This is a one month-long virtual therapy group that will read and process The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. The Bell Jar is a classic book published in 1963 known for poignantly addressing one woman's mental health experience. Topics that come up in The Bell Jar include depression & feminist topics. Dates for the group will take place on 11/02, 11/16, & 11/30 at 6:30 PM EST. This is open to folks living in New York and Missouri.
This is a one month-long virtual therapy group that will read and process The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. The Bell Jar is a classic book published in 1963 known for poignantly addressing one woman's mental health experience. Topics that come up in The Bell Jar include depression & feminist topics. Dates for the group will take place on 11/02, 11/16, & 11/30 at 6:30 PM EST. This is open to folks living in New York and Missouri.
Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or unsure how to manage stress or conflict? Our Virtual DBT Skills Group can help! DBT teaches research-backed strategies to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and strengthen relationships. This structured, supportive group teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills you can apply in your daily life. Ideal for individuals motivated to learn skills, practice them between sessions, and make meaningful changes. 16-week Group meeting on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM. DATES TBD. Reimbursable with insurance. Contact Jamil Elisofon, LMSW, to schedule a free intake!
Hosted by Jamil Elisofon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, DBT
Group meets in New York, NY 10006
Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or unsure how to manage stress or conflict? Our Virtual DBT Skills Group can help! DBT teaches research-backed strategies to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and strengthen relationships. This structured, supportive group teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills you can apply in your daily life. Ideal for individuals motivated to learn skills, practice them between sessions, and make meaningful changes. 16-week Group meeting on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM. DATES TBD. Reimbursable with insurance. Contact Jamil Elisofon, LMSW, to schedule a free intake!
Biweekly Group Monday evenings 7-8:30 for individuals who have graduated from a Comprehensive DBT Skills group and can demonstrate a working knowledge of DBT skills. Group serves to support members in consulting with each other about use of DBT skills in collaborate and validating environment. Currently via telehealth only to individuals in NY, NJ, or FL.
Biweekly Group Monday evenings 7-8:30 for individuals who have graduated from a Comprehensive DBT Skills group and can demonstrate a working knowledge of DBT skills. Group serves to support members in consulting with each other about use of DBT skills in collaborate and validating environment. Currently via telehealth only to individuals in NY, NJ, or FL.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals establish "a life worth living" through four practical skill sets. Group members will learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills to decrease negative vulnerabilities and unhelpful behaviors, increase feelings of competency and control, and improve relationships (including with yourself!). *This group is a 16-week commitment that will meet online*
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals establish "a life worth living" through four practical skill sets. Group members will learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills to decrease negative vulnerabilities and unhelpful behaviors, increase feelings of competency and control, and improve relationships (including with yourself!). *This group is a 16-week commitment that will meet online*
This DBT-based group not only focuses on reducing self-harming behaviors--including eating disorders, addictions, cutting, or any behavioral patterns interfering with the potential to live life with a measure of effectiveness--but is also appropriate for individuals seeking to navigate chronic interpersonal difficulties that have served as impediments to happiness and success. Each week we learn essential DBT skills and share interpersonal processes and dynamics in order to learn how to best implement the learned skills into daily living. This group has been helpful for those who are new to DBT, or those looking for a refresher course.
This DBT-based group not only focuses on reducing self-harming behaviors--including eating disorders, addictions, cutting, or any behavioral patterns interfering with the potential to live life with a measure of effectiveness--but is also appropriate for individuals seeking to navigate chronic interpersonal difficulties that have served as impediments to happiness and success. Each week we learn essential DBT skills and share interpersonal processes and dynamics in order to learn how to best implement the learned skills into daily living. This group has been helpful for those who are new to DBT, or those looking for a refresher course.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Mood Disorders, and Abuse survivors. Things You Should Know: In Person, 1.5-hour per session, Tuesdays, 7 PM to 8:30 PM, $125 per session, Insurance reimbursable, contact us to schedule an intake.
