Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Greensboro, NC
Theoretical frameworks used to best support clients include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy,.
Tiesha is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the field of mental health, specializing in addressing childhood and adult emotional and behavioral disruptions leading to system involvement. With dual, independent licensure in mental health and substance abuse, she has honed her expertise in working with individuals facing these challenges within the justice system and child welfare. Her commitment to promoting rehabilitation, family restoration, public safety and reducing recidivism has led to numerous success stories, where she has played a pivotal role in guiding individuals toward more productive lives.
Theoretical frameworks used to best support clients include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy,.
Tiesha is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the field of mental health, specializing in addressing childhood and adult emotional and behavioral disruptions leading to system involvement. With dual, independent licensure in mental health and substance abuse, she has honed her expertise in working with individuals facing these challenges within the justice system and child welfare. Her commitment to promoting rehabilitation, family restoration, public safety and reducing recidivism has led to numerous success stories, where she has played a pivotal role in guiding individuals toward more productive lives.
Kyla Hodges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27408
I also utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients meet their goals.
Hello! Need help with daily tasks or life transitions? Whatever it is, I am here to assist, collaborate, listen to, and support you in achieving your goals. Life can be challenging, but your current situation is the starting point, not the final destination. I am here for you! Together we can achieve your goals and experience life's joys. I provide a safe, judge-free, and nurturing environment to empower your growth and development. Let's work together to thrive!
I also utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients meet their goals.
Hello! Need help with daily tasks or life transitions? Whatever it is, I am here to assist, collaborate, listen to, and support you in achieving your goals. Life can be challenging, but your current situation is the starting point, not the final destination. I am here for you! Together we can achieve your goals and experience life's joys. I provide a safe, judge-free, and nurturing environment to empower your growth and development. Let's work together to thrive!
Zanita Harrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27455
I also utilize several other approaches including, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, family systems, and mindfulness informed approaches.
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to understand their personal patterns, diving into their capacity and ability for change, and working to achieve the goals that they feel are specific and central to their life experience. Clients who enjoy welcoming curiosity to their experience and finding compassion for themselves at every part of their personal journey, makes this work most satisfying.
I also utilize several other approaches including, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, family systems, and mindfulness informed approaches.
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to understand their personal patterns, diving into their capacity and ability for change, and working to achieve the goals that they feel are specific and central to their life experience. Clients who enjoy welcoming curiosity to their experience and finding compassion for themselves at every part of their personal journey, makes this work most satisfying.
Nosaba Naveed
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27410
She uses CBT, and DBT techniques in her therapy.
Nosaba has been helping families struggling with mental health and life management issues in general for more than 10 years. She focuses on client empowerment. Nosaba specializes in women's issues, trauma, family issues, parenting, and personality disorders. Depression and bipolar disorders and ADHD are her special interest areas as well. Nosaba has completed her education at Montclair State University, NJ. Nosaba believes that with the power of the mind, humans can conquer everything that they desire and create their own destinies. Nosaba is an entrepreneur and a mother of 2 children.
She uses CBT, and DBT techniques in her therapy.
Nosaba has been helping families struggling with mental health and life management issues in general for more than 10 years. She focuses on client empowerment. Nosaba specializes in women's issues, trauma, family issues, parenting, and personality disorders. Depression and bipolar disorders and ADHD are her special interest areas as well. Nosaba has completed her education at Montclair State University, NJ. Nosaba believes that with the power of the mind, humans can conquer everything that they desire and create their own destinies. Nosaba is an entrepreneur and a mother of 2 children.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Jean Mitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27410 (Online Only)
Jean provides many treatment interventions including CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT ( dialectical behavior therapy), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, experiential therapy, and structured interventions.
Jean Mitchell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 23 years of direct clinical services and social work business management experience. Jean places importance on working with diverse populations of individuals and has respect for and sensitivity to cultural differences. Jean's practice areas are individual and group mental/behavioral health services, substance use treatment services, life skills coaching and education, LGBTQ+ issues, domestic violence, women's issues, adolescents, and grief and aging issues. Jean received a Joint MSW from North Carolina A&T State University and the University of North Carolina-Greensboro.
Jean provides many treatment interventions including CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT ( dialectical behavior therapy), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, experiential therapy, and structured interventions.
