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- [WDBTA Summit: The World's First Global DBT'athon](https://dbt-lbc.org/2026/07/03/wdbta-summit-the-worlds-first-global-dbtathon/) - What is the WDBTA Summit? The WDBTA Summit is more than a conference, it’s a DBT Marathon bringing the international community together. President of DBT-LBC, Kimberly Vay sat down with Professor Michaela Swales, President of the World DBT Association to learn more about this inaugural global event. You can watch the full interview here. The
- [Harnessing the Power of LGBTQ+ Validation in DBT](https://dbt-lbc.org/2026/05/19/registration-open-harnessing-the-power-of-lgbtq-validation-in-dbt/) - June 12, 2026 This Webinar will be available to rent in September As DBT therapists, we seek to understand the impact of an invalidating environment on our clients and ourselves. For LGBTQ+ people, invalidation can take many forms including traumatic invalidation and sociopolitical marginalization. This webinar will explore potential sources of LGBTQ+ invalidation that may
- [From Shame to Pride - How DBT can help LGBTQ+ Clients Combat Internalized Stigma](https://dbt-lbc.org/2026/06/17/from-shame-to-pride/) - It’s LGBTQ+ Pride month, and we wanted to take the opportunity to discuss one of the main things that interferes with Pride: internalized stigma. In this post, we’ll review what internalized stigma is, why it matters for LGBTQ+ mental health, and how DBT can address it. What is internalized stigma? Why does it matter for
- [The right book at the right time changes everything](https://dbt-lbc.org/2026/05/21/the-right-book-at-the-right-time-changes-everything-3-books-for-clinicians-and-clients/) - 3 Books for Clinicians and Clients Hi! My name is Alyssa, and I've been a volunteer with DBT-LBC™ since September 2022 on the social media committee. In late 2018, I was first diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) while in a partial hospitalization program (PHP). Subsequently, I received comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) treatment for
- [Structuring Skills Group in DBT Next Steps, by Adam Carmel](https://dbt-lbc.org/2026/04/23/registration-open-structuring-skills-group-in-dbt-next-steps-by-adam-carmel/) - May 15, 2026 This Webinar will be available to rent in August Webinar Details: In the “DBT Next Steps” manual, Dr. Katherine Comtois, Dr. Adam Carmel, and Dr. Marsha Linehan offer a way to stretch across the divide for clients who successfully completed standard DBT but haven’t yet achieved their worth-living aspirations for work, employment,
- [Lexington Adult DBT Program](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/08/15/lexington-mental-health-dbt-program-lexington-county-community-mental-health-center/) - LexingtonMHC.org Team Lead Billie Kerr Stroud, LPC,LPCS Date Certified 08/13/25 City, State Lexington, SC Insurance Accepted Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance, we are in network for BCBS. For those who are uninsured, we offer a hardship reduction for those who qualify based on family size and income. Population Served Adults Level of Care Provided Outpatient Additional Program
- [Happy Birthday Marsha!](https://dbt-lbc.org/2026/05/05/happy-birthday-marsha/) - Please join us in celebrating Dr. Marsha Linehan's birthday, today May 5th by sharing your well wishes and reflections via email to: socials@dbt-lbc.org ​ If DBT has touched your life or your work, you are invited to send a birthday message for Marsha, a favorite DBT skill, or a brief story of hope that we
- [Research Driven Adaptations to DBT Skills for Autistic Clients: Converging Results Across Contexts](https://dbt-lbc.org/2026/03/17/registration-open/) - April 10, 2026, 9am-10:30PT/11am-12:30CT/ 12-1:30pmET This webinar will be available for rent in June CEs are only offered to those who attend the webinar live. Description of the webinar: As has become exceedingly clear in the past several years, DBT therapists are highly likely to work with Autistic clients in their practice due to high
- [Become a Host Site and celebrate Dr. Marsha Linehan's Legacy!](https://dbt-lbc.org/2026/03/18/become-a-host-site-and-celebrate-dr-marsha-linehans-legacy/) - Beyond therapy, beyond a model: Dr. Marsha Linehan created connection, hope, and a global DBT community. Celebrate her legacy & Birthday this May! Around the world, thousands of clinicians practice DBT every day, running skills groups, sitting with high-risk clients, and doing the difficult, meaningful work of helping people build lives worth living. None of
- [Panic! I have only one session or two with my Stage 1 client's partner. What can I do that would be useful?](https://dbt-lbc.org/2026/03/20/panic-i-have-only-one-session-or-two-with-my-stage-1-clients-partner-what-can-i-do-that-would-be-useful/) - Rent This Webinar Panic! I have only one session or two with my Stage 1 client's partner. What can I do that would be useful? December 5, 2025 We employ a transactional model to understand emotion dysregulation in DBT. With our adult clients in Stage 1, their partners often “show up” on their chains leading
- [DBT-LBC™ Clinician Spotlight: First Japanese Certified Clinician](https://dbt-lbc.org/2026/03/14/dbt-lbc-clinician-spotlight-first-japanese-certified-clinician/) - We are so excited to announce that clinical psychologist Mie Takaki, MSc, has become the first DBT Linehan Board Certified Clinician in Japan! Why Mie Chose To Get Certified Mie is the founder of DBT Tokyo, and the translator of the Japanese version of Dr. Marsha Linehan’s memoir Building A Life Worth Living. She felt
- [MED-DBT Protocol](https://dbt-lbc.org/2026/02/18/registration-open-introduction-to-the-med-dbt-protocol-a-compassionate-and-comprehensive-approach-to-treating-multifaceted-eating-disorder-presentations/) - Introduction to the MED-DBT Protocol: A Compassionate and Comprehensive Approach to Treating Multifaceted Eating Disorder Presentations March 10, 2026, 9am-10:30PT/11am-12:30CT/ 12-1:30pmET Description of the webinar | This 90-minute webinar introduces MED-DBT (Multidiagnostic Eating Disorder–Dialectical Behavior Therapy), a groundbreaking adaptation of standard DBT developed to meet the needs of individuals with eating disorders who also present with
- [The DBT Program at Gladstone Psychiatry and Wellness](https://dbt-lbc.org/2023/07/09/congratulations-to-the-newest-certified-dbt-program-14/) - https://www.gladstonepsych.com/dialectical-behavioral-therapy/ Team Lead Rebecca Blake, LCSW-C Date Certified 7/7/23 City, State Hunt Valley, MD Insurance Accepted Yes, CareFirst, Aetna, United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna/Evernorth Population Served Adults; Adolescents Level of Care Provided Outpatient Additional Program Information The DBT Program at Gladstone strives to be a pioneer in making high quality, full-fidelity DBT accessible to those with
- [Understanding Self-Injury: A Webinar for Parents & Clinicians  ](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/08/02/understanding-self-injury-a-webinar-for-parents-clinicians/) - Rent this Webinar Adolescents, with the highest rate of self-injurious behaviors compared to other demographic groups (17%) admit to self-injury at least once in their lifetime. Sadly, the average age of the first incident is 13 years old. Whether you are a parent of a child who is engaging in self-injury, a teacher, or medical
- [Understanding and addressing non-suicidal self-injury in youth: Epidemiology, Intervention, and Healing](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/08/02/understanding-and-addressing-non-suicidal-self-injury-in-youth-epidemiology-intervention-and-healing/) - Rent this Webinar Self-injury is intentionally hurting the body (e.g. cutting, burning etc..) but without suicidal intent. Because it often looks like a suicidal gesture it tends to evoke fear and confusion. Its very nature seems to defy deep instinctual human drives for self-preservation as well strong social taboos related to self-inflicted injury. Join Dr. Whitlock for
- [Addressing the Care of Suicidal Adolescents: What Works and What Doesn’t](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/08/02/addressing-the-care-of-suicidal-adolescents-what-works-and-what-doesnt/) - Rent this Webinar September is National Suicide Prevention Month. There are an average of 123 suicides each day in the USA. Further, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Burden of Disease study estimate that almost 800,000 people die from suicide every year. That’s one person every 40 seconds. It’s the tenth leading cause
