Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Liberty Lake, WA

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Erin Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
I offer evidence-based treatments, including informed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to increase emotion regulation and improve relationships, Prolonged Exposure (PE) for the treatment of PTSD, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP) for the treatment of OCD.
Does it feel like your emotions are controlling you rather than the other way around? Do you have a sense that some of your past experiences are affecting your current life, but you aren’t sure what to do or how to fix it? Do you want to feel more balanced and at ease? I offer treatments that can help. Whether you are struggling with work, academics, friendships, or intimate relationships, focused, goal-oriented therapy can provide the foundation for creating the life you want.
I offer evidence-based treatments, including informed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to increase emotion regulation and improve relationships, Prolonged Exposure (PE) for the treatment of PTSD, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP) for the treatment of OCD.
Does it feel like your emotions are controlling you rather than the other way around? Do you have a sense that some of your past experiences are affecting your current life, but you aren’t sure what to do or how to fix it? Do you want to feel more balanced and at ease? I offer treatments that can help. Whether you are struggling with work, academics, friendships, or intimate relationships, focused, goal-oriented therapy can provide the foundation for creating the life you want.
(509) 774-5412 View (509) 774-5412
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Anna Elizabeth Johnson
Counselor, MA, LMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Liberty Lake, WA 99016  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am practiced in CBT, DBT, solution focused, and mindfulness-based therapies.
Hello, I am Anna. As a mom, mental health professional, and disabled individual, I know how difficult the world and life can be and how hard it can be to ask for help. I see counseling as coming beside a person and assisting them to best help themselves. Counseling should be a partnership where the person is open, determined and willing to work and the clinician, in collaboration with them, directs the ship and supports them with the tools they need. Are you having a tough time with anxiety? Has your past held you back from your goals? Do feel lost trying to fill your life with "stuff" that never seems to help? Change is possible.
I am practiced in CBT, DBT, solution focused, and mindfulness-based therapies.
Hello, I am Anna. As a mom, mental health professional, and disabled individual, I know how difficult the world and life can be and how hard it can be to ask for help. I see counseling as coming beside a person and assisting them to best help themselves. Counseling should be a partnership where the person is open, determined and willing to work and the clinician, in collaboration with them, directs the ship and supports them with the tools they need. Are you having a tough time with anxiety? Has your past held you back from your goals? Do feel lost trying to fill your life with "stuff" that never seems to help? Change is possible.
(509) 779-6738 View (509) 779-6738
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Katie Martes
Counselor, LMHCA, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Liberty Lake, WA 99016  (Online Only)
I also use ACT, DBT, Attachment, Neuropsychology, & Mindfulness.
Accepting new clients! At some point in our lives, we recognize that what they’re doing isn’t working. We wake up and realize this isn’t the life we want to live. We don’t want to keep existing with so much stress, anxiety, anger, or isolation and crave connection, acceptance, and genuine happiness. We want things to be different, but don’t know how or where to start. I work with people who want to redefine their lives and reduce suffering, and help them get there. I work with individuals, couples, and those looking to integrate past psychedelic experiences to create lasting, positive change.
I also use ACT, DBT, Attachment, Neuropsychology, & Mindfulness.
Accepting new clients! At some point in our lives, we recognize that what they’re doing isn’t working. We wake up and realize this isn’t the life we want to live. We don’t want to keep existing with so much stress, anxiety, anger, or isolation and crave connection, acceptance, and genuine happiness. We want things to be different, but don’t know how or where to start. I work with people who want to redefine their lives and reduce suffering, and help them get there. I work with individuals, couples, and those looking to integrate past psychedelic experiences to create lasting, positive change.
(509) 236-8562 View (509) 236-8562
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Sarah Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Liberty Lake, WA 99016
Hello, I’m Sarah Walsh (she/her). I’m an associate licensed clinician social worker. My bachelor’s and master’s degrees are both in social work from Walden University and led to a clinical focus in my practice of social work. Before I was a therapist, I worked in roles such as caregiving, inpatient psychiatric care, crisis line work, and case management. I was intensively trained in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech. Other modalities I have training in are internal family systems and the Gottman Method.
Hello, I’m Sarah Walsh (she/her). I’m an associate licensed clinician social worker. My bachelor’s and master’s degrees are both in social work from Walden University and led to a clinical focus in my practice of social work. Before I was a therapist, I worked in roles such as caregiving, inpatient psychiatric care, crisis line work, and case management. I was intensively trained in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech. Other modalities I have training in are internal family systems and the Gottman Method.
(509) 245-1282 View (509) 245-1282
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Skybridge Counseling and Psychiatry
Counselor, PhD, MS, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
Liberty Lake, WA 99016
We serve adults, adolescents, and children (age 8+) using evidence-based, effective, and person-centered treatments, including: EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ERP.
