Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups
ElevateMind LLC is developing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills groups ranging from teens, young adults, and adults who experience intense emotions, difficulty coping with stress, and challenges in relationships, school, or work. These groups are structured, skills-focused, and practical, offering participants a 12 week curriculum on concrete tools they can use immediately in their daily lives. Our goal is to provide an accessible, supportive environment where individuals can learn skills that promote emotional regulation, resilience, and more effective communication, while also helping families and other systems better understand and support the individual’s growth.
DBT is an evidence-based treatment that was originally developed to help individuals manage overwhelming emotions and behavioral dysregulation. Over time, it has become widely used to support adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, mood instability, impulsivity, interpersonal conflict, and difficulty tolerating distress. Our DBT skills groups focus on teaching these core skills in a structured, predictable format, while emphasizing practice, repetition, and real-world application.
Who These Groups Are For
Adolescent DBT Skills Group (Ages 13–18)
Adult DBT Skills Group (Ages 26–35)
Young Adult DBT Skills Group (Ages 18–25)
This group helps teens learn how to manage big emotions, reduce conflict, and feel more in control of their reactions. Through practical DBT skills, adolescents gain tools to handle stress, frustration, and emotional intensity more effectively at school, at home, and with peers. The focus is on building confidence, improving relationships
This group helps teens learn how to manage big emotions, reduce conflict, and feel more in control of their reactions. Through practical DBT skills, adolescents gain tools to handle stress, frustration, and emotional intensity more effectively at school, at home, and with peers. The focus is on building confidence, improving relationships, and helping teens respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively when emotions run high.
Young Adult DBT Skills Group (Ages 18–25)
Adult DBT Skills Group (Ages 26–35)
Young Adult DBT Skills Group (Ages 18–25)
This group supports young adults who feel overwhelmed by emotions, relationships, or life transitions and want practical tools that actually work. DBT skills help participants manage stress, regulate emotions, and communicate more effectively as they navigate college, work, and increasing independence. The group is skills-focused, relevan
This group supports young adults who feel overwhelmed by emotions, relationships, or life transitions and want practical tools that actually work. DBT skills help participants manage stress, regulate emotions, and communicate more effectively as they navigate college, work, and increasing independence. The group is skills-focused, relevant to real-world challenges, and designed to help young adults build stability, confidence, and long-term coping strategies.
Adult DBT Skills Group (Ages 26–35)
Adult DBT Skills Group (Ages 26–35)
Adult DBT Skills Group (Ages 26–35)
This group is designed for adults who want to change patterns that are no longer working and develop more effective ways of handling stress, emotions, and relationships. DBT skills offer practical strategies for managing emotional overwhelm, improving communication, and responding more intentionally to life’s demands. Participants often f
This group is designed for adults who want to change patterns that are no longer working and develop more effective ways of handling stress, emotions, and relationships. DBT skills offer practical strategies for managing emotional overwhelm, improving communication, and responding more intentionally to life’s demands. Participants often find the group helps them feel more grounded, capable, and consistent across work, relationships, and personal life.
Sara Powell M.S, C-DBT, LPC
Sara has been a certified DBT therapist for the past four years and has been practicing DBT for about eight years. She has run DBT groups in outpatient, partial, and inpatient settings, modifying the groups to the needs of the age group and population. She enjoys running groups for the collaboration that occurs both between the clients and the facilitator but also between the clients themselves.