Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Support Groups in Fairfield County, CT

This group is open to young women and women seeking a safe space to connect with peers, process stressors and daily experiences, and develop healthy coping skills. This group has a focus on both physical and mental well being (e.g. stress management, time management, anxiety, relational difficulties etc). Meets weekly, virtually, Thursdays at 530 PM. Open to people who live in CT, MA, and FL.
Photo of Kate Richenthal, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Hosted by Kate Richenthal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Westport, CT 06880
I work with clients with a wide variety of mental health concerns and have specific training related to trauma, addiction, CBT and DBT therapy.
This group is open to young women and women seeking a safe space to connect with peers, process stressors and daily experiences, and develop healthy coping skills. This group has a focus on both physical and mental well being (e.g. stress management, time management, anxiety, relational difficulties etc). Meets weekly, virtually, Thursdays at 530 PM. Open to people who live in CT, MA, and FL.
(475) 445-1620 View (475) 445-1620
The DBT skills group will complement weekly therapy sessions. During group time, we will practice Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills. This is a psychoeducational group where I teach practical, useful skills that we practice together, not a therapy group. This is the time to build your tool-chest of skills.
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Hosted by Susan S Starkie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Fairfield, CT 06824
I use eclectic methods including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation, Breathing Exercises and movement including yoga and dance.
The DBT skills group will complement weekly therapy sessions. During group time, we will practice Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills. This is a psychoeducational group where I teach practical, useful skills that we practice together, not a therapy group. This is the time to build your tool-chest of skills.
(475) 897-5076 View (475) 897-5076
This is a Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) skills class, geared toward adult women coping with a variety of life stressors. Together we progress through the five DBT skill modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Walking the Middle Path. Our focus is on bringing mindfulness to emotional and behavioral responses, and improving the quality of relationships and ability to fully engage with life. I am a licensed, Linehan Board-Certified DBT Therapist, with over 10 years of experience in running DBT skills classes.
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Hosted by Katie Zezima McCabe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Group meets in Westport, CT 06880
This is a Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) skills class, geared toward adult women coping with a variety of life stressors. Together we progress through the five DBT skill modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Walking the Middle Path. Our focus is on bringing mindfulness to emotional and behavioral responses, and improving the quality of relationships and ability to fully engage with life. I am a licensed, Linehan Board-Certified DBT Therapist, with over 10 years of experience in running DBT skills classes.
(203) 517-4129 View (203) 517-4129
Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to adolescents. Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Interpersonal Efficacy, and Distress Tolerance skills. These skills target reactivity and negative behavior by teaching individuals how to remain balanced and making the moment more tolerable and meaningful. We tailor groups to address the unique circumstance by focusing on challenges that interfere with quality of life.
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Hosted by Donna Dyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Greenwich, CT 06831
Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to adolescents. Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Interpersonal Efficacy, and Distress Tolerance skills. These skills target reactivity and negative behavior by teaching individuals how to remain balanced and making the moment more tolerable and meaningful. We tailor groups to address the unique circumstance by focusing on challenges that interfere with quality of life.
(475) 242-8430 View (475) 242-8430
I run virtual two Women's DBT skills groups that meet once a week and run on either Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 6-7 pm. The groups cover Linehan's, " DBT Skills Training: Handouts and Worksheets," and are appropriate for ages 18 +. The groups are in-network with insurance for NJ, NY, FL and CT and $65 out-of-network. Monthly superbills are available for reimbursement. *The groups are open to anyone who identifies as female.
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Hosted by Amanda Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Stamford, CT 06902
My approach to therapy is based on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.) EMDR addresses painful memories at their source, providing a deeper form of healing and allowing for new insights to emerge.
I run virtual two Women's DBT skills groups that meet once a week and run on either Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 6-7 pm. The groups cover Linehan's, " DBT Skills Training: Handouts and Worksheets," and are appropriate for ages 18 +. The groups are in-network with insurance for NJ, NY, FL and CT and $65 out-of-network. Monthly superbills are available for reimbursement. *The groups are open to anyone who identifies as female.