- [In Honor of Black History Month](https://dbt-lbc.org/2026/02/14/in-honor-of-black-history-month-research-on-dbt-with-black-and-african-american-clients/) - In Honor of Black History Month: Research on DBT with Black and African American clients February is Black History month, and DBT-LBC ™ wanted to specifically address the state of the research on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with Black and African American clients. Currently, there are few studies to consider, and what studies there are
- [Does your pet help you stay skillful?](https://dbt-lbc.org/2026/01/27/does-your-pet-help-you-stay-skillful/) - Dog lovers are a breed onto themselves, and DBT-LBC™ board member Christina Kallas discovered just how much overlap there is between skills practice and effectively sharing a life with a furry family member. Read on to hear how Christina and Scarlett teach each other how to navigate their lives worth living! Does your pet help
- [2025 End of Year President's Letter](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/12/29/dbt-lbcs-presidents-letter-💥🎉closing-out-2025-with-new-connections-strong-collaborations-and-an-exciting-start-to-2026💥🎉/) - 💥🎉Closing Out 2025 with New Connections, Strong Collaborations, and an Exciting Start to 2026💥🎉 As 2025 draws to a close, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the DBT community for the unwavering support of DBT-LBC™ and the work that is being done across the globe to support clients and their loved ones. This
- [Clinician Spotlight: First Puerto Rican Certified Clinician](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/12/19/3600/) - We are thrilled to announce our first Puerto Rican Linehan Board Certified DBT Clinician! Dr. Luis Díaz-Medero, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist licensed in Puerto Rico. He is the owner of a DBT and trauma-focused clinic located in Ponce, Puerto Rico. His work primarily involves treating individuals experiencing emotional dysregulation, trauma-related symptoms, and suicidal or
- [Live Webinar: Introduction to the MED-DBT Protocol: A Compassionate and Comprehensive Approach to Treating Multifaceted Eating Disorder Presentations](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/10/16/live-webinar-introduction-to-the-med-dbt-protocol-a-compassionate-and-comprehensive-approach-to-treating-multifaceted-eating-disorder-presentations/) - Live Webinar: Introduction to the MED-DBT Protocol: A Compassionate and Comprehensive Approach to Treating Multifaceted Eating Disorder Presentations March 10, 2026 @ 9AM-10:30AM PT, 11AM-12:30PM CT, 12PM-1:30PM ET (Registration will open a month before the webinar date) This 90-minute webinar introduces MED-DBT (Multidiagnostic Eating Disorder–Dialectical Behavior Therapy), a groundbreaking adaptation of standard DBT developed to
- [Panic! I have only one session or two with my Stage 1 client's partner. What can I do that would be useful?](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/11/16/live-webinar-with-dr-alan-fruzzetti-panic-i-have-only-one-session-or-two-with-my-stage-1-clients-partner-what-can-i-do-that-would-be-useful/) - December 5, 2025 @ 9AM-10:30AM PT, 11AM-12:30PM CT, 12PM-1:30PM ET Recording will be available here soon! We employ a transactional model to understand emotion dysregulation in DBT. With our adult clients in Stage 1, their partners often “show up” on their chains leading to self-harm, suicidality, substance misuse, and so on. In this webinar, Dr. Fruzzetti
- [Staunton Clinic, Heritage Valley Health System](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/11/29/staunton-clinic-heritage-valley-health-system/) - https://www.heritagevalley.org/services/behavioral-health/ Team Lead Michael Moyeroff, MSW Date Certified November 19, 2025 City, State Sewickley, PA Insurance Accepted Most major commercial health insurances, Medicare and Medicaid. Population Served Adults Level of Care Provided Outpatient
- [Interview with Kelsey Packwood: BORDERLINE](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/11/26/interview-with-kelsey-packwood-borderline/) - President of DBT-LBC Dr. Kimberly Vay had the opportunity to talk with filmmaker Kelsey Packwood about her courageous project, BORDERLINE. To learn more about Kelsey's courageous work check out the interview Kelsey Packwood is the Writer/Director of BORDERLINE-a half hour traumedy series about lived experience with Borderline Personality Disorder. BORDERLINE bridges art and mental-health education
- [Your Donation Saves Lives](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/10/20/your-donation-saves-lives/) - Because of our supportive community, lives are being changed. The support that DBT-Linehan Board of Certification (DBT-LBC™) has received in the past has helped advance our critical mission: ensuring that individuals in crisis receive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) delivered with the highest fidelity to the evidence-based model. As a volunteer-run organization, DBT-LBC™ depends on committed
- [Live Webinar: Research Driven Adaptations to DBT Skills for Autistic Clients: Converging Results Across Contexts](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/10/16/live-webinar-research-driven-adaptations-to-dbt-skills-for-autistic-clients-converging-results-across-contexts/) - Live Webinar: Research Driven Adaptations to DBT Skills for Autistic Clients: Converging Results Across Contexts April 10, 2026 @ 9AM-10:30AM PT, 11AM-12:30PM CT, 12PM-1:30PM ET (Registration will open a month before the webinar date) As has become exceedingly clear in the past several years, DBT therapists are highly likely to work with Autistic clients in
- [DBT-LBC™ Mentorship Program Needs YOU](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/10/09/dbt-lbc-mentorship-program-needs-you/) - DBT-LBC™ is inviting dedicated DBT-LBC™ Certified Clinicians to serve as mentors for our growing Mentorship Program. Volunteers will be fostering future certified providers committed to fidelity to the model, who in turn will provide DBT as it was designed to be delivered to both present day and future clients in need. Mentors focus on helping
- [Australia BPD Awareness Week](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/10/01/australia-bpd-awareness-week/) - BPD Awareness Week 2025-1 in 10: Uniting for Change DBT-LBC™ is excited to spread awareness about BPD and promote high quality DBT treatment beyond US borders. To begin, we are highlighting BPD Awareness Week in Australia which spans October 1st through October 7th. Our intention is to continue promoting collaboration to reduce stigma, support DBT
- [Individual Clinician Mentorship Program](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/07/21/individual-clinician-mentorship-program/) - The Diversity and Inclusion Committee is thrilled to launch the DBT-LBC™ Mentorship Program. This program was designed to provide support and encouragement to individuals seeking DBT-LBC™, Clinician Certification. By design, DBT- LBC™ does not offer clinical consultation; therefore, the mentorship program is not designed to function in a clinical capacity, to include DBT Adherence Coding,
- [DBT-LBC™ is Asking for Your Support](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/09/23/dbt-lbc-is-asking-for-your-support/) - The DBT-Linehan Board of Certification (DBT-LBC™) is Asking for Your Support During National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification (DBT-LBC™) is kindly asking for your financial support. We know that therapist adherence to DBT protocols predicts fewer suicide attempts, results in less hospitalizations, and
- [In Honor of Suicide Prevention Month: DBT Therapist Adherence - Why it Really Matters](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/09/10/in-honor-of-suicide-prevention-month-dbt-therapist-adherence-why-it-really-matters/) - DBT Therapist adherence - Why it really matters September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, so what better time to review the impact Dialectical Behavior Therapy has on reducing suicidal thoughts and urges? DBT was initially developed for suicidal clients and has rigorous research data supporting Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as an effective evidence-based treatment. 
