Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Valley Park, MO

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Erin Elking
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Valley Park, MO 63088
I utilize DBT in a lot of my therapy.
Welcome! I'm glad you found your way here! I'm a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals live a life worth living. I hold a PLPC license and am supervised by an LPC. I have been endorsed by the National Board for Certified Counselors. My therapeutic approach is centered around creating a strong therapeutic alliance, practicing unconditional positive regard, empathy, and creating a space where you can feel vulnerable and validated as you work through challenges. I have developed a niche for working with self-harm, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma.
I utilize DBT in a lot of my therapy.
Welcome! I'm glad you found your way here! I'm a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals live a life worth living. I hold a PLPC license and am supervised by an LPC. I have been endorsed by the National Board for Certified Counselors. My therapeutic approach is centered around creating a strong therapeutic alliance, practicing unconditional positive regard, empathy, and creating a space where you can feel vulnerable and validated as you work through challenges. I have developed a niche for working with self-harm, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma.
(314) 936-4644 View (314) 936-4644
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Amanda Carr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC CSC, RPT™
Verified Verified
Valley Park, MO 63088
Children, teens and young adults that have experienced trauma, anxiety and depression often have difficulty coping with everyday stressors. School, work and everyday life can be overwhelming whether you are in kindergarten, high school or beyond. By developing healthy interpersonal boundaries, self-esteem and appropriate coping skills they can experience the world around them with confidence and resilience. I will create a genuine therapeutic relationship that will allow me to meet them where they are and provide the additional support, they need to lead successful lives.
Children, teens and young adults that have experienced trauma, anxiety and depression often have difficulty coping with everyday stressors. School, work and everyday life can be overwhelming whether you are in kindergarten, high school or beyond. By developing healthy interpersonal boundaries, self-esteem and appropriate coping skills they can experience the world around them with confidence and resilience. I will create a genuine therapeutic relationship that will allow me to meet them where they are and provide the additional support, they need to lead successful lives.
(314) 207-7946 View (314) 207-7946
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Kathryn Clayton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Valley Park, MO 63088
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to my practice! I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I work hard to create a safe space for you to explore your needs and goals. There are often times when we just can't find the "right" words to describe or process what we are going through. As a registered Play Therapist, EMDR trained provider, and ITCT and TFCBT certified counselor, I help you find a way to express yourself that doesn't rely on words alone.
Welcome to my practice! I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I work hard to create a safe space for you to explore your needs and goals. There are often times when we just can't find the "right" words to describe or process what we are going through. As a registered Play Therapist, EMDR trained provider, and ITCT and TFCBT certified counselor, I help you find a way to express yourself that doesn't rely on words alone.
(314) 742-8375 View (314) 742-8375
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Roberta Kerosevic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Valley Park, MO 63088
Have open availability for in-person and virtual sessions. Sliding scale and some insurance; can be weekly or every other week sessions. My goals are to give clients and their families tools, and offer genuine support in daily and/or lifelong struggles. My belief is that change is possible for anyone, but the client and their loved ones need to have an open mind, and believe in love and support. Getting out of your comfort zone is a guarantee, and therapy is the first step. Therapy helps us make changes that lead to lifelong healthy habits of self care and thriving personal relationships.
Have open availability for in-person and virtual sessions. Sliding scale and some insurance; can be weekly or every other week sessions. My goals are to give clients and their families tools, and offer genuine support in daily and/or lifelong struggles. My belief is that change is possible for anyone, but the client and their loved ones need to have an open mind, and believe in love and support. Getting out of your comfort zone is a guarantee, and therapy is the first step. Therapy helps us make changes that lead to lifelong healthy habits of self care and thriving personal relationships.
(314) 408-5054 View (314) 408-5054
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Joel Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Valley Park, MO 63088  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I offer DBT informed therapy.
I assist my clients work through difficult times in their lives. I provide guidance and empathy to help you develop tools that can allow you to find peace and acceptance in your current situation. I believe in your strength and ability to thrive.
I offer DBT informed therapy.
