Collective Mental Health 
Mental health services center for teens and adults. Providing individual, group, and family therapy.
Hosted by Sylvanna M. Vargas
Psychologist, PhD, MPH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90025
Mental health services center for teens and adults. Providing individual, group, and family therapy.
Adult DBT Skills Group 
Windows Health Clinic is hosting dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skill-building group sessions Tuesdays at 10:30-11:45 am, in-person, for adults. DBT is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that builds and employs four major skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and ...
Windows Health Clinic is hosting dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skill-building group sessions Tuesdays at 10:30-11:45 am, in-person, for adults. DBT is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that builds and employs four major skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and ...
Teen (ages 13-18): DBT Skill Building and Process 
Have you had traumatic events in your life that are unresolved? Do you struggle with managing "big" feelings? Do you often feel misunderstood by family and friends? Are you seeking healthier and deeper relationships? Are you engaging in unhealthy behaviors ...
Hosted by Michelle York
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Solana Beach, CA 92075
Have you had traumatic events in your life that are unresolved? Do you struggle with managing "big" feelings? Do you often feel misunderstood by family and friends? Are you seeking healthier and deeper relationships? Are you engaging in unhealthy behaviors ...
Teen DBT Skills Group 
This group is a safe and support environment where teens learn more about themselves, their emotions, their behaviors, and how to become more skillful in response to the challenges they are facing. Skills are taught and practiced in four different ...
Hosted by Erin Patterson
Counselor, MC, LPCC, CEDS-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
This group is a safe and support environment where teens learn more about themselves, their emotions, their behaviors, and how to become more skillful in response to the challenges they are facing. Skills are taught and practiced in four different ...
Adolescent Dialectical Behavioral Skills Training 
*Groups are currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic* Do your moods feel out of control? Do you often feel rejected? Do you have thoughts of hurting yourself? You may benefit from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)! DBT can help ...
*Groups are currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic* Do your moods feel out of control? Do you often feel rejected? Do you have thoughts of hurting yourself? You may benefit from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)! DBT can help ...
Individual DBT Skills Training 
By arrangement with therapist.
Hosted by Donna M Chapman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
By arrangement with therapist.
Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Group
The Recovery Happens Adolescent Services Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed for adolescents (13-17) who are struggling to utilize weekly individual therapy or were recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital or residential facility. We work to address barriers in interpersonal ...
Hosted by Recovery Happens Adolescent Services
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sacramento, CA 95827
The Recovery Happens Adolescent Services Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed for adolescents (13-17) who are struggling to utilize weekly individual therapy or were recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital or residential facility. We work to address barriers in interpersonal ...
Multifamily Teen DBT Group-Encino 
In our DBT group, we meet with teens & parents for the first half of the session where we teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and effective communication skills. In the second half of each session, the group splits into ...
Hosted by Curt Widhalm
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Encino, CA 91436
In our DBT group, we meet with teens & parents for the first half of the session where we teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and effective communication skills. In the second half of each session, the group splits into ...
Adult DBT Skills Training 
An ongoing dialectical behavior therapy group that meets weekly for 90 minutes and takes approximately 24 weeks to complete the four skills modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. The listed price is per group. The function of ...
Hosted by Shayla Patron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Long Beach, CA 90814
An ongoing dialectical behavior therapy group that meets weekly for 90 minutes and takes approximately 24 weeks to complete the four skills modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. The listed price is per group. The function of ...
Teen DBT Skills Group 
This group is a safe and support environment where teens learn more about themselves, their emotions, their behaviors, and how to become more skillful in response to the challenges they are facing. Skills are taught and practiced in four different ...
Hosted by Davene Fecteau
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
This group is a safe and support environment where teens learn more about themselves, their emotions, their behaviors, and how to become more skillful in response to the challenges they are facing. Skills are taught and practiced in four different ...
DBT Skills Training Group 
DBT skills training group is focused on enhancing clients' capabilities by teaching them behavioral skills. The members learn about Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal skills. Groups meet on a weekly basis for approximately 2 hours and it takes ...
Hosted by Nairi DBT Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fresno, CA 93704
DBT skills training group is focused on enhancing clients' capabilities by teaching them behavioral skills. The members learn about Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal skills. Groups meet on a weekly basis for approximately 2 hours and it takes ...