Hosted by Danielle Dellaquila
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, DBT, CBT
Group meets in New York, NY 10006
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Mood Disorders, and Abuse survivors. Things You Should Know: In Person, 1.5-hour per session, Tuesdays, 7 PM to 8:30 PM, $125 per session, Insurance reimbursable, contact us to schedule an intake.
Mentalization is the capacity to understand ourselves and others in the context of mental states, such as thoughts, feelings, desires, wishes, or fears. MBT groups aim to strengthen participants' ability to mentalize, thereby allowing them to better maintain relationships and choose healthier more adaptive means of expressing and managing intense feelings. This online MBT group is open to individuals in a number of states, and is co-facilitated by my colleague Edward Patzelt, a clinical psychologist.
Mentalization is the capacity to understand ourselves and others in the context of mental states, such as thoughts, feelings, desires, wishes, or fears. MBT groups aim to strengthen participants' ability to mentalize, thereby allowing them to better maintain relationships and choose healthier more adaptive means of expressing and managing intense feelings. This online MBT group is open to individuals in a number of states, and is co-facilitated by my colleague Edward Patzelt, a clinical psychologist.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, PTSD, Mood Disorders, and Abuse survivors. Things You Should Know: Wednesdays, Open Admission, 1.5-hour per session, meets once a week IN PERSON at our downtown NYC office, Wednesdays 7 PM to 8:30 PM, Insurance reimbursable, contact us to schedule an intake.
Hosted by Maya Montalto
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, DBT, CBT
Group meets in New York, NY 10006
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, PTSD, Mood Disorders, and Abuse survivors. Things You Should Know: Wednesdays, Open Admission, 1.5-hour per session, meets once a week IN PERSON at our downtown NYC office, Wednesdays 7 PM to 8:30 PM, Insurance reimbursable, contact us to schedule an intake.
Struggle with intense emotions, anxiety, or relationship stress? You don’t have to navigate it alone. Join our structured, evidence-based DBT group at Gateway to Solutions. We provide practical tools to help you move from reactive to responsive. What You’ll Learn: Mindfulness & Distress Tolerance Emotion Regulation Interpersonal Effectiveness Group Details: When: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Format: In-Person, 16-Week Curriculum Investment: Insurance reimbursable, Expert-led and results-focused. Ready to build the stability you deserve? Contact us today to schedule your intake consultation and secure your spot.
Hosted by Danielle Dellaquila
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, CBT, DBT, EMDR
Group meets in New York, NY 10006
Struggle with intense emotions, anxiety, or relationship stress? You don’t have to navigate it alone. Join our structured, evidence-based DBT group at Gateway to Solutions. We provide practical tools to help you move from reactive to responsive. What You’ll Learn: Mindfulness & Distress Tolerance Emotion Regulation Interpersonal Effectiveness Group Details: When: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Format: In-Person, 16-Week Curriculum Investment: Insurance reimbursable, Expert-led and results-focused. Ready to build the stability you deserve? Contact us today to schedule your intake consultation and secure your spot.
This is a structured time limited DBT skills group that teaches individuals skills for managing emotions in more effective ways, decreasing impulsive behaviors, and improving relationships. This group is intended specifically for LGBT indivviduals to provide a space where individuals can speak freely and safely about issues related to their sexual identity while being offered the structure and skills of a standard DBT group.
This is a structured time limited DBT skills group that teaches individuals skills for managing emotions in more effective ways, decreasing impulsive behaviors, and improving relationships. This group is intended specifically for LGBT indivviduals to provide a space where individuals can speak freely and safely about issues related to their sexual identity while being offered the structure and skills of a standard DBT group.