Jean Mitchell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 23 years of direct clinical services and social work business management experience. Jean places importance on working with diverse populations of individuals and has respect for and sensitivity to cultural differences. Jean's practice areas are individual and group mental/behavioral health services, substance use treatment services, life skills coaching and education, LGBTQ+ issues, domestic violence, women's issues, adolescents, and grief and aging issues. Jean received a Joint MSW from North Carolina A&T State University and the University of North Carolina-Greensboro.
Boyana Delossantos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27408
I am also trained in Comprehensive DBT and phase one brainspotting.
Are you between the ages of 19-40, have ADHD, struggle to maintain positive relationships in your life, and have a difficult time managing emotions? Let me introduce myself! My name is Boyana and I enjoy working with clients who experience the challenges of ADHD, have experienced relationship trauma, and are looking to heal from invalidation in those relationships. I also enjoy working with those who don't mind being challenged, are eager and committed to change, and who don't mind putting in the work it takes to create a life they find worth living.
I am also trained in Comprehensive DBT and phase one brainspotting.
Are you between the ages of 19-40, have ADHD, struggle to maintain positive relationships in your life, and have a difficult time managing emotions? Let me introduce myself! My name is Boyana and I enjoy working with clients who experience the challenges of ADHD, have experienced relationship trauma, and are looking to heal from invalidation in those relationships. I also enjoy working with those who don't mind being challenged, are eager and committed to change, and who don't mind putting in the work it takes to create a life they find worth living.
Sterling Thomas Grissom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27408
Are you a queer identifying person who is struggling with emotion dysregulation? Are you someone who is tired of "managing" day to day? Are you someone who wants to connect more with your body and find your true self? As a DBT and EMDR therapist, I specialize in equipping individuals with effective tools to manage emotions, navigate relationships, and overcome trauma. By combining these evidence-based approaches, I create a supportive environment for personal growth. Let's embark on a transformative journey together!
Are you a queer identifying person who is struggling with emotion dysregulation? Are you someone who is tired of "managing" day to day? Are you someone who wants to connect more with your body and find your true self? As a DBT and EMDR therapist, I specialize in equipping individuals with effective tools to manage emotions, navigate relationships, and overcome trauma. By combining these evidence-based approaches, I create a supportive environment for personal growth. Let's embark on a transformative journey together!
Lyndsay Wilcox
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA, CRC
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27401
Waitlist for new clients
This can show up through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR and more.
Therapy is a journey that is unique to each person. It can help you learn more about yourself, your relationships, and how you interact with the world. Lyndsay’s approach is integrative and tailored to fit client’s specific needs and goals. She has a strong belief in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and is dedicated to creating a safe, creative space in which clients can process and share with empathy and without judgement. She works to encourage and support clients in better understanding their story and breaking unhelpful thinking patterns. Lyndsay hopes that clients leave with tools to use in and out of session.
This can show up through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR and more.
Therapy is a journey that is unique to each person. It can help you learn more about yourself, your relationships, and how you interact with the world. Lyndsay’s approach is integrative and tailored to fit client’s specific needs and goals. She has a strong belief in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and is dedicated to creating a safe, creative space in which clients can process and share with empathy and without judgement. She works to encourage and support clients in better understanding their story and breaking unhelpful thinking patterns. Lyndsay hopes that clients leave with tools to use in and out of session.
Guilford Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27408
Waitlist for new clients
DBT skills groups are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
NOTE: I am not current accepting new clients, but other Guilford Counseling therapists have openings! If past traumas are interfering with your life, if you struggle with managing your emotions, or if you have patterns of self-harm and suicidal thoughts, I'd love to meet with you. People I work with have usually tried therapy before, but found that their progress stalled out or bogged down. If that sounds familiar, reach out and give it another try.
DBT skills groups are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
NOTE: I am not current accepting new clients, but other Guilford Counseling therapists have openings! If past traumas are interfering with your life, if you struggle with managing your emotions, or if you have patterns of self-harm and suicidal thoughts, I'd love to meet with you. People I work with have usually tried therapy before, but found that their progress stalled out or bogged down. If that sounds familiar, reach out and give it another try.
Stefanie Lawson, LCSW | Eating Disorder Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27408 (Online Only)
Overcome binge and emotional eating! Finally make peace with food and your body! With nearly a DECADE of experience helping clients, my therapeutic style uses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), as well Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Somatic Therapy (think mind-body connection) to help you overcome Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa and other mental health disorders that impact your relationship with food and how you feel about your body! Research shows that nearly 90% of people who stick with DBT, stop binge eating by the end of treatment! Talk about results!
