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Holistic Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBTC
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406  (Online Only)
I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy treatment.
Holistic Counseling Services is committed to providing quality care using a tele-mental health platform. My goal is to provide good quality care in the privacy of your home or office without the hassle of taking extra time out of your busy schedule to travel to a brick and mortar office.
I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy treatment.
Holistic Counseling Services is committed to providing quality care using a tele-mental health platform. My goal is to provide good quality care in the privacy of your home or office without the hassle of taking extra time out of your busy schedule to travel to a brick and mortar office.
(484) 853-4775 View (484) 853-4775
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Acacia Masso
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
I utilize an integrative therapeutic approach drawing from narrative, IFS, art therapy and somatic perspectives, with some incorporation of ACT, CBT, and DBT skills.
I view clients as the experts in their own lives, and my goal is to create a warm, empathetic, and supportive partnership. I support people experiencing trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. As someone raised in Uganda, South Sudan, and Kenya, moving to the United States as a young adult, I am interested in supporting people processing cross-cultural transition and bicultural identity, as well as intergenerational, communal trauma and survivor’s guilt. As a queer therapist, I enjoy supporting LGBTQ+ clients as well.
I utilize an integrative therapeutic approach drawing from narrative, IFS, art therapy and somatic perspectives, with some incorporation of ACT, CBT, and DBT skills.
I view clients as the experts in their own lives, and my goal is to create a warm, empathetic, and supportive partnership. I support people experiencing trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. As someone raised in Uganda, South Sudan, and Kenya, moving to the United States as a young adult, I am interested in supporting people processing cross-cultural transition and bicultural identity, as well as intergenerational, communal trauma and survivor’s guilt. As a queer therapist, I enjoy supporting LGBTQ+ clients as well.
(610) 421-0542 View (610) 421-0542
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Sarah Prince
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and I use an integrative approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance-Commitment Therapy, Person Centered, and Positive psychotherapy.
Self-compassion is an important step in the journey for self-growth, but sometimes the journey is tough, and you need support. The counseling process is a collaborative effort between the therapist and the client in a supportive and judgement-free environment. I aspire to empower and validate my clients within this supportive environment, and I believe the therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance in therapy.
I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and I use an integrative approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance-Commitment Therapy, Person Centered, and Positive psychotherapy.
Self-compassion is an important step in the journey for self-growth, but sometimes the journey is tough, and you need support. The counseling process is a collaborative effort between the therapist and the client in a supportive and judgement-free environment. I aspire to empower and validate my clients within this supportive environment, and I believe the therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance in therapy.
(610) 906-8060 View (610) 906-8060
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Molly Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406  (Online Only)
Along with traditional therapeutic models such as CBT, DBT, MI, and psychodynamics, I also have experience integrating additional concepts including trauma, self-esteem and compassion, healthy relationships, kink and poly-friendly, diet culture recovery / Health At Every Size, and spirituality.
I think that therapy doesn’t have to be complicated. As a client you can expect to highlight your strengths, speak to your individual experience in a non-judgmental environment, receive unconditional support from someone you trust, and learn new ways to lessen your pain. Therapy is a wonderfully transformative venture, where two people collaborate on how to navigate the human experience. My approach is strengths-based, person-first, and multifaceted to meet your specific needs.
Along with traditional therapeutic models such as CBT, DBT, MI, and psychodynamics, I also have experience integrating additional concepts including trauma, self-esteem and compassion, healthy relationships, kink and poly-friendly, diet culture recovery / Health At Every Size, and spirituality.
I think that therapy doesn’t have to be complicated. As a client you can expect to highlight your strengths, speak to your individual experience in a non-judgmental environment, receive unconditional support from someone you trust, and learn new ways to lessen your pain. Therapy is a wonderfully transformative venture, where two people collaborate on how to navigate the human experience. My approach is strengths-based, person-first, and multifaceted to meet your specific needs.
(412) 946-0951 View (412) 946-0951
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Christie Birchall
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CCTS-I, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Additionally, by drawing from various counseling techniques such as CBT, DBT, and REBT, together we can work on regulating emotions and facing uncomfortable feelings head on.
Immediate openings for in-person and virtual sessions! I have vast experience working with individuals who struggle with Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, substance abuse, criminal involvement, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as other personality/mood disorders. In my work, I utilize a person-centered approach that focuses on empathizing with you as an individual trying to heal from your experiences. I feel that my solution-based approach can help guide you through your issues and facilitate a more productive lifestyle.
Additionally, by drawing from various counseling techniques such as CBT, DBT, and REBT, together we can work on regulating emotions and facing uncomfortable feelings head on.
