Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Clear Lake Shores, TX
Kellie Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565
Imagine a life you’re happy waking up to each morning. It’s possible! You hold the power and ability to make it a reality. I’m simply here to help you find the answers within yourself. I just provide an opportunity to work through the issues that are bothering you most. I know the thought of seeing a counselor can be intimidating. However, I hope you give yourself the chance to make each day one you enjoy. I have been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for 17 years using techniques to help change faulty thinking patterns and behaviors.
Imagine a life you’re happy waking up to each morning. It’s possible! You hold the power and ability to make it a reality. I’m simply here to help you find the answers within yourself. I just provide an opportunity to work through the issues that are bothering you most. I know the thought of seeing a counselor can be intimidating. However, I hope you give yourself the chance to make each day one you enjoy. I have been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for 17 years using techniques to help change faulty thinking patterns and behaviors.
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Darrien Held
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
Using skills from DBT, CBT, and solution focused therapy I make it my goal to help people navigate the stressors that come with life whether big or small.
Hey there! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, dedicated to helping people grow in the areas they struggle with most. Do you feel like life is suddenly spiraling out of control? If so, you’re in the right place.
Using skills from DBT, CBT, and solution focused therapy I make it my goal to help people navigate the stressors that come with life whether big or small.
Hey there! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, dedicated to helping people grow in the areas they struggle with most. Do you feel like life is suddenly spiraling out of control? If so, you’re in the right place.
Gracefully Rooted Therapy, EMDR and Brainspotting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77058
I use EMDR, Brainspotting, PIT, MI, TBRI, CBT, DBT, EFT, ego-state work, enneagram, somatic interventions, and more to help you heal.
Do you come from a complex family? Have you experienced childhood trauma or sexual abuse? Have you maybe experienced relational or spiritual hurt and know that it’s affecting you but you haven’t known how to address it other than talking about it? My client’s are aware that their past experiences affect who they are & how they show up in the world. They want support in healing & changing so they can be free of chronic symptoms & grow with grace! I specialize in helping people achieve lasting relief & growth from the experiences that shape & impact us. Learn more & take our quiz to see if we fit! www.gracefullyrootedcounseling.com
I use EMDR, Brainspotting, PIT, MI, TBRI, CBT, DBT, EFT, ego-state work, enneagram, somatic interventions, and more to help you heal.
Do you come from a complex family? Have you experienced childhood trauma or sexual abuse? Have you maybe experienced relational or spiritual hurt and know that it’s affecting you but you haven’t known how to address it other than talking about it? My client’s are aware that their past experiences affect who they are & how they show up in the world. They want support in healing & changing so they can be free of chronic symptoms & grow with grace! I specialize in helping people achieve lasting relief & growth from the experiences that shape & impact us. Learn more & take our quiz to see if we fit! www.gracefullyrootedcounseling.com
Rachel McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
Hi there! I'm Rachel! Are you struggling to navigate everything life is throwing at you in the increasingly hectic world? I love exploring deep down the funnel of emotions with my clients using DBT, Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral strategies. Together we can tackle your anxiety, depression and the relational issues that come into play that keep you from being your ideal self, whether that be in your relationships, your family, your career, or another important area of your life. If you are fighting feelings of depression and anxiety, and struggling with self-compassion, I'd love to walk with you as you work to heal.
Hi there! I'm Rachel! Are you struggling to navigate everything life is throwing at you in the increasingly hectic world? I love exploring deep down the funnel of emotions with my clients using DBT, Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral strategies. Together we can tackle your anxiety, depression and the relational issues that come into play that keep you from being your ideal self, whether that be in your relationships, your family, your career, or another important area of your life. If you are fighting feelings of depression and anxiety, and struggling with self-compassion, I'd love to walk with you as you work to heal.
Dr. Traci Perry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, PhD, MSSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
I use a combination of evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, DBT, solution-focused or mindfulness techniques.
I am a Clinical Social Worker who has provided counseling to individuals since 2011. My practice approach is to start where you are in your life. I will compassionately listen, help you gain insight and develop tools to cope with life's challenges. I love working with clients who are going through life transitions such as leaving home, going to college, accepting a new job, getting married or having a new baby. Life transitions are normal, but sometimes living life can become so overwhelming you need someone to talk to about it. My goal is to help you cope with these changes and to move forward.
I use a combination of evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, DBT, solution-focused or mindfulness techniques.
