Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Faribault, MN
Andrea L. Walker
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Faribault, MN 55021 (Online Only)
She combines elements of Adlerian psychology, neurobiology, attachment theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to facilitate authentic growth and development of self.
Andrea began her career in the mental health field in 2012 and developed experience through supportive and financial roles for clinics specializing in trauma and eating disorders. She attended Adler Graduate School where she studied co-occurring disorders and completed her master’s degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy. She is dually trained to provide counseling for both substance use and mental health disorders. She provides personalized care, equipping clients with the courage and skills to meet their goals.
She combines elements of Adlerian psychology, neurobiology, attachment theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to facilitate authentic growth and development of self.
Andrea began her career in the mental health field in 2012 and developed experience through supportive and financial roles for clinics specializing in trauma and eating disorders. She attended Adler Graduate School where she studied co-occurring disorders and completed her master’s degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy. She is dually trained to provide counseling for both substance use and mental health disorders. She provides personalized care, equipping clients with the courage and skills to meet their goals.
I have a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and enjoy working with Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. I desire to see clients empowered to learn, grow, and heal from past hurts while discovering their best self. My approach is based on evidence based practices including the use of Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network Model, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy practices while addressing the clients emotional, behavioral, relational and/or spiritual needs.
I have a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and enjoy working with Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. I desire to see clients empowered to learn, grow, and heal from past hurts while discovering their best self. My approach is based on evidence based practices including the use of Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network Model, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy practices while addressing the clients emotional, behavioral, relational and/or spiritual needs.
We utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a powerful approach proven to help people develop healthy coping skills and build healthier relationships.
Ever feel like your emotions are running the show? Maybe you struggle with intense anger, overwhelming sadness, or crippling anxiety. Perhaps past experiences from your childhood are influencing how you show up in your relationships with friends, family, and partners. You've been in therapy before, and while it sometimes feels helpful to talk to someone, you still feel like life is a constant battle. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone! Many people experience emotional dysregulation and don't find the relief they are looking for in traditional therapy alone. The good news is, there IS hope, and there are more options!
We utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a powerful approach proven to help people develop healthy coping skills and build healthier relationships.
Ever feel like your emotions are running the show? Maybe you struggle with intense anger, overwhelming sadness, or crippling anxiety. Perhaps past experiences from your childhood are influencing how you show up in your relationships with friends, family, and partners. You've been in therapy before, and while it sometimes feels helpful to talk to someone, you still feel like life is a constant battle. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone! Many people experience emotional dysregulation and don't find the relief they are looking for in traditional therapy alone. The good news is, there IS hope, and there are more options!
By reading this, you're already taking a step toward what you want. Maybe this is your first time, or you've had some difficult experiences in the past. Maybe your experiences were helpful and you're ready to take another step. Therapy is about relationship - my first goal is to create a safe space, open to all, free from judgement, where you can first build safety and support, and then move into learning, change and growth. I work with your values and beliefs to improve self awareness, make the most of yourself and your life.
By reading this, you're already taking a step toward what you want. Maybe this is your first time, or you've had some difficult experiences in the past. Maybe your experiences were helpful and you're ready to take another step. Therapy is about relationship - my first goal is to create a safe space, open to all, free from judgement, where you can first build safety and support, and then move into learning, change and growth. I work with your values and beliefs to improve self awareness, make the most of yourself and your life.
River Valley Behavioral Health and Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Faribault, MN 55021
Highly trained providers along with nurse practitioners offering individual, group, couples & family therapy, psychological assessment and medication management. Experienced professionals committed to helping you reach your goals in a confidential & comfortable setting. Assessment & treatment for ADHD, learning/developmental disabilities, veterans, PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, substance abuse, relationships, life changes, divorce, stress & coping, anger, autism, & borderline personality disorder.
Highly trained providers along with nurse practitioners offering individual, group, couples & family therapy, psychological assessment and medication management. Experienced professionals committed to helping you reach your goals in a confidential & comfortable setting. Assessment & treatment for ADHD, learning/developmental disabilities, veterans, PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, substance abuse, relationships, life changes, divorce, stress & coping, anger, autism, & borderline personality disorder.
Megan Tarmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Faribault, MN 55021
You may wonder if anyone really knows how you feel as you hide behind a smile, a laugh, your grades or with food. You might be someone who feels alone and carries old narratives that you aren't good enough and maybe even have thoughts that you are inherently bad. These emotions and thoughts can be all consuming which can take you out of your life and cause you to engage in isolation, numbing behaviors, disordered eating, and/or people pleasing.
You may wonder if anyone really knows how you feel as you hide behind a smile, a laugh, your grades or with food. You might be someone who feels alone and carries old narratives that you aren't good enough and maybe even have thoughts that you are inherently bad. These emotions and thoughts can be all consuming which can take you out of your life and cause you to engage in isolation, numbing behaviors, disordered eating, and/or people pleasing.