Immediate openings for in-person and virtual sessions! I have vast experience working with individuals who struggle with Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, substance abuse, criminal involvement, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as other personality/mood disorders. In my work, I utilize a person-centered approach that focuses on empathizing with you as an individual trying to heal from your experiences. I feel that my solution-based approach can help guide you through your issues and facilitate a more productive lifestyle.
(484) 897-7786 View (484) 897-7786
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Nicole Urbanski
MS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
I have a person-centered approach and incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Solution-focused, & Trauma informed strategies.
I truly enjoy working with adolescents and emerging young adults as they transition to adulthood. I also enjoy fostering teen-parent relationships. My specialties include: Teens/Adolescents, Emerging Adults, Anxiety/Depression, Mood Disorders, Teen-Parent Relationships, Executive Functioning, School Issues, LBGTQiA plus, Self-Esteem and Body Positivity.
I have a person-centered approach and incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Solution-focused, & Trauma informed strategies.
I truly enjoy working with adolescents and emerging young adults as they transition to adulthood. I also enjoy fostering teen-parent relationships. My specialties include: Teens/Adolescents, Emerging Adults, Anxiety/Depression, Mood Disorders, Teen-Parent Relationships, Executive Functioning, School Issues, LBGTQiA plus, Self-Esteem and Body Positivity.
(267) 361-1756 View (267) 361-1756
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Sofia Montgomery
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Waitlist for new clients
As a certified trauma professional, I aim to create a warm, inclusive, brave space in which my clients can explore their life experiences. I believe each individual is unique, as are their therapeutic needs, and I use a variety of evidence-based treatment models including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), IFS-informed, and mindfulness techniques to help guide our sessions. To that end, I also do not believe in pathologizing people, reducing them to a diagnosis or viewing them as a problem to “fix.” I believe in building a collaborative and trusting therapeutic relationship, to help re-define what the therapeutic space can be.
As a certified trauma professional, I aim to create a warm, inclusive, brave space in which my clients can explore their life experiences. I believe each individual is unique, as are their therapeutic needs, and I use a variety of evidence-based treatment models including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), IFS-informed, and mindfulness techniques to help guide our sessions. To that end, I also do not believe in pathologizing people, reducing them to a diagnosis or viewing them as a problem to “fix.” I believe in building a collaborative and trusting therapeutic relationship, to help re-define what the therapeutic space can be.
(484) 998-1405 View (484) 998-1405
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Ashley Straub Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused and Mindfulness.
Feeling stuck and wondering why? Or what you can do about it? Let’s work together to identify your goals and create a path towards them. Along the way we will work on self-acceptance, self-love and developing an understanding of all spheres of yourself. My ideal client struggles to find their words, has difficulties describing what’s happening to them, and often needs validation and acceptance. All stressors, regardless of intensity, can leave us feeling powerless and hopeless as they accumulate. Sometimes people fall short and are not sure why, working with a therapist can help you understand what might be getting in your way.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused and Mindfulness.
Feeling stuck and wondering why? Or what you can do about it? Let’s work together to identify your goals and create a path towards them. Along the way we will work on self-acceptance, self-love and developing an understanding of all spheres of yourself. My ideal client struggles to find their words, has difficulties describing what’s happening to them, and often needs validation and acceptance. All stressors, regardless of intensity, can leave us feeling powerless and hopeless as they accumulate. Sometimes people fall short and are not sure why, working with a therapist can help you understand what might be getting in your way.
(267) 732-0758 View (267) 732-0758
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Risa Jinunarux-Shibata
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, C-DBT
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406  (Online Only)
I am certified in dialectical behavior therapy, received certification in trauma treatment.
As an Asian psychotherapist, I bring a unique perspective to my practice that values the rich diversity of experiences. I am dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals can explore and understand the intersection of their identities and mental health. My approach integrates culturally sensitive techniques with evidence-based therapies to support clients on their journey towards healing and self-discovery.
I am certified in dialectical behavior therapy, received certification in trauma treatment.
As an Asian psychotherapist, I bring a unique perspective to my practice that values the rich diversity of experiences. I am dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals can explore and understand the intersection of their identities and mental health. My approach integrates culturally sensitive techniques with evidence-based therapies to support clients on their journey towards healing and self-discovery.
(215) 642-0011 View (215) 642-0011
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Marsha Woods
JD, MCC, ELI-MP
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
I help clients with stress, anxiety and low self esteem feel better about themselves. I also specialize in organizational (Executive Function) and Social Skills issues, in adolescents and adults struggling with these problems, and work with students in the college process. Whether something is bothering you and you can't pinpoint what it is, or you know you don't feel as good as you could, I help you explore what might be causing you sadness, stress or anxiety, and together we come up with a plan that makes you feel more in control, leading you to live a happier and more fulfilling life.