I am a Clinical Social Worker who has provided counseling to individuals since 2011. My practice approach is to start where you are in your life. I will compassionately listen, help you gain insight and develop tools to cope with life's challenges. I love working with clients who are going through life transitions such as leaving home, going to college, accepting a new job, getting married or having a new baby. Life transitions are normal, but sometimes living life can become so overwhelming you need someone to talk to about it. My goal is to help you cope with these changes and to move forward.
ACDI Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LBSWIPR, BA
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77058
I specialize in talk therapy, cognitive behavioral, DBT, relationship issues, divorce/separation issues, depression, anxiety, grief, traumas, anger management, work related stress, and other related issues that disrupt clients daily life.
Do you need assistance in acquiring the life you desire? If so, I can assist you. I have over 30 years of counseling experience. I work with youth, adults, and seniors. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in providing supportive counseling to those experiencing mental, behavioral, emotional, physical, and spiritual problems. I work with clients to help them find solutions to issues/concerns that affect their daily lives. I welcome the opportunity to work with you in achieving the life you desire. My practice motto is, "Better from Here," and that's my goal for you.
I specialize in talk therapy, cognitive behavioral, DBT, relationship issues, divorce/separation issues, depression, anxiety, grief, traumas, anger management, work related stress, and other related issues that disrupt clients daily life.
Do you need assistance in acquiring the life you desire? If so, I can assist you. I have over 30 years of counseling experience. I work with youth, adults, and seniors. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in providing supportive counseling to those experiencing mental, behavioral, emotional, physical, and spiritual problems. I work with clients to help them find solutions to issues/concerns that affect their daily lives. I welcome the opportunity to work with you in achieving the life you desire. My practice motto is, "Better from Here," and that's my goal for you.
Carissa Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
League City, TX 77573 (Online Only)
I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral therapy when working with my clients.
I am a dedicated professional counselor that believes everyone can find hope for their future and make achievable goals. My empathy and relatability help me to connect with individuals that have the desire to make positive changes in their life. I feel it is important to take a team approach with my clients in order to find solutions so that they can cope better. If you would like to see positive changes in your life and are ready to learn how to make those changes, I am the counselor for you.
I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral therapy when working with my clients.
I am a dedicated professional counselor that believes everyone can find hope for their future and make achievable goals. My empathy and relatability help me to connect with individuals that have the desire to make positive changes in their life. I feel it is important to take a team approach with my clients in order to find solutions so that they can cope better. If you would like to see positive changes in your life and are ready to learn how to make those changes, I am the counselor for you.
Nichole Mueller-McMorris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
I use a lot of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to include mindfulness techniques.
Have you ever felt that your life is out of control and hopeless? How do you get to a place where you feel that you are living a life worth living? I have years of experience working with a widespread of mental health diagnosis where I am seeing people on their worst day. The pain from the past and present is surfacing in the moment I am meeting with them.
I use a lot of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to include mindfulness techniques.
Have you ever felt that your life is out of control and hopeless? How do you get to a place where you feel that you are living a life worth living? I have years of experience working with a widespread of mental health diagnosis where I am seeing people on their worst day. The pain from the past and present is surfacing in the moment I am meeting with them.
Jeffrey Healey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy.
I'm a native of Chicago and grew up in the heart of the Midwest. I have lived and worked in Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. I have been active working as a middle and high school counselor, a therapist for Integral Care of Austin, and more recently in private practice.
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy.
I'm a native of Chicago and grew up in the heart of the Midwest. I have lived and worked in Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. I have been active working as a middle and high school counselor, a therapist for Integral Care of Austin, and more recently in private practice.
Michelle Michelle Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
Modalities I am well-versed in, include CBT, DBT, and EMDR in conjunction with bilateral stimulation.
I am a licensed professional counselor and licensed chemical dependency counselor and have been working with individuals for 9 years. My goal is to help clients discover their strengths and thrive. There is so much focus on what is wrong and not enough time spent on what is right and what makes an individual unique. My goals for treatment are to create a therapeutic relationship that allows clients to share openly in a safe place, and to determine root causes and find practical solutions.
Modalities I am well-versed in, include CBT, DBT, and EMDR in conjunction with bilateral stimulation.
I am a licensed professional counselor and licensed chemical dependency counselor and have been working with individuals for 9 years. My goal is to help clients discover their strengths and thrive. There is so much focus on what is wrong and not enough time spent on what is right and what makes an individual unique. My goals for treatment are to create a therapeutic relationship that allows clients to share openly in a safe place, and to determine root causes and find practical solutions.
