Therapists in Miami, FL
Turning Points and Beyond
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33133 (Online Only)
As a therapist I utilize clinical interventions and techniques that are individualized to unique issues of the client. I have extensive training and experience in evidenced based treatments such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). In addition, I am experienced in the use of brief therapy techniques such as solution focused therapy and narrative therapy. In my experience I find that an integration of clinical modalities is often most effective and appreciated by clients.
As a therapist I utilize clinical interventions and techniques that are individualized to unique issues of the client. I have extensive training and experience in evidenced based treatments such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). In addition, I am experienced in the use of brief therapy techniques such as solution focused therapy and narrative therapy. In my experience I find that an integration of clinical modalities is often most effective and appreciated by clients.
Josh Davis
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33138 (Online Only)
Extensively trained in family systems theory, NeuroAffective Relationship Model, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I have developed an expertise in working with individuals, couples, and families using a non-judgmental, non-shaming, compassionate, and collaborative approach.
Oh Hey! I am Josh, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in relationships, starting with the relationship with yourself and others. I enjoy working with Queer and LGBTQIA+ individuals and non-traditional relationships. So many of us have had to forfeit either our authenticity or connection to operate in the world. My passion is to help individuals and families connect, accept, and love their authentic selves and facilitate deeper connections with their loved ones.
Extensively trained in family systems theory, NeuroAffective Relationship Model, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I have developed an expertise in working with individuals, couples, and families using a non-judgmental, non-shaming, compassionate, and collaborative approach.
Oh Hey! I am Josh, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in relationships, starting with the relationship with yourself and others. I enjoy working with Queer and LGBTQIA+ individuals and non-traditional relationships. So many of us have had to forfeit either our authenticity or connection to operate in the world. My passion is to help individuals and families connect, accept, and love their authentic selves and facilitate deeper connections with their loved ones.
Andrea Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33176
Commonly used therapeutic approaches I utilize are Cognitive & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.
My name is Andrea Thomas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida. I work with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, grief/loss, parenting difficulties, and life changes using Cognitive & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and couples.
Commonly used therapeutic approaches I utilize are Cognitive & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.
My name is Andrea Thomas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Florida. I work with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, grief/loss, parenting difficulties, and life changes using Cognitive & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and couples.
Virgen (Vee) Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33130 (Online Only)
My name is Virgen Garcia. I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Florida with 7 years of experience as a therapist. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from Barry University in Miami, Florida. I speak both English and Spanish. I use different approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered, and motivational interviewing.
My name is Virgen Garcia. I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Florida with 7 years of experience as a therapist. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from Barry University in Miami, Florida. I speak both English and Spanish. I use different approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered, and motivational interviewing.
Priscille Duvalsaint
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33177
I provide person-centered, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Trauma Focused-CBT , Art Therapy Techniques, Strength-Based and Solutions Focused therapeutic approaches.
The issues I have experience working with are ADHD, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Codependency, Coping Skills, Divorce, Grief, Infidelity, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Self Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, and Mood Disorders and Women's Issues.
I provide person-centered, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Trauma Focused-CBT , Art Therapy Techniques, Strength-Based and Solutions Focused therapeutic approaches.
The issues I have experience working with are ADHD, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Codependency, Coping Skills, Divorce, Grief, Infidelity, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Self Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, and Mood Disorders and Women's Issues.
Dr. Peggy Mustelier
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33133
Other approaches include CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-based, Existential, Interpersonal, Neuroscience and trauma resolution, and Person-centered/Humanistic techniques.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have experience working with adults, adolescents, groups, couples, and families. I completed internship and post doctoral training in Health Psychology at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. I completed an additional postdoc in psychodynamic/psychoanalytic insight oriented psychotherapy and am a Board member wit the Southeast Florida Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology (SEFAPP). I have experience with a broad range of mental health difficulties and have specialized in multiple treatment approaches in order to provide optimal treatment and care.
Other approaches include CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-based, Existential, Interpersonal, Neuroscience and trauma resolution, and Person-centered/Humanistic techniques.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have experience working with adults, adolescents, groups, couples, and families. I completed internship and post doctoral training in Health Psychology at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. I completed an additional postdoc in psychodynamic/psychoanalytic insight oriented psychotherapy and am a Board member wit the Southeast Florida Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology (SEFAPP). I have experience with a broad range of mental health difficulties and have specialized in multiple treatment approaches in order to provide optimal treatment and care.