Experiencing mental health challenges is a normal part of being human: in adulthood, adolescence, and childhood. Sometimes those challenges feel too big to untangle on your own. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, there is hope. It can be scary to take the first steps, but we at Skybridge Counseling are here to help.
We serve adults, adolescents, and children (age 8+) using evidence-based, effective, and person-centered treatments, including: EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ERP.
Experiencing mental health challenges is a normal part of being human: in adulthood, adolescence, and childhood. Sometimes those challenges feel too big to untangle on your own. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, there is hope. It can be scary to take the first steps, but we at Skybridge Counseling are here to help.
(509) 581-5343 View (509) 581-5343
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Northwest Therapy Group, PLLC - Tara Celletti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
I utilize techniques from a variety of methods including CBT, DBT, Self- Compassion, EMDR, and expressive arts.
My name is Tara Celletti and I am a licensed independent associate clinical social worker. I grew up in Southern California, where I was exposed to therapy practices at an early age by my grandmother. In 2021, I followed in my grandmother’s footsteps and received a Masters in Social Work from University of Southern California. I moved to Washington in 2014 where I now live with my husband and our three rescue dogs.
I utilize techniques from a variety of methods including CBT, DBT, Self- Compassion, EMDR, and expressive arts.
My name is Tara Celletti and I am a licensed independent associate clinical social worker. I grew up in Southern California, where I was exposed to therapy practices at an early age by my grandmother. In 2021, I followed in my grandmother’s footsteps and received a Masters in Social Work from University of Southern California. I moved to Washington in 2014 where I now live with my husband and our three rescue dogs.
(360) 646-2353 View (360) 646-2353
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Theresa Flegal
Counselor, MAC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Liberty Lake, WA 99019  (Online Only)
In life we face many challenges with our emotional health. We question our own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We cannot understand while moving forward seems so difficult. We start to have uncertainty with the present and the future. We begin to question if we will ever feel "normal" again. As your therapist, my goal and greatest reward includes helping my clients overcome their individual challenges, heal from trauma, and improve their overall mental health. I focus on helping clients find what "normal" really entails. This includes a confidential, safe, and trusting environment to allow clients to share their story.
In life we face many challenges with our emotional health. We question our own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We cannot understand while moving forward seems so difficult. We start to have uncertainty with the present and the future. We begin to question if we will ever feel "normal" again. As your therapist, my goal and greatest reward includes helping my clients overcome their individual challenges, heal from trauma, and improve their overall mental health. I focus on helping clients find what "normal" really entails. This includes a confidential, safe, and trusting environment to allow clients to share their story.
(509) 260-3510 View (509) 260-3510
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Jan Vetter Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liberty Lake, WA 99016
If you feel fearful of who to share your struggles with - you are not alone in that fear. This is common, and unfortunately a barrier for many to take the first step and receive healing. I want to create a safe space for you, to share your story. I will help you identify the source of your pain, if that is not clear, and walk through the healing journey with you. There is always hope, and many directions to take to get healing and freedom. I've received much healing, through counseling and want to see others receive the same.
If you feel fearful of who to share your struggles with - you are not alone in that fear. This is common, and unfortunately a barrier for many to take the first step and receive healing. I want to create a safe space for you, to share your story. I will help you identify the source of your pain, if that is not clear, and walk through the healing journey with you. There is always hope, and many directions to take to get healing and freedom. I've received much healing, through counseling and want to see others receive the same.
(509) 260-8445 View (509) 260-8445
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Melissa Gray
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Liberty Lake, WA 99016
I believe we all have the capacity to live fulfilling lives, but sometimes we become overwhelmed and don't know in which direction to move. I use a practical, solution focused approach to help you identify and achieve your goals.
I believe we all have the capacity to live fulfilling lives, but sometimes we become overwhelmed and don't know in which direction to move. I use a practical, solution focused approach to help you identify and achieve your goals.
(509) 774-2169 View (509) 774-2169
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Lynne Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFT
Verified Verified
Liberty Lake, WA 99016  (Online Only)
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges? Do you struggle with your self esteem? Would you benefit from of a safe and supportive environment to process past trauma? Is co-parenting your challenge? If so, I can help. I bring many years' experience working with individuals age 18 and over, couples, & families using evidenced based practices helping with a variety of challenges including mental health, relationship struggles, trauma, and general problems in living. I provide a safe and supportive environment partnering with my clients in a strengths-based manner working to achieve the goals of the client.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges? Do you struggle with your self esteem? Would you benefit from of a safe and supportive environment to process past trauma? Is co-parenting your challenge? If so, I can help. I bring many years' experience working with individuals age 18 and over, couples, & families using evidenced based practices helping with a variety of challenges including mental health, relationship struggles, trauma, and general problems in living. I provide a safe and supportive environment partnering with my clients in a strengths-based manner working to achieve the goals of the client.