I assist my clients work through difficult times in their lives. I provide guidance and empathy to help you develop tools that can allow you to find peace and acceptance in your current situation. I believe in your strength and ability to thrive.
(314) 310-3369 View (314) 310-3369

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Emily Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021  (Online Only)
My counseling style is person-centered, while utilizing aspects of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, EMDR, and dialectical behavior therapy.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I have experience as a crisis counselor, community mental health provider, and a counselor in a residential facility for adolescents. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and ADHD. I also have several years of experience working with those who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is person-centered, while utilizing aspects of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, EMDR, and dialectical behavior therapy.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I have experience as a crisis counselor, community mental health provider, and a counselor in a residential facility for adolescents. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and ADHD. I also have several years of experience working with those who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
(417) 428-8958 View (417) 428-8958
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Adrian Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021  (Online Only)
Client Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, and more into your therapy to help you achieve your therapeutic goals as well as your other goals in life.
Life shouldn’t be about surviving, it should be about enjoying every moment you were given. I want to help you feel like you again. I also believe therapy can help you accomplish this. Therapy with me will be a collaborative process where we are working together to improve the overall quality of your life.
Client Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, and more into your therapy to help you achieve your therapeutic goals as well as your other goals in life.
Life shouldn’t be about surviving, it should be about enjoying every moment you were given. I want to help you feel like you again. I also believe therapy can help you accomplish this. Therapy with me will be a collaborative process where we are working together to improve the overall quality of your life.
(417) 759-5374 View (417) 759-5374
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Michelle Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Michelle Evans, LPC. My approach to therapy is laid back, supportive, and encouraging, focusing on areas such as anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and self-confidence. I aim to help you break free from beliefs that hold you back and provide educational tools to empower your journey. My approach to therapy recognizes that you are the expert on your own life. Your unique life journey shapes patterns and behaviors that you might not always be aware of. Together, we will explore the behaviors and patterns you wish to change, using a combination of CBT, DBT, supportive therapy, and client-centered therapy to guide us through.
Hi, I'm Michelle Evans, LPC. My approach to therapy is laid back, supportive, and encouraging, focusing on areas such as anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and self-confidence. I aim to help you break free from beliefs that hold you back and provide educational tools to empower your journey. My approach to therapy recognizes that you are the expert on your own life. Your unique life journey shapes patterns and behaviors that you might not always be aware of. Together, we will explore the behaviors and patterns you wish to change, using a combination of CBT, DBT, supportive therapy, and client-centered therapy to guide us through.
(636) 651-9974 View (636) 651-9974
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Brooke Kerbel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63011
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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Shannon Hamilton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021  (Online Only)
Hello, I am Shannon Hamilton an LPC in Missouri. I take a very person centered and trauma focused approach to my practice. I have worked with all age groups and have a focus on addictions, trauma, attachment disorders, as well as anxiety and depression. Person centered and trauma focused. I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Sand tray, and art to assist clients in learning to manager emotions and heal through their lived experiences. I typically work with adolescents and adults. I am very comfortable treating addictive disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and attachment disorders.
Hello, I am Shannon Hamilton an LPC in Missouri. I take a very person centered and trauma focused approach to my practice. I have worked with all age groups and have a focus on addictions, trauma, attachment disorders, as well as anxiety and depression. Person centered and trauma focused. I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Sand tray, and art to assist clients in learning to manager emotions and heal through their lived experiences. I typically work with adolescents and adults. I am very comfortable treating addictive disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and attachment disorders.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Laronda Treadway
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021  (Online Only)
Laronda Treadway Specializes in working with children, adults, and families Laronda has a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Edwardsville, Master in Professional and School Counseling, degree from Lindenwood University, and completed post-graduate work in counseling psychology, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, DBT- Dialectical Behavior Therapy and traumatic grief. She holds a license in School Counseling (preK-8) and she worked as a school counselor for ten years.
