Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Snohomish County, WA
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Emily Nelson
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I use a variety of approaches in my work but lean towards modalities like DBT, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
My clients often come to me facing challenges navigating life and trying to manage things like anxiety, stress, substance use issues, and relationships. Maybe traditional methods of recovery haven't worked for you and you're feeling stuck. Or maybe you want to continue working from a traditional recovery lense & fine tune some of your skills. My clients come wanting to explore their substance use, identify what their ideal recovery looks like and how to get there. You can expect us working together in sessions to develop realistic and attainable goals; things that you would like to see change in your life. Let me help you get there!
I use a variety of approaches in my work but lean towards modalities like DBT, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
My clients often come to me facing challenges navigating life and trying to manage things like anxiety, stress, substance use issues, and relationships. Maybe traditional methods of recovery haven't worked for you and you're feeling stuck. Or maybe you want to continue working from a traditional recovery lense & fine tune some of your skills. My clients come wanting to explore their substance use, identify what their ideal recovery looks like and how to get there. You can expect us working together in sessions to develop realistic and attainable goals; things that you would like to see change in your life. Let me help you get there!
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I provide a combination of Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to encourage and support your mental/emotional wellness.
Are you looking for professional, compassionate support to help you navigate your feelings and find intrinsic motivation?
I provide a combination of Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to encourage and support your mental/emotional wellness.
Are you looking for professional, compassionate support to help you navigate your feelings and find intrinsic motivation?
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I specialize in RO DBT therapy for those who struggle with overcontrol coping and trained in DBT therapy for those who struggle with undercontrol coping.
I work with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, life transitions, and/or self-identity. I work with clients who struggle with overcontrolled coping, which includes perfectionism, rigid thinking, low emotional expression and emotional loneliness. I work with clients who struggle with undercontrol coping, which includes impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and relationship challenges.
I specialize in RO DBT therapy for those who struggle with overcontrol coping and trained in DBT therapy for those who struggle with undercontrol coping.
I work with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, life transitions, and/or self-identity. I work with clients who struggle with overcontrolled coping, which includes perfectionism, rigid thinking, low emotional expression and emotional loneliness. I work with clients who struggle with undercontrol coping, which includes impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and relationship challenges.
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I pull from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness based approaches, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
What a rough ride it's been over the last several years....a real doozy! There are so many people struggling with feelings of overwhelm, stress, anger/rage, grief, disillusion, lack of trust, lack of safety, hopelessness, loneliness, anxiety....you name it! We all feel it at times but sometimes it gets to be too much for us to handle on our own. We need to process our feelings, be heard, be seen, connect, and find our way through this maze of life. Does this sound like you? NO shame in that. We are human.
I pull from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness based approaches, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
What a rough ride it's been over the last several years....a real doozy! There are so many people struggling with feelings of overwhelm, stress, anger/rage, grief, disillusion, lack of trust, lack of safety, hopelessness, loneliness, anxiety....you name it! We all feel it at times but sometimes it gets to be too much for us to handle on our own. We need to process our feelings, be heard, be seen, connect, and find our way through this maze of life. Does this sound like you? NO shame in that. We are human.
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Angi Morse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Snohomish, WA 98290 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a person-centered approach to my work and my goal is to assist you in a greater understanding of your situations, helping you gain insight into your behavior and emotional responses and to give guidance and support in the process of change and growth. I focus on forward movement and building on the strengths that you already possess. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Lifespan Integration.
I have a person-centered approach to my work and my goal is to assist you in a greater understanding of your situations, helping you gain insight into your behavior and emotional responses and to give guidance and support in the process of change and growth. I focus on forward movement and building on the strengths that you already possess. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Lifespan Integration.
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Angeline Johnston
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98020
I am confident that we can help you define who you are and what you want- what gives your life meaning? I have many tools in my toolbox, ranging from practical (CBT, DBT, etc.
I work with people who are motivated to go deep because working on the surface has not brought results. If you are seeking therapy, it's likely that you are in some sort of pain and are looking to move through and beyond that pain to a place of greater safety and trust. Together we can commit to walking a healing path. We can address your needs for a fulfilling life in the here-and-now while processing old issues that perennially impact your ability to freely and joyfully relate to yourself and others.
I am confident that we can help you define who you are and what you want- what gives your life meaning? I have many tools in my toolbox, ranging from practical (CBT, DBT, etc.
