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The Transformative Power of DBT Skills Group
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Are you or someone you care about struggling with overwhelming emotions, impulsive reactions, or challenges in relationships? At Soar Therapy and Integrated Wellness, our DBT Skills Groups are offered twice a year in Springfield, VA, providing a unique opportunity for women and teens in Northern Virginia and the DC Metro area to achieve meaningful and lasting change.
What Makes Our DBT Skills Group Different
Clients often share that their experience in our DBT Skills Group was the turning point in their journey. This group isn’t just about learning coping skills; it’s about understanding the root causes of unhelpful behaviors and discovering what you truly need. Many participants often find, for the first time, that they can put words to their needs instead of acting out in ways that worsen their suffering. Through guided support, they learn to communicate more clearly, set boundaries in unhealthy relationships, and increase their tolerance for difficult emotions that might have once pushed them over the edge.
We know that life’s hardest moments don’t wait for us to feel ready. That’s why our group emphasizes practical crisis skills for those times when emotions are already high. You’ll learn how to manage even the most challenging situations with calm, grounded self-energy, rather than reacting from a place of overwhelm. We also incorporate somatic exercises, gentle, body-based practices that help regulate the nervous system. These tools enable you to manage internal urges and soften intense emotions, allowing you to respond to life with greater awareness and self-compassion.
This class is valuable and worth enrolling in if you’re ready to break free from patterns that haven’t served you and want to move toward a life with less pain and more possibility.
What Our DBT Skills Group Covers
Our DBT Skills Group is thoughtfully designed to address the core areas that impact emotional well-being. Over twelve weeks, with 90-minute sessions each week, you’ll explore four essential modules:
Mindfulness
You’ll learn to stay present and grounded, even during emotionally charged moments. Mindfulness practices help you observe thoughts and feelings without judgment, increasing self-awareness and reducing impulsive reactions.
Distress Tolerance
Life brings stress and pain. In this module, you’ll develop healthy ways to navigate emotional crises, cope effectively without worsening the situation, and accept reality even when it’s challenging.
Emotion Regulation
Many people feel that they become blended with their emotions, so they can’t control them. In group, you’ll learn to understand and name your feelings, reduce emotional vulnerability, and learn to manage your emotions in a more positive experience while still honoring your feelings.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Healthy relationships rely on clear communication. This module helps you ask for what you need, set boundaries, break people-pleasing behaviors, and learn to navigate conflict, so you can build stronger, more satisfying connections.
Who Benefits From DBT Skills Groups
DBT Skills Groups are especially helpful for people who experience intense emotions, struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma, engage in impulsive or self-destructive behaviors, or have difficulty maintaining healthy relationships. If you feel stuck in patterns that haven’t changed despite your best efforts, this group can offer a new approach.
Our group welcomes adults and teens (ages 16+) from Springfield, Northern Virginia, and the DC Metro area. Whether you’re new to therapy or looking to deepen your healing, DBT Skills Groups can stand alone or complement individual therapy and medication management.
Our Approach: Compassionate, Holistic, and Empowering
At Soar Therapy and Integrated Wellness, healing is about more than just managing symptoms. We integrate traditional therapy with mindfulness, somatic practices, and holistic care, providing comprehensive support for your mind, body, and spirit.
Our experienced team brings expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and more. We are committed to meeting you where you are. We are committed to inclusivity and cultural sensitivity, serving a diverse community with care that honors your unique experiences. Our space is welcoming, judgment-free, and designed to help you feel safe as you take steps toward growth.
Convenient Location and Flexible Scheduling
Our office is located in Springfield, VA, making us accessible to residents throughout Northern Virginia and the DC Metro area. Our DBT groups are offered both in-person and virtually, and we offered twice a year.
What to Expect
Duration: 12 weeks
Session Length: 90 minutes
Group Size: Small, so you get personalized attention.
Each session includes skills instruction, group discussion, real-life application, homework to practice between meetings, and somatic exercises to help you regulate your system. Confidentiality and respect are at the heart of our group, ensuring a safe environment for all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the DBT Skills Group covered by insurance?
We accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance plans, and Self-pay.
Do I need to be in individual therapy to join the group?
Many people find it helpful to combine group and individual therapy, but it’s not required. During your intake, we’ll help you decide what’s best for you.
Is there a waitlist?
No, there is no waitlist for new clients. Spots in the DBT Skills Group are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Who leads the group?
Our DBT Skills Groups are facilitated by licensed, experienced therapists with specialized training in DBT and group therapy.
Ready to Change What Hasn’t Worked?
If you’re ready to move beyond what hasn’t been helpful and start building a life that feels more balanced, empowered, and connected, our DBT Skills Group in Springfield, VA, is here for you. You have the strength to heal, and we’re here to guide you as you soar to new heights.
Don’t wait, spots fill quickly. Contact us today to learn more, schedule your consultation, or reserve your place in our next DBT Skills Group.
Soar Therapy and Integrated Wellness
8003 Forbes Place, Suite 330, Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: (703) 267-5703
Email: info@soartherapywellness.com
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