Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Woodstock, ON
As a social worker I draw from different therapies such as dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused, ACT and emotional focus therapy.
My name is Jennifer Bartlett. Everyday I feel energized and happy to be helping teens and adults in their wellness journey. In session I am curious. attentive and empathetic with people. My goal is to create a safe place for you to talk openly about your experiences. I believe in the strength and capacity of each client to face life challenges. My therapeutic approach is more collaborative. I view myself as a guide to help clients resolve their issues and problems. Many of my clients have sought help regarding self-esteem, confidence, life transitions, anxiety, depression, identity, relationships and interpersonal issues.
As a social worker I draw from different therapies such as dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused, ACT and emotional focus therapy.
My name is Jennifer Bartlett. Everyday I feel energized and happy to be helping teens and adults in their wellness journey. In session I am curious. attentive and empathetic with people. My goal is to create a safe place for you to talk openly about your experiences. I believe in the strength and capacity of each client to face life challenges. My therapeutic approach is more collaborative. I view myself as a guide to help clients resolve their issues and problems. Many of my clients have sought help regarding self-esteem, confidence, life transitions, anxiety, depression, identity, relationships and interpersonal issues.
Rebecca Thompson
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, SSW
Verified Verified
Woodstock, ON N4S (Online Only)
I am a registered, insured social worker who practices clinical therapy. I offer individual, virtual sessions, utilizing CBT and DBT methods, and an empathetic, compassionate approach. I can assist with anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation, trauma, coping skills to assist with challenging relationship dynamics, self esteem building tools, self harming, suicidal ideation and safety planning. I offer psycho-education in healthy relationships, boundaries, time management, and much more! Appointments are virtual. I have clinical experience in mental health, addiction, child & youth mental health, & dual diagnosis.
I am a registered, insured social worker who practices clinical therapy. I offer individual, virtual sessions, utilizing CBT and DBT methods, and an empathetic, compassionate approach. I can assist with anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation, trauma, coping skills to assist with challenging relationship dynamics, self esteem building tools, self harming, suicidal ideation and safety planning. I offer psycho-education in healthy relationships, boundaries, time management, and much more! Appointments are virtual. I have clinical experience in mental health, addiction, child & youth mental health, & dual diagnosis.
I have completed training in CBT, DBT, grief specialization, adult attachment theory and have completed EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is an integrative psychotherapy approach.
My philosophy on which I base my practice is that it is through relationship we both wound and heal. I believe the relationship formed in counseling is one of combined expertise, you as the expert on your life, and the expertise I can provide because of my training as a clinical social worker. In our work together, your goals to resolve presenting issues will be our focus. Ultimately, I would like to accompany you on your journey toward health, wholeness and healing in your life. I am currently accepting new clients.
I have completed training in CBT, DBT, grief specialization, adult attachment theory and have completed EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is an integrative psychotherapy approach.
My philosophy on which I base my practice is that it is through relationship we both wound and heal. I believe the relationship formed in counseling is one of combined expertise, you as the expert on your life, and the expertise I can provide because of my training as a clinical social worker. In our work together, your goals to resolve presenting issues will be our focus. Ultimately, I would like to accompany you on your journey toward health, wholeness and healing in your life. I am currently accepting new clients.
Carol McCall
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, ON N4T (Online Only)
I work from an attachment/trauma/somatic focused lens; informed by approaches such as Narrative, DBT, EFT/EFFT, EFT (Tapping), IFS, CBT, Solution Focused/Brief Therapy.
Hi! Are you looking to handle life’s stressors or feelings of overwhelm, anxiety and/or depression more effectively? Hoping for more happiness, peace, self-confidence, direction, inspiration, or clarity? Desiring greater connection within your relationships with your children, partner, family, yourself? It can take a lot of courage to reach out for help and embrace change. Together, we’ll figure out the steps towards creating a more joyful and fulfilling life through conversations that will inspire more clarity and get you in touch with your hopes, values, beliefs, skills, knowledge, to enable you to live the life you desire.
I work from an attachment/trauma/somatic focused lens; informed by approaches such as Narrative, DBT, EFT/EFFT, EFT (Tapping), IFS, CBT, Solution Focused/Brief Therapy.
