Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Psychiatrists in San Mateo, CA

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WellPsyche Medical Group
Psychiatrist, MD
San Mateo, CA 94404
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
(650) 899-8625 View (650) 899-8625
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Christina Toutoungi
Psychiatrist, MD
Online Only
Dr. Christina Toutoungi provides psychotherapy and medication management to adults and seniors. She enjoys partnering with individuals to explore and ameliorate challenges associated with life transitions and relationships. Her therapeutic goal is to foster wellbeing with a holistic and integrative approach to mental health. Dr. Toutoungi completed her residency training at University of California San Francisco where she pursued training in multiple therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and emotionally focused family therapies.
Dr. Christina Toutoungi provides psychotherapy and medication management to adults and seniors. She enjoys partnering with individuals to explore and ameliorate challenges associated with life transitions and relationships. Her therapeutic goal is to foster wellbeing with a holistic and integrative approach to mental health. Dr. Toutoungi completed her residency training at University of California San Francisco where she pursued training in multiple therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and emotionally focused family therapies.
(650) 613-4563 View (650) 613-4563
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Dr. Sandra Hah
Psychiatrist, MD
San Mateo, CA 94404
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
(650) 643-4159 View (650) 643-4159
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Dr. Adel Mostafavi
Psychiatrist, MD
San Mateo, CA 94404
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
(310) 340-7787 View (310) 340-7787
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WellPsyche Medical Group
Psychiatrist
San Mateo, CA 94404
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
(650) 399-9707 View (650) 399-9707
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Dr. Randall Scott Bailey
Psychiatrist, MD
San Mateo, CA 94404
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
(310) 340-7508 View (310) 340-7508
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WellPsyche Medical Group
Psychiatrist
San Mateo, CA 94404
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
(650) 453-8926 View (650) 453-8926
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Mindful Health Solutions - Benjamin Cheyette
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Serves Area
Dr. Cheyette is a board-certified psychiatrist with over twenty years of practice treating a wide variety of patients, including those with depression. He loves general psychiatry and has a clinical interest and expertise in adult ADHD. Dr. Cheyette is passionate about helping people overcome emotional challenges and is very interested in cutting-edge innovations, such as esketamine nasal spray and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to help patients. He has a collaborative approach in which he shares his formal expertise and clinical experience to help patients make well-informed decisions.
Dr. Cheyette is a board-certified psychiatrist with over twenty years of practice treating a wide variety of patients, including those with depression. He loves general psychiatry and has a clinical interest and expertise in adult ADHD. Dr. Cheyette is passionate about helping people overcome emotional challenges and is very interested in cutting-edge innovations, such as esketamine nasal spray and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to help patients. He has a collaborative approach in which he shares his formal expertise and clinical experience to help patients make well-informed decisions.
(707) 657-5317 View (707) 657-5317
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Mindful Health Solutions | Kimberly Dow PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, RN, MSW
Serves Area
Kimberly Dow is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who helps treat mood disorders at our Burlingame clinic. She practices general psychiatry and is able to help patients with a variety of cases. However, her specialties include working with mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, and ADHD. She is passionate about understanding her patients on a personal level, and seeks to educate and empower them to help them make informed decisions about available treatment options.
Kimberly Dow is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who helps treat mood disorders at our Burlingame clinic. She practices general psychiatry and is able to help patients with a variety of cases. However, her specialties include working with mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, and ADHD. She is passionate about understanding her patients on a personal level, and seeks to educate and empower them to help them make informed decisions about available treatment options.
(707) 657-5317 View (707) 657-5317
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Max Burns
Psychiatrist, MD
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer evidence based psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. My therapy approach is a mix of genuine humanism, evidence based (CBT, DBT. RO- DBT) strategies and mindfulness. I strive to be validating, non-judgmental and warm while collaboratively helping you get the tools you need to reach your valued-goals in life.
