Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Sappington, MO

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Amanda Schuermann Ellie Mental Health Concord Mo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sappington, MO 63126
I utilize person-centered and trauma-informed approach with cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, community reinforcement approach, and solutions-focused therapy.
Welcome to Ellie Mental Health in South County. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ individuals, post traumatic stress disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, ADHD, self harm behaviors, suicidal ideation and attempts, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, boarderline personality disorder, and substance use disorders. I provide a safe space for individuals in the therapeutic setting.
I utilize person-centered and trauma-informed approach with cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, community reinforcement approach, and solutions-focused therapy.
Welcome to Ellie Mental Health in South County. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ individuals, post traumatic stress disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, ADHD, self harm behaviors, suicidal ideation and attempts, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, boarderline personality disorder, and substance use disorders. I provide a safe space for individuals in the therapeutic setting.
(314) 897-4135 View (314) 897-4135
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Brooke Kerbel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sappington, MO 63128
Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT, I provide compassionate support and practical strategies.
My ideal clients are women and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. You might struggle with managing stress, navigating significant life changes, and seeking effective coping mechanisms. You need compassionate support, practical strategies, and a safe space for self-exploration and growth. Your goals include developing resilience, improving mental health, and achieving a balanced, purposeful life. You are drawn to my creative, evidence-based approaches and my dedication to fostering authenticity, compassion, and acceptance in our counseling sessions.
Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT, I provide compassionate support and practical strategies.
My ideal clients are women and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. You might struggle with managing stress, navigating significant life changes, and seeking effective coping mechanisms. You need compassionate support, practical strategies, and a safe space for self-exploration and growth. Your goals include developing resilience, improving mental health, and achieving a balanced, purposeful life. You are drawn to my creative, evidence-based approaches and my dedication to fostering authenticity, compassion, and acceptance in our counseling sessions.
(314) 329-4326 View (314) 329-4326
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Aspen Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Sappington, MO 63128  (Online Only)
I am trained to practice EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Sex Offender Treatment, and Substance and Alcohol Use.
I do not focus on any one specific population to serve. I believe that everyone needs someone to talk to and process what they are experiencing in their lives. In general I realize that most people I serve are working on rebuilding, repairing, and relearning how to manage connections to others.
I am trained to practice EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Sex Offender Treatment, and Substance and Alcohol Use.
I do not focus on any one specific population to serve. I believe that everyone needs someone to talk to and process what they are experiencing in their lives. In general I realize that most people I serve are working on rebuilding, repairing, and relearning how to manage connections to others.
(307) 312-2349 View (307) 312-2349
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Katie M. Hurley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Sappington, MO 63128
Accepting New Clients in 2024! Katie Hurley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and has additional certifications in EMDR and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). As a clinician, she is trained to treat PTSD/complex trauma, depression, low self worth, anxiety, shame, and family conflict. She utilizes many treatment modalities including: EMDR, TF-CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Sand Tray Therapy.
Accepting New Clients in 2024! Katie Hurley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and has additional certifications in EMDR and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). As a clinician, she is trained to treat PTSD/complex trauma, depression, low self worth, anxiety, shame, and family conflict. She utilizes many treatment modalities including: EMDR, TF-CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Sand Tray Therapy.
(314) 690-1667 View (314) 690-1667
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Beth Strautz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW , MBA
Verified Verified
Sappington, MO 63127
I enjoy working with preteens, teenagers and adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or an adjustment disorder. I also have a special passion for working with individuals who are seeking therapy due to grief, loss and/or trauma. I am experienced with helping clients address emotion dysregulation, interpersonal problems including unhealthy boundaries, cognitive distortions, stress, and co-occurring disorders.
I enjoy working with preteens, teenagers and adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or an adjustment disorder. I also have a special passion for working with individuals who are seeking therapy due to grief, loss and/or trauma. I am experienced with helping clients address emotion dysregulation, interpersonal problems including unhealthy boundaries, cognitive distortions, stress, and co-occurring disorders.
(636) 306-1691 View (636) 306-1691
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Andy Kerckhoff
Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sappington, MO 63128
I help individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, trauma, grief, or shame. Many of my clients are in major life transitions. I help people become more aware of their emotional responses to stressors and to find better ways to manage their inner lives. I can help you become more empowered to make wiser decisions with a stronger sense of self, so you will be more satisfied with your life.
