Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Financial District, Boston, MA
I specialize in the use of empirically-supported treatments (ESTs) including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness to treat: Depression, OCD-spectrum Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, and Relationship difficulties.
I received training through Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in the treatment of Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, OCD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hypochondriasis, Panic Disorder, Skin-picking, Hairpulling, Social Anxiety, and Phobias. I also specialize in treating ADHD/Executive Functioning issues that make it difficult for young adults to get through college. I use the most up-to-date, empirically-validated, hands-on treatments to help my patients achieve real results by reducing active symptoms and improving their quality of life.
I specialize in the use of empirically-supported treatments (ESTs) including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness to treat: Depression, OCD-spectrum Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, and Relationship difficulties.
I received training through Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in the treatment of Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, OCD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hypochondriasis, Panic Disorder, Skin-picking, Hairpulling, Social Anxiety, and Phobias. I also specialize in treating ADHD/Executive Functioning issues that make it difficult for young adults to get through college. I use the most up-to-date, empirically-validated, hands-on treatments to help my patients achieve real results by reducing active symptoms and improving their quality of life.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Boston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Financial District, Boston, MA 02109
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Chantal Peloquin
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Financial District, Boston, MA 02110 (Online Only)
With a focus on holistic and transpersonal psychology, I utilize a range of practices including CBT, mindfulness, somatic, DBT, humanistic, solution-focused, and trauma-focused/inner-child work; to help you through challenging experiences, achieve a greater sense of self-awareness, and to discover your path through healing and personal growth.
Are you seeking a path towards greater self-awareness and well-being? If so, you are not alone. Many individuals today are looking for ways to connect with their inner selves, and find balance in a world, that often feels chaotic and stressful. At its core, therapy is about fostering connection, and creating a safe and supportive space, for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. As a licensed therapist, I'm dedicated to collaborating with you through holistic, transpersonal, and other evidence-based techniques; and as a Reiki (energy healing) practitioner, I offer an eclectic approach.
With a focus on holistic and transpersonal psychology, I utilize a range of practices including CBT, mindfulness, somatic, DBT, humanistic, solution-focused, and trauma-focused/inner-child work; to help you through challenging experiences, achieve a greater sense of self-awareness, and to discover your path through healing and personal growth.
Are you seeking a path towards greater self-awareness and well-being? If so, you are not alone. Many individuals today are looking for ways to connect with their inner selves, and find balance in a world, that often feels chaotic and stressful. At its core, therapy is about fostering connection, and creating a safe and supportive space, for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. As a licensed therapist, I'm dedicated to collaborating with you through holistic, transpersonal, and other evidence-based techniques; and as a Reiki (energy healing) practitioner, I offer an eclectic approach.
Raeanna is a certified dialectical behavioral therapist and certified individual resiliency training therapist.
Raeanna Lucey is a licensed mental health therapist serving clients in the Greater Boston area. Raeanna received her master’s degree in mental health counseling and psychology from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Raeanna has experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults in an individual therapy setting. Raeanna speciality areas include depression, anxiety, trauma processing, LGBTQIA+, sexuality, and gender identity issues, personality and mood disorders.
Raeanna is a certified dialectical behavioral therapist and certified individual resiliency training therapist.
Raeanna Lucey is a licensed mental health therapist serving clients in the Greater Boston area. Raeanna received her master’s degree in mental health counseling and psychology from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Raeanna has experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults in an individual therapy setting. Raeanna speciality areas include depression, anxiety, trauma processing, LGBTQIA+, sexuality, and gender identity issues, personality and mood disorders.
Kimika Watkins-Tashima
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Financial District, Boston, MA 02109 (Online Only)
She will use an integrative approach to intervention using her training in trauma-focused, psychodynamics, attachment-based, IFS, component-based psychotherapy, DBT, EMDR, body-mind approach such as sensorimotor psychotherapy, family therapy, ARC, SMART, Mindfulness and CBT.
Kimika is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15+ years of clinical experience partnering with adults, children, families and couples seeking help with a wide variety of issues. She specializes particularly in treating individuals impacted by trauma including but not limited to attachment issues, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sociocultural issues, addiction, emotion regulation issues, loss, and life transition.
She will use an integrative approach to intervention using her training in trauma-focused, psychodynamics, attachment-based, IFS, component-based psychotherapy, DBT, EMDR, body-mind approach such as sensorimotor psychotherapy, family therapy, ARC, SMART, Mindfulness and CBT.
Kimika is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15+ years of clinical experience partnering with adults, children, families and couples seeking help with a wide variety of issues. She specializes particularly in treating individuals impacted by trauma including but not limited to attachment issues, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sociocultural issues, addiction, emotion regulation issues, loss, and life transition.