Overcome binge and emotional eating! Finally make peace with food and your body! With nearly a DECADE of experience helping clients, my therapeutic style uses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), as well Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Somatic Therapy (think mind-body connection) to help you overcome Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa and other mental health disorders that impact your relationship with food and how you feel about your body! Research shows that nearly 90% of people who stick with DBT, stop binge eating by the end of treatment! Talk about results!
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Jocelyn G Bumpers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27408 (Online Only)
Through DBT Interventions, we will identify and explore our triggers which lead to maladaptive coping/behavioral patterns.
Hey, I’m glad that you are here. Believe it or not, this is the first step to a new beginning. My name is Jocelyn Bumpers and I believe that most human beings desire to be the best version of themself, no matter where we’ve been…or what we’ve been through. However, the issue is that we don’t know how to transform from who we are now to who we want to become. Whether you struggle with a personality disorder, suicidal ideation/urges to self harm, or experience the anxiety that is perfectionism and impostor syndrome. My intention and commitment is to assist, support, and encourage you as you overcome these challenges.
Through DBT Interventions, we will identify and explore our triggers which lead to maladaptive coping/behavioral patterns.
Hey, I’m glad that you are here. Believe it or not, this is the first step to a new beginning. My name is Jocelyn Bumpers and I believe that most human beings desire to be the best version of themself, no matter where we’ve been…or what we’ve been through. However, the issue is that we don’t know how to transform from who we are now to who we want to become. Whether you struggle with a personality disorder, suicidal ideation/urges to self harm, or experience the anxiety that is perfectionism and impostor syndrome. My intention and commitment is to assist, support, and encourage you as you overcome these challenges.
Michaela Henderson
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27410 (Online Only)
I also have training and experience working with dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT) and mindfulness interventions.
I am passionate about being a therapist and want to collaborate with you as you navigate your mental health journey. Specializing in life transitions, self-esteem and confidence, relationships, and depression, I value creating a safe, open, and nonjudgmental space. I have experience working in a variety of clinical settings, including college settings, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs.
I also have training and experience working with dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT) and mindfulness interventions.
I am passionate about being a therapist and want to collaborate with you as you navigate your mental health journey. Specializing in life transitions, self-esteem and confidence, relationships, and depression, I value creating a safe, open, and nonjudgmental space. I have experience working in a variety of clinical settings, including college settings, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs.
Christien Harden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27407 (Online Only)
I offer a wide range of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy as well as Motivational Interviewing to assist individuals throughout the therapeutic process.
Hello! My name is Christien Harden, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NC and VA), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (NC) and Certified Clinical Supervisor (NC). It is my wish to assist those struggling with mental health and substance use issues by providing an experienced, caring atmosphere to grow and heal. Overall, I want to talk about the matters that matter to you. Life isn't always easy but, it should not always be a struggle.
I offer a wide range of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy as well as Motivational Interviewing to assist individuals throughout the therapeutic process.
Hello! My name is Christien Harden, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NC and VA), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (NC) and Certified Clinical Supervisor (NC). It is my wish to assist those struggling with mental health and substance use issues by providing an experienced, caring atmosphere to grow and heal. Overall, I want to talk about the matters that matter to you. Life isn't always easy but, it should not always be a struggle.
Alyse Pait
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CRC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27401
I have a vast knowledge of emotionally focused evidenced-based therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, etc), as well as an understanding of holistic methods of treatment.
Taking the step to start therapy can be difficult and filled with mixed emotions; everybody deserves the best chance in the game of life.I'm here to help you play the cards you've been dealt-just with a little more intention and strategy. I am a LCMHC, CRC, and a facilitator for MHFA. My years of experience providing individual, child/couple/family, and completing various psychological assessments allows me to keep my focus on my client, their needs, and the ebbs and flows of life. It is my hope to help the person's life become more manageable, instead of life managing the person.
I have a vast knowledge of emotionally focused evidenced-based therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, etc), as well as an understanding of holistic methods of treatment.