(208) 741-6336 View (208) 741-6336
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Allie Zachariades
Counselor, MA, LMHC, RYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Liberty Lake, WA 99016
I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing difficult life transitions, adoption, sexual trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, and those who aren't quite sure what category they would fall into. Once you walk into the room it is up to the therapist & the client to figure out how the therapist can facilitate personal life growth.In session we will learn to Express ourselves through art, nature, our bodies and minds. We may take a walk, create something abstract or sit and talk; the therapy adventure is yours and I am simply a therapist to guide you towards stability, growth and your highest potential.
I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing difficult life transitions, adoption, sexual trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, and those who aren't quite sure what category they would fall into. Once you walk into the room it is up to the therapist & the client to figure out how the therapist can facilitate personal life growth.In session we will learn to Express ourselves through art, nature, our bodies and minds. We may take a walk, create something abstract or sit and talk; the therapy adventure is yours and I am simply a therapist to guide you towards stability, growth and your highest potential.
(509) 550-0608 View (509) 550-0608
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Taylor Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , MA, LMHCA, SUDPT
Verified Verified
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Are you in need of support during this stressful thing called Life? Life can throw many challenges at us which cause distress. When there is distress it can be hard to focus on what matters most, like our relationships. Support can be a huge part of success in life and can be a part of good self-care. When we are going through tough or challenging times, it is important to be able to rely on our support system. However, our support system can also be challenging and stressful. Are you ready to create healthy and stable relationships to support you through life’s stresses?
Are you in need of support during this stressful thing called Life? Life can throw many challenges at us which cause distress. When there is distress it can be hard to focus on what matters most, like our relationships. Support can be a huge part of success in life and can be a part of good self-care. When we are going through tough or challenging times, it is important to be able to rely on our support system. However, our support system can also be challenging and stressful. Are you ready to create healthy and stable relationships to support you through life’s stresses?
(509) 476-8213 View (509) 476-8213
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Satya Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA
Verified Verified
Liberty Lake, WA 99016
Sometimes the life we want and the life we have are not the same. With proper support, however, there is a way to integrate reality with your hopes and goals. If you have had difficulties in your relationships, career, or daily life, I want to help you navigate a path toward integration and wholeness. I believe that with compassionate support and a curious look into one's thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and motivation, everyone is capable of change. My experience includes (but is not limited to) working with children, youth and adults who have experienced anxiety, depression, family conflict and life transitions.
Sometimes the life we want and the life we have are not the same. With proper support, however, there is a way to integrate reality with your hopes and goals. If you have had difficulties in your relationships, career, or daily life, I want to help you navigate a path toward integration and wholeness. I believe that with compassionate support and a curious look into one's thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and motivation, everyone is capable of change. My experience includes (but is not limited to) working with children, youth and adults who have experienced anxiety, depression, family conflict and life transitions.
(360) 469-3367 View (360) 469-3367
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Eryka Brydsong
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Liberty Lake, WA 99016
Not accepting new clients
My passion lies in employing therapeutic approaches such as Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy to assist clients in achieving their desired outcomes.
My name is Eryka, and I am a dedicated and compassionate counselor with extensive experience in the field of mental health. I am committed to helping individuals, couples, and those who support them heal, grow, and thrive in their lives. I received my bachelor's degree in psychology, in addition to my Master's degree in Counseling and Guidance from California State University, San Bernardino.
My passion lies in employing therapeutic approaches such as Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy to assist clients in achieving their desired outcomes.
My name is Eryka, and I am a dedicated and compassionate counselor with extensive experience in the field of mental health. I am committed to helping individuals, couples, and those who support them heal, grow, and thrive in their lives. I received my bachelor's degree in psychology, in addition to my Master's degree in Counseling and Guidance from California State University, San Bernardino.
(509) 282-5977 View (509) 282-5977
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Kodie Mobbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Not accepting new clients
I love helping people find and identify the different parts of themselves and how they present different roles and faces depending upon the situation or environment. I enjoy providing space for learning how to mesh these roles and faces together to create who the person is and how to be comfortable with that. The more we understand the parts of ourselves and know who we are, the more we know how to cope with life and what life throws at us, the more we understand to adapt, grow, and heal. This helps us understand and honor ourselves better. I’d love to be able to help you identify who you are, so you can be who you want to be.
I love helping people find and identify the different parts of themselves and how they present different roles and faces depending upon the situation or environment. I enjoy providing space for learning how to mesh these roles and faces together to create who the person is and how to be comfortable with that. The more we understand the parts of ourselves and know who we are, the more we know how to cope with life and what life throws at us, the more we understand to adapt, grow, and heal. This helps us understand and honor ourselves better. I’d love to be able to help you identify who you are, so you can be who you want to be.
