their emotions.
I offer my clients a safe space to learn how to process emotions by using Trauma Informed CBT, DBT, ACT, Art Interventions, Play Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Approaches.
Daytime Openings. Wow! Sometimes life can throw curveballs that no one saw coming. Planned out routines get flipped, unexpected changes in life circumstances, and overwhelming stress can all create intense emotional responses. And you know what? Life can be downright tough! Changing the way, we respond to struggles will help enhance our psychological flexibility. Sometimes we have to learn to, "Flow with the river, don't fight with the rocks."- Lauren London. Hi, I'm Shannon. I am the owner of Mindful Emotions Counseling, LLC. Our goal is to assist individuals in learning ways to recognize, identify, and acknowledge their emotions.
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I use CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused work, using mindfulness, breathing techniques, visualization, and goal setting to help clients reach their short and long-term goals.
My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerned as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.
I use CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused work, using mindfulness, breathing techniques, visualization, and goal setting to help clients reach their short and long-term goals.
My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerned as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.
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Interventions I have experience with include CBT, ACT, Motivational interviewing, DBT, and Faith Based CBT.
I love working with young adults who are just discovering the independent life that is ahead of them. I also enjoy working with teenagers as they are learning to navigate their identity with other peers. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked with a variety of concerns with adults including depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol problems, pornography addiction, and anger management.
Interventions I have experience with include CBT, ACT, Motivational interviewing, DBT, and Faith Based CBT.
I love working with young adults who are just discovering the independent life that is ahead of them. I also enjoy working with teenagers as they are learning to navigate their identity with other peers. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked with a variety of concerns with adults including depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol problems, pornography addiction, and anger management.
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Jennifer Holmes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46804 (Online Only)
I am trained in mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused, Certified Family Trauma Professional, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults suffering from PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, and substance use. I've also worked with families and couples to improve relationships and communication. I believe the biggest factor to successful therapy is based on the relationship between the therapist and the client. I am able to use my own life experiences to help build this relationship and relate more naturally.
I am trained in mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused, Certified Family Trauma Professional, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults suffering from PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, and substance use. I've also worked with families and couples to improve relationships and communication. I believe the biggest factor to successful therapy is based on the relationship between the therapist and the client. I am able to use my own life experiences to help build this relationship and relate more naturally.
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I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness in session to promote recovery.
Are you a mama adjusting to life with a newborn? Is the transition to parenthood different than what you were expecting? Do you feel like you are faking it when you are really drowning? Are you exhausted and struggling with self-doubt? Maybe you are longing to hold your newborn, but instead experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. I specialize in maternal mental health where I help perinatal and postpartum clients adjust to life changes associated with their unique situations.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness in session to promote recovery.
Are you a mama adjusting to life with a newborn? Is the transition to parenthood different than what you were expecting? Do you feel like you are faking it when you are really drowning? Are you exhausted and struggling with self-doubt? Maybe you are longing to hold your newborn, but instead experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. I specialize in maternal mental health where I help perinatal and postpartum clients adjust to life changes associated with their unique situations.
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Michelle Hively
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families identify how past experiences impact current perceptions of self, relationships, and safety in the world. I work with meeting clients where they are at and support them in this journey. I utilize psychoeducation and mindfulness techniques to help clients gain awareness of the mind-body connection. I have been trained in models including; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Flash Technique for working through trauma, Restoration Therapy, and I have completed Levels 1 and 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families identify how past experiences impact current perceptions of self, relationships, and safety in the world. I work with meeting clients where they are at and support them in this journey. I utilize psychoeducation and mindfulness techniques to help clients gain awareness of the mind-body connection. I have been trained in models including; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Flash Technique for working through trauma, Restoration Therapy, and I have completed Levels 1 and 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
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Kat Rutan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Waitlist for new clients
My educational background included information on Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, among others.
Wait list available. I am a trauma informed practitioner who works within a system's theory basis with a focus on your strengths. Areas of focus are relationship work, trauma work, and empowerment. I work with individuals, couples, and families to build a sense of strength for you to build your future on. We all have troubles in our past, I want to partner with you to build the skills that will make your future what you want it to be.
My educational background included information on Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, among others.
Wait list available. I am a trauma informed practitioner who works within a system's theory basis with a focus on your strengths. Areas of focus are relationship work, trauma work, and empowerment. I work with individuals, couples, and families to build a sense of strength for you to build your future on. We all have troubles in our past, I want to partner with you to build the skills that will make your future what you want it to be.
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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.