Your teenager will meet with other teens in-person each week for an hour to learn DBT Skills: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills, and how to Walk the Middle Path — Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Flyers are posted on our website. Zoom video attendance is also available when you need that. Whether your teen already has an individual therapist or needs one, we can help! Everything we do at Balance & Potential begins with an individual, initial intake appointment. Contact us for an appointment.
I can help with CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) or DBT ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy), in which I am Intensively-trained, and I use DBT-Child and play therapy with my younger clients and their parents.
Are you a parent, adult, or teen who has faced anxiety, panic, stress, depression, mood swings, or impulsivity? Do you want some peace and calm? You or your loved one may have had urges to harm yourself or had difficulty making or keeping healthy friendships. I help clients live a life worth living and sharing with others. You can learn helpful coping skills to deal with life’s stressors and how to solve problems one moment at a time. Find peace of mind and live your best life! Be able to get up out of bed, go to school, find work, and earn a living you enjoy. Feel safe and appreciated in relationships with people you love.
As an intensively trained DBT Therapist, I provide group DBT Skills Classes, which include the four core DBT modules; Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Mindfulness.
As a relationship-oriented therapist with training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, & Child-Parent Psychotherapy, I work with infants, children, adolescents, families, & adults.
"Love and Trust, in the space between what's said and what's heard in our life, can make all the difference in the world." Fred Rogers. Sometimes life presents us with challenges, adjustments, and opportunities for growth, all we need is someone to hear what we are saying in a new way. I am here to help you navigate these moments, in the way you desire. Together we will work to ensure that you are truly listened to, in a way that elicits effective change, growth, and healing.
This is a specialized group formatted to teach skills to help children & teens deal with intense emotions which may lead to self harm, impulsive behaviors, parent child conflict while teaching skills to manage the range of difficult emotions. Some groups also provide parent interactions and inclusion.
Hosted by Debbie Kolbrener
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCATP, IOCD
Group meets in Alpharetta, GA 30009
DK Counseling Center for Anxiety & Emotional Management is here to provide the highest level of treatment for all ages with a speciality in anxiety, OCD and DBT focused modalities to help individuals, adults, families, children and teens.
Our treatment team provides a speciality in treating anxiety and anxiety related disorders. Our fun, effective and non-threatening treatment assists clients in making and maintaining treatment progress. Who knew learning how to manage anxiety could actually be fun?
Learn to live a life you experience as worth living! You will study how to be mindful, change your emotions, tolerate stress, and be effective in relationships. Choose from: Mondays at 5 pm or Thursdays at 4 pm (call to confirm current days/times). We meet in-person, plus Zoom video is also available when needed. Whether you have an individual therapist or need one, this DBT group can help. Contact us now to schedule an intake and start learning “What is DBT?!”
I can help with CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) or DBT ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy), in which I am Intensively-trained, and I use DBT-Child and play therapy with my younger clients and their parents.
Are you a parent, adult, or teen who has faced anxiety, panic, stress, depression, mood swings, or impulsivity? Do you want some peace and calm? You or your loved one may have had urges to harm yourself or had difficulty making or keeping healthy friendships. I help clients live a life worth living and sharing with others. You can learn helpful coping skills to deal with life’s stressors and how to solve problems one moment at a time. Find peace of mind and live your best life! Be able to get up out of bed, go to school, find work, and earn a living you enjoy. Feel safe and appreciated in relationships with people you love.
This group is for parents and other adults supporting someone who is learning DBT coping skills for managing emotions. Learn how to model being mindful and aware of feelings and how to change them, how to tolerate stress, and how to be effective in relationships. This class meets in-person (online attendance is also possible) one hour each week on Tuesdays from 5 to 6pm. Parents don’t need a therapist in order to be in this class. This class is about supporting a loved one. Contact us now to register and get started!
I can help with CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) or DBT ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy), in which I am Intensively-trained, and I use DBT-Child and play therapy with my younger clients and their parents.
Are you a parent, adult, or teen who has faced anxiety, panic, stress, depression, mood swings, or impulsivity? Do you want some peace and calm? You or your loved one may have had urges to harm yourself or had difficulty making or keeping healthy friendships. I help clients live a life worth living and sharing with others. You can learn helpful coping skills to deal with life’s stressors and how to solve problems one moment at a time. Find peace of mind and live your best life! Be able to get up out of bed, go to school, find work, and earn a living you enjoy. Feel safe and appreciated in relationships with people you love.