I help individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, trauma, grief, or shame. Many of my clients are in major life transitions. I help people become more aware of their emotional responses to stressors and to find better ways to manage their inner lives. I can help you become more empowered to make wiser decisions with a stronger sense of self, so you will be more satisfied with your life.
(636) 215-6600 View (636) 215-6600
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Shelby Arsenault
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sappington, MO 63128  (Online Only)
Life has a lot of challenges. I want to help you work through your struggles and find more hope. I offer a safe and supportive environment where together we can process your feelings and frustrations. I think in order to create real, lasting change that you not only have to challenge your thoughts and behaviors, but also address the underlying feelings and emotions that contribute to them. If you are tired of feeling stuck I will work with you to identify and change your unhealthy patterns so that you can move forward.
Life has a lot of challenges. I want to help you work through your struggles and find more hope. I offer a safe and supportive environment where together we can process your feelings and frustrations. I think in order to create real, lasting change that you not only have to challenge your thoughts and behaviors, but also address the underlying feelings and emotions that contribute to them. If you are tired of feeling stuck I will work with you to identify and change your unhealthy patterns so that you can move forward.
(314) 936-2124 View (314) 936-2124

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Stephanie Bono
Psychologist, JD, PhD
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63127
I am trained and experienced in using evidenced-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Insight Oriented Psychotherapy.
Welcome! If you are reading this profile, you are likely in the process of making a very important decision – choosing a therapist. I believe the client-therapist relationship is an essential component of growth and change, and I am happy to share more with you about myself and my approach to therapy. First, while I strive to create a safe, supportive, and affirming space for everyone, I recognize that safety is something that must be felt and not simply declared. I will meet you where you are at and work to build the trust necessary for vulnerability, growth, and change.
I am trained and experienced in using evidenced-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Insight Oriented Psychotherapy.
Welcome! If you are reading this profile, you are likely in the process of making a very important decision – choosing a therapist. I believe the client-therapist relationship is an essential component of growth and change, and I am happy to share more with you about myself and my approach to therapy. First, while I strive to create a safe, supportive, and affirming space for everyone, I recognize that safety is something that must be felt and not simply declared. I will meet you where you are at and work to build the trust necessary for vulnerability, growth, and change.
(314) 582-9832 View (314) 582-9832
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San Mueller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122  (Online Only)
I am certified in dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT) and have successfully helped people learn to manage their emotions and find joy in their lives.
I have provided counseling and support for adults, adolescents, and families struggling with personal issues and relationship problems for over 25 years. I believe people are doing the best they can but sometimes need to reach out for help and support. I believe we have a purpose in life and sometimes we need help to find that purpose.
I am certified in dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT) and have successfully helped people learn to manage their emotions and find joy in their lives.
I have provided counseling and support for adults, adolescents, and families struggling with personal issues and relationship problems for over 25 years. I believe people are doing the best they can but sometimes need to reach out for help and support. I believe we have a purpose in life and sometimes we need help to find that purpose.
(314) 310-1690 View (314) 310-1690
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Kathleen M Dooling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fenton, MO 63026
My background in Dialectical and Cognitive Behavior Therapy can help with building skills, normalizing your feelings, concerns and worries.
I have a great interest in helping others with their daily life, their mental health and their relationships. I believe a therapist can be the objective support person that all people could use. I believe that no one can do it alone.
My background in Dialectical and Cognitive Behavior Therapy can help with building skills, normalizing your feelings, concerns and worries.
I have a great interest in helping others with their daily life, their mental health and their relationships. I believe a therapist can be the objective support person that all people could use. I believe that no one can do it alone.
(314) 635-8540 View (314) 635-8540
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Andrea Herman Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Hello! I'm Andrea and I am pleased to announce that I am now in private practice in Webster Groves! My specialty areas include: anxiety- related issues, trauma, and grief/loss. I am fully trained in Attachment-Focused EMDR as a treatment option and am passionate about the transformative work it can foster. I also have significant experience with other forms of therapy including: Emotion Focused Therapy, DBT, and Mindfulness. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and caring environment as a foundation to walk alongside and guide people coping with various life challenges.
Hello! I'm Andrea and I am pleased to announce that I am now in private practice in Webster Groves! My specialty areas include: anxiety- related issues, trauma, and grief/loss. I am fully trained in Attachment-Focused EMDR as a treatment option and am passionate about the transformative work it can foster. I also have significant experience with other forms of therapy including: Emotion Focused Therapy, DBT, and Mindfulness. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and caring environment as a foundation to walk alongside and guide people coping with various life challenges.