I incorporate CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing.
I’m Dr. Cannon, or Margeaux. I am a Counseling Psychologist offering individual and couple therapy for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, OCD, addictive behaviors, career challenges, unsatisfying relationships, grief, perfectionism, stress, and other common experiences in today’s world. My goal is to empower clients with self-awareness and skills that enable them to help themselves, all within an empathetic, validating, and honest space for exploration and practice. I guide clients to hold themselves accountable while also encouraging patience, gentleness, and kindness toward themselves and others.
I incorporate CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing.
I’m Dr. Cannon, or Margeaux. I am a Counseling Psychologist offering individual and couple therapy for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, OCD, addictive behaviors, career challenges, unsatisfying relationships, grief, perfectionism, stress, and other common experiences in today’s world. My goal is to empower clients with self-awareness and skills that enable them to help themselves, all within an empathetic, validating, and honest space for exploration and practice. I guide clients to hold themselves accountable while also encouraging patience, gentleness, and kindness toward themselves and others.
Mackenzie Sheridan
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Financial District, Boston, MA 02110 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in a warm and individualized person centered approach while using evidenced based approaches like CBT, DBT, CPT, TFCBT, and ACT to achieve goals and best support each client.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with experience working with adults, teens, and children living with a variety of mental health diagnoses. I value a warm, realistic, and person centered approach to help clients achieve their goals and best support them through difficult times. I aim to be a safe space where clients can be themselves, feel comfortable to open up, and process current and past life events.
I believe in a warm and individualized person centered approach while using evidenced based approaches like CBT, DBT, CPT, TFCBT, and ACT to achieve goals and best support each client.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with experience working with adults, teens, and children living with a variety of mental health diagnoses. I value a warm, realistic, and person centered approach to help clients achieve their goals and best support them through difficult times. I aim to be a safe space where clients can be themselves, feel comfortable to open up, and process current and past life events.
Stephanie Vaughn
Psychologist, PsyD, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Financial District, Boston, MA 02110 (Online Only)
I am a DBT-Linehan Board Certified Clinician and an expert in CBT, Borderline Personality Disorder, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and depression.
My clients want real help, not someone who simply nods and agrees with everything they say. They want to know "what to do" and "how to fix it" because they're struggling with depression, severe anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, suicidal thoughts, parenting, and other difficult and painful situations. They also want an expert who is a real person they can talk to. As a member of PSYPACT, I can see clients in every PSYPACT state and I am also licensed in MA.
I am a DBT-Linehan Board Certified Clinician and an expert in CBT, Borderline Personality Disorder, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and depression.
My clients want real help, not someone who simply nods and agrees with everything they say. They want to know "what to do" and "how to fix it" because they're struggling with depression, severe anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, suicidal thoughts, parenting, and other difficult and painful situations. They also want an expert who is a real person they can talk to. As a member of PSYPACT, I can see clients in every PSYPACT state and I am also licensed in MA.
Ana Santana Ogando
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Financial District, Boston, MA 02109
Most of therapeutic approaches are: CBT, Solution Focused, DBT, REBT, Existential and Mindfulness based therapy.
All clients are welcome in this space. Are you willing to work through it? Where’s the obstacle? Are you ready to open yourself and accept who you are or Who you could become? This world has been challenging and inflexible. Interest, transparency and commitment are the key to start working together. My experience working with different cultures, social background and reality reinforce us to understand different issues from different perspective. In this space you will be validated.
Most of therapeutic approaches are: CBT, Solution Focused, DBT, REBT, Existential and Mindfulness based therapy.
All clients are welcome in this space. Are you willing to work through it? Where’s the obstacle? Are you ready to open yourself and accept who you are or Who you could become? This world has been challenging and inflexible. Interest, transparency and commitment are the key to start working together. My experience working with different cultures, social background and reality reinforce us to understand different issues from different perspective. In this space you will be validated.
And, my treatment modalities include CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness based psychotherapy and positive psychology in the context of a trusting and warm relationship.
I believe that we all have the innate ability to thrive and be well in mind, given the right guidance, support and tools. To that goal, I provide individual psychotherapy to adults, couples, adolescents and families in a safe and supportive environment. Some of my specialty areas include anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, relational issues, family conflict, adjusting to life transitions, trauma, multicultural issues and LGBTQ clients.
And, my treatment modalities include CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness based psychotherapy and positive psychology in the context of a trusting and warm relationship.
