Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Burtonsville, MD

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Jason Manning-Beekman
Counselor, EdD, LCPC, NIC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burtonsville, MD 20866
I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and CBT.
My ideal client is someone seeking guidance through life's challenges and transitions and yearning to rediscover their innate strength. Together, we'll disrupt unhealthy patterns, deepen your insight, and empower you with the skills needed to reclaim your resiliency. As an ally for diverse perspectives and experiences, I'm dedicated to providing a safe space where your voice is heard, and your journey is valued. My goal is to help you find purpose within your pain, reframe/reclaim your life story, and navigate a path to lasting transformation. I love using humor, art, music, and other non-western methods to help support the journey.
I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and CBT.
My ideal client is someone seeking guidance through life's challenges and transitions and yearning to rediscover their innate strength. Together, we'll disrupt unhealthy patterns, deepen your insight, and empower you with the skills needed to reclaim your resiliency. As an ally for diverse perspectives and experiences, I'm dedicated to providing a safe space where your voice is heard, and your journey is valued. My goal is to help you find purpose within your pain, reframe/reclaim your life story, and navigate a path to lasting transformation. I love using humor, art, music, and other non-western methods to help support the journey.
(301) 685-0720 View (301) 685-0720
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Wahdae Elliott
Counselor, LGPC, MA
Verified Verified
Burtonsville, MD 20866
My therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT).
“Be yourself always, in all ways” Many people come into therapy with a preconceived notion about how therapy has gone for them, how it’s supposed to go, and/or how it will go if they’ve never been. My greatest philosophy is that in order to experience therapy in its purest form, the first step is to let go of those expectations, & come willing to explore something new. Whomever you are, as beautiful or ugly as you assume, your full self is welcome right here. Through genuine empathy and connection, I hope to create a safe space for you to discover and create your identity.
My therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT).
“Be yourself always, in all ways” Many people come into therapy with a preconceived notion about how therapy has gone for them, how it’s supposed to go, and/or how it will go if they’ve never been. My greatest philosophy is that in order to experience therapy in its purest form, the first step is to let go of those expectations, & come willing to explore something new. Whomever you are, as beautiful or ugly as you assume, your full self is welcome right here. Through genuine empathy and connection, I hope to create a safe space for you to discover and create your identity.
(443) 870-5924 View (443) 870-5924
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Dr. Kathryn Burnett
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Burtonsville, MD 20866
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provider and integrate CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, and other cognitive, behavioral, and exposure based treatments while working with individuals with anxiety, depression, OCD, Trichotillomania, PTSD, and behavioral concerns.
Interstate Telehealth Available
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provider and integrate CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, and other cognitive, behavioral, and exposure based treatments while working with individuals with anxiety, depression, OCD, Trichotillomania, PTSD, and behavioral concerns.
Interstate Telehealth Available
(301) 215-2907 x1 View (301) 215-2907 x1
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True Blue DBT Programming
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LMSW, LGPC
Verified Verified
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Excited about our upcoming DBT program launch? Don't miss out on this transformative opportunity! Secure your spot now by joining our waiting list.
True Blue Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) program. The program includes weekly individual therapy and group skills training sessions, as-needed phone coaching for additional support, and therapist consultation (therapists only). DTB is an evidence-based treatment designed to treat individuals who struggle with emotion regulation difficulties, engage in problem behaviors such as suicidal behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury, or individuals who may have difficulties with depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, borderline personality or have a history of traumatic experiences.
Excited about our upcoming DBT program launch? Don't miss out on this transformative opportunity! Secure your spot now by joining our waiting list.
True Blue Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) program. The program includes weekly individual therapy and group skills training sessions, as-needed phone coaching for additional support, and therapist consultation (therapists only). DTB is an evidence-based treatment designed to treat individuals who struggle with emotion regulation difficulties, engage in problem behaviors such as suicidal behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury, or individuals who may have difficulties with depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, borderline personality or have a history of traumatic experiences.
(301) 923-4218 View (301) 923-4218
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Omotayo Daniels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Waitlist for new clients
I'm certified in CBT, DBT and Trauma Therapy.
Do you need a safe space where you can be your authentic self? Are you feeling overwhelmed, or anxious? Are you struggling to deal with the loss of a loved one? Facing a difficult life change or decision? Are you struggling to connect to your partner? Do struggle to find your voice or to feel heard? Changes in life can be difficult to navigate. The good news is that you do not have to face them alone. I specialize in using a holistic approach to therapy. I use evidenced based techniques to provide support to individuals ages 10 and older dealing with challenges of: anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, anger, and trauma.
