Our DBT program serves youth age 13 to young adult, and helps people learn the skills necessary to cope with the many stressors of life. DBT is an intensive type of counseling, combined with skills training, that helps people who struggle with these types of problems:

In DBT clients learn skills in Mindfulness (focusing and calming yourself), Distress Tolerance (handling stress without impulsive behaviors), Emotion Regulation (accepting and managing emotions), and Interpersonal Effectiveness (creating and maintaining satisfying relationships). For youth still living at home, parents or guardians are involved in learning the skills and applying them in the home environment.

We offer a full DBT program which is 40 weeks long, or a brief program which is 20 weeks long. Treatment begins with an intake assessment, where we can discuss your concerns and make a recommendation about which length of program would best fit your situation. Payment for our program is based on a sliding fee scale, and you may be able to be reimbursed for some of the cost from your health insurance company. Call our office at 360-734-9862 anytime or please email Chris Wolf at chrisw@nwys.org.