Krista M Larson MSW, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Faribault, MN 55021
Not accepting new clients
Greetings! In my work as a psychotherapist, I stand along side individuals who are struggling with anxiety spectrum disorders (including trauma-related disorders), mood disorders, difficulty with regulating emotion and/or tolerating distress, marital or relationship concerns, disordered eating, infertility, and chronic health issues. I believe the therapy relationship is a critical part of healing, which is supported by years of research. You can expect me to work with you in developing approaches to healing that fit your needs, comfort level and strengths.
Greetings! In my work as a psychotherapist, I stand along side individuals who are struggling with anxiety spectrum disorders (including trauma-related disorders), mood disorders, difficulty with regulating emotion and/or tolerating distress, marital or relationship concerns, disordered eating, infertility, and chronic health issues. I believe the therapy relationship is a critical part of healing, which is supported by years of research. You can expect me to work with you in developing approaches to healing that fit your needs, comfort level and strengths.
Online Therapists
Jeanne M Abicht
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Maple Grove, MN 55369 (Online Only)
I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I am passionate in providing a strength-based and non-judgmental space for you to explore your needs within a confidential therapeutic relationship. I provide a compassionate, empathic, and collaborative space for people to explore mental and emotional conflict, life transitions, grief, trauma, and challenges within interpersonal relationships. I believe in people's intrinsic strength, courage, and resilience in exploring new possibilities and develop enhanced coping skills. I enjoy working with children, pre-adolescents, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I also enjoy working with families and providing parent guidance.
I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I am passionate in providing a strength-based and non-judgmental space for you to explore your needs within a confidential therapeutic relationship. I provide a compassionate, empathic, and collaborative space for people to explore mental and emotional conflict, life transitions, grief, trauma, and challenges within interpersonal relationships. I believe in people's intrinsic strength, courage, and resilience in exploring new possibilities and develop enhanced coping skills. I enjoy working with children, pre-adolescents, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I also enjoy working with families and providing parent guidance.
I have specialized training in many therapeutic practices: career counseling and assessment; cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia; mind-body skill work; dialectical behavior therapy; prolonged exposure and cognitive processing therapies for PTSD; and cognitive behavior therapy.
Many people struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety or insomnia. Others have difficulty in relationships, are dissatisfied with work or face serious health challenges. And many others struggle to adapt to life changes, or simply feel discouraged or unhappy. I work collaboratively with my clients to target the issues most challenging to them and use evidence-based approaches to improve those problems. I believe that developing a strong relationship with my clients provides the essential base from which sustainable change can be achieved. I am PsyPact certified and can practice telepsychology in those states.
I have specialized training in many therapeutic practices: career counseling and assessment; cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia; mind-body skill work; dialectical behavior therapy; prolonged exposure and cognitive processing therapies for PTSD; and cognitive behavior therapy.
Many people struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety or insomnia. Others have difficulty in relationships, are dissatisfied with work or face serious health challenges. And many others struggle to adapt to life changes, or simply feel discouraged or unhappy. I work collaboratively with my clients to target the issues most challenging to them and use evidence-based approaches to improve those problems. I believe that developing a strong relationship with my clients provides the essential base from which sustainable change can be achieved. I am PsyPact certified and can practice telepsychology in those states.
Erica Derifield
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MPS, LADC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55102 (Online Only)
Erica also has specialty training in Brainspotting, Phases 1, 2, & 3, as well as training in Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Erica is a Pre-Licensed LPCC and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Minnesota and graduated with a Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Erica has experience working with adults, families, couples, and adolescents in the residential, outpatient, community, and academic/school settings. Erica is passionate about providing care from a holistic and trauma-informed lens, ensuring every individual is seen and honored for their unique strengths, experiences, and inner wisdom rather than seen or labeled as a diagnosis.
Erica also has specialty training in Brainspotting, Phases 1, 2, & 3, as well as training in Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Erica is a Pre-Licensed LPCC and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Minnesota and graduated with a Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Erica has experience working with adults, families, couples, and adolescents in the residential, outpatient, community, and academic/school settings. Erica is passionate about providing care from a holistic and trauma-informed lens, ensuring every individual is seen and honored for their unique strengths, experiences, and inner wisdom rather than seen or labeled as a diagnosis.
Ben Dieffenbach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55110 (Online Only)
I've practiced Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for 11 years.
When was the last time you had a good laugh? Or felt like your brain was calm? Or felt really confident that you were running your own life; not your anxiety, or obsessive thoughts, or big emotions. If it feels like it's been a while since you could actually enjoy life, then maybe it's a good thing you're here. Therapy can seem like a really serious thing to jump into. It is! It doesn't need to feel that way though. It's possible to do hard things, face the fears and anxieties that keep you stuck, and grow into the person you want to be. You can do all of that, and it can even be fun. Enjoyable. Something you look forward to.