I work with people who are motivated to go deep because working on the surface has not brought results. If you are seeking therapy, it's likely that you are in some sort of pain and are looking to move through and beyond that pain to a place of greater safety and trust. Together we can commit to walking a healing path. We can address your needs for a fulfilling life in the here-and-now while processing old issues that perennially impact your ability to freely and joyfully relate to yourself and others.
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My name is Jessica Gonzalez. WA Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am licensed in Washington with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I have a person-centered therapeutic approach. Some common theoretical approaches I use in my work include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
My name is Jessica Gonzalez. WA Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am licensed in Washington with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I have a person-centered therapeutic approach. Some common theoretical approaches I use in my work include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
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Cella uses an integrative approach of DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and Experiential Therapy to provide you with new skills to help create healthy experiences that match your values.
Becoming an adult is challenging under the best of circumstances, especially as you balance leaving adolescence and learning about adulthood. Perhaps too many changes are creating new stress you did not anticipate. Maybe adulthood is not what you imagined. Or the disconnect is creating questions about your purpose or identity as an adult. Cella will help you build skills for managing challenging times and will support you in exploring and creating the life you desire. She is eager to join your journey toward a life filled with purpose and meaningful relationships where your values, dreams, and reality are all aligned.
Cella uses an integrative approach of DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and Experiential Therapy to provide you with new skills to help create healthy experiences that match your values.
Becoming an adult is challenging under the best of circumstances, especially as you balance leaving adolescence and learning about adulthood. Perhaps too many changes are creating new stress you did not anticipate. Maybe adulthood is not what you imagined. Or the disconnect is creating questions about your purpose or identity as an adult. Cella will help you build skills for managing challenging times and will support you in exploring and creating the life you desire. She is eager to join your journey toward a life filled with purpose and meaningful relationships where your values, dreams, and reality are all aligned.
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Candice McVay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MHP
Verified Verified
Bothell, WA 98021
Waitlist for new clients
My primary modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including second/third wave CBT such as DBT and ACT.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my profile! My name is Candice and I work with a highly diverse population of clients, including people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+, teens, adults throughout the lifespan, and people who have experienced relationship violence and/or physical and sexual abuse. As a trauma-informed provider, I draw from multiple theoretical orientations and techniques. My approach is generally rooted in a behaviorist perspective, including how challenging life circumstances impact our adaptive strategy, which encompasses any ongoing mental health conditions.
My primary modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including second/third wave CBT such as DBT and ACT.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my profile! My name is Candice and I work with a highly diverse population of clients, including people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+, teens, adults throughout the lifespan, and people who have experienced relationship violence and/or physical and sexual abuse. As a trauma-informed provider, I draw from multiple theoretical orientations and techniques. My approach is generally rooted in a behaviorist perspective, including how challenging life circumstances impact our adaptive strategy, which encompasses any ongoing mental health conditions.
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Andrea Jensen
Mental Health Counselor Associate , MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
My goal is to help rehabilitate and uplift 1,000 people through therapeutic treatment, online psychoeducation, and my workbooks. Yogananda said it best, “A person who has reformed themselves will reform thousands.” Currently, I am working in private practice treating kids as young as 8 to adult clients for trauma, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal issues. I use many modalities in treatment including CBT, DBT, attachment theory, interpersonal outcomes method, boundaries, mindfulness, meditation, art therapy, and lifespan integration.
My goal is to help rehabilitate and uplift 1,000 people through therapeutic treatment, online psychoeducation, and my workbooks. Yogananda said it best, “A person who has reformed themselves will reform thousands.” Currently, I am working in private practice treating kids as young as 8 to adult clients for trauma, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal issues. I use many modalities in treatment including CBT, DBT, attachment theory, interpersonal outcomes method, boundaries, mindfulness, meditation, art therapy, and lifespan integration.
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Chami Arachchi -Life of Courage Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CDPt
Verified Verified
Lynnwood, WA 98087 (Online Only)
I am trained in CBT, DBT, CETA, and psychoanalysis.
Evening and weekend hours are available.- Are you seeking a therapist to talk with because you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidality, emotional dysregulation, or relationship difficulties? Do you feel stuck in your unsatisfying emotions and relationship patterns after talking with friends or family? If so, you're in the right place. I will create a nonjudgmental, safe space to explore your feelings, emotions, and intersectionality of identities to find your best self. It takes courage to take this first step. I look forward to connecting with you to help you, no matter your life stage or background.
I am trained in CBT, DBT, CETA, and psychoanalysis.