Haley Neidich - Accepting New Clients!
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33109 (Online Only)
We will work together to create a collaborative plan of care utilizing talk therapy, CBT, DBT, Exposure Therapy, mindfulness techniques and more.
Accepting new clients. Welcome! I'm glad you're taking action to get the support you need and deserve. With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in providing support for individuals, children and families facing the complexities of life and coping with mental health conditions. If you're looking for solutions to help with anxiety, depression, OCD, a challenging life transition, or the unique challenges of the perinatal period, you're in the right place. I'm not just a therapist; I'm a partner in your journey towards well-being. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs.
We will work together to create a collaborative plan of care utilizing talk therapy, CBT, DBT, Exposure Therapy, mindfulness techniques and more.
Accepting new clients. Welcome! I'm glad you're taking action to get the support you need and deserve. With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in providing support for individuals, children and families facing the complexities of life and coping with mental health conditions. If you're looking for solutions to help with anxiety, depression, OCD, a challenging life transition, or the unique challenges of the perinatal period, you're in the right place. I'm not just a therapist; I'm a partner in your journey towards well-being. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs.
Marisol Alcibar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33145
Custom tailoring an individual approach using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Relaxation techniques, and Mindfulness Skills.
Accepting new clients as of 4/15/2024. I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida over twenty years of professional work experience and work with a variety of clients from teenagers to geriatric individuals. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, pain management and medical issues as I have done extensive work in dialysis centers and hospitals as well as in private practice. I have a deep understanding of the many issues that we can face in our lifetime, creating a safe, validating environment where clients can thrive.
Custom tailoring an individual approach using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Relaxation techniques, and Mindfulness Skills.
Accepting new clients as of 4/15/2024. I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida over twenty years of professional work experience and work with a variety of clients from teenagers to geriatric individuals. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, pain management and medical issues as I have done extensive work in dialysis centers and hospitals as well as in private practice. I have a deep understanding of the many issues that we can face in our lifetime, creating a safe, validating environment where clients can thrive.
Liberation Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33101 (Online Only)
I provide a holistic trauma-informed perspective using social justice, dialectical behavioral, and somatic therapeutic approaches.
Hi, my name is Kiersten Kelley (she/her), the Owner, and Gay Therapist at Liberation Counseling, LLC, the place where social justice and counseling meet. Here at Liberation Counseling, you can access quality teletherapy and mental health and social justice resources. As a mixed queer woman and LGBTQ affirming therapist I see every day how environments and systems can affect our mental health and ability to heal and feel safe. That is why social justice and counseling go hand in hand in finding liberation. I work with adolescents and adults with challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, identity, self-esteem, and trauma.
I provide a holistic trauma-informed perspective using social justice, dialectical behavioral, and somatic therapeutic approaches.
Hi, my name is Kiersten Kelley (she/her), the Owner, and Gay Therapist at Liberation Counseling, LLC, the place where social justice and counseling meet. Here at Liberation Counseling, you can access quality teletherapy and mental health and social justice resources. As a mixed queer woman and LGBTQ affirming therapist I see every day how environments and systems can affect our mental health and ability to heal and feel safe. That is why social justice and counseling go hand in hand in finding liberation. I work with adolescents and adults with challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, identity, self-esteem, and trauma.
Jessica Bonaventura
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33165
Hello! My name is Jessica Bonaventura. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 7 years of clinical experience providing therapy for various individuals with addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder, among many other mental health diagnoses. I enjoy using a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, DBT, and a psychoanalytic approach to help clients understand how their past has affected their present. I believe in encouraging my clients to apply their creativity in a less directive-based therapeutic approach.
Hello! My name is Jessica Bonaventura. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 7 years of clinical experience providing therapy for various individuals with addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder, among many other mental health diagnoses. I enjoy using a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, DBT, and a psychoanalytic approach to help clients understand how their past has affected their present. I believe in encouraging my clients to apply their creativity in a less directive-based therapeutic approach.
Victoria Naginsky
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33130 (Online Only)
Welcome! Something in your life has initiated this search for support and you have come to the right place. I applaud you. My name is Victoria, and I am both a licensed professional therapist and a Nationally Certified Counselor in the state of Florida. I have worked with individuals experiencing a variety of issues including substance abuse, depression and anxiety, family conflict, trauma, stress-related issues, communication challenges, self-esteem, and many more. I have extensive experience working with Trauma and am trained in providing CBT, DBT and EMDR therapy.