(509) 591-0138 View (509) 591-0138
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Kelsey Graham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Liberty Lake, WA 99019  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes life offers experiences which are difficult to walk through and often these times feel quite lonely or confusing. Whether it be feelings of sadness, anxiety, fear, anger, exhaustion, or loneliness; I would like to join you on this walk we call life to help you navigate your path. I believe in relationship with the people we are surrounded by on a daily basis and will strive to assist you in creating relationships that support you on your daily life walk.
Sometimes life offers experiences which are difficult to walk through and often these times feel quite lonely or confusing. Whether it be feelings of sadness, anxiety, fear, anger, exhaustion, or loneliness; I would like to join you on this walk we call life to help you navigate your path. I believe in relationship with the people we are surrounded by on a daily basis and will strive to assist you in creating relationships that support you on your daily life walk.
(509) 774-5296 View (509) 774-5296

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Morning Glory Therapy PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MHP
Verified Verified
Spokane Valley, WA 99016
To meet your needs even better, I do use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focus, Motivational interviewing, Strength Based and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Mental disorders came from different origins in your life, such as Depression, Alcohol/substance abuse addiction, anxiety, grief, self-harming, suicidal and homicidal ideations, and mood dysregulation. In the long run, these caused you despair and hopelessness. And therefore, you have not been fully functioning as you would love to. No matter what or where your issues streamed from, my goal is help you reach your optimal level of function. I do believe that if everything in your life is fully functioning, then you will be able to enjoy your life to the fullest.
To meet your needs even better, I do use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focus, Motivational interviewing, Strength Based and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Mental disorders came from different origins in your life, such as Depression, Alcohol/substance abuse addiction, anxiety, grief, self-harming, suicidal and homicidal ideations, and mood dysregulation. In the long run, these caused you despair and hopelessness. And therefore, you have not been fully functioning as you would love to. No matter what or where your issues streamed from, my goal is help you reach your optimal level of function. I do believe that if everything in your life is fully functioning, then you will be able to enjoy your life to the fullest.
(509) 642-6302 x1132 View (509) 642-6302 x1132
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Krystyl W. Miyamoto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC, LICSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spokane Valley, WA 99016  (Online Only)
I utilize techniques derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Models.
As a licensed mental health clinician, I am here to help you achieve personal empowerment in all areas of your life. I will help guide you in addressing issues that may be present in your life, that you feel, might be holding you back from reaching your goals. I offer help with navigating anxiety, depression, phase of life transitions, parenting, sexuality, gender, chronic pain/illness, perinatal mood disorders and more. I am an LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming therapist navigating gender identity, inclusion and equity. Let’s work together to actively identify and start living by your own personally empowered best life!
I utilize techniques derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Models.
As a licensed mental health clinician, I am here to help you achieve personal empowerment in all areas of your life. I will help guide you in addressing issues that may be present in your life, that you feel, might be holding you back from reaching your goals. I offer help with navigating anxiety, depression, phase of life transitions, parenting, sexuality, gender, chronic pain/illness, perinatal mood disorders and more. I am an LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming therapist navigating gender identity, inclusion and equity. Let’s work together to actively identify and start living by your own personally empowered best life!
(509) 260-2598 View (509) 260-2598
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Hannah Elizabeth Elias
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spokane Valley, WA 99016
I have received professional training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Attachment, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I am a skilled mental health therapist with experience in helping individuals achieve their goals. I believe that therapy works best when there is a collaboration between therapist and client. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is accepting and safe, where you can explore important issues, process your concerns, and gain insight into your values and behavior. Through this process, I hope to support you in creating and moving toward a life that is meaningful for you.
I have received professional training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Attachment, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I am a skilled mental health therapist with experience in helping individuals achieve their goals. I believe that therapy works best when there is a collaboration between therapist and client. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is accepting and safe, where you can explore important issues, process your concerns, and gain insight into your values and behavior. Through this process, I hope to support you in creating and moving toward a life that is meaningful for you.
(509) 253-1935 View (509) 253-1935
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Dr. Victoria Facciola Riverside Therapy Center
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LCPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spokane Valley, WA 99016
I am trained and have experience working with a wide range of models and issues, some of which include CBT, DBT ACT, trauma-informed care, solution-focused therapies, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and more.
Now accepting new clients! I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Reaching out for help can be difficult sometimes! I want to honor that and I want to make your experience in therapy meaningful and purposeful in your life. We all experience mental health challenges throughout life and we are all deserving of help. I hope that you trust me with your life stories.
I am trained and have experience working with a wide range of models and issues, some of which include CBT, DBT ACT, trauma-informed care, solution-focused therapies, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and more.
Now accepting new clients! I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Reaching out for help can be difficult sometimes! I want to honor that and I want to make your experience in therapy meaningful and purposeful in your life. We all experience mental health challenges throughout life and we are all deserving of help. I hope that you trust me with your life stories.
(509) 774-3449 View (509) 774-3449

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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.