Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Lincoln, NE

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Benny Chavez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, PLMHP
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68521
I utilize aspects of Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you 1) develop skills to understand and cope with emotions and struggles, 2) find ways to build meaningful connections with the people around you, and 3) develop a life worth living.
Part of building a life worth living is learning how to cope with pain, understanding ourselves, and developing meaningful and fulfilling relationships. Easier said than done, right? Life can be confusing and feel unmanageable at times. I'm here to help you figure out how to make things easier, learn how to cope with any struggles you're having, and help you better understand yourself and your place in this world.
I utilize aspects of Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you 1) develop skills to understand and cope with emotions and struggles, 2) find ways to build meaningful connections with the people around you, and 3) develop a life worth living.
Part of building a life worth living is learning how to cope with pain, understanding ourselves, and developing meaningful and fulfilling relationships. Easier said than done, right? Life can be confusing and feel unmanageable at times. I'm here to help you figure out how to make things easier, learn how to cope with any struggles you're having, and help you better understand yourself and your place in this world.
(402) 356-0999 View (402) 356-0999
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Kelly Marie Martin
Counselor, MS, LIMHP, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68512
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in DBT and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Hello! My name is Kelly and I provide therapy and counseling for clients struggling with substance use and mental health concerns. I am passionate about helping teens and young adults navigate life’s challenges, and specialize in helping people cope with emotions in healthier ways. I have experience working with adults of all ages, and work well with many different personalities. I believe that everyone deserves a life that’s worth living and is capable of getting there no matter how hopeless things feel.
I am trained in DBT and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Hello! My name is Kelly and I provide therapy and counseling for clients struggling with substance use and mental health concerns. I am passionate about helping teens and young adults navigate life’s challenges, and specialize in helping people cope with emotions in healthier ways. I have experience working with adults of all ages, and work well with many different personalities. I believe that everyone deserves a life that’s worth living and is capable of getting there no matter how hopeless things feel.
(402) 264-6716 View (402) 264-6716
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Tracy Schaaf
Counselor, LIMHP, LADC
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68526
I specialize in anxiety disorders and addiction, using DBT and CBT to tailor therapy to your needs.
My ideal client faces challenges with mental health or addiction, seeking understanding and change. They yearn for relief from anxiety, depression, or substance abuse, aiming for a healthier, more fulfilled life. Their goal is to overcome obstacles, understand their emotions, and build a resilient future.
I specialize in anxiety disorders and addiction, using DBT and CBT to tailor therapy to your needs.
My ideal client faces challenges with mental health or addiction, seeking understanding and change. They yearn for relief from anxiety, depression, or substance abuse, aiming for a healthier, more fulfilled life. Their goal is to overcome obstacles, understand their emotions, and build a resilient future.
(402) 629-6762 View (402) 629-6762
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Julia Kercher, MS, LIMHP
Counselor, MS, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68506
I also teach DBT skills to manage overwhelming emotions.
I specialize in working with clients who have a history of trauma including physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse. I also work with clients suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder. Left untreated, these conditions can make life unbearable not only for the client, but also for those who love them. Therefore, whenever it is feasible and safe, I involve partners and family members in my clients' treatment to ensure their understanding of their loved one's condition and to teach skills to support management and healing.
I also teach DBT skills to manage overwhelming emotions.
I specialize in working with clients who have a history of trauma including physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse. I also work with clients suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder. Left untreated, these conditions can make life unbearable not only for the client, but also for those who love them. Therefore, whenever it is feasible and safe, I involve partners and family members in my clients' treatment to ensure their understanding of their loved one's condition and to teach skills to support management and healing.
(402) 674-6713 View (402) 674-6713
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Sarah M. Worley
Counselor, MA, LIMHP, LADC, CPC
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68516
In order to work on these issues I utilize a variety of techniques pulling from different specialties such as:CBT, DBT, CBT, REBT, and Mindfulness techniques.
I want nothing more than to collaborate with my clients in order to help them discover the problems they want and/or need to work on, what strategies would work best to improve those problems, implement strategies, problem solve, and help my clients to build a life worth living. Together, we will focus on the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of your life and I will support you in many different ways to help you grow in each of those areas.
In order to work on these issues I utilize a variety of techniques pulling from different specialties such as:CBT, DBT, CBT, REBT, and Mindfulness techniques.
I want nothing more than to collaborate with my clients in order to help them discover the problems they want and/or need to work on, what strategies would work best to improve those problems, implement strategies, problem solve, and help my clients to build a life worth living. Together, we will focus on the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of your life and I will support you in many different ways to help you grow in each of those areas.
(402) 588-5919 View (402) 588-5919
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Deandre Engel Chery
Counselor, PLMPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68516
I am trained in EMDR and incorporate elements of: Emotion focused therapy, Brief Solution Focused therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into my work to honor my client's lived experiences and work alongside them on their healing journey.