- [DBT-LBC™ Webinars Now Available On Demand](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/09/03/dbt-lbc-webinars-now-available-on-demand/) - The DBT-Linehan Board of Certification (DBT-LBC™) has launched a new opportunity to access some of the most respected experts in the field of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through on-demand past webinars. Each recording is available for a $40 rental fee, giving you 90 days of flexible viewing. This collection brings together internationally recognized clinicians, researchers,
- [New Book Release: Treating Eating Disorders with DBT: The MED DBT Protocol ](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/08/29/new-book-release-treating-eating-disorders-with-dbt-the-med-dbt-protocol/) - Pre-Order Today Announcing the Release of: Treating Eating Disorders with DBT: The MED DBT Protocol Did you know that there is now a textbook for treating multi-diagnostic eating disorder clients? Treating Eating Disorders with DBT: The MED DBT Protocol (Federici & Wisniewski) is now available for preorder through Guilford Press. We spoke with Anita Federici,
- [DBT Goes Global: A Look Inside the World DBT Association](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/08/29/dbt-goes-global-a-look-inside-the-world-dbt-association/) - In 2015, Dr. Marsha Linehan’s Wise Mind chimed in: what if the growing community of DBT practitioners and researchers came together – not only in spirit, but also in structure? Known for her memorable acronyms, transformative skills, and relentless belief in the possibility of building a life worth living, Marsha had a new vision: the
- [Tailoring DBT for Autistic Clients: Clinical, Lived Experience, and Research Perspectives](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/08/02/tailoring-dbt-for-autistic-clients-clinical-lived-experience-and-research-perspectives/) - Rent this Webinar Many Autistic people struggle with emotion regulation, suicidality, and self-harm following a history of chronic traumatic invalidation by others who do not understand them. DBT can help Autistic people overcome these challenges and pursue their goals, especially when it is appropriately tailored to meet their needs. Yet mental health providers do not
- [Tips for Working with LGBTQ+ Clients in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/08/02/tips-for-working-with-lgbtq-clients-in-dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt/) - Rent this Webinar In this webinar we will share tips for working effectively with LGBTQ+ clients in DBT! We will explore the ways that affirmative practice is embedded within the DBT model, including connections between DBT’s biosocial theory and minority stress theory. Grounded in the current state of the research literature, we will share ideas
- [A Happier New Year: Using Relationship Mindfulness to Build Connections with Dr. Alan Fruzzetti](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/08/02/a-happier-new-year-using-relationship-mindfulness-to-build-connections-with-dr-alan-fruzzetti/) - Rent this webinar In this webinar Dr. Fruzzetti will share his wisdom on conflict within a relationship. Relationships are both a source of great joy and sometimes enormous hurt. Unfortunately, destructive conflict and dysregulated emotion (e.g., “it’s his/her/their fault!” or “he/she/they need to change!”) can make improvements difficult and lead to loneliness and despair. Fortunately,
- [Working Effectively with LGBTQ+ Clients in DBT](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/08/02/working-effectively-with-lgbtq-clients-in-dbt/) - Rent this Webinar As DBT therapists, we all work with clients who identify as sexual or gender minority individuals, or both. How does our guiding theoretical framework, the biosocial theory of emotion dysregulation, incorporate attentiveness to the effects of stigmatizing environments for LGBTQ+ people? How can we most effectively apply DBT strategies, such as dialectical
- [Cultivating your Mindfulness Garden](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/08/02/cultivating-your-mindfulness-garden/) - Rent this Webinar Zen fingerprints are found all over DBT. In addition to the core mindfulness skills, they are found in reality acceptance skills particularly radical acceptance; emotion regulation skills especially opposite action; and interpersonal effectiveness skills. The technology of validation comes from the practice of Zen. Regular (daily) practice by clinicians results in better
- [An introduction to DBT for Substance Use Disorders](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/08/02/an-introduction-to-dbt-for-substance-use-disorders/) - Rent this Webinar As DBT clinicians, it is important that we can identify the needs of our clients. This webinar will identify ways to identify clients who would benefit from DBT-SUD as well as talk about a few of the DBT-SUD skills. Dr. Sayrs will introduce how DBT can be used to treat clients with
- [Who is the World DBT Association (WDBTA)](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/04/26/who-is-the-world-dbt-association-wdbta/) - The World Dialectical Behavior Therapy Association (WDBTA) is an international organization that's mission is to connect those doing DBT around the world. The WDBTA seeks to maintain DNT treatment integrity by providing standards for essential theoretical and intervention aspects of DBT globally. To learn more about their work, check out the interview with the President
- [Interview with National Educational Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD)](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/08/02/interview-with-national-educational-alliance-for-borderline-personality-disorder-neabpd/) - You can watch the full interview here For Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) awareness month, we’d like to highlight an evidence-based program for individuals who are supporting someone affected by BPD called Family Connections (FC) from the National Educational Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD). Check out this clip from a recent interview where DBT-LBC president, Dr.