I'm certified in CBT, DBT and Trauma Therapy.
Do you need a safe space where you can be your authentic self? Are you feeling overwhelmed, or anxious? Are you struggling to deal with the loss of a loved one? Facing a difficult life change or decision? Are you struggling to connect to your partner? Do struggle to find your voice or to feel heard? Changes in life can be difficult to navigate. The good news is that you do not have to face them alone. I specialize in using a holistic approach to therapy. I use evidenced based techniques to provide support to individuals ages 10 and older dealing with challenges of: anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, anger, and trauma.
(301) 804-2169 View (301) 804-2169
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Keisha Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Burtonsville, MD 20866  (Online Only)
I know that making the choice to seek therapy is a powerful step, and it’s one I deeply honor. Whether you’re here to manage anxiety, move through a difficult life transition, heal from past trauma, or find balance in the face of life’s demands, when Life is Lifing, you don’t have to face it alone. With your lead, together, we’ll explore your goals, uplift your voice, and tap into the innate wisdom and resilience within you
I know that making the choice to seek therapy is a powerful step, and it’s one I deeply honor. Whether you’re here to manage anxiety, move through a difficult life transition, heal from past trauma, or find balance in the face of life’s demands, when Life is Lifing, you don’t have to face it alone. With your lead, together, we’ll explore your goals, uplift your voice, and tap into the innate wisdom and resilience within you
(301) 450-8743 View (301) 450-8743
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Turntable Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LMSW, MSW, TFCBT
Verified Verified
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Accepting new clients! Sharlita focuses on helping individuals navigate traumas, improve relationship intimacy, develop greater self-esteem, achieve life goals, and navigate daily stressors.
Accepting new clients! Sharlita focuses on helping individuals navigate traumas, improve relationship intimacy, develop greater self-esteem, achieve life goals, and navigate daily stressors.
(240) 547-0336 View (240) 547-0336
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Sol Counseling & Consulting
Counselor, LCPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Congratulations! You just took the first step. Welcome to Sol Counseling & Consulting! Sol is a group practice of passionate and competent therapists and we provide therapeutic services to adults, children, teens and couples. At Sol we believe, like the sun, each day is a new opportunity to rise, to shine, to get a new chance and to be in the light instead of the darkness.
Congratulations! You just took the first step. Welcome to Sol Counseling & Consulting! Sol is a group practice of passionate and competent therapists and we provide therapeutic services to adults, children, teens and couples. At Sol we believe, like the sun, each day is a new opportunity to rise, to shine, to get a new chance and to be in the light instead of the darkness.
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Natalie Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Hello! I am Natalie Williams. I have been working in mental health since 2014, and my life purpose is to help bring peace and awareness to every soul I can touch. In working with clients from different backgrounds, I have gained experience working in psychiatric hospitals, schools, outpatient facilities, and private practice. I take pride in knowing that I play a role in having increased mental health awareness in communities of color and low SES. I have worked with clients struggling with Trauma, Anxiety, Mood, Neurodevelopmental, and Disruptive Disorders. My mission is to help my clients on their journey to growth.
Hello! I am Natalie Williams. I have been working in mental health since 2014, and my life purpose is to help bring peace and awareness to every soul I can touch. In working with clients from different backgrounds, I have gained experience working in psychiatric hospitals, schools, outpatient facilities, and private practice. I take pride in knowing that I play a role in having increased mental health awareness in communities of color and low SES. I have worked with clients struggling with Trauma, Anxiety, Mood, Neurodevelopmental, and Disruptive Disorders. My mission is to help my clients on their journey to growth.
(443) 589-6596 View (443) 589-6596
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Burnett CBT
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Burnett CBT is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focused telehealth psychotherapy practice offering a range of research supported mental health treatments. At Burnett CBT we tailor treatment for each individual in order to best help you learn about and change problematic thoughts, cope with and manage difficult emotions, and identify and change ineffective behavior patterns. Dr. Burnett and Dr. Cojocaru specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, depression, trichotillomania, panic, social anxiety, and phobias, and also work with many other treatment concerns.
Burnett CBT is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focused telehealth psychotherapy practice offering a range of research supported mental health treatments. At Burnett CBT we tailor treatment for each individual in order to best help you learn about and change problematic thoughts, cope with and manage difficult emotions, and identify and change ineffective behavior patterns. Dr. Burnett and Dr. Cojocaru specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, depression, trichotillomania, panic, social anxiety, and phobias, and also work with many other treatment concerns.