I've practiced Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for 11 years.
When was the last time you had a good laugh? Or felt like your brain was calm? Or felt really confident that you were running your own life; not your anxiety, or obsessive thoughts, or big emotions. If it feels like it's been a while since you could actually enjoy life, then maybe it's a good thing you're here. Therapy can seem like a really serious thing to jump into. It is! It doesn't need to feel that way though. It's possible to do hard things, face the fears and anxieties that keep you stuck, and grow into the person you want to be. You can do all of that, and it can even be fun. Enjoyable. Something you look forward to.
I have found teaching DBT skills (dialectical behavior therapy) is helpful for those seeking new coping skills and use EMDR when working through trauma with someone.
Therapy is a sacred, safe and healing space for one to engage in self-exploration and acceptance without judgment, criticism or guilt. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and families and believe that having authentic and meaningful relationships are core to becoming & staying healthy individuals. I have 10 years of experience working with people struggling with disordered eating, anxiety, depression, trauma & all the different issues people face from age 12 and up. My goal is to help people find and use their voice, face their fears, and be honest with themselves.
I have found teaching DBT skills (dialectical behavior therapy) is helpful for those seeking new coping skills and use EMDR when working through trauma with someone.
Therapy is a sacred, safe and healing space for one to engage in self-exploration and acceptance without judgment, criticism or guilt. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and families and believe that having authentic and meaningful relationships are core to becoming & staying healthy individuals. I have 10 years of experience working with people struggling with disordered eating, anxiety, depression, trauma & all the different issues people face from age 12 and up. My goal is to help people find and use their voice, face their fears, and be honest with themselves.
Aleshia Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LGSW
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55423 (Online Only)
While DBT and trauma-informed CBT will be primary interventions, I also incorporate motivational interviewing and systems therapy.
Life and change is hard and sometimes and it can lead us to our lowest point. I acknowledge that you are the expert in your life, and I am an expert in guiding you through your most vulnerable and painful moments while challenging you to expand your skills to assist you in creating the change you want to see in your life. Therapy helps you learn how your own mind works and create the change you are looking for in your life. Have you ever wondered " why am I like this" or " why do I react this way"? Then we should talk! Im here to support you in finding happiness and stability again.
While DBT and trauma-informed CBT will be primary interventions, I also incorporate motivational interviewing and systems therapy.
Life and change is hard and sometimes and it can lead us to our lowest point. I acknowledge that you are the expert in your life, and I am an expert in guiding you through your most vulnerable and painful moments while challenging you to expand your skills to assist you in creating the change you want to see in your life. Therapy helps you learn how your own mind works and create the change you are looking for in your life. Have you ever wondered " why am I like this" or " why do I react this way"? Then we should talk! Im here to support you in finding happiness and stability again.
I most often combine relational talk therapy, with a coaching approach, then I sprinkle in some awesome techniques, Parts Work and then also add in some CBT or DBT.
Do you feel like a part of you is stuck, stale or stagnant with anxiety, depression or stress and you are a child, teenager or an adult? Is trauma a factor in your life that needs to dealt with and processed? Are you feeling sad or angry from a death, from a divorce, from a break up, or from caregiving and just need to process all that has happened? Therapy can help you be aware, calmer, have more healing, discernment, more authenticity, more ease, less negativity, better boundaries, less triggered, better self care, more vulnerability, and healthier connections. Therapy can help you be a better version of yourself!
I most often combine relational talk therapy, with a coaching approach, then I sprinkle in some awesome techniques, Parts Work and then also add in some CBT or DBT.
Do you feel like a part of you is stuck, stale or stagnant with anxiety, depression or stress and you are a child, teenager or an adult? Is trauma a factor in your life that needs to dealt with and processed? Are you feeling sad or angry from a death, from a divorce, from a break up, or from caregiving and just need to process all that has happened? Therapy can help you be aware, calmer, have more healing, discernment, more authenticity, more ease, less negativity, better boundaries, less triggered, better self care, more vulnerability, and healthier connections. Therapy can help you be a better version of yourself!
Brett Okeson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
I am trained in both Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, so overall I catch a large net of individuals that are working through a variety of mental health concerns.
Overall I am here to help people that are in need. Whether that is life transitions, mental, emotional, or behavioral health concerns. My ideal client is someone that is motivated to be in therapy, has a decent level of insights into the areas that they would like to seek improvement in life.
I am trained in both Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, so overall I catch a large net of individuals that are working through a variety of mental health concerns.
Overall I am here to help people that are in need. Whether that is life transitions, mental, emotional, or behavioral health concerns. My ideal client is someone that is motivated to be in therapy, has a decent level of insights into the areas that they would like to seek improvement in life.
My person-centered approach, which integrates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and psychotherapy, ensures that all aspects of your unique self are considered.