- [Webinar with Dr. Kim Skerven and Dr. Jake Camp](https://dbt-lbc.org/2023/02/02/live-webinar-with-dr-kim-skerven-and-dr-jake-camp/) - Rent this Webinar 90-Minute Webinar with Dr. Kim Skerven and Dr. Jake Camp on Tips for Working with LGBTQ+ Clients in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) June 14, 2024 In this webinar we will share tips for working effectively with LGBTQ+ clients in DBT! We will explore the ways that affirmative practice is embedded within the
- [Dr. Kim Skerven presents "Building Mastery in DBT Skills for LGBTQ+ Clients"](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/06/19/register-today-dr-kim-skerven-presents-building-mastery-in-dbt-skills-for-lgbtq-clients/) - June is Pride Month, and DBT-LBC™ wants to celebrate and support the important work of helping clinicians be most effective in treating LGBTQ+ clients. We are pleased to announce an upcoming training “Building Mastery in DBT Skills for LGBTQ+ Clients” presented by Dr. Kim Skerven, ABPP (she/her). This training is sponsored by the Center for
- [“How Could You Know If You Were Never Taught"?: Why DBT Skills Matter for BPD](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/08/02/how-could-you-know-if-you-were-never-taught-why-dbt-skills-matter-for-bpd/) - Having BPD often feels like you’re stuck in a cycle of overwhelming emotions, chaotic relationships, or behaviors you regret but can’t seem to stop. And most people with BPD have never been taught how to handle all of that intensity. Many feel like nothing will ever change and they are condemned to a life of
- [BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/07/18/bipoc-mental-health-awareness-month/) - July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, widely recognized as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month. At DBT-LBC™, we’re committed to raising awareness about mental health in BIPOC communities and highlighting how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can support clients from diverse backgrounds. Mental Health Trends in
- [Celebrating a Legacy of Dedication: Honoring Tim Knettler](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/06/30/celebrating-a-legacy-of-dedication-honoring-tim-knettler-as-he-embarks-on-a-new-chapter/) - It’s not every day that we get to celebrate a legacy as profound and impactful as that of Tim Knettler. With deep gratitude and a touch of bittersweet emotion, we announce the retirement of Tim, our appreciated Consulting Executive Director and a foundational pillar of the DBT-LBC™ community. Tim’s journey with DBT-LBC™ began at its
- [Join our Host/Events Committee](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/04/22/new-committee-volunteers-needed/) - Host/Events Committee: Volunteers Needed The DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ is thrilled to announce the formation of the Host/Events Committee. This group will coordinate our growing calendar of events, including one after ISITDBT and our new annual celebration honoring Dr. Marsha Linehan. About the Host/Events Committee: This committee will be responsible for planning, organizing, and recruiting
- [Want to spread awareness on BPD and Mental Health?](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/05/21/spreading-awareness-on-mental-health/) - The month of May is dedicated to spreading awareness about mental health in general as well Borderline Personality Disorder. DBT-LBC™ wants to contribute towards these efforts and share information about organizations that work from the ground up to champion these causes. The vast majority of these resources are free of charge and would benefit from
- [Additional Volunteers](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/07/09/additional-volunteers/) - Program Certification Site Reviewer: Every program that goes through the certification process is assigned 2 Reviewers that work with the program through the process. This is a great opportunity to get involved, support other programs, and be involved in fruitful discussions with leaders in the field. *In order to be a Program Reviewer, you must
- [Growth and Outreach Steering Committee](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/04/11/growth-and-outreach-steering-committee/) - Our goal for this committee is to expand access to high-quality DBT while growing our network of DBT-LBC™ Certified Clinicians. Many clinicians practice DBT and are not DBT-LBC™ certified, while we understand that there are many barriers and reasons for not pursuing certifications, we would love to have further discussions with clinicians to both understand
- [Communication Committee: Social Media and Publications](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/07/test-committee-1/) - The Communication Committee has two groups - the Social Media Committee and the Publications Committee. They both aim to get the word out about the value of certification to colleagues, consumers, family members and the general public. The goal of this group is to identify ways for DBT-LBC™ to become more visible to the public, increase enthusiasm amongst the DBT
- [](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/04/10/get-involved-with-dbt-lbc-its-volunteer-appreciation-month/) - Get Involved with DBT-LBC™ (Link at the bottom): It's Volunteer Appreciation Month Celebrating Our Volunteers: The Pillars of DBT-LBC™ In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we are celebrating the true pillars of DBT-LBC™, our volunteers. DBT-LBC™ is, and always has been, a volunteer-driven organization. With only one paid staff member, we rely on the passion, dedication, and
- [Grey Zone Psychology & Wellness Centre](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/10/16/grey-zone-psychology-wellness-centre/) - Www.greyzonewellness.com Team Lead Melissa Stern, Ph.D. Date Certified 03/13/2023 City, State Pointe-Claire Quebec Insurance Accepted No Population Served Adults; Adolescents; Children Level of Care Provided Outpatient
- [The Bethesda Group](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/03/28/the-bethesda-group/) - https://thebethesdagroup.com/ Team Lead Andrea Gottlieb, Ph.D Date Certified 03/12/2025 City, State Bethesda, MD Insurance Accepted Our therapists are able to accept Blue Cross Blue Shield/Care First through https://thedbtgroup.com/ Population Served Adults; Adolescents, Children Level of Care Provided Outpatient Additional Program Information We have clinicians that are part of PSYPACT
- [Capital Youth Services](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/10/18/capital-youth-services/) - https://capitalyouthservices.com/ Team Lead Samantha Ascanio, LCSW Date Certified 03/23/2020 City, State Bethesda, MD Insurance Accepted No Population Served Adults; Adolescents; Children; Parents Level of Care Provided Outpatient
- [Broadleaf Health](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/25/broadleaf-health/) - www.broadleafhealth.ca Team Lead Andrew Ekblad, PhD Date Certified 09/15/22 Province, Country Ontario, Canada Insurance Accepted No Population Served Adults; Adolescents; Families Level of Care Provided Outpatient
- [Trinitas Regional Medical Center](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/03/13/trinitas-regional-medical-center/) - www.dbtnj.org Team Lead Essie Larson, Ph.D Date Certified 12/21/2021 City, State Elizabeth, NJ Insurance Accepted All, including Medicaid, Medicare, and access to charity care Population Served Adults; Adolescents Level of Care Provided Outpatient