(203) 697-8409 View (203) 697-8409
Biweekly support group for teens and young adults struggling with loneliness, mood disorders, addiction, low self-esteem,anxiety and more! An opportunity for receiving and providing support in a safe environment. Topics include mindfulness, DBT and CBT skills training to use in place of unhealthy coping skills, support around addiction from a certified recovery coach, family conflicts, peer relationships, and topics Centered around the impact of Covid-19 and how to move forward. ***Time of group can be flexible depending on the needs and schedules of group’s members***
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Hosted by Alanna M. Voloshin, LCSW Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CEO
Group meets in Stamford, CT 06905
These include Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Psychodynamic, DBT, CBT, & Trauma Therapy.
Biweekly support group for teens and young adults struggling with loneliness, mood disorders, addiction, low self-esteem,anxiety and more! An opportunity for receiving and providing support in a safe environment. Topics include mindfulness, DBT and CBT skills training to use in place of unhealthy coping skills, support around addiction from a certified recovery coach, family conflicts, peer relationships, and topics Centered around the impact of Covid-19 and how to move forward. ***Time of group can be flexible depending on the needs and schedules of group’s members***
(203) 794-7092 View (203) 794-7092
Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) is an evidence-based therapeutic model that has been proven effective in managing intense emotions, reducing self-harming behaviors, and improving communication and relationships. Weekly sessions are based on the four modules of DBT including Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. Each session runs for 90 minutes and each specific skill set is covered for two weeks. Participants are required to commit to four weeks and are encouraged to participate in both sessions for a total of eight weeks. The cost is $450 per four week session.
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Hosted by Megan Nisenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Group meets in Westport, CT 06880
I am certified in DBT and EMDR, trained in trauma-informed practices, and a Level 3 IFS practitioner.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) is an evidence-based therapeutic model that has been proven effective in managing intense emotions, reducing self-harming behaviors, and improving communication and relationships. Weekly sessions are based on the four modules of DBT including Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. Each session runs for 90 minutes and each specific skill set is covered for two weeks. Participants are required to commit to four weeks and are encouraged to participate in both sessions for a total of eight weeks. The cost is $450 per four week session.
(203) 842-8601 View (203) 842-8601
Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to adolescents. Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Interpersonal Efficacy, and Distress Tolerance skills. These skills target reactivity and negative behavior by teaching individuals how to remain balanced and making the moment more tolerable and meaningful. We tailor groups to address the unique circumstance by focusing on challenges that interfere with quality of life.
Photo of Donna Dyer, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Hosted by Donna Dyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Greenwich, CT 06831
Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to adolescents. Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Interpersonal Efficacy, and Distress Tolerance skills. These skills target reactivity and negative behavior by teaching individuals how to remain balanced and making the moment more tolerable and meaningful. We tailor groups to address the unique circumstance by focusing on challenges that interfere with quality of life.
(203) 599-4762 View (203) 599-4762
I run virtual two Women's DBT skills groups that meet once a week and run on either Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 6-7 pm. The groups cover Linehan's, " DBT Skills Training: Handouts and Worksheets," and are appropriate for ages 18 +. The groups are in-network with insurance for NJ, NY, FL and CT and $65 out-of-network. Monthly superbills are available for reimbursement. *The groups are open to anyone who identifies as female.
Photo of Amanda Wallace, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Hosted by Amanda Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Stamford, CT 06902
My approach to therapy is based on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.) EMDR addresses painful memories at their source, providing a deeper form of healing and allowing for new insights to emerge.
I run virtual two Women's DBT skills groups that meet once a week and run on either Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 6-7 pm. The groups cover Linehan's, " DBT Skills Training: Handouts and Worksheets," and are appropriate for ages 18 +. The groups are in-network with insurance for NJ, NY, FL and CT and $65 out-of-network. Monthly superbills are available for reimbursement. *The groups are open to anyone who identifies as female.