Hi! Are you looking to handle life’s stressors or feelings of overwhelm, anxiety and/or depression more effectively? Hoping for more happiness, peace, self-confidence, direction, inspiration, or clarity? Desiring greater connection within your relationships with your children, partner, family, yourself? It can take a lot of courage to reach out for help and embrace change. Together, we’ll figure out the steps towards creating a more joyful and fulfilling life through conversations that will inspire more clarity and get you in touch with your hopes, values, beliefs, skills, knowledge, to enable you to live the life you desire.
I use various approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, Narrative Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I believe that you are the author of your own story. My goal is to provide a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space within which you can share your concerns and hopes; allowing you to grow, explore and understand your emotions and how they impact you and your relationships. I am committed to understanding your unique needs, strengths, and goals. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression and the impacts of trauma. I support couples and individuals to overcome relationship challenges and deepen their connections to each other.
I use various approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, Narrative Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I believe that you are the author of your own story. My goal is to provide a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space within which you can share your concerns and hopes; allowing you to grow, explore and understand your emotions and how they impact you and your relationships. I am committed to understanding your unique needs, strengths, and goals. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression and the impacts of trauma. I support couples and individuals to overcome relationship challenges and deepen their connections to each other.
Stephanie Carter
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MSW, RP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Woodstock, ON N4S
I work primarily with adults and use trauma-informed interventions, integrating modalities such as motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, somatic experiencing, attachment theory, polyvagal theory and parts work.
You are strong, you are wise, you are enough. I believe in the resilience and capacity within every human being; therefore, I provide support by helping people recognize, nurture, and listen to their own wisdom to move through life's various challenges. My mission is to provide empathy and authenticity in a down-to-earth approach when I am meeting with clients. I want to ensure my clients feel valued and heard in each interaction.
I work primarily with adults and use trauma-informed interventions, integrating modalities such as motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, somatic experiencing, attachment theory, polyvagal theory and parts work.
You are strong, you are wise, you are enough. I believe in the resilience and capacity within every human being; therefore, I provide support by helping people recognize, nurture, and listen to their own wisdom to move through life's various challenges. My mission is to provide empathy and authenticity in a down-to-earth approach when I am meeting with clients. I want to ensure my clients feel valued and heard in each interaction.
I believe that the relationship between a counsellor and a client is deeply personal and collaborative so finding the ‘right-fit’ is pivotal to successful therapy; a strong therapeutic relationship is essential in creating an environment that fosters change and personal growth. I practice with a variety of clinical skills to support extensive variety of client issues; however, I am passionate in supporting my clients in areas of stress, grief, anxiety and depression. I use techniques from various therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
I believe that the relationship between a counsellor and a client is deeply personal and collaborative so finding the ‘right-fit’ is pivotal to successful therapy; a strong therapeutic relationship is essential in creating an environment that fosters change and personal growth. I practice with a variety of clinical skills to support extensive variety of client issues; however, I am passionate in supporting my clients in areas of stress, grief, anxiety and depression. I use techniques from various therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
I merge Africentric Theroy with, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Rational emotive behavioural therapy (REBT), Solution focused Therapy (SFT).
Im enjoy supporting people managing difficult situations. If you are coping with depression, anxiety or any form of stress I am here to help you find some relief from the pain. My recent work while completing my MSW schooling has included the integration of Africentric Theory and Adinkra Symbols into clinical practice. The power of African knowledge and my lived experience can aid your recovery. You have the answers and I will help you uncover them.
I merge Africentric Theroy with, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy ( DBT), Rational emotive behavioural therapy (REBT), Solution focused Therapy (SFT).
Im enjoy supporting people managing difficult situations. If you are coping with depression, anxiety or any form of stress I am here to help you find some relief from the pain. My recent work while completing my MSW schooling has included the integration of Africentric Theory and Adinkra Symbols into clinical practice. The power of African knowledge and my lived experience can aid your recovery. You have the answers and I will help you uncover them.
I also have specific training and experience in CBT, DBT, as well as Brief Narrative Practices.