- [In Honor of Self-Harm Awareness Month](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/03/12/in-honor-of-self-harm-awareness-month/) - March is Self Harm Awareness Month. As we observe this month, we decided to rewatch our webinar from last March, "Understanding Self-Injury" with Dr. Michael Hollander. In this blog we will discuss Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI). What is NSSI? When we refer to NSSI, we are talking about a person deliberately damaging their own body without the
- [Farewell to Tim Knettler and Welcome Kristy Gatica as Interim Executive Director](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/03/05/farewell-to-tim-knettler-and-welcome-kristy-gatica-as-interim-executive-director/) - It is with both heartfelt gratitude and bittersweet emotions that we announce the retirement of Tim Knettler, our esteemed Consulting Executive Director and a true legend in the DBT-LBC™ community. Tim’s expertise in certification was pivotal in establishing DBT-LBC™ in 2013 as the only non-profit DBT certification entity approved by Dr. Marsha Linehan. Since then,
- [How do you know if the DBT you are receiving is adherent?](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/02/25/how-do-you-know-if-the-dbt-you-are-receiving-is-adherent/) - 6 Essential Questions to ask a DBT Therapist or Program DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ (DBT-LBC™) provides consumers with a clear way to know whether a DBT clinician or program offers DBT in a manner that adheres to evidence-based research. We encourage clients to ask if their clinicians or programs are DBT-LBC™ certified. At the same
- [What's the Difference?](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/02/12/whats-the-difference/) - Welcome to 2025! We wanted to start this year by highlighting the differences between earning a certificate in DBT versus achieving DBT-LBC™ Clinician Certification. While both processes involve self-study of the protocols and principles of DBT, there are distinct differences in how certifying bodies evaluate that learning. We wanted to take time to speak to
- [Accepting Applications for New Board Members](https://dbt-lbc.org/2025/01/28/accepting-applications-for-new-board-members/) - The DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ (DBT-LBC™), Board of Directors is currently accepting applications for up to two At-Large Board Members. We are looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to certification, both Clinician and Program, and who are eager to contribute their expertise, time, and resources to help us achieve our goals. Joining our
- [Special Edition Newsletter. We are all in this together](https://dbt-lbc.org/2020/10/15/special-edition-newsletter-we-are-all-in-this-together/) - As we find ourselves in the midst of a global health crisis, we have all had to find our new norm. With that comes many unexpected challenges that we have not had an opportunity to prepare for. So many of us are faced with the challenge of balancing work and home and creating a system
- [Reality Check by Juliet Nelson](https://dbt-lbc.org/2019/06/13/reality-check-by-juliet-nelson/) - If Alec Miller challenges you to begin the DBT program certification process together and months pass and you still don’t get going, you might ask yourself, WTF? Why not? Beware, this is not a tale of overcoming obstacles, rising to the occasion and finally accomplishing that goal. This is the tale of a new and
- [Need a little Inspiration to get Certified?](https://dbt-lbc.org/2018/01/11/need-a-little-inspiration-to-get-certified/) - Consider that DBT's developer, Marsha Linehan, has been profiled in the just released 2018 edition of TIME magazine's Great Scientists. TIME's list of the 100, "geniuses, eccentrics, and visionaries who transformed our world" included Marsha along with such luminaries as Jonas Salk, Marie Curie, Louis Pasteur, Charles Darwin, Margaret Mead, Sigmund Freud, Albert Einstein and
- [May is BPD Awareness Month](https://dbt-lbc.org/2019/04/28/may-is-bpd-awareness-month/) - Thoughts from our Public Member - Chris Kallas May is BPD Awareness Month. Thanks largely to the efforts of NEA BPD, on April 1, 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1005, which recognized the month of May as Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month. The vote was 414-0. (Nope, not a typo; even
- [Letter from the President's Desk - May 2021](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/05/11/letter-from-the-presidents-desk-may-newsletter/) - Hello all and Happy Spring, I want to take a moment to wish our treatment developer and distinguished leader, Dr. Marsha Linehan a Happy Belated Birthday (May 5th). She has been an inspiration to so many and has provided hope to those suffering the most. Marsha, Happy Birthday and THANK YOU! If you haven’t already
- [Letter from the President's Desk - March 2020](https://dbt-lbc.org/2020/03/07/letter-from-the-presidents-desk-march-2020/) - Wow. It’s hard to believe DBT-LBC has been in operation for over 5 years now. One of our Policies and Procedures states that we will review our certification process every 5 years. We’ve spent about 12 months of intense examination doing so, consulted with other organizations offering certification and also with two organizations that do
- [Letter from the New President's Desk](https://dbt-lbc.org/2020/04/02/letter-from-the-new-presidents-desk/) - Hello all My name is Kimberly Vay and I am humbled to have been elected as the new President of DBT-LBC and will be working alongside Joan Russo, Immediate Past President. I am so excited to work with the DBT-LBC organization in this new role. Congratulations to Dan Finnegan on his new position as Treasurer.
- [Hillside Residential](https://dbt-lbc.org/2018/01/04/hillside-in-atlanta-newest-certified-dbt-program/) - www.hside.org Team Lead Katherine Alioto, LCSW Date Certified 04/04/18 City, State Atlanta, GA Insurance Accepted Yes; Blue cross, Aetna, UMR, Cigna, Tricare, Kaiser, ComPsych, Ambetter, Peachstate, CareSource, Beacon, GA Medicaid Population Served Adolescents; Children Level of Care Provided Residential
- [Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants (CBC)](https://dbt-lbc.org/2018/11/08/oregon-state-hospitals-comprehensive-dbt-program-is-certified/) - www.cbc-psychology.com Team Lead Alec Miller, PsyD Date Certified 10/22/19 City, State White Plains and Manhattan, NY Insurance Accepted No Population Served Adults; Adolescents; Children Level of Care Provided Outpatient; Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Additional Program Information We have offices in White Plains and Manhattan NY
- [Clinical trial shows dialectical behavior therapy effectiveness in reducing risk in suicidal adolescents.](https://dbt-lbc.org/2018/06/28/clinical-trial-shows-dialectical-behavior-therapy-effectiveness-in-reducing-risk-in-suicidal-adolescents/) - Adapted from • Science Update, June 27, 2018 Researchers at the University of Washington, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, and collaborators at the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center, and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA have published findings from a year’s long RTC showing
- [Awake DBT, Inc.](https://dbt-lbc.org/2019/05/08/new-certified-dbt-program-awake-dbt-inc/) - https://www.awakedbt.com/ Team Lead Jaclyn Gordon Date Certified 4/17/19 City, State San Jose, CA Insurance Accepted No Population Served Adults; Adolescents Level of Care Provided Outpatient Additional Program Information Awake DBT offers both in person and virtual services. All groups are hybrid.