Holistic Hope / Faith L. Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-II, CIMHP
Verified Verified
League City, TX 77573 (Online Only)
I have extensive training in therapeutic approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Post Induction Therapy (PIT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) based on the Polyvagal theory.
Embark on a journey of healing with personalized support from a certified clinical trauma professional and integrative mental health specialist. Whether you're navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, or relationship challenges, I'm here to meet you where you are and guide you towards holistic well-being.
I have extensive training in therapeutic approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Post Induction Therapy (PIT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) based on the Polyvagal theory.
Embark on a journey of healing with personalized support from a certified clinical trauma professional and integrative mental health specialist. Whether you're navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, or relationship challenges, I'm here to meet you where you are and guide you towards holistic well-being.
Brynna Clary
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
I use techniques ranging from cognitive behavioral approaches to dialectical, to EMDR when appropriate.
I believe the most important part of therapy is a relationship that is non-judgmental, open, and warm. I want our time together to be collaborative. I want to understand what has worked for you in the past and what you’d like to focus on in your future. I grew up in Louisiana and started my training in New Orleans, where I worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
I use techniques ranging from cognitive behavioral approaches to dialectical, to EMDR when appropriate.
I believe the most important part of therapy is a relationship that is non-judgmental, open, and warm. I want our time together to be collaborative. I want to understand what has worked for you in the past and what you’d like to focus on in your future. I grew up in Louisiana and started my training in New Orleans, where I worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
League City Counseling and Education Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
League City, TX 77573
We have counselors trained in EMDR, DBT, Gottman method and IFS.
We are a group practice that consists of professional counselors and master’s level coaches. The experience of our dedicated counselors and staff enables us to offer compassionate and effective mental wellness care. We work with individuals with a variety of mental health challenges; including but not limited to, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, life transitions and goal setting. We provide a neutral and safe ground for individuals, families and couples to better understand themselves and each other.
We have counselors trained in EMDR, DBT, Gottman method and IFS.
We are a group practice that consists of professional counselors and master’s level coaches. The experience of our dedicated counselors and staff enables us to offer compassionate and effective mental wellness care. We work with individuals with a variety of mental health challenges; including but not limited to, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, life transitions and goal setting. We provide a neutral and safe ground for individuals, families and couples to better understand themselves and each other.
Valerie Alyssa Olvera
LPC-Associate, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
My approach incorporates Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy, Somatic experiencing, and mindfulness based techniques.
Welcome to your journey of healing and wholeness. I am so happy you are here. I am passionate about helping individuals live healthy, healed, and whole lives. For me, being a therapist is more than a profession; it is a calling and a great privilege to be a part of your transformative journey towards a more authentic and fulfilling life. When you step into my therapy space, you can expect a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental environment. My primary goal is to make you feel seen, heard, and validated throughout the therapeutic process.
My approach incorporates Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy, Somatic experiencing, and mindfulness based techniques.
Welcome to your journey of healing and wholeness. I am so happy you are here. I am passionate about helping individuals live healthy, healed, and whole lives. For me, being a therapist is more than a profession; it is a calling and a great privilege to be a part of your transformative journey towards a more authentic and fulfilling life. When you step into my therapy space, you can expect a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental environment. My primary goal is to make you feel seen, heard, and validated throughout the therapeutic process.
Gwen Brehm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
League City, TX 77573 (Online Only)
I am also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for BPD and Bipolar Disorder and I offer the transformational Mindful Self-Compassion Training twice a year online.
Is your anxiety keeping you from having peace in your life? Are your relationships suffering because of your mood? For over 30 years I have helped people make effective change in their lives with a variety of problems. I am best known for my skills in treating people who have difficult situations, feel out of control of their lives, and need more stability in their emotions and relationships. With the use of meditation, mindfulness skills, and behavioral changes we can work together to create a more balanced life, healthier relationships, and more joy and confidence.
I am also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for BPD and Bipolar Disorder and I offer the transformational Mindful Self-Compassion Training twice a year online.
Is your anxiety keeping you from having peace in your life? Are your relationships suffering because of your mood? For over 30 years I have helped people make effective change in their lives with a variety of problems. I am best known for my skills in treating people who have difficult situations, feel out of control of their lives, and need more stability in their emotions and relationships. With the use of meditation, mindfulness skills, and behavioral changes we can work together to create a more balanced life, healthier relationships, and more joy and confidence.
Christine Sanchez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77058
I pull from multiple modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I truly enjoy working with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am a firm believer that by identifying negative thoughts patterns, their origins, and what role they plan in one’s life, one can gain more control and understanding of their emotions and begin to make positive changes.
