Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Program
We offer several DBT programs to help meet different needs. Our psychologists have completed in-depth training with the DBT Institute of Vancouver. As part of the DBT approach, our team meets often to talk about cases and make sure we’re offering the best care possible.
What is DBT?
DBT stands for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. It’s a type of therapy that helps people who struggle with big emotions, tough relationships, or strong reactions. DBT teaches skills to help people feel more in control and manage stress in healthy ways. You don’t need a specific diagnosis to benefit from DBT.
Mindfulness
Learn to focus on the present moment without judging yourself or others.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Learn how to ask for what you need, say no, and keep your relationships healthy.
Emotional Regulation
Learn ways to understand and manage your emotions so they don’t feel overwhelming.
Distress Tolerance
Learn how to get through hard times without making things worse.
Who is DBT for?
DBT has been shown to help people with many different mental health challenges. It’s a full treatment program that helps you build skills, stay motivated to make changes, and use what you learn in everyday life.
DBT can help people with many different mental health challenges.
It’s especially helpful for those who:
- Feel intense or overwhelming emotions
- Act in impulsive or risky ways
- Overwhelming emotions
- Impulsive behaviours
- Challenging relationships
- Trauma
- Have trouble in relationships
- Are dealing with trauma
Adult Programs
DBT Intensive
Our DBT Intensive program runs for 24 weeks, with new spots opening every 8 weeks. It includes three main parts:
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One-on-one therapy
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Weekly 2.5 hour skills group
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One-on-one skills coaching
The skills group meets once a week, usually in the afternoon. You’ll also have weekly individual therapy and weekly sessions with a skills coach, or more often if needed. Skills coaching helps with things like homework, learning harder skills, or using those skills in real life situations.
The skills group is divided into three parts that cover four key areas:
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Mindfulness
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Distress Tolerance
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Emotion Regulation
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Interpersonal Effectiveness
Contact us for pricing. Payment plans available.
Next Intake: September 9, 2025
DBT Regular
Our DBT Regular program runs for 24 weeks, with new spaces opening every 8 weeks. It includes two main parts:
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One-on-one therapy
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Weekly 2 hour skills group
The skills group meets once a week, usually in the afternoon. You’ll also have weekly individual therapy, or more often if needed.
The group is split into three parts that teach four key areas:
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Mindfulness
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Distress Tolerance
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Emotion Regulation
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Interpersonal Effectiveness
If you need more support, our DBT Intensive program may be a better fit.
Contact us for pricing. Payment plans available.
Next Intake: September 9, 2025
Adolescent Programs
DBT Adolescent (Ages 16-22)
New adolescent programs coming soon in January 2025!
Contact us for additional information or to be placed on our waitlist.
How to Get Started
To sign up for a DBT program, contact our office . We’ll ask a few questions about your needs and which program you’re interested in.
A therapist will follow up with you to help figure out which program is the best fit. You may be asked to do a short intake interview to make sure the program is right for you.