Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Elon, NC
Hi, my name is Alysann and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of clinical experience. My therapeutic approach is strengths-based, which means I will empower you by building on your strengths. I specialize in OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Alcohol Addiction, Eating Disorders, Sleep/Insomnia, Stress, Self-esteem, Coping Skills, and Chronic Pain. I am trained in many different modalities such as, ERP, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and ACT, but I will tailor my therapy modality to the individual and find which approach will aid you the most to help accomplish any goals you might have.
Hi, my name is Alysann and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of clinical experience. My therapeutic approach is strengths-based, which means I will empower you by building on your strengths. I specialize in OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Alcohol Addiction, Eating Disorders, Sleep/Insomnia, Stress, Self-esteem, Coping Skills, and Chronic Pain. I am trained in many different modalities such as, ERP, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and ACT, but I will tailor my therapy modality to the individual and find which approach will aid you the most to help accomplish any goals you might have.
Rebecca Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elon, NC 27244
I take a strengths-based, personalized, & collaborative approach to therapy, drawing from Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Is fear or anxiety getting in the way of your child enjoying the things they used to? Maybe it’s taking up so much time that they can’t do the important things- like making friends, going to school, or spending time with loved ones. Your child may fear that they will do something they didn’t mean to or something bad will happen, outside of their control. Perhaps they feel stuck doing the same behavior over and over again to try to find relief, just to find themselves scared and worried again. These experiences can be very painful and isolating, and if it’s your child, very confusing. If this sounds like your child, I'm here to help.
I take a strengths-based, personalized, & collaborative approach to therapy, drawing from Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Is fear or anxiety getting in the way of your child enjoying the things they used to? Maybe it’s taking up so much time that they can’t do the important things- like making friends, going to school, or spending time with loved ones. Your child may fear that they will do something they didn’t mean to or something bad will happen, outside of their control. Perhaps they feel stuck doing the same behavior over and over again to try to find relief, just to find themselves scared and worried again. These experiences can be very painful and isolating, and if it’s your child, very confusing. If this sounds like your child, I'm here to help.
NOW OFFERING E-THERAPY! My services take place in the client's natural environment (their home, local gym, or in the surrounding community). Services include individual counseling, therapy, personal training for adults, adolescents, couples, & families. I also offer ADHD coaching, personal coaching, career counseling, and consultation. I'm experienced in treating Mood Disorders such as Depression & Bipolar Disorders, Anger Management, ADHD in adolescents & adults, Anxiety Disorders, Career Counseling, Life Skills Building, Men's Issues, Identity Development, Nutrition & Exercise Planning, Meditation Training.
NOW OFFERING E-THERAPY! My services take place in the client's natural environment (their home, local gym, or in the surrounding community). Services include individual counseling, therapy, personal training for adults, adolescents, couples, & families. I also offer ADHD coaching, personal coaching, career counseling, and consultation. I'm experienced in treating Mood Disorders such as Depression & Bipolar Disorders, Anger Management, ADHD in adolescents & adults, Anxiety Disorders, Career Counseling, Life Skills Building, Men's Issues, Identity Development, Nutrition & Exercise Planning, Meditation Training.
Family Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elon, NC 27244
Waitlist for new clients
Family Solutions is a private counseling agency committed to providing comprehensive outpatient mental health services to the Triad region. Serving our community since 2002, our agency consists of twenty mental health professionals who are fully or provisionally licensed. What does Family Solutions do anyway? We provide therapy/mental health services to children, teens, parents, adults, and families. People choose therapy for a variety of reasons, and here are a few examples: behavioral difficulties and emotional dysregulation, resolving the impact of trauma, coping with school, family, or work stress, managing teen dating relationships, and adjusting to divorce.