I practice centering Bessel van der Kolk's quote: “The goal of trauma treatment is not to relive the trauma, but to resolve and integrate it.” I am passionate about working with clients navigating through their trauma narratives and seeking healing. I primarily work with individual adults and couples. I specialize in working with clients experiencing trauma, systemic oppression, depression, and anxiety.
I am trained in EMDR and incorporate elements of: Emotion focused therapy, Brief Solution Focused therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into my work to honor my client's lived experiences and work alongside them on their healing journey.
I practice centering Bessel van der Kolk's quote: “The goal of trauma treatment is not to relive the trauma, but to resolve and integrate it.” I am passionate about working with clients navigating through their trauma narratives and seeking healing. I primarily work with individual adults and couples. I specialize in working with clients experiencing trauma, systemic oppression, depression, and anxiety.
(402) 327-1085 View (402) 327-1085
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Laura Jessen
Counselor, LIMHP, MSE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68512
Waitlist for new clients
I use a client-centered, holistic approach to therapy while incorporating CBT, DBT, Play, Mindfulness, Emotion Code, and Creative Expression into treatment.
I understand that life presents many challenges. My goal is for my clients to develop peace with themselves, calmness, tranquility, confidence, and strength. I believe if you want to help others heal, love them unconditional.
I use a client-centered, holistic approach to therapy while incorporating CBT, DBT, Play, Mindfulness, Emotion Code, and Creative Expression into treatment.
I understand that life presents many challenges. My goal is for my clients to develop peace with themselves, calmness, tranquility, confidence, and strength. I believe if you want to help others heal, love them unconditional.
(402) 741-6291 View (402) 741-6291
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Shelley Baldassano
Counselor, LIMHP, LADC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68516
I also utilize DBT skills as needed.
Are you finding that your substance use is controlling your life? Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Hi, I'm Shelley and I enjoy helping people push past what is holding them back and helping them get started on their new journey. With over 16 years experience working in the field of mental health and addiction, I want to help you to move forward. Please come as you are and let's work together to move forward. LGTBQ+ safe space.
I also utilize DBT skills as needed.
Are you finding that your substance use is controlling your life? Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Hi, I'm Shelley and I enjoy helping people push past what is holding them back and helping them get started on their new journey. With over 16 years experience working in the field of mental health and addiction, I want to help you to move forward. Please come as you are and let's work together to move forward. LGTBQ+ safe space.
(402) 543-5655 View (402) 543-5655
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John-Paul Witt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68506
Waitlist for new clients
Self-acceptance is critical to the therapeutic relationship, and I practice cognitive-behavioral and dialectical-behavioral therapy skills to help my clients break through their negative thoughts and flip the script on their unwanted habits.
Especially in difficult times, it can be hard to find sources of acceptance, affirmation, and healing. Often the people closest to us - family, classmates, and co-workers, don't accept us for who we are. Perhaps we are gifted and see the world differently, in a new relationship and scared of old mistakes, navigating parenting or co-parenting, or are trying to better understand ourselves and our past. Whatever the reason, we also desire to be happy, whole, and loved - and especially to become something more than what we are. Trauma can hold us back at any age - creating negative habits and barriers to our success.
Self-acceptance is critical to the therapeutic relationship, and I practice cognitive-behavioral and dialectical-behavioral therapy skills to help my clients break through their negative thoughts and flip the script on their unwanted habits.
Especially in difficult times, it can be hard to find sources of acceptance, affirmation, and healing. Often the people closest to us - family, classmates, and co-workers, don't accept us for who we are. Perhaps we are gifted and see the world differently, in a new relationship and scared of old mistakes, navigating parenting or co-parenting, or are trying to better understand ourselves and our past. Whatever the reason, we also desire to be happy, whole, and loved - and especially to become something more than what we are. Trauma can hold us back at any age - creating negative habits and barriers to our success.
(531) 201-1965 View (531) 201-1965
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Sarika Griffin
LIMHP
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68502  (Online Only)
I have four-plus years of experience working with survivors of interpersonal and sexual violence as well as dual-diagnosis disorders. My ideal client would be someone who has experienced trauma or attachment-related matters and is ready to unpack those issues to become healthier. “It’s not the load that breaks you down; it’s the way you carry it.” -Lena Horne I assist clients who have trauma-related issues and dual-diagnosis by using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness, attachment-based therapy, and somatic therapy.
I have four-plus years of experience working with survivors of interpersonal and sexual violence as well as dual-diagnosis disorders. My ideal client would be someone who has experienced trauma or attachment-related matters and is ready to unpack those issues to become healthier. “It’s not the load that breaks you down; it’s the way you carry it.” -Lena Horne I assist clients who have trauma-related issues and dual-diagnosis by using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness, attachment-based therapy, and somatic therapy.