More Groups Nearby
I have several virtual/telehealth DBT Groups for Women. Cost is only $35 per week after intake & deposit. Groups meet weekly for 1.5 hrs. Current offerings: Wed 10:30, 5:30, 7p. Thurs 10, 11:30, 6p. Sat 10, 1:30p. While young adults may attend any group, the Sat 1:30 group is for women under 30 only. Elements of Radically Open DBT are included. I contact your therapist to coordinate treatment.
Hosted by Robin Day, LPC, LMHC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Group meets in Roswell, GA 30076
In addition to individual therapy, I also offer several on-line Dialectical Behavior Therapy Groups for Women and a on-line Coping Skills Group for Women with DID and OSDD.
Are you stuck in repetitive cycles or experience sudden mood shifts? Do you experience intrusive disturbing memories? Do you feel different from other people? No matter how the burdens of the past pull on you, it is possible to recover. Internal Family Systems therapy and reconnection with the body can help you to recover your full potential and inherent joy. Working with clients from all backgrounds, I am consistently amazed by the resilience of the human spirit.
Our DBT skills classes are offered for a range of age groups and areas of focus. The classes are divided into four modules (distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and middle path) each lasting eight weeks. The first two weeks of each module are focused solely on mindfulness, being present in the current moment and being where your feet are. We welcome clients with outside therapists and offer classes tailored to their specific needs ensuring regular communication with their clinician.
We are Georgia's largest Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) practice with twelve Intensively Trained clinicians.
Our classic Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) program is an outpatient weekly program which includes individual weekly psychotherapy, skills training class, and coaching by phone or text. We also provide medication management with six psychiatrists in the practice.
RO- DBT is Radically Open DBT, and is for clients who are over-controlled, rigid, perfectionistic, and want to connect more deeply in relationships and life. This over-control can manifest as perfectionism, OCD, anorexia, chronic depression, and anxiety. RO- DBT skills training classes are designed to help clients learn the RO- DBT skills in an educational supportive setting.
I also leverage mindfulness-based interventions, often weaving DBT and RO- DBT skills coaching into sessions.
You’ll find me to be genuine and direct — using an attachment-based focus, I am passionate about connection and view our time together as a space for authentic exploration. I enjoy working with youth and young adults who are experiencing issues with perfectionism, hypersensitivity, emotional dysregulation, suicidal ideation & self-harm, depression, self-esteem, and/or disordered eating. I specialize in working with individuals who tend to be highly critical of themselves, deeply influencing self-esteem and self-worth.
This group focuses on learning how to tolerate and overcome unwanted emotions. Our skills group goes for 10 weeks at a time to cover each module within the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy training including Distress Tolerance Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, and Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills. Mindfulness skills are incorporated into each module. These skills helps change unwanted patterns and diminish unwanted emotions and behaviors to fully lead the life you want. Please call if you would like more information to join our next 10 week module. The group is 1 1/2 hours and $75 per session.
Hosted by Meshai Dixon-Olivares
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAMFT, LMFT
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30315
My therapeutic skill set is also a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) adherent model.
Creating safe spaces where disappointments, shame, or fear can be processed through is my goal as a therapist. Whether your journey is short or long, I aim to come along side you for support as you find peace and personal growth. Whether it's working with young adults, families, or couples the goal is to create change that is tailor made for the individual or family unit. My therapeutic style is authentic, warm, and inviting; and I work from a strengths based perspective that promotes inner healing and self compassion.
Our Boot Camp style classes consist of a one-day mindfulness seminar and three different four-day skills modules (Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness). You can choose which modules to take or complete all four DBT modules in a month! Available in June and July.
We are Georgia's largest Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) practice with twelve Intensively Trained clinicians.
Our classic Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) program is an outpatient weekly program which includes individual weekly psychotherapy, skills training class, and coaching by phone or text. We also provide medication management with six psychiatrists in the practice.