Taking the step to start therapy can be difficult and filled with mixed emotions; everybody deserves the best chance in the game of life.I'm here to help you play the cards you've been dealt-just with a little more intention and strategy. I am a LCMHC, CRC, and a facilitator for MHFA. My years of experience providing individual, child/couple/family, and completing various psychological assessments allows me to keep my focus on my client, their needs, and the ebbs and flows of life. It is my hope to help the person's life become more manageable, instead of life managing the person.
Acceptance & Commitment, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Imagery Rehearsal, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Based Cognitive, Polyvagal and other approaches are used.
Cherie has found every client is unique. She collaborates with clients for individualized treatment using their experience, strengths & aspirations to motivate change, meet objectives & reach goals. Whether coping with: anger, anxiety, depression, grief or loss; recovery; relationship & lifestyle changes; tension from stress; or experiencing nightmares; disrupted sleep; flashbacks; intrusive thoughts & other trauma symptoms (from verbal, physical, sexual abuse, assault, or witnessing), therapy helps. Cherie provides evidence-based, person-centered, trauma-informed care, to build trust with clients as a therapeutic journey unfolds.
Acceptance & Commitment, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Imagery Rehearsal, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Based Cognitive, Polyvagal and other approaches are used.
Cherie has found every client is unique. She collaborates with clients for individualized treatment using their experience, strengths & aspirations to motivate change, meet objectives & reach goals. Whether coping with: anger, anxiety, depression, grief or loss; recovery; relationship & lifestyle changes; tension from stress; or experiencing nightmares; disrupted sleep; flashbacks; intrusive thoughts & other trauma symptoms (from verbal, physical, sexual abuse, assault, or witnessing), therapy helps. Cherie provides evidence-based, person-centered, trauma-informed care, to build trust with clients as a therapeutic journey unfolds.
Destiny J Langley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27408
I am also trained in Comprehensive DBT.
Do you have a child or adolescent who is dealing with big emotions? Does your child struggle with anxiety, depression, or other aspects of their mental health? Is your child showing some behavioral problems in school or at home? It can be incredibly difficult watching your child struggle. It’s often just as difficult for children and adolescents to communicate those struggles to others. That’s where I would like to help.
I am also trained in Comprehensive DBT.
Do you have a child or adolescent who is dealing with big emotions? Does your child struggle with anxiety, depression, or other aspects of their mental health? Is your child showing some behavioral problems in school or at home? It can be incredibly difficult watching your child struggle. It’s often just as difficult for children and adolescents to communicate those struggles to others. That’s where I would like to help.
Jessica Beckman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27405
I draw from a variety of techniques and theoretical approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, reality therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy.
You are overwhelmed. You don't know how to keep up with the demands of life. You wonder, "how'd I get here?" You are sick and tired of being sick and tired. You want to laugh again and enjoy life again. You need a re-start, a re-focus but don't know where to begin. My clients are compassionate, kind, and motivated to help everyone else in their lives but have lost touch with themselves. They have spent so long saying yes to everyone else the idea of saying no and possibly disappointing others is crippling.
I draw from a variety of techniques and theoretical approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, reality therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy.
You are overwhelmed. You don't know how to keep up with the demands of life. You wonder, "how'd I get here?" You are sick and tired of being sick and tired. You want to laugh again and enjoy life again. You need a re-start, a re-focus but don't know where to begin. My clients are compassionate, kind, and motivated to help everyone else in their lives but have lost touch with themselves. They have spent so long saying yes to everyone else the idea of saying no and possibly disappointing others is crippling.
Stephanie Richardson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27410
My counseling approach includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT).
My ideal client is someone who is motivated to make changes in themselves and committed to the therapy process. The outcome of treatment depends largely on your willingness to engage in this process, which may, at times, result in some emotional discomfort. Remembering unpleasant events and becoming aware of feelings attached to those events can bring on strong feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, etc. I cannot promise that your behavior or circumstance will change. I can promise to support you and do my very best to understand you and help identify makes you better than you were yesterday.
My counseling approach includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT).
My ideal client is someone who is motivated to make changes in themselves and committed to the therapy process. The outcome of treatment depends largely on your willingness to engage in this process, which may, at times, result in some emotional discomfort. Remembering unpleasant events and becoming aware of feelings attached to those events can bring on strong feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, etc. I cannot promise that your behavior or circumstance will change. I can promise to support you and do my very best to understand you and help identify makes you better than you were yesterday.
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.
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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.