I believe that we all have the innate ability to thrive and be well in mind, given the right guidance, support and tools. To that goal, I provide individual psychotherapy to adults, couples, adolescents and families in a safe and supportive environment. Some of my specialty areas include anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, relational issues, family conflict, adjusting to life transitions, trauma, multicultural issues and LGBTQ clients.
Carisa Bishop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Financial District, Boston, MA 02109 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is not 'one size fits all,' which is why I offer a range of treatment options, including EMDR, cognitive processing, CBT, DBT, prolonged exposure, internal family systems, and narrative exposure therapy.
Hi! I'm Carisa. I provide telehealth-based psychotherapy for adults, children, and families in Massachusetts and Florida. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders and acute, chronic and/or complex trauma. My practice emphasizes a blend of evidence-based care, kindness and unconditional positive regard, which I have found to be the 'recipe' for success. I am a good fit for those seeking a collaborative therapeutic approach in which the wisdom you have gained from your lived experience is a welcomed and honored part of our work together. I prioritize autonomy, choice and informed consent throughout the therapy process.
Therapy is not 'one size fits all,' which is why I offer a range of treatment options, including EMDR, cognitive processing, CBT, DBT, prolonged exposure, internal family systems, and narrative exposure therapy.
Hi! I'm Carisa. I provide telehealth-based psychotherapy for adults, children, and families in Massachusetts and Florida. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders and acute, chronic and/or complex trauma. My practice emphasizes a blend of evidence-based care, kindness and unconditional positive regard, which I have found to be the 'recipe' for success. I am a good fit for those seeking a collaborative therapeutic approach in which the wisdom you have gained from your lived experience is a welcomed and honored part of our work together. I prioritize autonomy, choice and informed consent throughout the therapy process.
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Do you feel sad, anxious, or stuck in a pattern of behavior that's not making you happy? Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress? Coming to therapy is a time for you to reflect upon yourself, the quality of your life and your relationships. I provide a supportive, safe, nonjudgmental space to share your feelings and address aspects of yourself and your life that you'd like to change or enhance.
I'm trained in CBT, DBT and mindful self-compassion, which are proven highly effective approaches to therapy.
Do you feel sad, anxious, or stuck in a pattern of behavior that's not making you happy? Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress? Coming to therapy is a time for you to reflect upon yourself, the quality of your life and your relationships. I provide a supportive, safe, nonjudgmental space to share your feelings and address aspects of yourself and your life that you'd like to change or enhance.
Ben Goodman | Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Financial District, Boston, MA 02110
I utilize approaches such as, but not limited to, CBT, DBT, IFS, Psychodynamic, Narrative, Attachment-Based, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused therapies.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist Resident therapist in Massachusetts with Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, a team of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed psychotherapists. We work with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and other life stressors. Our ultimate mission is to support your healing process. We believe that your lived experiences should and will be heard.
I utilize approaches such as, but not limited to, CBT, DBT, IFS, Psychodynamic, Narrative, Attachment-Based, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused therapies.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist Resident therapist in Massachusetts with Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, a team of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed psychotherapists. We work with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and other life stressors. Our ultimate mission is to support your healing process. We believe that your lived experiences should and will be heard.
Kailey Fasugba
Counselor, LMHC, LADC-1, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Financial District, Boston, MA 02109
I follow a person centered and psychodynamic approaches encouraging self reflection and strength building through talk therapy, CBT, DBT, art and expressive therapies.
Have you found your life to be unmanageable? Are you dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, using substances more than before, relationship or communication troubles, work issues, coping with a loss or a family member with addiction issues, or other phase of life stressors? I want to help you have better quality of life and feel better by learning new coping strategies for your concerns and express yourself effectively. Together I will help you learn more about yourself and your strengths to build your self confidence and achieve your life goals.
I follow a person centered and psychodynamic approaches encouraging self reflection and strength building through talk therapy, CBT, DBT, art and expressive therapies.
Have you found your life to be unmanageable? Are you dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, using substances more than before, relationship or communication troubles, work issues, coping with a loss or a family member with addiction issues, or other phase of life stressors? I want to help you have better quality of life and feel better by learning new coping strategies for your concerns and express yourself effectively. Together I will help you learn more about yourself and your strengths to build your self confidence and achieve your life goals.
Alexia Tavar | Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Financial District, Boston, MA 02110
I utilize various therapeutic modalities such as IFS, CBT, DBT, Narrative, Mindfulness, and Somatic Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist Resident Therapist with Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, a team of compassionate, empathic, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed psychotherapists. We work with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and other life stressors. Our ultimate mission is to support your healing process and promote your well being. I have experience working with adults of all ages and have supported clients dealing with substance use, domestic violence, and suicidal ideation, approaching crisis with support and nonjudgement.
