Teen DBT skills group
- Mondays, 5:00–6:00 pm ET
DBT skills groups
Learn practical skills for the moments when emotions take over.
Structured virtual classes for teens and adults focused on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—taken as part of comprehensive DBT or as a supplement to psychotherapy or psychiatric treatment you already receive.
Current groups
Skills group times.
Groups run weekly and virtually. A consultation confirms the current opening, whether a group is joined on its own or as part of comprehensive DBT, and which track fits.
Adult DBT skills group
- Wednesdays, 5:00–6:30 pm ET
Schedule reviewed August 26, 2026. Times can change as groups fill—confirm current openings during your free consultation.
At a glance
What this care can include.
- Weekly virtual skills instruction
- Teen and adult group options
- A 24-week curriculum
- Part of comprehensive DBT—or a supplement to treatment elsewhere
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Skills are easier to use when they have been practiced.
DBT skills groups operate more like a class than an open-ended process group. Group leaders teach specific tools, demonstrate their use, and help participants practice applying them to everyday situations.
Two ways to join
Skills group is one of the four components of Haven’s comprehensive DBT program, and every comprehensive DBT client attends one. The same groups are also open as a standalone supplement: many participants join while continuing psychotherapy or psychiatric treatment with their own provider—at Haven or elsewhere—to add structured skills practice alongside that care. The consultation clarifies which pathway fits.
The four skills modules
- Mindfulness: noticing the present moment with greater clarity and less judgment.
- Distress tolerance: surviving painful moments without making them worse.
- Emotion regulation: understanding emotions and changing patterns that intensify suffering.
- Interpersonal effectiveness: asking for what you need, setting limits, and protecting relationships and self-respect.
Referred for DBT?
You do not need to start from the beginning.
If a psychiatrist, therapist or treatment team has already recommended DBT, the consultation is shorter and more practical: current group openings, which track fits, what your plan covers, and how soon you could start. Bring your referring provider's name and we will coordinate with them directly, with your written permission.
The four skills modules
Skills for a life worth living.
Every comprehensive DBT client learns the same four skill families—taught in group, practiced between sessions, and applied in individual therapy.
Therapist fit
Clinicians connected to this service.
Availability, insurance participation, and exact service fit should be confirmed during consultation.
Accepting new clients
Dr. Gabriela Figueras
Postdoctoral Psychology Resident
DBT-centered care for preteens through older adults and families by telehealth across Florida, at reduced postdoctoral rates.
Accepting new clients
Dr. Marah Knightner (Friedman)
Licensed Psychologist
Doctoral-level psychology provider
Supportive and change-oriented care for teens, young adults, and families who want practical tools for a more fulfilling life.
Waitlist — 3–4 months
Dr. Bethany Harris
Owner & Licensed Psychologist
Doctoral-level psychology provider
A warm, reflective partner for clients seeking meaningful change, emotional balance, and a therapy relationship grounded in trust.
A low-pressure first step
Let’s find the right fit.
Every consultation is a free 15-minute video call with Dr. Bethany Harris, Haven’s care coordinator. Talk through your needs, ask about fees and scheduling, and hear an honest read on fit—and if Haven is not the best match, she will help you find who is.