Welcome! Something in your life has initiated this search for support and you have come to the right place. I applaud you. My name is Victoria, and I am both a licensed professional therapist and a Nationally Certified Counselor in the state of Florida. I have worked with individuals experiencing a variety of issues including substance abuse, depression and anxiety, family conflict, trauma, stress-related issues, communication challenges, self-esteem, and many more. I have extensive experience working with Trauma and am trained in providing CBT, DBT and EMDR therapy.
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33130
I enjoy using evidenced-based modalities including EMDR, CBT, & Dialectical Behavior (DBT).
Hi all! I'm a Licensed Therapist in Florida and I truly enjoy working with adolescents & adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, social issues, and oppressive issues. Over the last few years, I've been lucky enough to work with a diverse population of clients, including those experiencing mental health concerns, houselessness, racial oppression, and gender dysphoria. This has helped me develop a number of creative, client-centered, and community-centered techniques designed to help clients identify their current strengths & challenges, and to develop treatment plans that allow them to track progress throughout treatment.
I enjoy using evidenced-based modalities including EMDR, CBT, & Dialectical Behavior (DBT).
Hi all! I'm a Licensed Therapist in Florida and I truly enjoy working with adolescents & adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, social issues, and oppressive issues. Over the last few years, I've been lucky enough to work with a diverse population of clients, including those experiencing mental health concerns, houselessness, racial oppression, and gender dysphoria. This has helped me develop a number of creative, client-centered, and community-centered techniques designed to help clients identify their current strengths & challenges, and to develop treatment plans that allow them to track progress throughout treatment.
Dr. Calvin J. Fitch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33132 (Online Only)
After working with me using cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies, many of my clients report that their negative thoughts don't have the impact on their behaviors as before.
You need therapy that will teach you concrete skills to help improve your life right now, not aimless therapy that only makes you feel better for the day. My typical clients are professionals who have come to realize that negative thoughts are keeping them from achieving their full potential at work and/or in their personal lives. Many of my current clients had tried therapy prior to seeing me and did not find it helpful as they did not get concrete skills to deal with distress.
After working with me using cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies, many of my clients report that their negative thoughts don't have the impact on their behaviors as before.
You need therapy that will teach you concrete skills to help improve your life right now, not aimless therapy that only makes you feel better for the day. My typical clients are professionals who have come to realize that negative thoughts are keeping them from achieving their full potential at work and/or in their personal lives. Many of my current clients had tried therapy prior to seeing me and did not find it helpful as they did not get concrete skills to deal with distress.
Heather Arnold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33137 (Online Only)
I use traditional evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), motivational interviewing, along with mindfulness and meditation.
I received my Master of Social Work degree from Simmons College. My objective is to give you the tools you need to overcome obstacles in your life. I have experience with children, families, youth, and adult populations, but I specialize in treatment for depression, grief, trauma, and anxiety.
I use traditional evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), motivational interviewing, along with mindfulness and meditation.
I received my Master of Social Work degree from Simmons College. My objective is to give you the tools you need to overcome obstacles in your life. I have experience with children, families, youth, and adult populations, but I specialize in treatment for depression, grief, trauma, and anxiety.
Lynnell Moss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33126
I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience working with various individuals, couples, and families with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, and Personality Disorders. I often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Trauma-focused therapy, and Gestalt techniques, but I also use other approaches. I believe in working adamantly to make a real difference, using an authentic and gentle style.
I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience working with various individuals, couples, and families with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, and Personality Disorders. I often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Trauma-focused therapy, and Gestalt techniques, but I also use other approaches. I believe in working adamantly to make a real difference, using an authentic and gentle style.
Shoshanah E. Glucksman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33141 (Online Only)
I use EMDR, DBT, and Somatic interventions and successfully treated PTSD and mood disorders by increasing awareness of the nervous system/sensory integration/social skills that need boosting for connection.
You've already succeeded, you took the first step, you reached out to find solutions to the unsettling emotions and challenges you've been experiencing. As a Licensed Marriage & Family/Mental Health counslor and trauma specialist, I work with you collaboratively, advocating and supporting you to strengthen your voice and become more assertively present in your life. I often work with clients that feel stuck, helping them create a life that is vibrant and alive. Imagine being present without needing to numb the pain when triggers or challenges arise. Let me guide you whether as an individual a couple or family.