I utilize various therapeutic modalities such as IFS, CBT, DBT, Narrative, Mindfulness, and Somatic Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist Resident Therapist with Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, a team of compassionate, empathic, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed psychotherapists. We work with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and other life stressors. Our ultimate mission is to support your healing process and promote your well being. I have experience working with adults of all ages and have supported clients dealing with substance use, domestic violence, and suicidal ideation, approaching crisis with support and nonjudgement.
By using evidence-based techniques like CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT, and IFS, we can collaborate to address negative thoughts, enhance self-awareness, and build effective coping strategies.
Now accepting new clients for both telehealth and in-person sessions. I understand the weight of anxiety and depression - the constant worry, negative self-talk, and isolation. I can help you achieve your goals of managing anxiety, boosting self-esteem, and embracing new experiences. Together, we will identify triggers and empower you to overcome the barriers in your relationships or personal growth. Whether it's pursuing new opportunities, building relationships, or simply feeling good enough, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
By using evidence-based techniques like CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT, and IFS, we can collaborate to address negative thoughts, enhance self-awareness, and build effective coping strategies.
Now accepting new clients for both telehealth and in-person sessions. I understand the weight of anxiety and depression - the constant worry, negative self-talk, and isolation. I can help you achieve your goals of managing anxiety, boosting self-esteem, and embracing new experiences. Together, we will identify triggers and empower you to overcome the barriers in your relationships or personal growth. Whether it's pursuing new opportunities, building relationships, or simply feeling good enough, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Micaela Badot-Fisher| Meridian Psychotherapy
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Financial District, Boston, MA 02110
I utilize approaches such as, but not limited to, CBT, DBT, IFS, Psychodynamic, Narrative, Attachment-Based, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused therapies.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist Resident therapist in Massachusetts with Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, a team of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed psychotherapists. We work with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and other life stressors. Our ultimate mission is to support your healing process. We believe that your lived experiences should and will be heard.
I utilize approaches such as, but not limited to, CBT, DBT, IFS, Psychodynamic, Narrative, Attachment-Based, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused therapies.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist Resident therapist in Massachusetts with Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, a team of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed psychotherapists. We work with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and other life stressors. Our ultimate mission is to support your healing process. We believe that your lived experiences should and will be heard.
McKenna Crosby | Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Financial District, Boston, MA 02110
I utilize approaches such as, but not limited to, CBT, DBT, IFS, Psychodynamic, Narrative, Attachment-Based, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused therapies.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist Resident therapist in Massachusetts with Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, a team of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed psychotherapists. We work with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and other life stressors. Our ultimate mission is to support your healing process. We believe that your lived experiences should and will be heard.
I utilize approaches such as, but not limited to, CBT, DBT, IFS, Psychodynamic, Narrative, Attachment-Based, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused therapies.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist Resident therapist in Massachusetts with Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, a team of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed psychotherapists. We work with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and other life stressors. Our ultimate mission is to support your healing process. We believe that your lived experiences should and will be heard.
Dr. Lillian Audette
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Financial District, Boston, MA 02109
With a relational-cultural foundation, I draw on my training in Imago, narrative, interpersonal, CBT and DBT.
Life can be hard – it brings us times of feeling alone, scared, sad, ashamed, and uncertain. Therapy can provide us with more choices and more control when life becomes hard. Working together, we will create a safe, affirming, collaborative space where you can heal and grow. For individuals, this means exploring the story of your life so far and considering what would help you move towards the life you would like to be leading. For couples, this means aiding you to meet the challenges in your relationship in new ways and helping you to experience deeper connection, clarity, and joy.
With a relational-cultural foundation, I draw on my training in Imago, narrative, interpersonal, CBT and DBT.
Life can be hard – it brings us times of feeling alone, scared, sad, ashamed, and uncertain. Therapy can provide us with more choices and more control when life becomes hard. Working together, we will create a safe, affirming, collaborative space where you can heal and grow. For individuals, this means exploring the story of your life so far and considering what would help you move towards the life you would like to be leading. For couples, this means aiding you to meet the challenges in your relationship in new ways and helping you to experience deeper connection, clarity, and joy.
Amanda Sipiczky
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Financial District, Boston, MA 02109
The modalities I have experience with consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing.
My name is Amanda, I am a Master's level therapist that has been in the field for 5 years. I have experience in addictions counseling, worked as a domestic violence advocate, and now as a therapist. I have a background working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.
The modalities I have experience with consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing.
My name is Amanda, I am a Master's level therapist that has been in the field for 5 years. I have experience in addictions counseling, worked as a domestic violence advocate, and now as a therapist. I have a background working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.
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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.