Evening and weekend hours are available.- Are you seeking a therapist to talk with because you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidality, emotional dysregulation, or relationship difficulties? Do you feel stuck in your unsatisfying emotions and relationship patterns after talking with friends or family? If so, you're in the right place. I will create a nonjudgmental, safe space to explore your feelings, emotions, and intersectionality of identities to find your best self. It takes courage to take this first step. I look forward to connecting with you to help you, no matter your life stage or background.
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Morgan Boling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lynnwood, WA 98036 (Online Only)
I incorporate a variety of approaches to inform our work together including psychoeducation, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My name is Morgan, and my approach to therapy is grounded in an emphasis on our therapeutic relationship. My goal as your therapist is to foster an environment of safety using empathy, respect, authenticity, compassion, and acceptance. I hope to utilize gentle curiosity to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences to achieve your goals. I approach the therapeutic process from a person-centered and strengths-based perspective, focusing on your competencies while identifying your needs. My goal is to support you as we build your skills to provide you with additional resources that could be beneficial to your overall wellbeing.
I incorporate a variety of approaches to inform our work together including psychoeducation, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My name is Morgan, and my approach to therapy is grounded in an emphasis on our therapeutic relationship. My goal as your therapist is to foster an environment of safety using empathy, respect, authenticity, compassion, and acceptance. I hope to utilize gentle curiosity to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences to achieve your goals. I approach the therapeutic process from a person-centered and strengths-based perspective, focusing on your competencies while identifying your needs. My goal is to support you as we build your skills to provide you with additional resources that could be beneficial to your overall wellbeing.
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Meara Harrington
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I'm trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Gottman Method, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Congratulations on taking the first steps to becoming the person you want to be. I believe in empowering people to overcome the difficulties in their lives. My passion is helping clients to overcome barriers to living their best life by bringing out their inner strength, using therapy for insight, self-exploration, healing, and personal growth. My theoretical approach is eclectic and relational. Together we can explore how your personal history and learned habits may influence your emotions, coping patterns, and behaviors,- ultimately affecting your sense of self for the better.
I'm trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Gottman Method, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Congratulations on taking the first steps to becoming the person you want to be. I believe in empowering people to overcome the difficulties in their lives. My passion is helping clients to overcome barriers to living their best life by bringing out their inner strength, using therapy for insight, self-exploration, healing, and personal growth. My theoretical approach is eclectic and relational. Together we can explore how your personal history and learned habits may influence your emotions, coping patterns, and behaviors,- ultimately affecting your sense of self for the better.
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Sadler-Bridges Wellness Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98020
I believe in an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from various theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based practices.
My name is Kailyn Haberman, I have experience and training helping individuals through eating disorders, trauma & PTSD, depression, and anxiety, as well as experience working with a wide range of psychological concerns, including self-esteem issues, self-harm behaviors, body dysmorphia, perfectionism, and life transitions.
I believe in an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from various theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based practices.
My name is Kailyn Haberman, I have experience and training helping individuals through eating disorders, trauma & PTSD, depression, and anxiety, as well as experience working with a wide range of psychological concerns, including self-esteem issues, self-harm behaviors, body dysmorphia, perfectionism, and life transitions.
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Specialized Training: DBT Linehan Board of Certification Certified, (DBT-LBC) and EMDR certified.
My goal is to serve as a resource and a point of intervention for you on a path toward healthy self-efficacy, healthy self-concept and healthy relationships. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive place to explore these concerns and gain the tools necessary in pursuit of the very best Self. It is my belief that through increased self-awareness, people are empowered to change, and empowered people are positioned to take responsibility for their own lives, emerging with greater clarity, purpose, and happiness.
Specialized Training: DBT Linehan Board of Certification Certified, (DBT-LBC) and EMDR certified.
My goal is to serve as a resource and a point of intervention for you on a path toward healthy self-efficacy, healthy self-concept and healthy relationships. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive place to explore these concerns and gain the tools necessary in pursuit of the very best Self. It is my belief that through increased self-awareness, people are empowered to change, and empowered people are positioned to take responsibility for their own lives, emerging with greater clarity, purpose, and happiness.
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Sadler Bridges Wellness Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98020 (Online Only)
I combine empathetic person-centered therapy with practical strategies that will work best for you and your goals! I use elements of CBT, DBT, ACT, SFBT, ERP, IFS, and Mindfulness strategies.
Hi, I'm Brielle Armstrong! Wherever you are in your journey, I am happy you are here. I specialize in helping adolescents and adults in their recovery from anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, low self-esteem, and life transitions that can be challenging to face alone. Challenges come from many sources and I want to partner with you to identify problems and find solutions that will allow you to engage more fully in your life starting now.