Laronda Treadway Specializes in working with children, adults, and families Laronda has a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Edwardsville, Master in Professional and School Counseling, degree from Lindenwood University, and completed post-graduate work in counseling psychology, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, DBT- Dialectical Behavior Therapy and traumatic grief. She holds a license in School Counseling (preK-8) and she worked as a school counselor for ten years.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Sheri Orchard-Sloan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021  (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Sheri Orchard-Sloan, LPC, MO license 2021001883. I am the gentle listener, skills trainer, and recovery coach. I look forward to encouraging and supporting you through intense emotions and intrusive thoughts that are weighing you down and knotting your life with tension, anxiety, and depression. Let's get started build a life worth living and be our best self! I enjoy teaching skills from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and CBT/Choice Theory to show you how the brain works on trauma, brain altering drugs, and invalidating environments.
Hi, my name is Sheri Orchard-Sloan, LPC, MO license 2021001883. I am the gentle listener, skills trainer, and recovery coach. I look forward to encouraging and supporting you through intense emotions and intrusive thoughts that are weighing you down and knotting your life with tension, anxiety, and depression. Let's get started build a life worth living and be our best self! I enjoy teaching skills from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and CBT/Choice Theory to show you how the brain works on trauma, brain altering drugs, and invalidating environments.
(636) 689-7646 View (636) 689-7646
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Osage Valley Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63021
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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Amanda Umlah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRAADC, SEP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63021
My two therapeutic specialties are Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and Somatic Experience (SE) Therapy.
Sometimes you can feel like you are all alone in life. Like no one can understand the deep internal pain you are feeling and you don’t know what to do. You may feel hopeless, stuck, thinking life will never get better… ​ This is a common theme among many of the clients who walk through my door. There is a great need for a place where they can feel safe, secure, and validated. I believe I am able to provide this for my clients. A place where you can truly feel understood, a haven where you don’t have to feel so alone. My top priority is providing individualistic compassionate care.
My two therapeutic specialties are Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and Somatic Experience (SE) Therapy.
Sometimes you can feel like you are all alone in life. Like no one can understand the deep internal pain you are feeling and you don’t know what to do. You may feel hopeless, stuck, thinking life will never get better… ​ This is a common theme among many of the clients who walk through my door. There is a great need for a place where they can feel safe, secure, and validated. I believe I am able to provide this for my clients. A place where you can truly feel understood, a haven where you don’t have to feel so alone. My top priority is providing individualistic compassionate care.
(314) 266-6952 View (314) 266-6952
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Angela Rowden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021  (Online Only)
Angela Rowden, LCSW My approach to therapy is focus on what will help the client achieve their therapy goals in the most effective way. I think being honest and real with client is essential in development of a strong therapeutic relationship. I use behavioral models like CBT, DBT and I working on being certified in Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I am also a trained EMDR therapist which is helpful for patients with complex trauma and other conditions. I work with a wide variety of clients of all backgrounds. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and trauma starting at age 12.
Angela Rowden, LCSW My approach to therapy is focus on what will help the client achieve their therapy goals in the most effective way. I think being honest and real with client is essential in development of a strong therapeutic relationship. I use behavioral models like CBT, DBT and I working on being certified in Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I am also a trained EMDR therapist which is helpful for patients with complex trauma and other conditions. I work with a wide variety of clients of all backgrounds. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and trauma starting at age 12.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Rebecca Barach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballwin, MO 63011
Change takes time and hard work, and frequently also requires compassion, perspectives, and ideas from outside our own minds. Therapy is one way to help make the changes you want in your life. Using compassion-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused models, I help adolescents and adults practice ways to move away from self-defeating behaviors into more peace.
Change takes time and hard work, and frequently also requires compassion, perspectives, and ideas from outside our own minds. Therapy is one way to help make the changes you want in your life. Using compassion-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused models, I help adolescents and adults practice ways to move away from self-defeating behaviors into more peace.
(314) 501-6541 View (314) 501-6541
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Sara Blackwood
Counselor, MA, MA, PLPC, PCA,NCC, CTMH-A, CTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ellisville, MO 63021  (Online Only)
Utilizing techniques from DBT, CBT, and mindfulness, I strive to help you process emotions and develop coping skills for when you feel overwhelmed or experience sensory overload.