(314) 408-6313 View (314) 408-6313
Angela Johnson
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63122
Angela Johnson is an LPC, who has been practicing since 2014. She graduated with a Master s degree from Lindenwood. Angela takes an integrated approach to therapy because everyone is unique and has different needs. She also believes in the attachment theory and likes to look at a holistic viewpoint. She can do CBT and some DBT therapy. She especially enjoys couples therapy, OCD, Christian counseling, and grief, but also has past experience in substance abuse issues. And of course, anxiety and depression, which are the two most common reasons for therapy.
Angela Johnson is an LPC, who has been practicing since 2014. She graduated with a Master s degree from Lindenwood. Angela takes an integrated approach to therapy because everyone is unique and has different needs. She also believes in the attachment theory and likes to look at a holistic viewpoint. She can do CBT and some DBT therapy. She especially enjoys couples therapy, OCD, Christian counseling, and grief, but also has past experience in substance abuse issues. And of course, anxiety and depression, which are the two most common reasons for therapy.
(314) 916-9475 View (314) 916-9475
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Osage Valley Counseling LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fenton, MO 63026
My expertise lies in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I am equipped to work with children, adolescents, and adults. My expertise lies in helping those who experience emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and interpersonal conflict. I assist clients who want to feel understood, learn practical coping skills, increase their autonomy and self-control, or achieve personal growth.
My expertise lies in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I am equipped to work with children, adolescents, and adults. My expertise lies in helping those who experience emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and interpersonal conflict. I assist clients who want to feel understood, learn practical coping skills, increase their autonomy and self-control, or achieve personal growth.
(636) 791-6141 View (636) 791-6141
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Frankie Salisbury
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63123
Waitlist for new clients
I'm certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
My job is to offer nonjudgmental support while helping you grow at whatever pace feels right for you. Whether you've been struggling with emotions, substances, relationships, all of the above, or something else entirely, you don't have to struggle anymore. Give me a call or email and I'll be happy to help.
I'm certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
My job is to offer nonjudgmental support while helping you grow at whatever pace feels right for you. Whether you've been struggling with emotions, substances, relationships, all of the above, or something else entirely, you don't have to struggle anymore. Give me a call or email and I'll be happy to help.
(314) 472-3228 View (314) 472-3228
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Michele Keller
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63128  (Online Only)
Drawing from education, certification, and experience in cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy, as well as EMDR, I take a positive, holistic, and solution-focused approach.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience practicing in Missouri and Oklahoma, I am here to guide you on your path to healing and self-discovery. With a background in the travel industry and a wide range of cultural experiences, I bring a unique perspective that fosters openness and understanding. I have worked with adults of all ages in various settings, including private practice and intensive outpatient programs. Together, we can tackle common issues such as depression, anxiety, work-related stress, relationship problems, low self-esteem, grief, divorce, chronic health issues, and major life changes.
Drawing from education, certification, and experience in cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy, as well as EMDR, I take a positive, holistic, and solution-focused approach.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience practicing in Missouri and Oklahoma, I am here to guide you on your path to healing and self-discovery. With a background in the travel industry and a wide range of cultural experiences, I bring a unique perspective that fosters openness and understanding. I have worked with adults of all ages in various settings, including private practice and intensive outpatient programs. Together, we can tackle common issues such as depression, anxiety, work-related stress, relationship problems, low self-esteem, grief, divorce, chronic health issues, and major life changes.
(636) 689-2765 View (636) 689-2765
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Osage Valley Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fenton, MO 63026
We have an adherent DBT Program, a Veterans and First Responders Program, EMDR Therapists, and Medical Nutrition Therapy with a Registered Dietitian.
At Osage Valley Counseling, our mission is to provide compassionate and effective trauma-informed therapy, guided by evidence based practices. Through our specialized approach, we empower individuals to reclaim their lives, restore resilience, and embrace their future. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and hold a deep commitment to the quality of knowledge, and its application within the field of mental health. Our guiding values encompass integrity, expertise, and collaboration built on a foundation of accountability and confidentiality.
We have an adherent DBT Program, a Veterans and First Responders Program, EMDR Therapists, and Medical Nutrition Therapy with a Registered Dietitian.
At Osage Valley Counseling, our mission is to provide compassionate and effective trauma-informed therapy, guided by evidence based practices. Through our specialized approach, we empower individuals to reclaim their lives, restore resilience, and embrace their future. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and hold a deep commitment to the quality of knowledge, and its application within the field of mental health. Our guiding values encompass integrity, expertise, and collaboration built on a foundation of accountability and confidentiality.