- [Letter from the Old President's Desk](https://dbt-lbc.org/2020/03/01/letter-from-the-old-presidents-desk/) - Well former president, anyway. I thought I’d share why DBT, DBT-LBC and working as a Board member has made my career as a psychologist a true “life worth living.” I hope it encourages you too. After I graduated with my Ph.D. in 1985, I started a private practice in Brookfield WI. I didn’t intend to
- [In Memoriam - Dr. Perry Hoffman](https://dbt-lbc.org/2019/12/08/in-memoriam-dr-perry-hoffman/) - We learned the tremendously sad news that Dr. Perry Hoffman, co-creator of Family Connections™ and founder of NEABPD, died peacefully at home on November 3rd. We know that this news may come as a shock to many of you. Perry became ill very suddenly five weeks ago with a rapidly debilitating disease. At the onset
- [What’s the lesson for us from this pandemic?](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/06/10/whats-the-lesson-for-us-from-this-pandemic/) - Thoughts from our Public Member We all say that it’s important to be mentally healthy. After several months of living under this pandemic, we have had a chance to realize how truly important - and difficult to achieve - mental health is. What’s a ‘little thing’ is also more apparent. If everyone is on edge
- [The parent of a child who is ill feels pain](https://dbt-lbc.org/2020/02/08/the-parent-of-a-child-who-is-ill-feels-pain/) - Thoughts from our Public Member - Chris Kallas The parent of a child who is ill feels pain. The parent of a child who is mentally ill feels pain, along with a whole host of other emotions: fear, anger, and lots of frustration: at the inability of the doctors to ‘cure’, at the coldness of
- [Using My DBT Skills in New Places](https://dbt-lbc.org/2023/02/08/using-mydbtskills-in-new-places/) - Thoughts from our Public Member - Chris Kallas "We adopted our dog from the New Skete Monastery,which is renowned for breeding its German Shepherds. And we receive their monthly newsletter via email, which I read today. In it, Brother Christopher, the Prior and head dog trainer, says at one point, “Reality is a relentless instructor."
- [Dr Marsha Linehan awarded Emeritus status](https://dbt-lbc.org/2019/06/13/dr-marsha-linehan-awarded-emeritus-status/) - With her retirement last month, Dr. Marsha Linehan has been awarded the title of Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Washington, and Director Emeritus of the Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics. Please join us in congratulating her on this honor as she enters the next chapter of a life worth living.
- [A mental health professional is like the conductor.](https://dbt-lbc.org/2019/10/10/a-mental-health-professional-is-like-the-conductor/) - Thoughts from our Public Member - Chris Kallas I remember taking a music class in seventh grade. We learned to read music, and some of the highlights of the history of music. I enjoyed it thoroughly. But with all the other things I was studying, I didn’t study it again. Then about 10 years ago
- [Why Certification?](https://dbt-lbc.org/2019/08/10/why-certification/) - Newsletter column by Public Member of the DBT LBC Board, Chris Kallas When someone you love has a mental illness, or even emotional difficulties, you don’t think, “Where can I find someone to help him who has a PhD in clinical psychology, who has at least five years of experience in treating someone with this
- [Meadows Center for Mental Health Services](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/28/highland-meadows-counseling-center/) - www.meadowscentermhs.com Team Lead Heather Cruz Date Certified 07/30/17 City, State Rochester, MN Insurance Accepted Yes; Most major insurance Population Served Adults; Adolescents Level of Care Provided Outpatient; Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
- [Farewell 2024: Highlights, Collaboration, & Hopes for 2025!](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/12/20/2202/) - As we prepare to say farewell to 2024 and welcome in 2025, I want to share some of this year’s highlights and collaborative efforts. Below you will read about 2024 and a preview into what we are looking forward to in 2025. This year has been one of growth and collaboration. 2024 initiatives/Highlights (click the
- [Mindful Minute of Gratitude: How and Why Noticing Gratitude Could Be Skillful for This Holiday Season!](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/12/17/mindful-minute-gratitude-how-and-why-noticing-gratitude-could-be-skillful-for-this-holiday-season/) - Sparkling lights, indulgent feasts, a contagious cheer in the air – nearly everywhere you go! Of course, it’s the headrush and whimsy of the holiday season. For some, the winter holidays mark the beginning of a great celebration – time spent with family, connection to the community, perhaps even reverence for religious values or spirituality.
- [Help Us Continue Dr. Linehan’s Mission and Save Lives This Giving Tuesday](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/11/29/help-us-continue-dr-linehans-mission-and-save-lives-this-giving-tuesday/) - This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to support the DBT Linehan Board of Certification™ (DBT-LBC™) in our mission to promote the highest standards of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) practice. Your generous donation will help us continue our vital work certifying DBT clinicians and ensuring that individuals around the world have access to the highest-quality mental
- [We Want to Hear From You on Ideas and Interests You Would Like to See in 2025!](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/10/26/we-want-to-hear-from-you-on-ideas-and-interests-you-would-like-to-see-in-2025/) - Looking back on this year’s webinars, DBT-LBC wanted to specifically thank each presenter for sharing their wisdom and time with our community. Randy Wolbert, LMSW, Zen Roshi, ushered in the new year with lessons on cultivating Mindfulness into daily practice. Janis Whitlock, Ph.D. provided practical guidance for using DBT to treat non-suicidal self-injury in youth.
- [DBT of South Jersey](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/10/11/dbt-of-south-jersey/) - DBT | DBT of South Jersey Team Lead Ashlee Maruca, LPC Date Certified 10/11/2024 City, State Voorhees, NJ Insurance Accepted No; We are contracted with the following: VA to provide care for Veteran’s; Lyra; Allied Trades; and Teamsters Population Served Adults; Adolescents; Children Level of Care Provided Outpatient
- [DBT at Wake Kendall Group](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/10/15/dbt-at-wake-kendall-group/) - https://wakekendall.com/dbt/ Team Lead Sarah Mintz, Ph.D. Date Certified 02/04/2019 City, State Washington, DC Insurance Accepted No Population Served Adults Level of Care Provided Outpatient Additional Program Information We have clinicians that are part of PSYPACT
- [Center for Behavioral Medicine](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/06/center-for-behavioral-medicine/) - www.cbm-dbt.com Team Lead Neal Moglowsky, LPC Date Certified 05/26/2017 City, State Brookfield, WI Insurance Accepted Yes; "United Healthcare; Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield; Medicare; Medicaid; HPS; Multiplan Population Served Adults; Adolescents Level of Care Provided Outpatient Additional Program Information We offer a broad array of outpatient DBT services for adult and adolescents including Multi-Family adolescent
- [DBT Center Chicago](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/10/14/dbt-center-chicago-2/) - https://www.dbtcenterchicago.com/ Team Lead Kathryn Sowder, PsyD Date Certified 01/29/2024 City, State Chicago, IL Insurance Accepted No Population Served Adults Level of Care Provided Outpatient Additional Program Information We have clinicians that are part of PSYPACT
- [Program Spotlight: Chicago DBT Institute (CDBTI)](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/10/08/program-spotlight-chicago-dbt-institute-cdbti/) - The owner of Chicago DBT Institute (CDBTI), Dr. Kay Segal, started her DBT journey while being supervised by one of Marsha’s former students, Eunice Chen, PhD. She was fortunate enough to get to hang around some of the OG DBTers at ISITDBT meetings every year and recalls listening to Marsha speak about certification, her vision
- [Program Spotlight: Broadleaf Health](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/08/31/program-spotlight-broadleaf-health/) - Please join us in spotlighting the DBT-LBC™ Certified Program at Broadleaf Health in Ontario, Canada! One of three DBT-LBC™ certified programs in Canada, Broadleaf Health was founded by Andrew Ekblad, Ph.D., C. Psych. With over 20 years of clinical and research experience related to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Dr. Ekblad also has extensive experience in
- [Transformation Behavioral Health](https://dbt-lbc.org/2018/07/13/new-certified-dbt-program-p59-transformation-behavioral-health/) - https://www.transformationbh.com Team Lead Kelly Vinehourt, PsyD, RN Date Certified 07/13/2019 City, State Woodstock, IL Insurance Accepted Yes; BCBS PPO, Blue Choice, Aetna, UHC, UMR, VACCN, Medicare, MercyCare Population Served Adults; Adolescents; Children Level of Care Provided Outpatient Additional Program Information DBT for substance use and for chronic pain, health psychologists on staff We
- [DBT Center of Silicon Valley](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/06/dbt-center-of-silicon-valley-2/) - dbtcentersv.com Team Lead Tricia Mlnarik Date Certified 03/23/20 City, State San Jose, CA Insurance Accepted No Population Served Adolescents; Adults; Families Level of Care Provided Outpatient Additional Program Information In addition to our comprehensive DBT programs, we specialize in DBT PE and DBT informed therapy for couples and families.