(402) 307-5454 View (402) 307-5454
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Kimberly Kilgore
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68510
I work with adults and adolescents seeking to improve their relationships and emotional well-being. I partner with my clients to achieve their goals; improving their feelings about themselves and others; and fostering a sense of well-being using effective, evidence-based methods. I work well with individuals, families, and couples seeking relief from depression, grief, anxiety, traumatic events and abuse, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and borderline personality disorder. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy. I also utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in my approach and have completed Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I work with adults and adolescents seeking to improve their relationships and emotional well-being. I partner with my clients to achieve their goals; improving their feelings about themselves and others; and fostering a sense of well-being using effective, evidence-based methods. I work well with individuals, families, and couples seeking relief from depression, grief, anxiety, traumatic events and abuse, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and borderline personality disorder. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy. I also utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in my approach and have completed Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
(402) 909-0182 View (402) 909-0182
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Charlie Health
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68510  (Online Only)
We specialize in CBT, DBT skills, and CFT.
Charlie Health is a leading provider of virtual mental health treatment for people in need of more than once-weekly therapy. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any ongoing mental health issue, Charlie Health’s Clinical Team is ready to help you start your healing journey today. You don’t have to struggle alone – we’re here for you. To get started today, reach out at t.ly/ch-ne
We specialize in CBT, DBT skills, and CFT.
Charlie Health is a leading provider of virtual mental health treatment for people in need of more than once-weekly therapy. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any ongoing mental health issue, Charlie Health’s Clinical Team is ready to help you start your healing journey today. You don’t have to struggle alone – we’re here for you. To get started today, reach out at t.ly/ch-ne
(402) 799-4922 View (402) 799-4922
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Lumos Mental Health Services
Counselor, MA, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68516
I offer individual, family and couples therapy and DBT skills groups for Adults and Teens.
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to make goals and work towards positive change. My priority is to listen to clients’ experiences, learning their strengths and challenges, so we can work together to overcome their obstacles. I strive to make my office a safe place to laugh, cry, feel, process and grow.
I offer individual, family and couples therapy and DBT skills groups for Adults and Teens.
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to make goals and work towards positive change. My priority is to listen to clients’ experiences, learning their strengths and challenges, so we can work together to overcome their obstacles. I strive to make my office a safe place to laugh, cry, feel, process and grow.
(402) 696-6195 View (402) 696-6195
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Nicolette Machado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68506
I also offer a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Training group for individuals who would like to cope more effectively with intense and painful emotions, destructive behaviors, and relationship struggles.
Are you seeking clarity in some area of your life? Do you want to work through complex emotions or traumatic experiences? Are you wanting to challenge negative thinking patterns or learn new techniques to cope? Do you desire to come into a fuller understanding of yourself or your relationships? While the individual reason someone reaches out for help may vary, one thing remains the same…everyone is loveable, deserving and worthy of a satisfying life. Whether it is a painful upbringing or a recent life event, we can find ourselves ridden with heavy thoughts and emotions that interrupt our ability to have an enjoyable life.
I also offer a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Training group for individuals who would like to cope more effectively with intense and painful emotions, destructive behaviors, and relationship struggles.
Are you seeking clarity in some area of your life? Do you want to work through complex emotions or traumatic experiences? Are you wanting to challenge negative thinking patterns or learn new techniques to cope? Do you desire to come into a fuller understanding of yourself or your relationships? While the individual reason someone reaches out for help may vary, one thing remains the same…everyone is loveable, deserving and worthy of a satisfying life. Whether it is a painful upbringing or a recent life event, we can find ourselves ridden with heavy thoughts and emotions that interrupt our ability to have an enjoyable life.
(402) 307-6199 View (402) 307-6199
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Krystal Kirby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68508
I work through a trauma-informed, affirming psychodynamic and emotionally focused lens, while utilzing CBT, DBT, and ACT techniques.
Hi there! My practice is founded on the belief that every person deserves compassionate, personalized care that respects their unique experiences. I work with adults struggling to manage anxiety, depression, and mood related concerns.
I work through a trauma-informed, affirming psychodynamic and emotionally focused lens, while utilzing CBT, DBT, and ACT techniques.
Hi there! My practice is founded on the belief that every person deserves compassionate, personalized care that respects their unique experiences. I work with adults struggling to manage anxiety, depression, and mood related concerns.
(531) 234-4985 View (531) 234-4985
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Peg Carson, LIMHP Licensed M Health Practitioner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSLIMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68510  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a level II trained EMDR clinician as well as a cognitive behavioral/DBT psychotherapist including solution focused therapies.
