DBT skills

Practical skills for managing intense emotions, impulsivity and relationships.

Fee-basedNo referral neededMost benefit plans coverIn person or virtual
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Who DBT skills can help

DBT skills can help teens and adults who experience:

  • Intense or fast-changing emotions
  • Impulsive behaviour
  • Relationship conflict
  • Feeling overwhelmed
  • Difficulty coping with stress

The four skill areas

MindfulnessStaying present and aware.
Distress toleranceGetting through hard moments without making things worse.
Emotion regulationUnderstanding and managing emotions.
Interpersonal effectivenessAsking for what you need and keeping relationships healthy.

How to get started

  1. 1Complete our Get Started formIt takes a few minutes.
  2. 2A free consultationOur intake team learns what you need and matches you with the right therapist.
  3. 3Start sessionsIn person or virtual.

Cost

  • Most benefit plans cover registered psychotherapists and social workers, so check with your benefit provider. We provide receipts.

Common questions

Is DBT offered individually or in groups?

DBT skills are offered in individual sessions, and we run groups from time to time. Ask our intake team about upcoming groups.

Who is it for?

Teens and adults.

Related services

Ready to start?

Complete our Get Started form and we'll match you with the right therapist.

Need help right now? Call 911 or 988, or go to your nearest emergency department.

DBT skills

Practical skills for managing intense emotions, impulsivity and relationships.

Fee-basedNo referral neededMost benefit plans coverIn person or virtual
Writing in a notebook

Who DBT skills can help

DBT skills can help teens and adults who experience:

  • Intense or fast-changing emotions
  • Impulsive behaviour
  • Relationship conflict
  • Feeling overwhelmed
  • Difficulty coping with stress

The four skill areas

MindfulnessStaying present and aware.
Distress toleranceGetting through hard moments without making things worse.
Emotion regulationUnderstanding and managing emotions.
Interpersonal effectivenessAsking for what you need and keeping relationships healthy.

How to get started

  1. 1Complete our Get Started formIt takes a few minutes.
  2. 2A free consultationOur intake team learns what you need and matches you with the right therapist.
  3. 3Start sessionsIn person or virtual.

Cost

  • Most benefit plans cover registered psychotherapists and social workers, so check with your benefit provider. We provide receipts.

Common questions

Is DBT offered individually or in groups?

DBT skills are offered in individual sessions, and we run groups from time to time. Ask our intake team about upcoming groups.

Who is it for?

Teens and adults.

Related services

Ready to start?

Complete our Get Started form and we'll match you with the right therapist.

Need help right now? Call 911 or 988, or go to your nearest emergency department.