Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Hosted by Alexa Enyart
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Queer Intimacy is a group for any individual who identifies as queer and any individual in a romantic relationship with a queer identified individual. Topics covered span queer-specific intimacy concerns within relationship and within the larger context of society. It is a therapeutic group and as such is guided by the needs of the group.
It is open to individuals 18 and over.
It runs continuously, however registration is required. The option to close the group is always up to the group at 10 registered participants
Hosted by CK Olivieri Blackmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94115
Queer Intimacy is a group for any individual who identifies as queer and any individual in a romantic relationship with a queer identified individual. Topics covered span queer-specific intimacy concerns within relationship and within the larger context of society. It is a therapeutic group and as such is guided by the needs of the group.
It is open to individuals 18 and over.
It runs continuously, however registration is required. The option to close the group is always up to the group at 10 registered participants
DBT Skills Group is one component of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. This group meets once per week and the co-facilitators teach several new skills each week based on the DBT curriculum. In this group, participants learn Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. This group is not a substitute for individual therapy but can supplement your therapy by teaching different ways of interacting with the world to improve your relationships and sense of self-worth. **Due to Covid, the group is currently meeting via HIPAA-compliant Zoom**
Hosted by Jennifer Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
DBT Skills Group is one component of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. This group meets once per week and the co-facilitators teach several new skills each week based on the DBT curriculum. In this group, participants learn Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. This group is not a substitute for individual therapy but can supplement your therapy by teaching different ways of interacting with the world to improve your relationships and sense of self-worth. **Due to Covid, the group is currently meeting via HIPAA-compliant Zoom**
We are currently offering eating disorder support groups online and the cost is covered by insurance. We are waiving all fees when possible. Our groups are focused to treat anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. Our clinicians are licensed and highly skilled. We are seasoned professionals and our team has been working together for many years. Our groups are capped at 6 people averaging 4 to 5 so the focus and attention is strong. Our compassionate adult only groups are unique in that we meet clients where they are at. Contact us for a free phone consultation at 415 840 0670.
Hosted by Woodleaf Eating Disorder Center
Treatment Center, MA, LMFT, MS
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94102
We are currently offering eating disorder support groups online and the cost is covered by insurance. We are waiving all fees when possible. Our groups are focused to treat anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. Our clinicians are licensed and highly skilled. We are seasoned professionals and our team has been working together for many years. Our groups are capped at 6 people averaging 4 to 5 so the focus and attention is strong. Our compassionate adult only groups are unique in that we meet clients where they are at. Contact us for a free phone consultation at 415 840 0670.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Hosted by Veronica Ghabour
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Seeking participants for an online dialectical behavioral therapy group. We will cover; mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Materials will be provided. Likely a 1.5-2 hour weekly group.
Hosted by Brian Wolfe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, Life
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94124
I am gathering interested participants in an online DBT course.
Seeking participants for an online dialectical behavioral therapy group. We will cover; mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Materials will be provided. Likely a 1.5-2 hour weekly group.
Do you find yourself overthinking texts, fearing rejection, needing reassurance, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed in relationships? Do you struggle with feeling “too much,” fear being abandoned, or lose yourself trying to maintain connection? This therapy group is designed for individuals struggling with anxious attachment, relationship anxiety, emotional overthinking, people-pleasing, and difficulty feeling secure in relationships. This group combines attachment-focused, psychodynamic, and DBT-informed approaches in a supportive environment where members can feel understood while practicing healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. The goal is not to become “less needy,” but to build deeper security, emotional resilience, and connection without abandoning yourself.
Do you find yourself overthinking texts, fearing rejection, needing reassurance, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed in relationships? Do you struggle with feeling “too much,” fear being abandoned, or lose yourself trying to maintain connection? This therapy group is designed for individuals struggling with anxious attachment, relationship anxiety, emotional overthinking, people-pleasing, and difficulty feeling secure in relationships. This group combines attachment-focused, psychodynamic, and DBT-informed approaches in a supportive environment where members can feel understood while practicing healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. The goal is not to become “less needy,” but to build deeper security, emotional resilience, and connection without abandoning yourself.
This group is for parents of teenagers who are struggling with the difficult teen years. We teach mindfulness skills to help parents stay calmer when interacting with their teenager
This group is for parents of teenagers who are struggling with the difficult teen years. We teach mindfulness skills to help parents stay calmer when interacting with their teenager
An inclusive group to support our teens and tweens who identify in the LGBTQIA+ community. Led by a clinically trained psychotherapist to destigmatize and support our LGBTQIA+ teens and tweens!
An inclusive group to support our teens and tweens who identify in the LGBTQIA+ community. Led by a clinically trained psychotherapist to destigmatize and support our LGBTQIA+ teens and tweens!
