DBT Skills Training

(Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)

Next Session Starts Aug 12th

Mondays 4:30-5:30pm

Lead by:

Amber Berkhart, LCPC and Patrick Brown PMHNP-BC, DipACLM

Dialectical Behavioral Training (DBT) is a type of talk therapy specially adapted for people who experience intense emotional reactions and have difficulty managing these emotions effectively. In DBT Skills Training we are specifically focussed on learning the skills of DBT without the intensive focus on diary cards and processing. Here are some groups of people who can benefit from DBT Skills Training:

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder

  • Eating disorders

  • Substance use disorders

  • Suicidal thoughts and self harm

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Age: 21+

DBT focuses on helping people accept the reality of their situation, reframe their perception, regulate their reaction, and change their lives.



Every day, we face challenges big and small. Our emotional reactions can often dictate the outcome of these challenges and how they affect us. When we are met with trauma early in life, coping with stress can feel nearly impossible, even as we get older. Oftentimes, those who experience trauma go on to feel things so intensely that they struggle to enjoy their lives, build meaningful relationships, and maintain stability. Many people try to manage unstable feelings with actions like intentional self-harm, with the intension of releasing emotional pain. While these maladaptive coping skills may mask pain, these behaviors are inherently dangerous, and ultimately the pain will return. This is where dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) can help.