I pull from multiple modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I truly enjoy working with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am a firm believer that by identifying negative thoughts patterns, their origins, and what role they plan in one’s life, one can gain more control and understanding of their emotions and begin to make positive changes.
Nicole Rosen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77062
I have advanced training in DBT and obtained certification as a trauma professional.
Welcome, I'm Nicole. Thanks for being here. I know finding the right match plays a powerful role in the therapy experience. Life can be overwhelming, challenging, happy, sad, and sometimes annoying, but I'll guide you in working through past, future or current life stressors to get you on the road to the best version of you. You'll take the driver's seat and I'll take the passenger seat to help you reach your destination.
I have advanced training in DBT and obtained certification as a trauma professional.
Welcome, I'm Nicole. Thanks for being here. I know finding the right match plays a powerful role in the therapy experience. Life can be overwhelming, challenging, happy, sad, and sometimes annoying, but I'll guide you in working through past, future or current life stressors to get you on the road to the best version of you. You'll take the driver's seat and I'll take the passenger seat to help you reach your destination.
Quin'tara Spencer Vallaire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77058
Using Evidence-based therapy approaches, including (CBT, MI, and DBT), to provide individual, couple, and family therapy.
I have dedicated my life to working with individuals who experience trauma and seek profound change. Life can be filled with many challenges and obstacles along the way. "Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them makes life meaningful. "-Joshua J Marine. The goal is to empower clients to break barriers and create a purposeful life through Growth, Healing, and Self-reliance. Each individual has a past that tells a valuable story. "You are the storyteller of your own life and can create your own legend, or not"- Isabel Allende . Using evidence-based therapy practices to further influence change in those I encounter.
Using Evidence-based therapy approaches, including (CBT, MI, and DBT), to provide individual, couple, and family therapy.
I have dedicated my life to working with individuals who experience trauma and seek profound change. Life can be filled with many challenges and obstacles along the way. "Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them makes life meaningful. "-Joshua J Marine. The goal is to empower clients to break barriers and create a purposeful life through Growth, Healing, and Self-reliance. Each individual has a past that tells a valuable story. "You are the storyteller of your own life and can create your own legend, or not"- Isabel Allende . Using evidence-based therapy practices to further influence change in those I encounter.
Paige Stafford Helms
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
I use evidence-based practices such as EMDR (Eye movement desensitization reprocessing), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT).
Life isn't simple and everyone has a story. I love working with the out of the box thinkers, empaths, and the weird and wonderful. I specialize in both trauma and neurodivergence. I approach Autism spectrum and ADHD as a way of being not disorders in need of "fixing" and I welcome you as you are. I also work with high acuity individuals who have a history of higher levels of care. I have extensive experience in working with teens and older experiencing Complex trauma and mental health symptoms, eating disorders, psychosis, and self-injury. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming. I am a licensed supervisor and love working with therapists too!
I use evidence-based practices such as EMDR (Eye movement desensitization reprocessing), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT).
Life isn't simple and everyone has a story. I love working with the out of the box thinkers, empaths, and the weird and wonderful. I specialize in both trauma and neurodivergence. I approach Autism spectrum and ADHD as a way of being not disorders in need of "fixing" and I welcome you as you are. I also work with high acuity individuals who have a history of higher levels of care. I have extensive experience in working with teens and older experiencing Complex trauma and mental health symptoms, eating disorders, psychosis, and self-injury. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming. I am a licensed supervisor and love working with therapists too!
Cindy Castillo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546
I am trained in Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Parent- Child Interaction, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Couples Therapy and Group Therapy.
I have 20+ years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, medical facilities, community health centers, pediatric clinics, schools, and residential treatment centers. I offered many years to working with children, adolescents, parents, and families through child protective services, rape crisis centers, shelters, neighborhood centers, and adoption centers. I am experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders including PTSD, Depression, Trauma, Anxiety, & Psychosis including the management of other symptoms that stem from family/ relationship conflict, social difficulties, poor school performance, and violence/ abuse.
I am trained in Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Parent- Child Interaction, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Couples Therapy and Group Therapy.
I have 20+ years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, medical facilities, community health centers, pediatric clinics, schools, and residential treatment centers. I offered many years to working with children, adolescents, parents, and families through child protective services, rape crisis centers, shelters, neighborhood centers, and adoption centers. I am experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders including PTSD, Depression, Trauma, Anxiety, & Psychosis including the management of other symptoms that stem from family/ relationship conflict, social difficulties, poor school performance, and violence/ abuse.
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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.