I offer evidence based psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. My therapy approach is a mix of genuine humanism, evidence based (CBT, DBT. RO- DBT) strategies and mindfulness. I strive to be validating, non-judgmental and warm while collaboratively helping you get the tools you need to reach your valued-goals in life.
(650) 239-6279 View (650) 239-6279
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LifeStance Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Serves Area
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
(650) 719-7505 View (650) 719-7505
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Dr. Patrick Sassoon
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Serves Area
Trained in Gestalt, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, Functional Medicine and other modalities.
My approach is based on integrative psychiatry, which uses medications, therapy and complementary medicine to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. I address the combined impact of sleep, lifestyle, relationships, nutrition and chronic medical conditions on well-being, and use cutting edge tools like genetic testing to guide personalized treatment with medication and supplements. I consider the patient’s cultural background in my assessments and I can provide treatment in Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian. My goal is to help my patients create lasting changes and build vitality, resilience and purpose in life.
Trained in Gestalt, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, Functional Medicine and other modalities.
My approach is based on integrative psychiatry, which uses medications, therapy and complementary medicine to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. I address the combined impact of sleep, lifestyle, relationships, nutrition and chronic medical conditions on well-being, and use cutting edge tools like genetic testing to guide personalized treatment with medication and supplements. I consider the patient’s cultural background in my assessments and I can provide treatment in Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian. My goal is to help my patients create lasting changes and build vitality, resilience and purpose in life.
(650) 629-0875 View (650) 629-0875

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WellPsyche Medical Group
Psychiatrist
Berkeley, CA 94704
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
(341) 299-1223 View (341) 299-1223
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Daniel Mattox
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide high-quality mental healthcare services to patients through telemedicine. With a strong background in both nursing and psychiatry, I possess the necessary skills and expertise to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and specialize in ADHD. Please note that I offer medication management for clients as another tool to help improve your mental health. Looking forward to meeting you and making some life improvements.
As an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide high-quality mental healthcare services to patients through telemedicine. With a strong background in both nursing and psychiatry, I possess the necessary skills and expertise to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and specialize in ADHD. Please note that I offer medication management for clients as another tool to help improve your mental health. Looking forward to meeting you and making some life improvements.
(562) 600-5486 View (562) 600-5486
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Vassilis N. Panagopoulos
Psychiatrist, MD
Online Only
I oftentimes use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice in combination with techniques from other schools of psychotherapy such as the psychodynamic approach, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy depending on the current needs and goals of the patient.
DON'T MISS work to see your psychiatrist! I work outside of regular business hours (esp. early mornings and late evenings) which works extremely well for the busy professionals I take care of... I am a Yale and Washington University-trained double-board certified psychiatrist accepting new patients as I just launched my online practice and work exclusively online. I am happy to treat any mental health problem. I do not provide prescriptions for controlled substances due to restrictions related to practicing over telemedicine but if needed I can make recommendations to your Primary Care Physician...
I oftentimes use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice in combination with techniques from other schools of psychotherapy such as the psychodynamic approach, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy depending on the current needs and goals of the patient.
DON'T MISS work to see your psychiatrist! I work outside of regular business hours (esp. early mornings and late evenings) which works extremely well for the busy professionals I take care of... I am a Yale and Washington University-trained double-board certified psychiatrist accepting new patients as I just launched my online practice and work exclusively online. I am happy to treat any mental health problem. I do not provide prescriptions for controlled substances due to restrictions related to practicing over telemedicine but if needed I can make recommendations to your Primary Care Physician...
(818) 960-6219 View (818) 960-6219
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Dr. Kevin Sethi- Progressive Wellness Clinic
Psychiatrist, MD
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Dr. Sethi is accepting new patients located in California for telehealth appointments and Michigan. Dr. Sethi completed his specialized psychiatric residency at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, MI. As an interventionist, he has a sub-specialized experience in the latest evidence-based treatment modalities including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Ketamine. He focuses in collaborative work with patients and providing ample time to make sure everything is clear and transparent. His goal is to help improve the quality of life for all his patients with a focus on preventive measures as well.