DBT Skills Group Virtual (On Hold) 
DBT Skills Group teaches: Mindfulness: being present in the moment instead of focusing on things the past or the future. Emotion Regulation: how to manage your emotions and help you feel in control of your emotions. Interpersonal Effectiveness: how to ...
DBT Skills Group teaches: Mindfulness: being present in the moment instead of focusing on things the past or the future. Emotion Regulation: how to manage your emotions and help you feel in control of your emotions. Interpersonal Effectiveness: how to ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (Adults) 
If you suffer from mood swings, make decisions without thinking about the consequences, feel irritated most days, feel empty or numb inside, have intense or difficult relationships, or thoughts of hurting yourself when you feel overwhelmed... then DBT may be ...
Hosted by Alicia Rodriguez Marenco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Riverside, CA 92506
If you suffer from mood swings, make decisions without thinking about the consequences, feel irritated most days, feel empty or numb inside, have intense or difficult relationships, or thoughts of hurting yourself when you feel overwhelmed... then DBT may be ...
Adult DBT Skills Group 
This is a weekly adult DBT skills group. DBT skills group is one mode of treatment for full model DBT and is run similar to a class. Skills covered include mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Group runs ...
Hosted by Dr. Andie Murray
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
This is a weekly adult DBT skills group. DBT skills group is one mode of treatment for full model DBT and is run similar to a class. Skills covered include mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Group runs ...
Virtual DBT Adolescent Skills Group 
This group is for all genders & Ages 12 - 17. The style of the group is structured, it includes; skills review and learned Implementation from peers & provider.
Hosted by Samantha Lauro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Pedro, CA 90732
This group is for all genders & Ages 12 - 17. The style of the group is structured, it includes; skills review and learned Implementation from peers & provider.
Adult DBT Skills Group 
The DBT skills group is designed for people who struggle with managing life's challenges and want to take control of the emotions, thoughts and behaviors that make their lives or relationships more difficult or intolerable. This group offers individuals tools ...
The DBT skills group is designed for people who struggle with managing life's challenges and want to take control of the emotions, thoughts and behaviors that make their lives or relationships more difficult or intolerable. This group offers individuals tools ...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for HS Teens 
DBT Group For High School Aged Teens (In-person only) Does your teen have issues with managing: •Anxiety • Depression • Panic attacks • Mood swings • Avoidance • Anger • Substance abuse • Truancy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is not ...
Hosted by Laura Michelle Eklund
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pleasanton, CA 94566
DBT Group For High School Aged Teens (In-person only) Does your teen have issues with managing: •Anxiety • Depression • Panic attacks • Mood swings • Avoidance • Anger • Substance abuse • Truancy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is not ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (online) 
DBT has become a gold-standard treatment for many mental health issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, mood disorders, eating disorders, cutting, self-harm, impulse issues, borderline and other personality disorders. DBT combines the basic strategies of Cognitive Behavior Therapy with eastern mindfulness ...
Hosted by Gabriella Calò Siegel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Los Angeles, CA 90035
DBT has become a gold-standard treatment for many mental health issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, mood disorders, eating disorders, cutting, self-harm, impulse issues, borderline and other personality disorders. DBT combines the basic strategies of Cognitive Behavior Therapy with eastern mindfulness ...
DBT Skills Training Groups 
The Auburn Davis Center for DBT offers skills training groups for adolescents, parents, and individuals. This is a comprehensive program that also provides individual DBT, Parent Skills Groups and coaching calls. Participants learn DBT skills in group and learn to ...
Hosted by Susan Landes
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Auburn, CA 95603
The Auburn Davis Center for DBT offers skills training groups for adolescents, parents, and individuals. This is a comprehensive program that also provides individual DBT, Parent Skills Groups and coaching calls. Participants learn DBT skills in group and learn to ...
DBT Skills Group 
A DBT skills group uses a psycho-educational class format where the emphasis is on learning and practicing behavioral skills. These skills include mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. Skills are taught in a series of three modules, each ...
Hosted by Charese Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakland, CA 94610
A DBT skills group uses a psycho-educational class format where the emphasis is on learning and practicing behavioral skills. These skills include mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. Skills are taught in a series of three modules, each ...
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Self-Harming Support Groups
How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.