Black women will learn to live more fulfilled and effective lives utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy to cope with the impact of daily oppression and invalidation. Skills group occurs in three 10-week modules: emotion regulation (understanding and managing emotions), distress tolerance (surviving crisis and intense emotions healthily), and interpersonal effectiveness (improving assertiveness and boundary-setting). Mindfulness is taught as a part of each module. New group members may join the group at any time during the module. Groups are offered online Tuesday evenings (5:30pm to 7pm). Next Module: Mindfulness and Distress Tolerance. Start Date: 03/16/23.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist, and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist who provides individual, group, and family-centered therapy for adults.
I value honest and thoughtful communication, which means I communicate in an attentive, supportive, compassionate, empowering, and non-judgmental manner while being authentic, direct, and transparent. I utilize validation and humor in therapy to foster connection and to create space for healthy, long-lasting change. I seek to help my clients deeply accept and understand their own thoughts, emotions, actions, and experiences so they can more effectively navigate their relationships with self and the world.
This group is appropriate for graduates working toward licensure as professional counselor in the state of Georgia. We meet biweekly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 4pm to 5:30pm. Supervisees must also complete two individual meetings annually. We address professional identity development and case consultation. My background includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Prolonged Exposure ( DBT-PE), Exposure and Response/Ritual Prevention (ERP), Somatic Experiencing, clinical hypnotherapy, and trauma healing. My approach is also compassion- and mindfulness-based, holistic, integrative, and uses anti-oppressive and liberation focused approaches to counseling and professional development.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist, and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist who provides individual, group, and family-centered therapy for adults.
I value honest and thoughtful communication, which means I communicate in an attentive, supportive, compassionate, empowering, and non-judgmental manner while being authentic, direct, and transparent. I utilize validation and humor in therapy to foster connection and to create space for healthy, long-lasting change. I seek to help my clients deeply accept and understand their own thoughts, emotions, actions, and experiences so they can more effectively navigate their relationships with self and the world.
This adult DBT Group meets weekly in our Buckhead office. Men and women alike gain skills across all 4 modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Distress Tolerance Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills, and Mindfulness Skills. Group members learn how to live in the present moment, find healthy ways to handle worry and stress, appropriately regulate emotions, and improve interpersonal relationships . DBT skills are powerful tools because they help us relate and respond to emotions and situations more effectively. You will learn concrete skills that you can apply outside of the group to reach your emotional, social, and physical goals.
Approaches include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT).
Marissa is Restorative Counseling’s resident couples and family therapist and is passionate about helping her clients’ relationships become healthy and strong. She works with couples experiencing high levels of conflict, as well as couples who find it hard to speak openly with their partner and have fallen into a pattern of avoidance. Marissa also counsels families, including families with adult children, who seek to create a healthier dynamic.
We run the three different DBT class modules: Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. These groups teach skills to help participants learn to identify feelings, lower intense negative emotions, increase positive experiences, build mindfulness, and create healthy relationships. The goals is to gain skills to make a "life worth living".
I integrate numerous well researched therapy techniques including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to make sure we can find the right fit for you.
Are you feeling lost, isolated, and unsure of what to do next? Are there days when it feels like you are surrounded by darkness or fear? You don't have to be alone and I'm here to help. As a counselor, I am passionate about creating a safe place for people to find connection, hope, and holistic wellness. I believe that all people have the ability to grow and thrive and work alongside my clients to help them discover their inner strengths. My areas of interest include grief, relationship health, spirituality, anxiety, trauma, transitions, LGBTQ, identity development, and depression.
24 week DBT skills group with at least an 8 week commitment. Each module will include 2 weeks of mindfulness and 6 weeks of distress tolerance, emotional regulation or interpersonal effectiveness. Next module begins 4/30/25 (Interpersonal Effectiveneness). Group currently held virtually. Rolling admission (can start group at any time).
I bring a warm, open, and direct approach to therapy, grounded in evidence-based practices like Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and Radically Open DBT (RO- DBT).
I am intensively training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) and Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO- DBT). RO- DBT focuses on enhancing social signaling, promoting flexibility, and cultivating openness to new experiences, leading to greater emotional balance and connection.
This evidence-based group blends psychoeducation with hands-on practice, helping teens build the skills they need to thrive—emotionally, socially, and academically. Over 8 weeks IN JUNE, participants will learn skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT)— an approach proven to reduce emotional reactivity, improve communication, and increase resilience. This group is ideal for teens 13-17 who: • Struggle with emotional ups and downs •Experience anxiety, depression, or irritability • Have difficulty managing friendships or family conflict • Act impulsively or engage in risky behaviors • Want to gain coping skills for stressful situations. Contact Rebecca at rebecca@mindfultransformationscc.com for more details.