Dr. Sethi is accepting new patients located in California for telehealth appointments and Michigan. Dr. Sethi completed his specialized psychiatric residency at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, MI. As an interventionist, he has a sub-specialized experience in the latest evidence-based treatment modalities including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Ketamine. He focuses in collaborative work with patients and providing ample time to make sure everything is clear and transparent. His goal is to help improve the quality of life for all his patients with a focus on preventive measures as well.
(248) 985-7225 View (248) 985-7225
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Vassilis N Panagopoulos
Psychiatrist, MD
1 Endorsed
Pacifica, CA 94044
I oftentimes use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice in combination with techniques from other schools of psychotherapy such as the psychodynamic approach, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy depending on the current needs and goals of the patient.
DON'T MISS work to see your psychiatrist! I work outside of regular business hours (esp. early mornings and late evenings) which works extremely well for the busy professionals population I take care of... I am a Yale and Washington University-trained double-board certified psychiatrist accepting new patients as I just launched my online practice and work exclusively online. I am happy to treat any mental health problem. I do not provide prescriptions for controlled substances due to restrictions related to practicing over telemedicine but if needed I can make recommendations to your Primary Care Physician...
I oftentimes use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice in combination with techniques from other schools of psychotherapy such as the psychodynamic approach, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy depending on the current needs and goals of the patient.
DON'T MISS work to see your psychiatrist! I work outside of regular business hours (esp. early mornings and late evenings) which works extremely well for the busy professionals population I take care of... I am a Yale and Washington University-trained double-board certified psychiatrist accepting new patients as I just launched my online practice and work exclusively online. I am happy to treat any mental health problem. I do not provide prescriptions for controlled substances due to restrictions related to practicing over telemedicine but if needed I can make recommendations to your Primary Care Physician...
(650) 594-6525 View (650) 594-6525
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Dr. Prudhvi Bandi
Psychiatrist, MD
Online Only
He combines medication management with evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term emotional well-being.
As a provider at Bonmente, Dr. Bandi treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
He combines medication management with evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term emotional well-being.
As a provider at Bonmente, Dr. Bandi treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, he offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
(669) 280-7351 View (669) 280-7351
Photo of Victor Huynh - Victor Huynh, DO | Mindful Health Solutions , Psychiatrist, DO
Dr. Huynh is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in treating mood, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder and related disorders using a combination of tools, including psychotherapy and pharmacology. He has a strong interest in incorporating cutting-edge therapies, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and psychedelics such as Estetamine Nasal Spray, into his treatment plans for patients. He enjoys the profound gratification of building a relationship with patients, providing unwavering support, and utilizing his skillset as a psychiatrist to change an individual’s life.
Dr. Huynh is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in treating mood, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder and related disorders using a combination of tools, including psychotherapy and pharmacology. He has a strong interest in incorporating cutting-edge therapies, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and psychedelics such as Estetamine Nasal Spray, into his treatment plans for patients. He enjoys the profound gratification of building a relationship with patients, providing unwavering support, and utilizing his skillset as a psychiatrist to change an individual’s life.
(925) 483-8515 View (925) 483-8515
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Jatinder Yang-Chawla
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Online Only
My ideal client is someone who is seeking more than symptom relief alone. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma, ADHD, or relationship difficulties, and are looking for care that feels thoughtful, individualized, and respectful of their lived experience. They may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or frustrated by approaches that focus only on diagnoses or medications without addressing the broader context of their life. They want to be truly heard and understood—as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. Their goals often include gaining insight into themselves, improving emotional well-being,
My ideal client is someone who is seeking more than symptom relief alone. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma, ADHD, or relationship difficulties, and are looking for care that feels thoughtful, individualized, and respectful of their lived experience. They may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or frustrated by approaches that focus only on diagnoses or medications without addressing the broader context of their life. They want to be truly heard and understood—as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. Their goals often include gaining insight into themselves, improving emotional well-being,
(925) 744-8737 View (925) 744-8737

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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Psychiatrists
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.