I specialize in working with individuals facing a wide range of mental health disorders, including trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD, childhood disorders, severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), poverty-related stress, LGBTQ+ issues, and life-altering events such as grief/loss. My experience also includes helping clients manage self-harm behaviors, suicidal thoughts, chronic stress, and low self-esteem. We will develop effective coping and adaptive skills to handle life's difficulties, resolve conflicts and heal from traumatic experiences, and overcome feelings of being stuck.
My person-centered approach, which integrates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and psychotherapy, ensures that all aspects of your unique self are considered.
I specialize in working with individuals facing a wide range of mental health disorders, including trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD, childhood disorders, severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), poverty-related stress, LGBTQ+ issues, and life-altering events such as grief/loss. My experience also includes helping clients manage self-harm behaviors, suicidal thoughts, chronic stress, and low self-esteem. We will develop effective coping and adaptive skills to handle life's difficulties, resolve conflicts and heal from traumatic experiences, and overcome feelings of being stuck.
I integrate modalities including mindfulness, creative Flow, ACT, DBT, CBT, Solution Focused, Narrative, Adlerian and Positive Psychology.
I believe in compassionate client/ patient care using my unique combination of skills: Therapy +Art +Mindfulness for Group, Individual, Couple and Family Therapy settings. I will be primarily focusing my practice on adolescents and adults. I believe in a holistic, integrated trauma informed approach to my Art Therapy and Psychotherapy practices. I have a deep compassion and empathy for diverse people from all walks of life. I have a passion for sharing the healing power of creativity, specifically the visual arts.
I integrate modalities including mindfulness, creative Flow, ACT, DBT, CBT, Solution Focused, Narrative, Adlerian and Positive Psychology.
I believe in compassionate client/ patient care using my unique combination of skills: Therapy +Art +Mindfulness for Group, Individual, Couple and Family Therapy settings. I will be primarily focusing my practice on adolescents and adults. I believe in a holistic, integrated trauma informed approach to my Art Therapy and Psychotherapy practices. I have a deep compassion and empathy for diverse people from all walks of life. I have a passion for sharing the healing power of creativity, specifically the visual arts.
Anxiety And Trauma Recovery Therapist Stephanie Okash
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Atwater, MN 56209
My practice is grounded in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and incorporates evidence-based treatments such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), & Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Great to meet you! I'm Stephanie Okash, psychotherapist, providing therapy to children, teens, and adults. I know the leap of faith that can be involved in reaching out to a therapist. I am honored each and every time someone chooses to work with me. My background includes helping clients with wide range of clinical concerns including mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, panic, trauma, ADHD, maladaptive coping skills, and relational problems.
My practice is grounded in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and incorporates evidence-based treatments such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), & Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Great to meet you! I'm Stephanie Okash, psychotherapist, providing therapy to children, teens, and adults. I know the leap of faith that can be involved in reaching out to a therapist. I am honored each and every time someone chooses to work with me. My background includes helping clients with wide range of clinical concerns including mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, panic, trauma, ADHD, maladaptive coping skills, and relational problems.
An ideal client is one who is open to the transformative potential of therapy. In our sessions, I apply systems theory to illuminate how the societal and personal systems we navigate contribute to mental and internal strain, distancing us from our authentic selves. My integrative approach combines advanced modalities, including mindfulness-based interventions, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), polyvagal theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and attachment theory. This comprehensive blend empowers individuals to heal deep-seated wounds and unlock their inner potential.
An ideal client is one who is open to the transformative potential of therapy. In our sessions, I apply systems theory to illuminate how the societal and personal systems we navigate contribute to mental and internal strain, distancing us from our authentic selves. My integrative approach combines advanced modalities, including mindfulness-based interventions, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), polyvagal theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and attachment theory. This comprehensive blend empowers individuals to heal deep-seated wounds and unlock their inner potential.
Haylee Baier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeville, MN 55044
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), DBT-C (for children), DBT-A (for adolescents/teens), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Welcome! I earned my master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas. I am an outpatient therapist, director of compliance & clinical supervisor. I thoroughly enjoy working with adolescents and adults in all life stages - primarily ages 13+. I am competent in working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, complex trauma, domestic violence, first responders, and those involved in the criminal justice system. As a therapist, I believe it is important to find balance in therapy between acceptance and change, beginning where the client is at in order to meet their individual needs.
I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), DBT-C (for children), DBT-A (for adolescents/teens), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Welcome! I earned my master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas. I am an outpatient therapist, director of compliance & clinical supervisor. I thoroughly enjoy working with adolescents and adults in all life stages - primarily ages 13+. I am competent in working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, complex trauma, domestic violence, first responders, and those involved in the criminal justice system. As a therapist, I believe it is important to find balance in therapy between acceptance and change, beginning where the client is at in order to meet their individual needs.
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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.