(908) 641-2120 View (908) 641-2120
Adolescent Multi-Family DBT DBT is a mindfullness-based treatment program that focuses on teaching a specific set of skills to help clients relinquish long-held patterns of avoidance, and build, or rebuild, a "life worth living". In our efforts to remain fully adherent to the DBT model as it was designed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, it is also a requirement that all adolescents are seen in individual DBT therapy sessions on a weekly basis within our practice.
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Hosted by Betsy Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCATP
Group meets in Westport, CT 06880
I also run a DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) Bootcamp group that runs from June-August.
Adolescent Multi-Family DBT DBT is a mindfullness-based treatment program that focuses on teaching a specific set of skills to help clients relinquish long-held patterns of avoidance, and build, or rebuild, a "life worth living". In our efforts to remain fully adherent to the DBT model as it was designed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, it is also a requirement that all adolescents are seen in individual DBT therapy sessions on a weekly basis within our practice.
(203) 487-5999 View (203) 487-5999
This is a group for women who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. We follow The Courage To Heal, by Bass and Davis as an outline for this psychoeducational group. We also learn Dialectical and Behavior Therapy ( DBT) Skills.
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Hosted by Nadine Padowicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Fairfield, CT 06825
This is a group for women who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. We follow The Courage To Heal, by Bass and Davis as an outline for this psychoeducational group. We also learn Dialectical and Behavior Therapy ( DBT) Skills.
(203) 275-9918 View (203) 275-9918
Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to adolescents. Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Interpersonal Efficacy, and Distress Tolerance skills. These skills target reactivity and negative behavior by teaching individuals how to remain balanced and making the moment more tolerable and meaningful. We tailor groups to address the unique circumstance by focusing on challenges that interfere with quality of life.
Photo of Donna Dyer, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Hosted by Donna Dyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Greenwich, CT 06831
Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to adolescents. Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Interpersonal Efficacy, and Distress Tolerance skills. These skills target reactivity and negative behavior by teaching individuals how to remain balanced and making the moment more tolerable and meaningful. We tailor groups to address the unique circumstance by focusing on challenges that interfere with quality of life.
(347) 712-3870 View (347) 712-3870
Due to COVID-19 crisis, I am offering DBT skills online. I offer DBT for Adolescents, Parents, College Students and Adults. I am the only clinician in Connecticut with a certificate in DBT-C -- DBT for Children, a model that focuses on parent education of DBT skills.
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Hosted by Jodie Semel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Westport, CT 06880
Due to COVID-19 crisis, I am offering DBT skills online. I offer DBT for Adolescents, Parents, College Students and Adults. I am the only clinician in Connecticut with a certificate in DBT-C -- DBT for Children, a model that focuses on parent education of DBT skills.
(203) 989-3750 View (203) 989-3750
Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to adults . Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Interpersonal Efficacy, and Distress Tolerance skills. These skills target reactivity and negative behavior by teaching individuals how to remain balanced and making the moment more tolerable and meaningful. We tailor groups to address the unique circumstance by focusing on challenges that interfere with quality of life.
Photo of Donna Dyer, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Hosted by Donna Dyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Greenwich, CT 06831
Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to adults . Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Interpersonal Efficacy, and Distress Tolerance skills. These skills target reactivity and negative behavior by teaching individuals how to remain balanced and making the moment more tolerable and meaningful. We tailor groups to address the unique circumstance by focusing on challenges that interfere with quality of life.
(475) 242-8430 View (475) 242-8430
Weekly process group to support communication skills, recovery habits, accountability, and relational scaffolding for individuals suffering from eating disorders, disordered eating, body image dysmorphia, food aversion, 'compulsive over-eating,' binge-eating disorder.
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Hosted by LiftWell Adolescent Treatment Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Group meets in Westport, CT 06880
Weekly process group to support communication skills, recovery habits, accountability, and relational scaffolding for individuals suffering from eating disorders, disordered eating, body image dysmorphia, food aversion, 'compulsive over-eating,' binge-eating disorder.
(475) 242-8073 View (475) 242-8073
Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to adults . Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Interpersonal Efficacy, and Distress Tolerance skills. These skills target reactivity and negative behavior by teaching individuals how to remain balanced and making the moment more tolerable and meaningful. We tailor groups to address the unique circumstance by focusing on challenges that interfere with quality of life.