(636) 303-1646 View (636) 303-1646
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Katie Plasmeier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Outside of using a Person Centered approach I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy , which allows for learning new ways to cope with maladaptive coping strategies.
I believe in providing a safe space for my clients to work towards their goals. By providing a safe space to open up about vulnerable topics my goal is to assist you in learning how to challenge maladaptive coping strategies and replace them with adaptive ones. In counseling the process to work towards change can be scary and difficult and that is why my number one goal as a therapist is providing a safe and inviting space to open up.I believe in using a person-centered approach, which means allowing you to guide the sessions. I have found that allowing you to build rapport and work towards your goals it fosters the most change.
Outside of using a Person Centered approach I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy , which allows for learning new ways to cope with maladaptive coping strategies.
I believe in providing a safe space for my clients to work towards their goals. By providing a safe space to open up about vulnerable topics my goal is to assist you in learning how to challenge maladaptive coping strategies and replace them with adaptive ones. In counseling the process to work towards change can be scary and difficult and that is why my number one goal as a therapist is providing a safe and inviting space to open up.I believe in using a person-centered approach, which means allowing you to guide the sessions. I have found that allowing you to build rapport and work towards your goals it fosters the most change.
(314) 328-7801 View (314) 328-7801
Elephant Rock Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Services include Individual and Family Counseling, and an Adolescent Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) Program (24 weeks) teaching extensive coping & interpersonal skills to teens and parents that often lead to significant improvements in their lives.
Welcome to Elephant Rock Counseling - we have recently added an experienced female therapists who still has some availability for NEW CLIENTS. The majority of our therapists work with Adults & Adolescents - we can assist with important life goals and help you find more adaptive coping skills working through challenging obstacles that usually lead one to therapy. Areas of speciality include: Motivational Interviewing for Addiction, Behavioral Activation for Depression, Acceptance and Commitment Trauma Focused Therapy for Anxiety, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) for Suicidal & Self-Harm Behaviors.
Services include Individual and Family Counseling, and an Adolescent Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) Program (24 weeks) teaching extensive coping & interpersonal skills to teens and parents that often lead to significant improvements in their lives.
Welcome to Elephant Rock Counseling - we have recently added an experienced female therapists who still has some availability for NEW CLIENTS. The majority of our therapists work with Adults & Adolescents - we can assist with important life goals and help you find more adaptive coping skills working through challenging obstacles that usually lead one to therapy. Areas of speciality include: Motivational Interviewing for Addiction, Behavioral Activation for Depression, Acceptance and Commitment Trauma Focused Therapy for Anxiety, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) for Suicidal & Self-Harm Behaviors.
(314) 626-8509 View (314) 626-8509
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Alyssa Carlisle
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63128  (Online Only)
I focus on being client centered & I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during our sessions.
Hi, I'm Alyssa Carlisle & welcome to my profile with SonderMind! I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ashford University in Clinton Iowa & I have a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology degree from Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri. I graduated at the top of my class & I initiated additional training in working with adolescences, addiction & trauma. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Missouri & Kansas & have extensive experience and training working with the following conditions: Addiction Depression/Bipolar Disorder Anxiety Disorders Borderline Personality Disorder Trauma
I focus on being client centered & I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during our sessions.
Hi, I'm Alyssa Carlisle & welcome to my profile with SonderMind! I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ashford University in Clinton Iowa & I have a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology degree from Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri. I graduated at the top of my class & I initiated additional training in working with adolescences, addiction & trauma. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Missouri & Kansas & have extensive experience and training working with the following conditions: Addiction Depression/Bipolar Disorder Anxiety Disorders Borderline Personality Disorder Trauma
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Alicia Seidler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63128
I use a relational approach to counseling, paired with some cognitive behavioral therapy, especially dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT).
I seek to do whatever possible to help you feel safe in counseling. The relationship between you and I needs to be one that feels warm, inviting, non-judgmental, and encouraging. From the safety of this relationship, you can then feel supported enough to grieve what has been lost and push to fight for the things that have been taken from your life.
I use a relational approach to counseling, paired with some cognitive behavioral therapy, especially dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT).
I seek to do whatever possible to help you feel safe in counseling. The relationship between you and I needs to be one that feels warm, inviting, non-judgmental, and encouraging. From the safety of this relationship, you can then feel supported enough to grieve what has been lost and push to fight for the things that have been taken from your life.
(314) 696-6125 View (314) 696-6125

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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.