Do you ever feel misunderstood or like you don’t fit in? Is this causing you to feel anxious or disconnected from life? As a queer mental health professional, I have experience working with autistic adults, ADHD, trauma, depression and anxiety.
Utilizing techniques from DBT, CBT, and mindfulness, I strive to help you process emotions and develop coping skills for when you feel overwhelmed or experience sensory overload.
Do you ever feel misunderstood or like you don’t fit in? Is this causing you to feel anxious or disconnected from life? As a queer mental health professional, I have experience working with autistic adults, ADHD, trauma, depression and anxiety.
(314) 947-5640 View (314) 947-5640
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Kindra Krietemeyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021  (Online Only)
I will use evidence based treatment approaches such as CBT, DBT, and Behavioral Activation techniques to get you feeling better as soon as possible; while also providing a calm and safe environment to talk.
Are you needing someone to help you process and manage your anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, work-life balance, grief, or mood? Are you wanting to learn coping skills, how to set boundaries, or how to better manage your mental health? Therapy is not a one size fits all, and it is my goal to help you feel better by working just as hard as you do and tailoring your treatment to you. You will find I will help you learn more about yourself. I will teach you how to use that knowledge; empowering you to take control over your mental health and wellness.
I will use evidence based treatment approaches such as CBT, DBT, and Behavioral Activation techniques to get you feeling better as soon as possible; while also providing a calm and safe environment to talk.
Are you needing someone to help you process and manage your anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, work-life balance, grief, or mood? Are you wanting to learn coping skills, how to set boundaries, or how to better manage your mental health? Therapy is not a one size fits all, and it is my goal to help you feel better by working just as hard as you do and tailoring your treatment to you. You will find I will help you learn more about yourself. I will teach you how to use that knowledge; empowering you to take control over your mental health and wellness.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Timothy Messer
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021  (Online Only)
My outlook on therapy is the client / therapist relationship is the highest priority. Without a strong connection, the rest is not as effective. I work hard to meet clients where they are at, and think through what kind of goals they want to set and how to get there. I have been practicing since 2019, and have experience working with adults, adolescents, and families. I have worked a great deal with anxiety and depression, and learning how to cope with them and get back to living. Most of my background is using CBT and DBT, but I strive to use whatever tools are going to be most effective for each individual client.
My outlook on therapy is the client / therapist relationship is the highest priority. Without a strong connection, the rest is not as effective. I work hard to meet clients where they are at, and think through what kind of goals they want to set and how to get there. I have been practicing since 2019, and have experience working with adults, adolescents, and families. I have worked a great deal with anxiety and depression, and learning how to cope with them and get back to living. Most of my background is using CBT and DBT, but I strive to use whatever tools are going to be most effective for each individual client.
(314) 350-5492 View (314) 350-5492
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Judy Massman
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Ballwin, MO 63021  (Online Only)
I am trained and skilled in multiple evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, Client Centered Therapy, Hypnotherapy/guided imagery, Bibliotherapy, and more.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, hurtful memories, personal issues or relationship issues, I would like to work with you! Together we can utilize theraputic methods to decrease symptoms that are making your life over bearing. Over the past 30 years I have seen clients decrease their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Many of my clients have really come to like tele-med sessions, as they are conventient and its as if we are in the same room. I have published two books that have been helpful in the theraputic process, they are available on Amazon.
I am trained and skilled in multiple evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, Client Centered Therapy, Hypnotherapy/guided imagery, Bibliotherapy, and more.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, hurtful memories, personal issues or relationship issues, I would like to work with you! Together we can utilize theraputic methods to decrease symptoms that are making your life over bearing. Over the past 30 years I have seen clients decrease their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Many of my clients have really come to like tele-med sessions, as they are conventient and its as if we are in the same room. I have published two books that have been helpful in the theraputic process, they are available on Amazon.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081

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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.