Find balance, clarity, and calm. This virtual DBT Skills Group helps adults strengthen emotional regulation, reduce anxiety and reactivity, and build healthier relationships. Through the four DBT modules—Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness—you’ll gain practical tools to manage emotions and communicate with confidence. Led by a licensed DBT-trained therapist, the group offers a supportive, interactive space for growth. Ideal for clients already in therapy; referrals available if needed. Sessions are 90 minutes weekly via secure video. Space is limited—reach out today to reserve your spot.
Hosted by Nicole Perkins - A Life in Balance
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
I use CBT, DBT, and ACT to help you manage anxiety, depression, and intense emotions, develop healthier coping skills, and improve relationships.
Find balance, clarity, and calm. This virtual DBT Skills Group helps adults strengthen emotional regulation, reduce anxiety and reactivity, and build healthier relationships. Through the four DBT modules—Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness—you’ll gain practical tools to manage emotions and communicate with confidence. Led by a licensed DBT-trained therapist, the group offers a supportive, interactive space for growth. Ideal for clients already in therapy; referrals available if needed. Sessions are 90 minutes weekly via secure video. Space is limited—reach out today to reserve your spot.
Please visit my website to sign up for this group and to find the most updated group information: frankiephippstherapy.com/transdbtgroup This DBT skills group for trans and/or nonbinary adults focuses on learning and practicing skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy's four skills modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Each module lasts approximately 12 weeks, and new members will be welcome to join the group at the start of new modules if space allows.
I offer online individual and group therapy, including two DBT skills groups for queer and transgender adults.
Please visit my website to sign up for this group and to find the most updated group information: frankiephippstherapy.com/transdbtgroup This DBT skills group for trans and/or nonbinary adults focuses on learning and practicing skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy's four skills modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Each module lasts approximately 12 weeks, and new members will be welcome to join the group at the start of new modules if space allows.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Hosted by Sierra Flynn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, IFS
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94132
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
A group for tween and teen girls to connect with each other on topics such as: conflict resolution, communication, friendships and relationships, healthy habits, learn healthy coping skills, and build better social connections.
A group for tween and teen girls to connect with each other on topics such as: conflict resolution, communication, friendships and relationships, healthy habits, learn healthy coping skills, and build better social connections.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Hosted by Sara Minter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, DBT, CBT
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Hosted by Kathlynn Gates
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94132
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Your past doesn’t define you. This 6-week trauma-processing group provides a safe space for adult survivors of childhood physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Through guided discussions, coping strategies, and inner child healing, you’ll gain tools to manage triggers, set boundaries, and build resilience. Connect with others who understand your journey and reclaim control over your life. You are stronger than you think. Reach out for a free diagnostic tool and a 20-minute consultation to see if this group is right for you. Healing is possible—you don’t have to do it alone.
Hosted by Alexa Enyart
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94114
Your past doesn’t define you. This 6-week trauma-processing group provides a safe space for adult survivors of childhood physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Through guided discussions, coping strategies, and inner child healing, you’ll gain tools to manage triggers, set boundaries, and build resilience. Connect with others who understand your journey and reclaim control over your life. You are stronger than you think. Reach out for a free diagnostic tool and a 20-minute consultation to see if this group is right for you. Healing is possible—you don’t have to do it alone.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Hosted by Jiyoung Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, IFS
Group meets in San Francisco, CA 94132
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) offers structured support for emotional regulation, stress coping, and improved relationships in individuals struggling with various issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and personality disorders. This group can assist you in learning effective mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and communication skills. Group sessions focus on sharing experiences, validating each other, and learning DBT techniques. The group setting encourages connection, empowerment, and consistent practice of therapeutic tools. The eight-session program covers various DBT skills, ultimately aiming to promote healing and reclaiming a sense of self-control.
Please visit my website to sign up for this group and to find the most updated group information: frankiephippstherapy.com/lgbtq-dbtgroup This DBT skills group for LGBTQIA+ adults focuses on learning and practicing skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy's four skills modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Each module lasts approximately 12 weeks, and new members will be welcome to join the group at the start of new modules if space allows.
I offer online individual and group therapy, including two DBT skills groups for queer and transgender adults.
Please visit my website to sign up for this group and to find the most updated group information: frankiephippstherapy.com/lgbtq-dbtgroup This DBT skills group for LGBTQIA+ adults focuses on learning and practicing skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy's four skills modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Each module lasts approximately 12 weeks, and new members will be welcome to join the group at the start of new modules if space allows.
An 8-10 week online group for adults (18+) that offers a non-judgmental and compassionate space to address the symptoms associated with your problematic alcohol or drug use. This group will help you better understand your relationship with substances and equip you with the tools and techniques to help you reach your substance use goals, whether it involves moderation, abstinence, or anything in between.
An 8-10 week online group for adults (18+) that offers a non-judgmental and compassionate space to address the symptoms associated with your problematic alcohol or drug use. This group will help you better understand your relationship with substances and equip you with the tools and techniques to help you reach your substance use goals, whether it involves moderation, abstinence, or anything in between.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Support Groups
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.