Family Solutions is a private counseling agency committed to providing comprehensive outpatient mental health services to the Triad region. Serving our community since 2002, our agency consists of twenty mental health professionals who are fully or provisionally licensed. What does Family Solutions do anyway? We provide therapy/mental health services to children, teens, parents, adults, and families. People choose therapy for a variety of reasons, and here are a few examples: behavioral difficulties and emotional dysregulation, resolving the impact of trauma, coping with school, family, or work stress, managing teen dating relationships, and adjusting to divorce.
Anna Slaydon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Elon, NC 27244
Does your brain get stuck sometimes? Perhaps it’s an idea, thought, image that you just can’t get out of your head. It may drive you to think certain things or do certain things to help get the uncomfortable or even scary feelings to go away. You may fear that you may one day hurt someone else or yourself, against your will and outside of your control. Perhaps you feel locked into doing things over and over again - whether it’s touching an item, pulling your hair or some other repetitive behavior that you can’t just get out of. If that’s you - then Anna Slaydon with Greater Hope Counseling Inc PC can help.
Does your brain get stuck sometimes? Perhaps it’s an idea, thought, image that you just can’t get out of your head. It may drive you to think certain things or do certain things to help get the uncomfortable or even scary feelings to go away. You may fear that you may one day hurt someone else or yourself, against your will and outside of your control. Perhaps you feel locked into doing things over and over again - whether it’s touching an item, pulling your hair or some other repetitive behavior that you can’t just get out of. If that’s you - then Anna Slaydon with Greater Hope Counseling Inc PC can help.
Welcome to Reflections Psychotherapy & Counseling, PLLC. I am a compassionate and dedicated psychotherapist who specializes in trauma-informed therapy. My focus includes helping individuals experiencing PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, relationship issues, and other mental health challenges. As a Brainspotting practitioner, I will guide you in a safe and encouraging space to explore past trauma and work through issues that have been holding you back from living life on your terms and as your true, authentic self.
Welcome to Reflections Psychotherapy & Counseling, PLLC. I am a compassionate and dedicated psychotherapist who specializes in trauma-informed therapy. My focus includes helping individuals experiencing PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, relationship issues, and other mental health challenges. As a Brainspotting practitioner, I will guide you in a safe and encouraging space to explore past trauma and work through issues that have been holding you back from living life on your terms and as your true, authentic self.
Life is exhausting for anxious trauma survivors. Even when you bust your ass to stabilize your life, you spend hours worrying about and planning for an uncertain future. Despite leaving home and finding your people, you still get stuck in painful memories from the past. You expect life to be hard, because, for you, it has been. You long for more ease, connection, and joy. At the very least, you want to sleep better, to take breaks from your responsibilities, and to feel a little better about your body. You’re tired of struggling through your day. You dream of a life that doesn't need constant fixing—a life that lets you truly rest.
Life is exhausting for anxious trauma survivors. Even when you bust your ass to stabilize your life, you spend hours worrying about and planning for an uncertain future. Despite leaving home and finding your people, you still get stuck in painful memories from the past. You expect life to be hard, because, for you, it has been. You long for more ease, connection, and joy. At the very least, you want to sleep better, to take breaks from your responsibilities, and to feel a little better about your body. You’re tired of struggling through your day. You dream of a life that doesn't need constant fixing—a life that lets you truly rest.
Perspectives Counseling & Consulting, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elon, NC 27244
Not accepting new clients
Part of being human means facing stressful and frightening situations. Most of the time we can tolerate and cope with these. Other times our problems become unmanageable. Situations, problems, relationships, work, school and other life experiences produce thoughts, feelings and unhelpful behaviors that become so overwhelming we begin to believe that we will "never" find a way to get through it. If your feelings and thoughts seem too big for you to manage at this time then I would be honored to join you and assist you to find new strategies and information that will help you cope more effectively now and in the future.
Part of being human means facing stressful and frightening situations. Most of the time we can tolerate and cope with these. Other times our problems become unmanageable. Situations, problems, relationships, work, school and other life experiences produce thoughts, feelings and unhelpful behaviors that become so overwhelming we begin to believe that we will "never" find a way to get through it. If your feelings and thoughts seem too big for you to manage at this time then I would be honored to join you and assist you to find new strategies and information that will help you cope more effectively now and in the future.