In this stage of my career, I am being called to coach and support others in the mental health field to thrive in their work through providing clinical supervision services to professionals. As an RP, I want to utilize my experience and create an authentic relationship and learning environment so that new clinicians can develop their competence and skillset. As an experienced clinical leader, and Gallup Certified Manager, I can also offer a unique strengths based assessment using Clifton Strengths. I will work with you to understand how your unique talents can achieve a balance and satisfaction in the important work that we do.
I also have specific training and experience in CBT, DBT, as well as Brief Narrative Practices.
In this stage of my career, I am being called to coach and support others in the mental health field to thrive in their work through providing clinical supervision services to professionals. As an RP, I want to utilize my experience and create an authentic relationship and learning environment so that new clinicians can develop their competence and skillset. As an experienced clinical leader, and Gallup Certified Manager, I can also offer a unique strengths based assessment using Clifton Strengths. I will work with you to understand how your unique talents can achieve a balance and satisfaction in the important work that we do.
Apart from offering Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, we also offer unique services such as: Mindfulness Meditation; Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI), and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
We are a private practice of psychologists, behavior therapists and assessors. We are here to help you live a better life; to figure out how you or a member of your family can change behavior patterns that are not working any more. We mostly see clients in our office and on occasion see you at your home. We treat you with respect and compassion.
Apart from offering Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, we also offer unique services such as: Mindfulness Meditation; Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI), and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
We are a private practice of psychologists, behavior therapists and assessors. We are here to help you live a better life; to figure out how you or a member of your family can change behavior patterns that are not working any more. We mostly see clients in our office and on occasion see you at your home. We treat you with respect and compassion.
She developed and facilitated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy treatments for Depression, Bipolar, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and developed and facilitated Dialectical Behavioural Therapy programs used to treat Borderline Personality Disorders.
Life is filled with many challenges. We all use coping mechanisms that appear to make sense for these challenges. Sometimes these coping mechanisms stop working or cause us other difficulties when they are used for longer periods of time. I provide a safe and comfortable environment in which we can work together to develop skills and strategies that lead to change that can be maintained over the long-term. I am trained to offer Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have facilitated many treatment groups using these techniques. Mindfulness groups currently on hold.
She developed and facilitated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy treatments for Depression, Bipolar, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and developed and facilitated Dialectical Behavioural Therapy programs used to treat Borderline Personality Disorders.
Life is filled with many challenges. We all use coping mechanisms that appear to make sense for these challenges. Sometimes these coping mechanisms stop working or cause us other difficulties when they are used for longer periods of time. I provide a safe and comfortable environment in which we can work together to develop skills and strategies that lead to change that can be maintained over the long-term. I am trained to offer Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have facilitated many treatment groups using these techniques. Mindfulness groups currently on hold.
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Working with children and adults I use an attachment-based, trauma-informed, eclectic approach that includes Narrative, EMDR, Solution-focused, and DBT therapies.
Sometimes life hurts and we are uncertain how to move forward. Trauma, grief, life transitions, difficult relationships, and past experiences often leave us searching for healing and hope. We don’t want to do this work alone, and yet we don’t always know where to turn. In the therapeutic relationship you will be heard and seen. In my practice I use a holistic, person-centred approach where together we will build a respectful relationship that allows you to gain new skills, acquire knowledge that helps bring about change, and work toward your personal goals.
Working with children and adults I use an attachment-based, trauma-informed, eclectic approach that includes Narrative, EMDR, Solution-focused, and DBT therapies.
Sometimes life hurts and we are uncertain how to move forward. Trauma, grief, life transitions, difficult relationships, and past experiences often leave us searching for healing and hope. We don’t want to do this work alone, and yet we don’t always know where to turn. In the therapeutic relationship you will be heard and seen. In my practice I use a holistic, person-centred approach where together we will build a respectful relationship that allows you to gain new skills, acquire knowledge that helps bring about change, and work toward your personal goals.
Julianna Servello
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, ON N4T (Online Only)
I use a mix of evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), and narrative therapy, making sure to tailor my approach.
I exclusively offer online sessions through a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. Over the years, I’ve gained a strong understanding of what makes therapy effective, especially when it comes to the social and psychological aspects that can impact peoples lives. My work as a full-time Hospital Social Worker has given me hands-on experience, particularly in mental health care across different settings like geriatric rehabilitation, emergency medicine, and psychiatric care. My background in psychotherapy has sharpened my skills in both group and individual therapy, especially when it comes to helping kids and teens.
