PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR REAL CHANGE
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Seattle and Across Washington State
For people who feel overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck in patterns that are hard to change.
DBT at Equilibrium Therapy Group provides a structured, practical approach to help you manage emotions, reduce reactivity, and build more stable patterns in your life and relationships.
We offer individual DBT-informed therapy in West Seattle and virtual sessions across Washington State. You can learn more about DBT and its origins here.
WHO DBT IS FOR
DBT May Be Helpful If You...
Feel overwhelmed by your emotions or reactions
Struggle with anxiety, depression, or mood swings
Have difficulty managing stress or conflict
Feel stuck in patterns that repeat in relationships
Experience intense emotions that feel hard to manage in the moment
Want practical strategies, not just insight
Appear high-functioning or successful but feel overwhelmed internally
DBT is designed for people who want structured support and real tools they can use outside of sessions. Many people come to DBT after trying to manage things on their own. If anxiety, overthinking, or persistent worry is your primary concern, you can also explore our Anxiety Therapy in Seattle services.
The four core DBT skills
DBT is taught through a structured set of skills that build on each other over time.
Mindfulness
Learning to notice and stay present without judgment.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Improving communication, boundaries, and relationships.
Emotion regulation
Understanding emotions and building strategies to manage them effectively.
Distress tolerance
Handling difficult situations without making them worse.
STRUCTURED SKILLS PRACTICE
Looking for a DBT Skills Group?
Equilibrium Therapy Group offers individual DBT-informed therapy and structured DBT skills groups for adults and teens, available in our West Seattle office and virtually across Washington State.
Groups provide structured opportunities to learn and practice the core DBT skills in a supportive environment.
Adult DBT Skills Groups
Adult groups focus on learning and practicing skills related to:
Mindfulness
Emotion regulation
Distress tolerance
Interpersonal effectiveness
Teen DBT Skills Groups
Teen and family programming supports young people and their families with skills for:
Managing strong emotions
Improving communication
Increasing stability and effectiveness
Walking the Middle Path
WHERE WE OFFER DBT
In-Person in Seattle. Online Across Washington.
West Seattle
3614 California Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98116
In-person sessions are available in West Seattle, serving Alki, Admiral District, The Junction, and surrounding areas.
Virtual Therapy Across Washington
We offer secure online DBT-informed therapy for clients throughout Washington State.
WHY EQUILIBRIUM THERAPY
What Makes Our DBT Approach Different
Structured, evidence-based care
Practical skills you can use outside of therapy
Focus on emotional and relational patterns
Integration of DBT skills into individualized therapy
Collaborative, nonjudgmental support
In-person care in West Seattle and online across Washington State
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Yes. Equilibrium offers individual DBT-informed therapy in West Seattle and secure online sessions throughout Washington State.
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DBT combines practical skills with therapy to help you regulate emotions, tolerate distress, communicate more effectively, and respond differently to difficult situations and recurring patterns.
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The four core DBT skill areas are mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Together, they provide practical tools for navigating emotions, relationships, and stressful situations.
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DBT skills groups for adults and teens are available at Equilibrium Therapy.
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No. DBT skills are designed to be learned step by step. We can provide information about current adult and teen group options and enrollment when you contact us.
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No. DBT skills can be useful for people who want greater emotional regulation, distress tolerance, relationship effectiveness, and more flexibility in how they respond to difficult situations.
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Yes. Equilibrium Therapy integrates DBT skills into individual therapy based on your goals and needs. Some clients may also choose to participate in a separate DBT skills group.
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Some Equilibrium therapists work with teens and incorporate DBT-informed approaches when appropriate.
THINGS YOU MAY HAVE WONDERED
Frequently Asked Questions
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Build skills that actually change how you feel and respond
If you're looking for individual DBT-informed therapy in Seattle or anywhere in Washington State, we're here to help you build practical skills for managing emotions, relationships, and difficult moments more effectively.