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Olivia Green
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, LCAS, NCC
Verified Verified
Burlington, NC 27215
I integrate practices from cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy within my work.
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, academic and social problems, or stress? Therapy can be used to find solutions to cope with these issues by improving emotional regulation and overall wellbeing and life satisfaction.
I integrate practices from cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy within my work.
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, academic and social problems, or stress? Therapy can be used to find solutions to cope with these issues by improving emotional regulation and overall wellbeing and life satisfaction.
Amber Doby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, NC 27215
As a solution-focused, strengths-based therapist, I use multiple modes of therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Could your child or teen be happier? Are they struggling with self-worth, school achievement, peer relationships, depression, anxiety, or ADHD? Has the amount of time they use technology such as video gaming or social media become problematic? Life can be challenging, and most of us need help at one time or another. My passion is helping children and their families overcome barriers by empowering them with the skills and strategies to be the best they can be. I offer a safe place to process thoughts and feelings and be heard and understood.
As a solution-focused, strengths-based therapist, I use multiple modes of therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Could your child or teen be happier? Are they struggling with self-worth, school achievement, peer relationships, depression, anxiety, or ADHD? Has the amount of time they use technology such as video gaming or social media become problematic? Life can be challenging, and most of us need help at one time or another. My passion is helping children and their families overcome barriers by empowering them with the skills and strategies to be the best they can be. I offer a safe place to process thoughts and feelings and be heard and understood.
Julia Tabor
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Burlington, NC 27215
Waitlist for new clients
I am a certified family trauma specialist, and have advanced training in CBT, DBT and neurofeedback.
Welcome ! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, Licensed School Counselor and co-owner of Reclaim Counseling and Wellness. Before establishing Reclaim Counseling and Wellness, my background included work in school-based counseling and private practice. My professional journey has allowed me the privilege of seeing firsthand the impact and healing that can occur when individuals are given a safe and welcoming place to heal. I have a compassionate care approach and believe in the power of understanding, empathy, faith and connection to help individuals reclaim their lives from mental health challenges.
I am a certified family trauma specialist, and have advanced training in CBT, DBT and neurofeedback.
Welcome ! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, Licensed School Counselor and co-owner of Reclaim Counseling and Wellness. Before establishing Reclaim Counseling and Wellness, my background included work in school-based counseling and private practice. My professional journey has allowed me the privilege of seeing firsthand the impact and healing that can occur when individuals are given a safe and welcoming place to heal. I have a compassionate care approach and believe in the power of understanding, empathy, faith and connection to help individuals reclaim their lives from mental health challenges.
A variety of theoretical approaches, such as CBT, DBT, Art Therapy, and EMDR, are utilized to support clients in their growth and recovery from current or long-standing presenting issues.
Restoration Place Counseling (RPC) provides affordable, professional counseling and support services to girls and women (age 12 and up) in Greensboro and surrounding areas. Serving our community since 2005, our counselors offer a unique approach to mental health treatment -- blending proven psychological principles with a biblical worldview. Our priority goal is to journey with our clients through a process of healing and restoration that allows them to fully accept and experience God's unconditional love and find freedom from life-crippling issues that inhibit them from reaching their full potential.
A variety of theoretical approaches, such as CBT, DBT, Art Therapy, and EMDR, are utilized to support clients in their growth and recovery from current or long-standing presenting issues.
Restoration Place Counseling (RPC) provides affordable, professional counseling and support services to girls and women (age 12 and up) in Greensboro and surrounding areas. Serving our community since 2005, our counselors offer a unique approach to mental health treatment -- blending proven psychological principles with a biblical worldview. Our priority goal is to journey with our clients through a process of healing and restoration that allows them to fully accept and experience God's unconditional love and find freedom from life-crippling issues that inhibit them from reaching their full potential.
