Individual DBT Skills Training
Building tangible tools for emotional balance and connection
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers a robust set of evidence‑based skills for managing emotions, navigating stress, and improving relationships. In individual DBT skills training, these skills are taught one‑on‑one, allowing for personalized pacing, focused practice, and integration into your daily life.
Together, we move through the four DBT skills modules: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. You’ll learn how to identify and name emotions, tolerate distress without making things worse, stay grounded in the present, and communicate more effectively in relationships.
Sessions emphasize real‑world application, using examples from your life to strengthen emotional awareness and resilience. When helpful, family members may also join for skills sessions to build shared understanding and connection.
If you’re curious about how DBT skills training might enhance your current therapeutic work, I’d be happy to connect and share more about how this approach could support your goals.
How is individual skills training different from comprehensive DBT?
Comprehensive DBT is a structured, multi‑component treatment that includes individual therapy, a skills group, phone coaching, and therapist consultation. It’s designed for clients who need intensive, ongoing support for managing severe emotion dysregulation or self‑destructive behaviors.
Individual DBT skills training focuses specifically on teaching and practicing the skills portion of DBT in a one‑on‑one setting.It’s a great fit for people who want to deepen emotion‑regulation skills, enhance existing therapy work, or gain practical strategies without committing to a full DBT program.
How do I know if this approach is right for me?
We’ll explore your goals and needs during an initial consultation to determine whether individual skills training is a good fit.
If I believe that comprehensive DBT or another therapy model would support you better, I’ll provide referrals to trusted providers. My priority is to help you find the level of care and structure that best supports your growth.