I am glad you reached out to me. I am glad you took the first step. Please call the number above so that I have your name, email address and phone number to call you. We will then talk on the phone about getting you in ASAP and to reassure you that you made a good choice in starting this journey. At your first session, a plan can be developed, you will leave the session knowing someone understood what you were saying, and that there are solutions to your problems. You came to this site for a reason, so send call or send an email ASAP!
I am a level II trained EMDR clinician as well as a cognitive behavioral/DBT psychotherapist including solution focused therapies.
I am glad you reached out to me. I am glad you took the first step. Please call the number above so that I have your name, email address and phone number to call you. We will then talk on the phone about getting you in ASAP and to reassure you that you made a good choice in starting this journey. At your first session, a plan can be developed, you will leave the session knowing someone understood what you were saying, and that there are solutions to your problems. You came to this site for a reason, so send call or send an email ASAP!
(402) 615-9102 View (402) 615-9102
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Shannon Marie Crellin
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, AAS, PLADC, CDGC
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68510
Hello! My name is Shannon, and I'm here to support you on your journey towards healing and recovery. As a substance abuse and gambling counselor, I can offer client-centered treatment that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing, creating a safe and comfortable space providing trauma informed care. My goal is to empower you to overcome challenges, cultivate resilience, and achieve lasting positive change. Together, we'll work towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Hello! My name is Shannon, and I'm here to support you on your journey towards healing and recovery. As a substance abuse and gambling counselor, I can offer client-centered treatment that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing, creating a safe and comfortable space providing trauma informed care. My goal is to empower you to overcome challenges, cultivate resilience, and achieve lasting positive change. Together, we'll work towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
(402) 665-4546 View (402) 665-4546
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Kelly Theisen
Counselor, MA, PLMHP, PLADC
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68506
I also offer Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills training to those who are experiencing painful emotions, destructive behaviors, and interpersonal turmoil.
Has your life become overwhelming and unmanageable? Do you find it difficult to handle complex emotions or negative thoughts? Have you experienced traumatic events that continue to interfere with your life or are you looking to learn new skills to cope? Although the specific experiences vary for why people reach out for help, there is one constant – you are worthy of acceptance, love, and compassion. Whether you have been struggling for some time or these are recent experiences, you are deserving of a fulfilling and enjoyable life.
I also offer Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills training to those who are experiencing painful emotions, destructive behaviors, and interpersonal turmoil.
Has your life become overwhelming and unmanageable? Do you find it difficult to handle complex emotions or negative thoughts? Have you experienced traumatic events that continue to interfere with your life or are you looking to learn new skills to cope? Although the specific experiences vary for why people reach out for help, there is one constant – you are worthy of acceptance, love, and compassion. Whether you have been struggling for some time or these are recent experiences, you are deserving of a fulfilling and enjoyable life.
(402) 791-6276 View (402) 791-6276
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Rebecca Vidlak
Counselor, MS, LMHP
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68505
I typically utilize CBT and DBT skills your sessions.
I am currently accepting new clients with immediate daytime availability! I know that reaching out to a therapist can be overwhelming and downright terrifying. There is absolutely no judgement as you take this first step to improving your overall well-being. Sometimes, life can cause overwhelming feelings of stress, irritability, overthinking, hopelessness, and difficulty doing the things you once enjoyed. Using a strength-based, person-centered approach, my hope is to provide you with a space to be yourself to work through the issues that are causing you distress.
I typically utilize CBT and DBT skills your sessions.
I am currently accepting new clients with immediate daytime availability! I know that reaching out to a therapist can be overwhelming and downright terrifying. There is absolutely no judgement as you take this first step to improving your overall well-being. Sometimes, life can cause overwhelming feelings of stress, irritability, overthinking, hopelessness, and difficulty doing the things you once enjoyed. Using a strength-based, person-centered approach, my hope is to provide you with a space to be yourself to work through the issues that are causing you distress.
(402) 744-6594 View (402) 744-6594
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Kristine Lynn Votava
Counselor, MA, LIMHP, LADC, PC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68508
I use different therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing (EMDR).
I believe a therapeutic relationship must be free of judgement and based in compassion and empathy. I use a person-centered approach to therapy, meaning I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and I am there to meet you where you are at. Even if we experience similar life situations, no two lives are the same. I engage each individual in a manner that allows them to be their authentic selves in a safe and empowering environment. I believe insight, reflection, and personal awareness are powerful tools for understanding ourselves better and changing our lives.
I use different therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing (EMDR).
I believe a therapeutic relationship must be free of judgement and based in compassion and empathy. I use a person-centered approach to therapy, meaning I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and I am there to meet you where you are at. Even if we experience similar life situations, no two lives are the same. I engage each individual in a manner that allows them to be their authentic selves in a safe and empowering environment. I believe insight, reflection, and personal awareness are powerful tools for understanding ourselves better and changing our lives.
(531) 300-3153 View (531) 300-3153
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.