KSA Mental Health Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, NC 27215
Many of my interventions balance acceptance and change approaches informed by Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as other trauma and family systems approaches.
Hi, I'm Krista, and have been a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2015. I believe individuals seek therapy because they are seeking some extra support with accepting something in their life and/or wanting to think, feel and/or have something be different. Whatever that may be for you, I am ready to support you in rediscovering your inherent abilities and strengths, teach you new skills if needed and help support you in achieving your goals.
Many of my interventions balance acceptance and change approaches informed by Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as other trauma and family systems approaches.
Hi, I'm Krista, and have been a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2015. I believe individuals seek therapy because they are seeking some extra support with accepting something in their life and/or wanting to think, feel and/or have something be different. Whatever that may be for you, I am ready to support you in rediscovering your inherent abilities and strengths, teach you new skills if needed and help support you in achieving your goals.
Beth Colomb Kincaid
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Burlington, NC 27215
I take a humanistic view in therapy and use a variety of approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Play therapy for children, and Positive Psychology, for example .
I strive to provide a private, informal and comfortable office setting where my clients can expect to be treated with respect and dignity while facing life's challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Some of my interests include: Self esteem, career/work, aging, stress and anger management, women's issues, eating disorders, addiction, conduct disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, life coaching, assertiveness training, parenting and relationship skills, marital, pre-marital or divorce issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, dependency; emotional, sexual and physical abuse, trauma and ADHD.
I take a humanistic view in therapy and use a variety of approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Play therapy for children, and Positive Psychology, for example .
I strive to provide a private, informal and comfortable office setting where my clients can expect to be treated with respect and dignity while facing life's challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Some of my interests include: Self esteem, career/work, aging, stress and anger management, women's issues, eating disorders, addiction, conduct disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, life coaching, assertiveness training, parenting and relationship skills, marital, pre-marital or divorce issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, dependency; emotional, sexual and physical abuse, trauma and ADHD.
Taylor Cummins(Vinson)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Burlington, NC 27215
My name is Taylor Cummins Vinson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC, NCC) with six years of clinical experience. My counseling experience includes outpatient counseling for clients who have experienced recent trauma, experienced domestic violence, or have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I typically utilize Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy during sessions and create an environment of positive regard and empathy. I believe goal setting is a collaborative process between the therapist and the client.
My name is Taylor Cummins Vinson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC, NCC) with six years of clinical experience. My counseling experience includes outpatient counseling for clients who have experienced recent trauma, experienced domestic violence, or have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I typically utilize Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy during sessions and create an environment of positive regard and empathy. I believe goal setting is a collaborative process between the therapist and the client.
Defining New Beginnings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CLC, LISW-CP, LICSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, NC 27215 (Online Only)
Danielle is certified in many areas; most importantly in life coaching, Prepare/Enrich couples counseling, telemental health, CBT & DBT.
Danielle's mission in life is Order, Service & Accountability. The ideal partner (client) for her counseling, coaching or consulting services range from adults struggling in their family and/or social relationships to couples deciding to commit or to sever ties. These adults may have underlying social/emotional areas of growth (illnesses) hindering their progress in personal or professional goals.
Danielle is certified in many areas; most importantly in life coaching, Prepare/Enrich couples counseling, telemental health, CBT & DBT.
Danielle's mission in life is Order, Service & Accountability. The ideal partner (client) for her counseling, coaching or consulting services range from adults struggling in their family and/or social relationships to couples deciding to commit or to sever ties. These adults may have underlying social/emotional areas of growth (illnesses) hindering their progress in personal or professional goals.
I have an eclectic approach to therapy and pull from a wide range of interventions, including CBT activities, DBT skill-building, mindfulness and strengths-based exercises, and talk therapy.