- [Fundraising Committee](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/07/another-committee/) - #The fundraising committee's mission is to support and advance the life-saving initiatives of DBT-LBC™ in certifying clinicians to deliver DBT with fidelity to the evidence-based model. By engaging our community and cultivating partnerships, we aim to secure vital resources that empower DBT-LBC™ to fulfill its mission, make a positive impact, and increase access to adherent
- [The Wavefront DBT Program at UCSF](https://dbt-lbc.org/2022/02/18/congratulations-to-the-newest-certified-dbt-program-7/) - https://wavefront.ucsf.edu/ Team Lead Esme Shaller, PhD Date Certified 01/06/23 City, State San Francisco, CA Insurance Accepted Yes; Most commercial insurance held by individuals in Northern California. Currently not in contract with MediCal currently. Have had success with Single Case Agreements (SCA) with Kaiser. Population Served Adolescents; Young adults (up to age 25) Level of Care
- [Diversity and Inclusion Committee](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/08/diversity/) - The goal of the diversity committee is to work collaboratively with other committees as well as increase diversity within DBT-LBC™ and the DBT-LBC™ community. This committee looks at barriers to the certification process and works together to identify steps in reducing those barriers and increase access to individuals with diverse backgrounds. The Diversity and Inclusion
- [Center for DBT Services (Formerly InterAct of Michigan)](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/07/21/center-for-dbt-services/) - 02/15/18- Center for DBT Services, Kalamazoo, MI- Team Leader- Gwendolyn Abney-Cunningham
- [Where are we? Where can we do better, try harder, and be more motivated to change?](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/07/16/where-are-we-where-can-we-do-better-try-harder-and-be-more-motivated-to-change/) - The DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ (DBT-LBC™), Diversity and Inclusion Committee recently solicited feedback from our community via a survey to evaluate our members’ experiences. We were specifically interested in the experiences respective to diversity and inclusion within our organization and throughout the certification process. While we acknowledge that there are barriers outside of the scope
- [Program Certification Committee](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/08/program-certification/) - The committee’s mission is to provide the most thorough, relevant and reliable review of comprehensive DBT programs available in the world, to educate and support DBT programs who seek to provide treatment with fidelity, to support clients to understand and recognize comprehensive programs (and find them), and to educate and engage DBT clinicians who wish
- [Legislative Committee](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/08/legislative-committee/) - The Legislative group is working on a variety of goals related to increasing access to adherent DBT services, especially for those individuals who cannot afford to pay out of pocket, by fighting for “fair” reimbursement fees while educating consumers and reimbursers about the importance of adherence. Our work includes pursuing legislative interventions at the state
- [Michael Chambers Memorial Fund (MCMF) Scholarship Committee](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/08/knowledge-exam-item-writing/) - The mission of the DBT-LBC™, Michael Chambers Memorial Fund (MCMF) Scholarship committee for program certification is to ensure scholarship funds be made available to eligible programs to promote and support DBT-LBC™ program certification. The DBT-LBC™, MCMF Scholarship committee for program certification was formed to oversee the program scholarship process including creating and updating program scholarship
- [Ethics Committee](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/09/ethics-committee/) - As a corollary to our dedication to the delivery of adherent DBT, DBT LBC™ has established an Ethics Committee. We’d like to assure that DBT providers are maintaining the highest standards of ethical behavior, consistent with our dedication to providing effective care for our clients. We will be meeting to discuss what our role is
- [Item Writing Committee](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/15/item-writing-committee/) - This committee oversee the components of the entire knowledge base assessment – exam development, question writing, job task analysis, pilot exams, psychometric analysis, setting cut scores, maintaining security of exam questions, and developing new exams. **This committee is not accepting volunteers at this time
- [Therapeutic Oasis](https://dbt-lbc.org/2023/11/09/congratulations-to-the-newest-certified-dbt-program-17/) - www.therapeuticoasis.com Team Lead Nicole Friedman, Psy.D. Date Certified 11/10/23 City, State Boca Raton, Florida Insurance Accepted No Population Served Adults; Adolescents; Children Level of Care Provided Outpatient; Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Additional Program Information Established DBT Team practicing together for over 10 years. Trauma sensitive environment, we also work with PTSD, Eating Disorders, and other complex
- [Chicago DBT Institute, The Center for Mindfulness and Behavior Therapy](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/05/chicago-dbt-institute-the-center-for-mindfulness-and-behavior-therapy/) - Chicago DBT Institute (cdbti.com) Team Lead Kay Segal, PsyD Date Certified 10/27/17 City, State Deerfield, Illinois Insurance Accepted No Population Served Adults; Adolescents; Children Level of Care Provided Outpatient Additional Program Information DBT for adolescents, adults, families, couples and children with additional adjacent treatments for trauma, substance abuse and eating disorders. We have clinicians that
- [Part II-Recap from the June Webinar: “Tips for Working with LGBTQ+ Clients in DBT”](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/07/10/recap-from-the-june-webinar-tips-for-working-with-lgbtq-clients-in-dbt-drs-skerven-and-camp-part-ii/) - Did you miss the webinar “Tips for Working with LGBTQ+ clients in DBT” presented by Drs. Skerven and Camp? This is Part II to the June Blog post where we will continue to highlight ways to tailor DBT skills training, address traumatic invalidation, and build a culturally responsive environment for LGBTQ+ clients. Don’t hesitate to
- [Part I-Recap from the June Webinar: “Tips for Working with LGBTQ+ Clients in DBT”](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/24/recap-from-the-june-webinar-tips-for-working-with-lgbtq-clients-in-dbt-drs-skerven-and-camp/) - This webinar provided a wealth of theoretical and practical information for clinicians. In fact, there’s so much to share that we plan on dedicating both June’s blog posts to this training! Today, we share tips on building a foundation of cultural competency for working with LGBTQ+ clients. Our next blog will feature specific interventions using