Hosted by Brandi Smallwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ASDCS
Group meets in Roswell, GA 30076
I use cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness modalities most often.
I enjoy helping children, teens, and adults face their current challenges and find a path to wellness that allows them to flourish. I have experience working with a variety of clients of all ages. Areas of focus often include anxiety/stress, ADHD, depression, self-esteem, behavioral problems at home or school, social skills, life changes/transitions, toxic job recovery, OCD, compulsive thoughts, ASD, and more. I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where all that enter my door feel heard, empowered and safe to examine what is not working for them and find new habits.
DBT Skills Group for adolescents who may struggle with impulsive behaviors, emotion regulation issues, difficulties in relationships, etc. This group will provide coping skills related to mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Each module will operate on an 8 week rotation. Open enrollment allowed.
Hosted by Rajeive Manradgh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
I offer DBT treatment in both the individual setting, as well, as in the group setting (co-leading a DBT group).
I was intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy at the Foundation Training in January of 2018 in Hilton Head, SC with Shari Manning, Ph.D and Elizabeth LoTempio, Psy.D through Treatment Implementation Collaborative. In addition, I was intensively trained in DBT-PTSD to treat Complex PTSD in Santa Monica, CA with Martin Bonus, MD in February 2020.
Our DBT Skills Group teaches essential tools for managing emotions, improving relationships, and handling stress. We start with the Mindfulness Module, helping you stay present and balanced. Open to adults, our groups are available in-person or virtually to fit your needs. Whether you're seeking support for emotional regulation or personal growth, this group offers practical skills to apply in everyday life. Reach out for more information or register on our website at intowncounseling.com.
Hosted by Scott J Leenan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30305
Scott Leenan’s approach to psychotherapy is rooted in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), mindfulness, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), positive psychology, narrative therapy and existentialism.
Scott also leads a DBT skills groups, drawing on a variety of effective treatments including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), assertiveness training, validation strategies, and mindfulness. These groups help individuals improve their ability to regulate emotions, tolerate distressing and negative emotions and become mindful and present in the moment.
Are you a parent navigating the challenges and joys of raising a child with autism? This virtual support group offers a safe and compassionate space to connect with other parents, share experiences, and gain practical strategies. Led by a trained mental health therapist, we’ll explore topics like emotional regulation, communication strategies, and self-care for caregivers. Join us to build a supportive community and find encouragement on your parenting journey.
Hosted by Lauren Parker Anxiety, ADHD, and ASD Specialties
Counselor, MEd, APC, NCC
Group meets in Roswell, GA 30076
My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT, which help clients develop practical tools to manage distress, improve communication, and foster self-awareness.
Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, especially for children, teens, and adults facing anxiety, ADHD, or autism-related concerns. As a dedicated therapist, I offer a compassionate and supportive space where clients of all ages can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop healthier coping strategies. Whether you're a parent seeking support for your child, a teen navigating social pressures, or an adult working through life's complexities, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs. I am committed to empowering my clients to build confidence, resilience, and self-compassion.
DBT or dialectical behavior therapy is an amazing skill based program to help you make the changes in your life that will help you thrive. In the group, you will learn the skills of mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness (communication skills), emotion regulation, and distress tolerance (coping skills). Through these powerful insight oriented methods, we are able to identify behaviors that we want to change and develop to skills to create a "life worth living". The group takes 24 weeks to learn the skills, and we practice them through homework outside of group while using the group for feedback, accountability, and support.
Hosted by Tara Arnold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CEDS
Group meets in Atlanta, GA 30324
As a seasoned therapist, I integrate multiple therapy methods- from behavioral and experiential to techniques such as; mindfulness, DBT, RO DBT and IFS and more to foster healing.
As a 20+ year therapist, I am nonjudgemental, empathetic, and goal oriented. I work with all genders with perfectionism, anxiety, trauma, over control, eating disorders and/or substance abuse. As a book nerd, I am always learning and teaching new therapies. My treatment philosophy is based in mindfulness, RO DBT, CBT, IFS, and nervous system exercises.
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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.