These skills training classes cover the areas of mindfulness, communication skills, crisis survival or distress tolerance skills, and emotion regulation skills. If you struggle with dealing with emotions in the day-to-day, find that you are often in a crisis and do things that make it worse, and/or struggle in your relationships these classes can make a world of difference! All our groups are BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
These skills training classes cover the areas of mindfulness, communication skills, crisis survival or distress tolerance skills, and emotion regulation skills. If you struggle with dealing with emotions in the day-to-day, find that you are often in a crisis and do things that make it worse, and/or struggle in your relationships these classes can make a world of difference! All our groups are BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
This is a 14-week DBT skills group focused on building emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationships in a supportive, structured setting. Participants will learn and practice practical coping skills each week, with an emphasis on trauma-informed pacing and real-life application between sessions. This group is for adults who experience intense emotions, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty coping with distress often associated with BPD traits, eating disorder recovery, anxiety, depression, or trauma histories. Ideal participants may feel “too much,” struggle with urges or impulsive behaviors, or feel stuck in emotional cycles that impact their relationships and self-esteem.
Hosted by Kelly Karydis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, CASAC-T
Group meets in New York, NY 10017
This is a 14-week DBT skills group focused on building emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationships in a supportive, structured setting. Participants will learn and practice practical coping skills each week, with an emphasis on trauma-informed pacing and real-life application between sessions. This group is for adults who experience intense emotions, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty coping with distress often associated with BPD traits, eating disorder recovery, anxiety, depression, or trauma histories. Ideal participants may feel “too much,” struggle with urges or impulsive behaviors, or feel stuck in emotional cycles that impact their relationships and self-esteem.
I lead a standard, comprehensive DBT Skills Group for teenagers in DBT treatment and their family members to learn and implement DBT Skills! We will cover all skills modules, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and middle path over the course of 5-6 months. Group occurs Mondays 4:30-6:00pm!
I lead a standard, comprehensive DBT Skills Group for teenagers in DBT treatment and their family members to learn and implement DBT Skills! We will cover all skills modules, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and middle path over the course of 5-6 months. Group occurs Mondays 4:30-6:00pm!
Mentalization is the capacity to understand ourselves and others in the context of mental states, such as thoughts, feelings, desires, wishes, or fears. MBT groups aim to strengthen participants' ability to mentalize, thereby allowing them to better maintain relationships and choose healthier more adaptive means of expressing and managing intense feelings. This online MBT group is open to individuals in a number of states, and is co-facilitated by my colleague Edward Patzelt, a clinical psychologist.
Mentalization is the capacity to understand ourselves and others in the context of mental states, such as thoughts, feelings, desires, wishes, or fears. MBT groups aim to strengthen participants' ability to mentalize, thereby allowing them to better maintain relationships and choose healthier more adaptive means of expressing and managing intense feelings. This online MBT group is open to individuals in a number of states, and is co-facilitated by my colleague Edward Patzelt, a clinical psychologist.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions, struggling in relationships, or wanting to build healthier coping skills? Our Young Adult DBT Skills Group offers a supportive, judgment-free space to learn practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and building a more balanced life. Grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), this group focuses on four skill areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Whether you’re navigating school, work, or relationships, this will help you handle life’s challenges with greater confidence and self-compassion.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions, struggling in relationships, or wanting to build healthier coping skills? Our Young Adult DBT Skills Group offers a supportive, judgment-free space to learn practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and building a more balanced life. Grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), this group focuses on four skill areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Whether you’re navigating school, work, or relationships, this will help you handle life’s challenges with greater confidence and self-compassion.
The adult DBT skills group is a weekly therapy group where individuals learn and practice Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills focused on managing emotions, tolerating distress, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and cultivating mindfulness. This group is suitable for adults experiencing difficulties with emotion regulation, impulsive behaviors, or relationship issues. The DBT skills group is run very much like a class or a seminar. It meets once per week for ninety minutes. Participants are provided with handouts that reinforce the skills taught in group. Moreover, homework that corresponds with the DBT skills taught in a particular week is assigned and reviewed weekly.