I use EMDR, DBT, and Somatic interventions and successfully treated PTSD and mood disorders by increasing awareness of the nervous system/sensory integration/social skills that need boosting for connection.
You've already succeeded, you took the first step, you reached out to find solutions to the unsettling emotions and challenges you've been experiencing. As a Licensed Marriage & Family/Mental Health counslor and trauma specialist, I work with you collaboratively, advocating and supporting you to strengthen your voice and become more assertively present in your life. I often work with clients that feel stuck, helping them create a life that is vibrant and alive. Imagine being present without needing to numb the pain when triggers or challenges arise. Let me guide you whether as an individual a couple or family.
Anse Daniel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S, IMFT-S
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33169
I see therapy as a collaborative process every step of the way- from goal setting through achieving goals. I believe that each individual, couple, and family has a different way to relating to the world, and I treat each client based on their individual needs. We work together to identify strengths, and focus on what we know is already working. Then, together, we face challenges and build new skills to accomplish goals. I use therapeutic techniques that are designed to meet those goals (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-CBT, Family Systems, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy-DBT).
I see therapy as a collaborative process every step of the way- from goal setting through achieving goals. I believe that each individual, couple, and family has a different way to relating to the world, and I treat each client based on their individual needs. We work together to identify strengths, and focus on what we know is already working. Then, together, we face challenges and build new skills to accomplish goals. I use therapeutic techniques that are designed to meet those goals (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-CBT, Family Systems, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy-DBT).
Briana Schmidt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, MA
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33130 (Online Only)
My approach blends systemic insights with eclectic, trauma-informed strategies, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, and DBT.
Most folks I collaborate with are navigating the aftermath of trauma or adverse experiences, seeking pathways to healing. They confront challenges such as C-PTSD, eating concerns/body image issues, and codependency, with the aim of identifying triggers and managing unwanted behaviors more effectively. Their journey is towards processing past traumas, fostering resilience, and reclaiming their lives. They aspire to convert their pain into strength, nurturing healthier relationships with both themselves and the surrounding world.
My approach blends systemic insights with eclectic, trauma-informed strategies, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, and DBT.
Most folks I collaborate with are navigating the aftermath of trauma or adverse experiences, seeking pathways to healing. They confront challenges such as C-PTSD, eating concerns/body image issues, and codependency, with the aim of identifying triggers and managing unwanted behaviors more effectively. Their journey is towards processing past traumas, fostering resilience, and reclaiming their lives. They aspire to convert their pain into strength, nurturing healthier relationships with both themselves and the surrounding world.
Michele Evans
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33193
She is a Christian woman who serves as a Christian Counselor, as well as, utilizes psychological theories which include CBT, DBT, Humanistic approach, Narrative therapy, and CPT for trauma and PTSD.
A graduate of Nova Southeastern University with honors holding a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Master's Degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. She is a renowned therapist at The Recovery Village of Palm Beach where she has guided over 400 individuals with substance abuse disorder, Bi-polarity, BPD, Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia, and PTSD for the past 4 years.
She is a Christian woman who serves as a Christian Counselor, as well as, utilizes psychological theories which include CBT, DBT, Humanistic approach, Narrative therapy, and CPT for trauma and PTSD.
A graduate of Nova Southeastern University with honors holding a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Master's Degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. She is a renowned therapist at The Recovery Village of Palm Beach where she has guided over 400 individuals with substance abuse disorder, Bi-polarity, BPD, Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia, and PTSD for the past 4 years.
Patricia Demasky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33165
Hi, I'm Trish Demasky, an LCSW licensed to practice in Florida and Maine. My focus is working with adolescents, teens, and families on gender issues, PTSD, trauma, and family issues. I have a holistic, client centered approach and employ numerous therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, poly vagal theory, CBT, Solution Focused, and DBT. My client base consists mostly of those with a trauma history, those suffering with PTSD, gender dysphoria, and family issues. I would be honored to be part of your journey on the road to empowerment and wellbeing.
Hi, I'm Trish Demasky, an LCSW licensed to practice in Florida and Maine. My focus is working with adolescents, teens, and families on gender issues, PTSD, trauma, and family issues. I have a holistic, client centered approach and employ numerous therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, poly vagal theory, CBT, Solution Focused, and DBT. My client base consists mostly of those with a trauma history, those suffering with PTSD, gender dysphoria, and family issues. I would be honored to be part of your journey on the road to empowerment and wellbeing.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
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.