I use a mix of evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), and narrative therapy, making sure to tailor my approach.
I exclusively offer online sessions through a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. Over the years, I’ve gained a strong understanding of what makes therapy effective, especially when it comes to the social and psychological aspects that can impact peoples lives. My work as a full-time Hospital Social Worker has given me hands-on experience, particularly in mental health care across different settings like geriatric rehabilitation, emergency medicine, and psychiatric care. My background in psychotherapy has sharpened my skills in both group and individual therapy, especially when it comes to helping kids and teens.
London Centre for Trauma Therapy
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW, RP-Q, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodstock, ON N4S
We live and breathe for our client transformations by offering a whole slew of therapeutic techniques like EMDR, CPT, CBT, DBT, SE, ACT, IFS, Gottman and more.
The LCTT is an award-winning psychotherapy clinic. We understand your pain- depression, anxiety, stress, overwhelm. We know you're tired of living the same old story, that you want to move on from the past but don't know how. When your parenting, relationships and happiness are all suffering, you need change and you need help. It is so frustrating when you wonder, "what is wrong with me?!" or- you know what's wrong, but have no idea how to change. Maybe the ways you have tried before have failed you, or only lasted a little while. Take a breath- you're in the right spot and we are going to help you transform.
We live and breathe for our client transformations by offering a whole slew of therapeutic techniques like EMDR, CPT, CBT, DBT, SE, ACT, IFS, Gottman and more.
The LCTT is an award-winning psychotherapy clinic. We understand your pain- depression, anxiety, stress, overwhelm. We know you're tired of living the same old story, that you want to move on from the past but don't know how. When your parenting, relationships and happiness are all suffering, you need change and you need help. It is so frustrating when you wonder, "what is wrong with me?!" or- you know what's wrong, but have no idea how to change. Maybe the ways you have tried before have failed you, or only lasted a little while. Take a breath- you're in the right spot and we are going to help you transform.
Whether you prefer a more traditional therapeutic approach (my specialties include CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and EMDR) or would like to try something different, I am willing and open to explore a treatment that works for you and your preferences.
Currently Accepting New Clients for Virtual Appointments Only. Do you suffer from feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, nervousness, racing thoughts, panic attacks, difficulty relaxing, exhaustion, or burn out? Having overcome my own struggle with anxiety as a young person, I have developed a strong passion for assisting others who are suffering from similar challenges. Let’s work together to transform your struggles into stepping stones, leading you towards a peaceful and empowered life. No challenge is too big or too small – I’m dedicated to helping you find your way and ensuring you no longer feel held back by your troubles.
Whether you prefer a more traditional therapeutic approach (my specialties include CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and EMDR) or would like to try something different, I am willing and open to explore a treatment that works for you and your preferences.
Currently Accepting New Clients for Virtual Appointments Only. Do you suffer from feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, nervousness, racing thoughts, panic attacks, difficulty relaxing, exhaustion, or burn out? Having overcome my own struggle with anxiety as a young person, I have developed a strong passion for assisting others who are suffering from similar challenges. Let’s work together to transform your struggles into stepping stones, leading you towards a peaceful and empowered life. No challenge is too big or too small – I’m dedicated to helping you find your way and ensuring you no longer feel held back by your troubles.
Tessa Kay Zadorsky
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, ON N4S
Additional therapies offered: DBT & EMDR.
Making the decision to begin therapy can be a life altering decision. Tessa believes that finding the right fit is the most integral part of the process. Tessa wants to ensure you have customized and individualized treatment plans that suit you best. She spends time in the first few sessions assessing needs and creating this plan with you in a collaborative way. Tessa would consider herself a natural, straightforward, open and easy going therapist who finds a way to connect this with evidence-based practices for the best results.
Additional therapies offered: DBT & EMDR.
Making the decision to begin therapy can be a life altering decision. Tessa believes that finding the right fit is the most integral part of the process. Tessa wants to ensure you have customized and individualized treatment plans that suit you best. She spends time in the first few sessions assessing needs and creating this plan with you in a collaborative way. Tessa would consider herself a natural, straightforward, open and easy going therapist who finds a way to connect this with evidence-based practices for the best results.