I help clients with stress, anxiety and low self esteem feel better about themselves. I also specialize in organizational (Executive Function) and Social Skills issues, in adolescents and adults struggling with these problems, and work with students in the college process. Whether something is bothering you and you can't pinpoint what it is, or you know you don't feel as good as you could, I help you explore what might be causing you sadness, stress or anxiety, and together we come up with a plan that makes you feel more in control, leading you to live a happier and more fulfilling life.
(484) 240-3820 View (484) 240-3820
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Kaitlyn Farrelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
I believe we can all can benefit from having somebody to talk to. Whether it be daily life stress, deeper traumas you have endured, anything in between, my role is to be a resource in your therapeutic journey. I have experience working with folks of all ages, however I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I'm experienced in supporting children and teens that present with social/behavioral/emotional concerns and children that are on the autism Spectrum. In working with children and teens, I additionally prioritize supporting parents in managing their experiences relating to the child's experiences.
I believe we can all can benefit from having somebody to talk to. Whether it be daily life stress, deeper traumas you have endured, anything in between, my role is to be a resource in your therapeutic journey. I have experience working with folks of all ages, however I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I'm experienced in supporting children and teens that present with social/behavioral/emotional concerns and children that are on the autism Spectrum. In working with children and teens, I additionally prioritize supporting parents in managing their experiences relating to the child's experiences.
(610) 209-6690 View (610) 209-6690
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Dr. Peter Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CMPC, BCC
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Do anxiety, self-doubt, self-criticism, performance pressure, performance blocks, perfectionism, depression, or low self-confidence impact you or a loved one? I specialize in working with competitive athletes and adults in their 20's & 30's. You can rely on my 25+ years of experience helping folks successfully navigate unproductive thoughts & behaviors that limit their authentic expression, sense of well-being, performance potential & opportunities to flourish. In a safe, supportive environment I help guide you past what is troubling you while challenging and supporting you to realize your own self-worth, authenticity, & resiliency.
Do anxiety, self-doubt, self-criticism, performance pressure, performance blocks, perfectionism, depression, or low self-confidence impact you or a loved one? I specialize in working with competitive athletes and adults in their 20's & 30's. You can rely on my 25+ years of experience helping folks successfully navigate unproductive thoughts & behaviors that limit their authentic expression, sense of well-being, performance potential & opportunities to flourish. In a safe, supportive environment I help guide you past what is troubling you while challenging and supporting you to realize your own self-worth, authenticity, & resiliency.
(484) 214-2580 View (484) 214-2580
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Larissa Torcomian
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with life stressors, feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? Are you tired of feeling stuck in constant worrying, self-criticism, or relationship difficulties? Do you strive to heal your relationship with food and your body? If you want to work on your well-being, live more fully, and need to develop coping mechanisms and stress management techniques to resolve the issues that hinder you from living the life you envision, I can provide the support you need to accomplish these goals and help you gain insight into your strengths and build upon them, while also being a support of the mind-body connection.
Are you struggling with life stressors, feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? Are you tired of feeling stuck in constant worrying, self-criticism, or relationship difficulties? Do you strive to heal your relationship with food and your body? If you want to work on your well-being, live more fully, and need to develop coping mechanisms and stress management techniques to resolve the issues that hinder you from living the life you envision, I can provide the support you need to accomplish these goals and help you gain insight into your strengths and build upon them, while also being a support of the mind-body connection.
(215) 337-2692 View (215) 337-2692
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The Center, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
The Center, LLC is a group psychology practice dedicated to providing top-notch, warm, personal psychological and nutritional counseling services as well as biofeedback and neurofeedback. We have 24 psychologists and a registered dietitian with offices in King of Prussia, West Chester and via Telehealth. Our psychologists specialize in a range of presenting concerns and work with all children, teens and adults. Only doctorate level psychologists are invited to join our team. Our scheduling specialists work hard to match you with a psychologist who fits your personality and specializes in the concerns bringing you into therapy.
The Center, LLC is a group psychology practice dedicated to providing top-notch, warm, personal psychological and nutritional counseling services as well as biofeedback and neurofeedback. We have 24 psychologists and a registered dietitian with offices in King of Prussia, West Chester and via Telehealth. Our psychologists specialize in a range of presenting concerns and work with all children, teens and adults. Only doctorate level psychologists are invited to join our team. Our scheduling specialists work hard to match you with a psychologist who fits your personality and specializes in the concerns bringing you into therapy.