Photo of Donna Dyer, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Hosted by Donna Dyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Greenwich, CT 06831
Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to adults . Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Interpersonal Efficacy, and Distress Tolerance skills. These skills target reactivity and negative behavior by teaching individuals how to remain balanced and making the moment more tolerable and meaningful. We tailor groups to address the unique circumstance by focusing on challenges that interfere with quality of life.
(203) 599-4762 View (203) 599-4762
Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to adults . Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Interpersonal Efficacy, and Distress Tolerance skills. These skills target reactivity and negative behavior by teaching individuals how to remain balanced and making the moment more tolerable and meaningful. We tailor groups to address the unique circumstance by focusing on challenges that interfere with quality of life.
Photo of Donna Dyer, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Hosted by Donna Dyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Greenwich, CT 06831
Greenwich Psychology Group offers Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) to adults . Our clinicians have specialized training in providing DBT for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, and emotional regulation. We focus on the core principals of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotional regulation, Interpersonal Efficacy, and Distress Tolerance skills. These skills target reactivity and negative behavior by teaching individuals how to remain balanced and making the moment more tolerable and meaningful. We tailor groups to address the unique circumstance by focusing on challenges that interfere with quality of life.
(347) 712-3870 View (347) 712-3870
This group is for teenagers seeking a safe space to connect with peers, process stressors and daily experiences, and develop healthy coping skills. This group has a focus on both physical and mental well being, anxiety and stress management, and relational difficulties. It is open process and a great fit for those focused on recovery and building connections and structure to maintain sobriety or lessen use. Meets weekly, virtually, Wednesdays at 5 PM. Open to people who live in CT, MA, and FL.
Photo of Kate Richenthal, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Hosted by Kate Richenthal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Westport, CT 06880
I work with clients with a wide variety of mental health concerns and have specific training related to trauma, addiction, CBT and DBT therapy.
This group is for teenagers seeking a safe space to connect with peers, process stressors and daily experiences, and develop healthy coping skills. This group has a focus on both physical and mental well being, anxiety and stress management, and relational difficulties. It is open process and a great fit for those focused on recovery and building connections and structure to maintain sobriety or lessen use. Meets weekly, virtually, Wednesdays at 5 PM. Open to people who live in CT, MA, and FL.
(475) 445-1620 View (475) 445-1620
I offer virtual DBT skills groups for teens and adults that meet weekly on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 pm and 6:00-7:00open . The 4:30 group is open to any teen ages 15 + who identifies as female, and the 6:00pm group is open to ages 18 + who identify as female. I use Linehan's - DBT Skills Training Workbook and provide a digital copy for use. In-network with insurance for FL, CT, and SC, and $60 out-of-network. Monthly superbills are available for reimbursement.
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Hosted by Janette Pellus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, FLA, CT, SC, WA
Group meets in Westport, CT 06880
I primarily use Mindfulness based CBT / DBT and other modalities listed.
I offer virtual DBT skills groups for teens and adults that meet weekly on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 pm and 6:00-7:00open . The 4:30 group is open to any teen ages 15 + who identifies as female, and the 6:00pm group is open to ages 18 + who identify as female. I use Linehan's - DBT Skills Training Workbook and provide a digital copy for use. In-network with insurance for FL, CT, and SC, and $60 out-of-network. Monthly superbills are available for reimbursement.
(203) 463-5582 View (203) 463-5582
This is a psychoeducational group which teaches the skills of Dialectical and Behavior Therapy. It is for adults wishing to improve interpersonal skills, mindfulness skills, affect regulation skills and distress tolerance skills. The group will meet weekly.
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Hosted by Nadine Padowicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Fairfield, CT 06825
This is a psychoeducational group which teaches the skills of Dialectical and Behavior Therapy. It is for adults wishing to improve interpersonal skills, mindfulness skills, affect regulation skills and distress tolerance skills. The group will meet weekly.
(203) 275-9918 View (203) 275-9918

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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.