(301) 678-1357 x1 View (301) 678-1357 x1
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Oslynne Buckner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Are you tired of feeling like your life is always the topic of the group chat or the family gathering? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, you just can't get it together? Ever said to yourself " Life can't get any worse" and then there life goes getting worse? or can't seem to figure out why you can't leave that toxic situationship alone? If you answered yes to any of those questions, let's talk about it. I enjoy working with children and young adults as they face life's challenges to create a life they love.
Are you tired of feeling like your life is always the topic of the group chat or the family gathering? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, you just can't get it together? Ever said to yourself " Life can't get any worse" and then there life goes getting worse? or can't seem to figure out why you can't leave that toxic situationship alone? If you answered yes to any of those questions, let's talk about it. I enjoy working with children and young adults as they face life's challenges to create a life they love.
(443) 785-6927 View (443) 785-6927
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John (Jj) Jackson III
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Burtonsville, MD 20866  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You are invaluable, but it doesn’t always feel that way. It seems you must put on a brave face for everyone, meanwhile, you feel as if you’re cracking under the pressure. Perhaps you’ve been taught to disconnect from your emotions, and it is affecting how you see yourself. Maybe people lack an understanding and appreciation for what it means to be you. You want for more but don’t think that you deserve it or engage in negative self-talk. Perhaps even you’ve made some choices you are not proud of and punish yourself as a result. You wish for a different life but it is difficult to let go of what you have known for so long.
You are invaluable, but it doesn’t always feel that way. It seems you must put on a brave face for everyone, meanwhile, you feel as if you’re cracking under the pressure. Perhaps you’ve been taught to disconnect from your emotions, and it is affecting how you see yourself. Maybe people lack an understanding and appreciation for what it means to be you. You want for more but don’t think that you deserve it or engage in negative self-talk. Perhaps even you’ve made some choices you are not proud of and punish yourself as a result. You wish for a different life but it is difficult to let go of what you have known for so long.
(443) 230-5360 View (443) 230-5360
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Tenneh Johnson Kemah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burtonsville, MD 20866
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
(667) 200-0575 View (667) 200-0575
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Lisette Montalvo
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Waitlist for new clients
A counselor-in-training, Lisette has an array of diverse life experiences, all of which have ushered her to this position. Raised in Puerto Rico, she has experienced immigration, learning a new cultural backdrop, and attempting to find her place within a society which often rejects those who are different. She has a passion for working with children and parents, finding ways to help families cope with difficult situations and transitions. Lisette also has a background in trauma-informed counseling and ADHD.
A counselor-in-training, Lisette has an array of diverse life experiences, all of which have ushered her to this position. Raised in Puerto Rico, she has experienced immigration, learning a new cultural backdrop, and attempting to find her place within a society which often rejects those who are different. She has a passion for working with children and parents, finding ways to help families cope with difficult situations and transitions. Lisette also has a background in trauma-informed counseling and ADHD.
(301) 701-4325 View (301) 701-4325
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Philip Baptiste
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burtonsville, MD 20866  (Online Only)
Are you sticking or stuck in your marriage? Feeling like you partnered with the wrong person? Do you struggle with relating to others at work, home or school? Do you feel like you are always living up to someone else’s standards? Do you need some clarity about past traumas that are disrupting your present and future? I can help you find answers without judgment. I can help to redirect your marriage and parent-child relationship, heal, and changing destructive behaviors. Does your marriage need a tune-up? Ask about our RSC Love Lab, a fun group session where you can laugh and learn with other couples while enriching your marriage.
Are you sticking or stuck in your marriage? Feeling like you partnered with the wrong person? Do you struggle with relating to others at work, home or school? Do you feel like you are always living up to someone else’s standards? Do you need some clarity about past traumas that are disrupting your present and future? I can help you find answers without judgment. I can help to redirect your marriage and parent-child relationship, heal, and changing destructive behaviors. Does your marriage need a tune-up? Ask about our RSC Love Lab, a fun group session where you can laugh and learn with other couples while enriching your marriage.
(443) 323-1808 View (443) 323-1808
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All Is Well Therapeutic Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC-S, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burtonsville, MD 20866  (Online Only)
Since childhood, I've had a strong desire to help people. That desire grew to helping people identify what they need to create a fulfilling and enriching life through self discovery and acceptance. As a licensed therapist in Maryland and D.C., certified infant and early childhood mental health provider for over 11 years, I understand that in creating the life you want, sometimes, healing and restoration must take place. Helping people acknowledge and understand the integral parts of themselves through acceptance, self love and security in who they are is the focus of my practice and at the core of the work we will do together.