(610) 878-9330 View (610) 878-9330
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Allison Gerstley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406  (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or lost? Perhaps wondering how to climb out of the dark hole that anxiety, stress, or sadness has you feeing trapped in? Self-exploration is the bravest journey one can take when you experiencing these feelings. The overwhelming pace of life may increase these unpleasant feelings, and I support you in taking the courageous step to collaborate with someone to improve satisfaction, happiness, and confidence in your life. Together, we will work towards developing healthy coping skills, behaviors, and thought patterns while laughing, crying, and talking openly and honestly.
Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or lost? Perhaps wondering how to climb out of the dark hole that anxiety, stress, or sadness has you feeing trapped in? Self-exploration is the bravest journey one can take when you experiencing these feelings. The overwhelming pace of life may increase these unpleasant feelings, and I support you in taking the courageous step to collaborate with someone to improve satisfaction, happiness, and confidence in your life. Together, we will work towards developing healthy coping skills, behaviors, and thought patterns while laughing, crying, and talking openly and honestly.
(484) 989-9216 View (484) 989-9216
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Max Sheintoch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
No matter what background we come from life tends to bring its own suffering and difficulties. I view therapy as a place where challenges and painful emotions can be confronted in a safe and caring environment. My personality is warm and empathetic, and I aim to provide a place where clients feel heard, cared for, and listened to. I view clients as being the author of their own lives. Thus, I aim to be collaborative and to help come up with goals that are important and meaningful to you. My style is action oriented, and I try to push clients out of their comfort zones, through the use of mindfulness and behavioral changes.
No matter what background we come from life tends to bring its own suffering and difficulties. I view therapy as a place where challenges and painful emotions can be confronted in a safe and caring environment. My personality is warm and empathetic, and I aim to provide a place where clients feel heard, cared for, and listened to. I view clients as being the author of their own lives. Thus, I aim to be collaborative and to help come up with goals that are important and meaningful to you. My style is action oriented, and I try to push clients out of their comfort zones, through the use of mindfulness and behavioral changes.
(610) 995-6668 View (610) 995-6668
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406  (Online Only)
We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. Working with us, you'll get results.
We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. Working with us, you'll get results.
(610) 600-6219 View (610) 600-6219
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Maggie Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Waitlist for new clients
With a belief that our inner obstacles create our outer obstacles, the goal of my practice is to help you to understand and remove those obstacles from your life. I will be there to support you as we work together to understand the relationship that you have with yourself as well as the relationship patterns that you have with other people. It is my hope that I can help you with self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-love.
With a belief that our inner obstacles create our outer obstacles, the goal of my practice is to help you to understand and remove those obstacles from your life. I will be there to support you as we work together to understand the relationship that you have with yourself as well as the relationship patterns that you have with other people. It is my hope that I can help you with self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-love.
(484) 218-5322 View (484) 218-5322
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Marissa Sloane
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Does negative self-talk inhibit you from opportunities that could potentially enrich your life? Whether it be going for a promotion at work or missing out on fulfilling relationships, what we tell ourselves can either hinder or help us. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to engender a sense of empowerment. In a world where matters feel increasingly out of our control, it is helpful to acknowledge what we can control. My Person-Centered approach creates a non-judgmental environment where we can explore difficult topics.
Does negative self-talk inhibit you from opportunities that could potentially enrich your life? Whether it be going for a promotion at work or missing out on fulfilling relationships, what we tell ourselves can either hinder or help us. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to engender a sense of empowerment. In a world where matters feel increasingly out of our control, it is helpful to acknowledge what we can control. My Person-Centered approach creates a non-judgmental environment where we can explore difficult topics.
(610) 854-9602 View (610) 854-9602
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Fred Bernard
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
I specialize in treating clients with depression, anxiety, autism, stress-induced medical problems, and schizophrenia. I have also worked with people with mood and personality disorders, substance use concerns, and extensive histories of trauma. My work with this wide range of clients has convinced me that all behaviors, symptoms (including many medical symptoms), thoughts, and feelings- no matter how distressing they can be or how puzzling they may appear to others and even oneself- are rich in meanings that can be explored and understood. I believe that therapy is a healing process through which such an exploration takes place.
I specialize in treating clients with depression, anxiety, autism, stress-induced medical problems, and schizophrenia. I have also worked with people with mood and personality disorders, substance use concerns, and extensive histories of trauma. My work with this wide range of clients has convinced me that all behaviors, symptoms (including many medical symptoms), thoughts, and feelings- no matter how distressing they can be or how puzzling they may appear to others and even oneself- are rich in meanings that can be explored and understood. I believe that therapy is a healing process through which such an exploration takes place.
(610) 624-8947 View (610) 624-8947

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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.