I combine empathetic person-centered therapy with practical strategies that will work best for you and your goals! I use elements of CBT, DBT, ACT, SFBT, ERP, IFS, and Mindfulness strategies.
Hi, I'm Brielle Armstrong! Wherever you are in your journey, I am happy you are here. I specialize in helping adolescents and adults in their recovery from anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, low self-esteem, and life transitions that can be challenging to face alone. Challenges come from many sources and I want to partner with you to identify problems and find solutions that will allow you to engage more fully in your life starting now.
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Erin Heath
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I utilize an eclectic approach, primarily focused in the person-centered theoretical model, but I also include elements of strength-based, solution-focused, CBT and DBT approaches.
My therapy practice is centered in helping people discover the strength they already have, but have been struggling to use. Therapy can be useful for anyone, but sometimes finding the strength to seek out help can be the hardest part. I use a non-judgemental, empathetic, and casual approach with my clients to meet them wherever they are in their lives. Together, we establish goals and solutions. I work with those who are struggling with self-expression and effective communication as well as those who are having difficulty with identity exploration within and outside of relationships.
I utilize an eclectic approach, primarily focused in the person-centered theoretical model, but I also include elements of strength-based, solution-focused, CBT and DBT approaches.
My therapy practice is centered in helping people discover the strength they already have, but have been struggling to use. Therapy can be useful for anyone, but sometimes finding the strength to seek out help can be the hardest part. I use a non-judgemental, empathetic, and casual approach with my clients to meet them wherever they are in their lives. Together, we establish goals and solutions. I work with those who are struggling with self-expression and effective communication as well as those who are having difficulty with identity exploration within and outside of relationships.
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DBT Skills Classes online for Washington State
Counselor
Verified Verified
Bothell, WA 98021 (Online Only)
Discover balance and emotional well-being with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. Our skills classes focus on teaching practical techniques for managing emotions, reducing stress, and enhancing relationships. Through mindfulness, distress tolerance, and effective communication strategies, you'll learn to navigate life's challenges more effectively.There is a large body of research supporting the helpfulness of learning these skills, and the group facilitator (Tracy Kalloway, LMHC, she/her) has been teaching (and using!) the skills for over 12 years.
Discover balance and emotional well-being with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. Our skills classes focus on teaching practical techniques for managing emotions, reducing stress, and enhancing relationships. Through mindfulness, distress tolerance, and effective communication strategies, you'll learn to navigate life's challenges more effectively.There is a large body of research supporting the helpfulness of learning these skills, and the group facilitator (Tracy Kalloway, LMHC, she/her) has been teaching (and using!) the skills for over 12 years.
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Geoffrey M. Simkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Mukilteo, WA 98275 (Online Only)
My focus is on helping people improve themselves and help them enjoy their lives. I think sometimes to get better outcomes, if we might want to change our behaviors/thoughts/feelings. Typically I use DBT, CBT and behavioral techniques that might help us make some changes. An engaged client that puts in some effort during session and/or towards their treatment plan that usually does best. Only sees adults, over +18.
My focus is on helping people improve themselves and help them enjoy their lives. I think sometimes to get better outcomes, if we might want to change our behaviors/thoughts/feelings. Typically I use DBT, CBT and behavioral techniques that might help us make some changes. An engaged client that puts in some effort during session and/or towards their treatment plan that usually does best. Only sees adults, over +18.
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My name is Tracy Kalloway, and I'm part of the team at Wise Mind Therapy, where we practice Dialectical Behavior Therapy (I know, it's a mouthful! Let's just call it DBT).
Something happens...or someone says something...and before you know it you're reacting. And it's big. In the heat of the moment, you're sure you are right - and maybe you really are-but it pushes others away. They tell you things like "you're making a big deal out of nothing" or "just chill". And that just makes things worse. Later, when the moment has passed, you can have regrets...or even shame. And then the self-hatred sets in. You've got to change. You've probably done therapy before, and it just didn't help.
My name is Tracy Kalloway, and I'm part of the team at Wise Mind Therapy, where we practice Dialectical Behavior Therapy (I know, it's a mouthful! Let's just call it DBT).
Something happens...or someone says something...and before you know it you're reacting. And it's big. In the heat of the moment, you're sure you are right - and maybe you really are-but it pushes others away. They tell you things like "you're making a big deal out of nothing" or "just chill". And that just makes things worse. Later, when the moment has passed, you can have regrets...or even shame. And then the self-hatred sets in. You've got to change. You've probably done therapy before, and it just didn't help.
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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.