The adult DBT skills group is a weekly therapy group where individuals learn and practice Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills focused on managing emotions, tolerating distress, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and cultivating mindfulness. This group is suitable for adults experiencing difficulties with emotion regulation, impulsive behaviors, or relationship issues. The DBT skills group is run very much like a class or a seminar. It meets once per week for ninety minutes. Participants are provided with handouts that reinforce the skills taught in group. Moreover, homework that corresponds with the DBT skills taught in a particular week is assigned and reviewed weekly.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Mood Disorders, and Abuse survivors. Things You Should Know: IN PERSON, 1.5-hour per session, TUESDAYS 7 PM to 8:30 PM, Insurance reimbursable, contact us to schedule an intake.
Hosted by Valerie Paige Kowalski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, DBT, REBT, CBT
Group meets in New York, NY 10006
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT Group Therapy at Gateway to Solutions focuses on mindfulness; interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance, and emotional regulation. DBT treats Depression, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Binge-eating, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Mood Disorders, and Abuse survivors. Things You Should Know: IN PERSON, 1.5-hour per session, TUESDAYS 7 PM to 8:30 PM, Insurance reimbursable, contact us to schedule an intake.
Struggle with intense emotions, anxiety, or relationship stress? You don’t have to navigate it alone. Join our structured, evidence-based DBT group at Gateway to Solutions. We provide practical tools to help you move from reactive to responsive. What You’ll Learn: Mindfulness & Distress Tolerance Emotion Regulation Interpersonal Effectiveness Group Details: When: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Format: In-Person, 16-Week Curriculum Investment: Insurance reimbursable Expert-led and results-focused. Ready to build the stability you deserve? Contact us today to schedule your intake consultation and secure your spot.
Hosted by Amanda Carnesecchi
Licensed Social Worker, LMSW, DBT, CBT
Group meets in New York, NY 10006
Struggle with intense emotions, anxiety, or relationship stress? You don’t have to navigate it alone. Join our structured, evidence-based DBT group at Gateway to Solutions. We provide practical tools to help you move from reactive to responsive. What You’ll Learn: Mindfulness & Distress Tolerance Emotion Regulation Interpersonal Effectiveness Group Details: When: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Format: In-Person, 16-Week Curriculum Investment: Insurance reimbursable Expert-led and results-focused. Ready to build the stability you deserve? Contact us today to schedule your intake consultation and secure your spot.
This is a 12-week, closed skills group designed specifically for individuals who have completed Level 1 and are ready to deepen their practice. This cohort focuses on advanced DBT application, bridging the gap between clinical theory and daily living. While Level 1 focuses on foundational tools, Level 2 is built for those ready to move from "learning" to "mastering" their emotional landscape. Using a trauma-informed structure, we move at a pace that allows for genuine integration, helping you navigate emotional intensity, relationship patterns, and internal distress with greater consistency.
Hosted by Kelly Karydis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, CASAC-T
Group meets in New York, NY 10017
This is a 12-week, closed skills group designed specifically for individuals who have completed Level 1 and are ready to deepen their practice. This cohort focuses on advanced DBT application, bridging the gap between clinical theory and daily living. While Level 1 focuses on foundational tools, Level 2 is built for those ready to move from "learning" to "mastering" their emotional landscape. Using a trauma-informed structure, we move at a pace that allows for genuine integration, helping you navigate emotional intensity, relationship patterns, and internal distress with greater consistency.
Hair pulling, skin picking and other body focused disorders can wreak havoc in a person's life. The shame associated can be debilitating. This group uses educational, CBT and emotive insight oriented approaches to help members overcome these behaviors in a supportive empathic atmosphere. Knowing that you are not alone has enormous power to effect change.
Hair pulling, skin picking and other body focused disorders can wreak havoc in a person's life. The shame associated can be debilitating. This group uses educational, CBT and emotive insight oriented approaches to help members overcome these behaviors in a supportive empathic atmosphere. Knowing that you are not alone has enormous power to effect change.
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Self-Harming Support Groups
How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.