Do you find yourself struggling in your day-to-day life, whether it be with anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, or other life stressors? Are you looking for someone who will provide empathy and non-judgement to help you process these difficulties and collaborate with you on creating tools for change? I would love the opportunity to work with you! As a therapist I strive to work with you to discover your strengths, develop and maintain effective coping strategies and skills to facilitate change, and provide support for the difficulties you may be going through.
I have an eclectic approach to therapy and pull from a wide range of interventions, including CBT activities, DBT skill-building, mindfulness and strengths-based exercises, and talk therapy.
Do you find yourself struggling in your day-to-day life, whether it be with anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, or other life stressors? Are you looking for someone who will provide empathy and non-judgement to help you process these difficulties and collaborate with you on creating tools for change? I would love the opportunity to work with you! As a therapist I strive to work with you to discover your strengths, develop and maintain effective coping strategies and skills to facilitate change, and provide support for the difficulties you may be going through.
Taylor Cummins(Vinson)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Burlington, NC 27217
My name is Taylor Cummins Vinson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC, NCC) with six years of clinical experience. My counseling experience includes outpatient counseling for clients who have experienced recent trauma, experienced domestic violence, or have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I typically utilize Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy during sessions and create an environment of positive regard and empathy. I believe goal setting is a collaborative process between the therapist and the client.
My name is Taylor Cummins Vinson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC, NCC) with six years of clinical experience. My counseling experience includes outpatient counseling for clients who have experienced recent trauma, experienced domestic violence, or have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I typically utilize Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy during sessions and create an environment of positive regard and empathy. I believe goal setting is a collaborative process between the therapist and the client.
Sydney Mohnasky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, NC 27215
I use mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, ACT, DBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, attachment theory, psychodynamic theory, feminist theory, and ecological systems theory.
My goal in therapy is to guide you in self-exploration so you can better understand yourself and the issues you face, and then learn what it looks like to live in alignment with your values. At the foundation of this work is a trustworthy therapeutic relationship. I have experience and am trained to help clients navigate eating disorders/disordered eating, anxiety, depression, religious trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, and significant life transitions. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician devoted to creating a safe space for all identities. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and am Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned.
I use mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, ACT, DBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, attachment theory, psychodynamic theory, feminist theory, and ecological systems theory.
My goal in therapy is to guide you in self-exploration so you can better understand yourself and the issues you face, and then learn what it looks like to live in alignment with your values. At the foundation of this work is a trustworthy therapeutic relationship. I have experience and am trained to help clients navigate eating disorders/disordered eating, anxiety, depression, religious trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, and significant life transitions. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician devoted to creating a safe space for all identities. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and am Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned.
Inner Love Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
Whitsett, NC 27377 (Online Only)
I offer the following therapy techniques to help clients reach their goals and help get them to where they need to be in life: Faith based, Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, Rational Emotive, Humanistic, Person centered, Behavioral (systematic desensitization, aversion therapy, flooding), Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Life Coaching, and Couples.
I specialize in working with clients who are battling issues with depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, grief and loss, substance use, relationships, medical issues and difficulty coping with chronic health (kidney disease, cancer, etc), effects of trauma, feelings of worthlessness, being lost in life, self esteem, self love, goal setting, finding solutions, loneliness, and employment. I also help people who just need to vent and get it out (talk therapy). I also specialize in helping people use assertive communication to help better communication with others for the betterment of themselves for the present and the future.
I offer the following therapy techniques to help clients reach their goals and help get them to where they need to be in life: Faith based, Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, Rational Emotive, Humanistic, Person centered, Behavioral (systematic desensitization, aversion therapy, flooding), Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Life Coaching, and Couples.
I specialize in working with clients who are battling issues with depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, grief and loss, substance use, relationships, medical issues and difficulty coping with chronic health (kidney disease, cancer, etc), effects of trauma, feelings of worthlessness, being lost in life, self esteem, self love, goal setting, finding solutions, loneliness, and employment. I also help people who just need to vent and get it out (talk therapy). I also specialize in helping people use assertive communication to help better communication with others for the betterment of themselves for the present and the future.
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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.