Since childhood, I've had a strong desire to help people. That desire grew to helping people identify what they need to create a fulfilling and enriching life through self discovery and acceptance. As a licensed therapist in Maryland and D.C., certified infant and early childhood mental health provider for over 11 years, I understand that in creating the life you want, sometimes, healing and restoration must take place. Helping people acknowledge and understand the integral parts of themselves through acceptance, self love and security in who they are is the focus of my practice and at the core of the work we will do together.
(240) 201-2694 View (240) 201-2694
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Lauren Jackson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burtonsville, MD 20866  (Online Only)
We identify cognitive, emotional and behavioral distress related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, roles an expectations, unmet emotional needs, people pleasing, fear, shame, transitions, procrastination, anxiety, grief, trauma and/or abuse, identity, and relationships. We'll explore how to identify and reframe negative thoughts, regulate mood, improve communication, learn and implement new behaviors related too childhood and ongoing experiences. I work with and create space for BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+ clients. I will honor where you are an where you've been while also challenging you toward growth.
We identify cognitive, emotional and behavioral distress related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, roles an expectations, unmet emotional needs, people pleasing, fear, shame, transitions, procrastination, anxiety, grief, trauma and/or abuse, identity, and relationships. We'll explore how to identify and reframe negative thoughts, regulate mood, improve communication, learn and implement new behaviors related too childhood and ongoing experiences. I work with and create space for BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+ clients. I will honor where you are an where you've been while also challenging you toward growth.
(202) 509-9356 View (202) 509-9356
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Bianca Mack
Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Not accepting new clients
Many things are not black-and-white, nor do they fit into perfectly sized boxes. It can be difficult to pinpoint what we're feeling or how we got to where we are in life. Are you struggling with becoming your authentic self? Do you want to cultivate and maintain healthy relationships? Are you feeling isolated or alone as you bear the weight of systemic oppression? Maybe things aren't "that bad," but you want to talk to someone? I know what it means to live in the gray areas of life, and I'm here for you.
Many things are not black-and-white, nor do they fit into perfectly sized boxes. It can be difficult to pinpoint what we're feeling or how we got to where we are in life. Are you struggling with becoming your authentic self? Do you want to cultivate and maintain healthy relationships? Are you feeling isolated or alone as you bear the weight of systemic oppression? Maybe things aren't "that bad," but you want to talk to someone? I know what it means to live in the gray areas of life, and I'm here for you.
(301) 709-6862 View (301) 709-6862

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Anne Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20904  (Online Only)
I have experience/training in CBT, DBT, ACT, Trauma Informed, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, bereavement counseling, Clinical Supervision, and Mindfulness.
I have experience working with clients ages from 5 to 105. I have worked at elementary school working with children, middle school & high school working with teens, university students working with young adults, community mental health centers working with adults, and a hospice setting working with mostly elders, providing individual, couples, family, group-therapy including bereavement counseling. I have enjoyed working with clients at every human development stages and learn to respect every one of my clients in the process of supporting them.
I have experience/training in CBT, DBT, ACT, Trauma Informed, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, bereavement counseling, Clinical Supervision, and Mindfulness.
I have experience working with clients ages from 5 to 105. I have worked at elementary school working with children, middle school & high school working with teens, university students working with young adults, community mental health centers working with adults, and a hospice setting working with mostly elders, providing individual, couples, family, group-therapy including bereavement counseling. I have enjoyed working with clients at every human development stages and learn to respect every one of my clients in the process of supporting them.
(301) 284-3491 View (301) 284-3491
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GY Counseling, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20904  (Online Only)
We specialize in CBT, DBT, EMDR, Life Coaching & have expertise in Mood & Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Parenting Skills, & Stress/Behavioral Management.
IMMEDIATE sessions available. Please visit: www.gycounseling.com to request an appointment. GY COUNSELING, LLC is a thriving mental health group private practice that is owned by a Black woman Psychologist. We work with diverse clientele who are in the mist of grief/loss, life transitions, and emotional challenges, to achieve a more effective and healthier outlook on your life. We establish rapport and utilize the therapeutic relationship to promote the change process. With compassion and understanding, we work with individuals to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
We specialize in CBT, DBT, EMDR, Life Coaching & have expertise in Mood & Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Parenting Skills, & Stress/Behavioral Management.
IMMEDIATE sessions available. Please visit: www.gycounseling.com to request an appointment. GY COUNSELING, LLC is a thriving mental health group private practice that is owned by a Black woman Psychologist. We work with diverse clientele who are in the mist of grief/loss, life transitions, and emotional challenges, to achieve a more effective and healthier outlook on your life. We establish rapport and utilize the therapeutic relationship to promote the change process. With compassion and understanding, we work with individuals to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
(301) 710-9706 View (301) 710-9706

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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.