Deanna Boyes- Turning Point Counselling Centre
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodstock, ON N4S
I use a strength-based, solution-focused and trauma informed lens when guiding my clients through the therapeutic process, while drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR and EFFT modalities to help you develop coping strategies in hopes to spark hope, reduce stressors, and challenge our negative thoughts that increase feelings of being overwhelmed and hopeless.
Have you ever wished you could be fully present with your loved ones? Maybe even were curious about what life would be like if you were able to reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed. Perhaps you have experienced trauma that has shaped your core beliefs which has led to difficulties and challenges in your interpersonal relationships. I am a client-focused therapist that will meet you where you are at and walk with you, your children, your relationship or your family to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions and how surviving adversity can impact your well-being.
I use a strength-based, solution-focused and trauma informed lens when guiding my clients through the therapeutic process, while drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR and EFFT modalities to help you develop coping strategies in hopes to spark hope, reduce stressors, and challenge our negative thoughts that increase feelings of being overwhelmed and hopeless.
Have you ever wished you could be fully present with your loved ones? Maybe even were curious about what life would be like if you were able to reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed. Perhaps you have experienced trauma that has shaped your core beliefs which has led to difficulties and challenges in your interpersonal relationships. I am a client-focused therapist that will meet you where you are at and walk with you, your children, your relationship or your family to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions and how surviving adversity can impact your well-being.
Trehani Fonseka
Registered Social Worker, MSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, ON N4S
Yet, I also draw on CBT, DBT, solutions-focused, and internal family systems therapies, among others.
[Note: RSW, Inactive/On Leave] Life can be challenging, and although we all have the inner resources to overcome these hardships, we may benefit from some extra support to move us towards mental wellness and our ideal self. As a therapist, I offer individual and group therapy to youth (ages 12-30) who present with concerns related but not limited to anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, relationships, and school/work. Together, we will co-create goals and a therapeutic plan by exploring factors that may contribute to the issue(s) at hand but also personal strengths that can be leveraged within recovery.
Yet, I also draw on CBT, DBT, solutions-focused, and internal family systems therapies, among others.
[Note: RSW, Inactive/On Leave] Life can be challenging, and although we all have the inner resources to overcome these hardships, we may benefit from some extra support to move us towards mental wellness and our ideal self. As a therapist, I offer individual and group therapy to youth (ages 12-30) who present with concerns related but not limited to anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, relationships, and school/work. Together, we will co-create goals and a therapeutic plan by exploring factors that may contribute to the issue(s) at hand but also personal strengths that can be leveraged within recovery.
Seeking a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship to engage in healing in a vulnerable and brave way? Needs may include: mental health, life transitions, stress, trauma, general well-being, grief, self-improvement, and others. Clients of any age, gender, or sexual orientation.
Seeking a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship to engage in healing in a vulnerable and brave way? Needs may include: mental health, life transitions, stress, trauma, general well-being, grief, self-improvement, and others. Clients of any age, gender, or sexual orientation.
Courtney Hayman @ Psychotherapy For You
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Woodstock, ON N4S (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Courtney Hayman. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and have a master's degree in Counselling Psychology. I provide services for young people, adults, couples and families who are looking for someone to work through their struggles with. My approach to counselling is non-judgmental, kind and empathetic. I focus on client strengths and help people develop and work towards goals for counselling. I believe that every client requires their own treatment plan for therapy and we will work together to figure out what that is! Whether you are looking for a brief, solution focused therapy, strategies to improve your coping
Hello! My name is Courtney Hayman. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and have a master's degree in Counselling Psychology. I provide services for young people, adults, couples and families who are looking for someone to work through their struggles with. My approach to counselling is non-judgmental, kind and empathetic. I focus on client strengths and help people develop and work towards goals for counselling. I believe that every client requires their own treatment plan for therapy and we will work together to figure out what that is! Whether you are looking for a brief, solution focused therapy, strategies to improve your coping
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Counsellors
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behaviour 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 behaviour 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, behaviour, 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 behavioural 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 behaviour; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.