- [Columbia University Irving Medical Center Faculty Practice Organization Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Program](https://dbt-lbc.org/2023/04/05/congratulations-to-the-newest-certified-dbt-program-12/) - https://www.columbiadoctors.org/specialties/psychiatry-psychology/our-services/dialectical-behavior-therapy Team Lead Elizabeth Loran, PhD Date Certified 4/12/23 City, State New York, NY Insurance Accepted Yes: AETNA; NYU Consolidated; New York-Presbyterian Hospital's Employee Plan; Columbia University Employee Plan Population Served Adults; Adolescents Level of Care Provided Outpatient; Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Additional Program Information The DBT Program offers an Intense Outpatient treatment for Adolescents and
- [Rochester DBT Institute](https://dbt-lbc.org/2023/10/12/congratulations-to-the-newest-certified-dbt-program-15/) - www.rocdbt.com Team Lead Allison Mauro, PsyD Date Certified 10/25/23 City, State Rochester, NY Insurance Accepted No Population Served Adults; Adolescents Level of Care Provided Outpatient
- [Portland DBT Institute](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/05/30/portland-dbt-institute/) - www.pdbti.org Team Lead Andrew White, PhD Date Certified 10/11/17 City, State Portland, Oregan Insurance Accepted Yes; Almost every private insurance as well as Medicaid and Medicare. Population Served Adults; Adolescents Level of Care Provided Outpatient; Intensive Outpatient (IOP); Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
- [Inner Solutions Ltd](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/06/16/congratulations-to-the-newest-certified-dbt-program-3/) - www.innersolutions.ca Team Lead Jessica Heil Date Certified 6/24/21 City, Province Calgary, AB Insurance Accepted No Population Served Adults; Adolescents Level of Care Provided Outpatient Additional Program Information Inner Solutions is a private practice that has been supporting people and their families in their mental health journey for the past two decades. Our team specializes in
- [Nystrom and Associates, LTD](https://dbt-lbc.org/2022/03/08/congratulations-to-the-newest-certified-dbt-program-8/) - https://www.nystromcounseling.com/ Team Lead Donna Pattie, LICSW Date Certified 03/28/22 State Minnesota Insurance Accepted Yes, Most insurances including Medicare, Tricare, federal and state. Population Served Adults; Adolescents Level of Care Provided Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Additional Program Information Our program serves clients within Minnesota and is considered an intensive outpatient program within the Minnesota Department of Human
- [Front Range Treatment Center](https://dbt-lbc.org/2023/06/08/congratulations-to-the-newest-certified-dbt-program-13/) - https://frtc.ltd Team Lead Jenell Effinger, PhD Date Certified 6/13/23 City, State Greenwood Village, CO Insurance Accepted No Population Served Adults; Adolescents; Children Level of Care Provided Outpatient
- [DBT Center @ Reliant Medical Group](https://dbt-lbc.org/2023/10/12/congratulations-to-the-newest-certified-dbt-program-16/) - https://reliantmedicalgroup.org/dialectical-behavioral-therapy/ Team Lead Sarah-Eve Hamel, LMHC Date Certified 10/26/23 City, State Worcester, MA Insurance Accepted Only for patients of Reliant Medical Group Population Served Adult Level of Care Provided Outpatient Additional Program Information If you have a primary care provider at Reliant Medical Group, reach out to see if you're eligible for the program.
- [Compass Behavioral Health](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/06/compass-behavioral-health/) - Certified DBT Therapy in Orange County, CA | Compass Behavioral Health Team Lead Cherie Mills Date Certified 02/28/18 State California Insurance Accepted Compass is currently in the process of going in-network with Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield. Due to Compass being one of the few DBT-Linehan Board of Certifications, Certified Programs in the country,
- [San Francisco DBT Center](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/02/08/congratulations-to-the-newest-certified-dbt-program-2/)
- [DBT Center at EBTCS](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/06/06/dbt-center-at-ebtcs/) - 01/09/18- DBT Center at EBTCS, Seattle, WA- Team Leader- Jennifer Sayrs, PhD
- [Daybreak Treatment Center](https://dbt-lbc.org/2018/01/09/daybreak-treatment-center-newest-certified-dbt-program/) - 09/13/18- Daybreak Treatment Center, Germantown TN-Team Leader- Dr. Garry Del Conte
- [Psych Recovery, Inc.](https://dbt-lbc.org/2018/09/08/psych-recovery-inc-dbt-team-program-certified/) - 09/21/18- Psych Recovery, Inc., St. Paul, MN-Team Leader- Cathy Strub
- [Focus on DBT & Prolonged Exposure](https://dbt-lbc.org/2020/11/08/research-corner-focus-on-dbt-prolonged-exposure/) - Exciting news from the research corner on the effectiveness of delivering the DBT-PE protocol! Check out this article by M.S. Harned, S.C. Schmidt, K.E. Korslund, et al., Does Adding the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure (DBT PE) Protocol for PTSD to DBT Improve Outcomes in Public Mental Health Settings? A Pilot Nonrandomized Effectiveness Trial with
- [Letter from the President's Desk - November 2021](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/11/08/letter-from-the-presidents-desk-november-2021/) - Expressing Gratitude: DBT-LBC Certification Discounts The past 2 years have really given the term ‘new normal’ a whole new meaning. How can you find gratitude in this ‘new normal’? As an organization of volunteers, DBT-LBC is forever grateful for everyone in the DBT community working to help those struggling the most. With so many continuing
- [Letter from the President's Desk-August 2021](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/08/08/letter-from-the-presidents-desk-august-2021/) - So Much Has Changed all While So Much Has Remained the Same: Living in a World of Dialectics I hope you all are doing well amidst the ongoing challenges that we all continue to face. It is hard to believe that a year has come and gone and so much has changed while so much
- [Using DBT Skills not with my BPD Person](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/09/08/using-dbt-skills-not-with-my-bpd-person/) - Thoughts from our Public Member - Chris Kallas Sometimes things don’t go as we planned. Often, actually. At those times, it’s good to have resilience. Skills are helpful too. When I sat in front of Marsha and learned DBT, I thought I was doing it for my child. I never thought I would be using
- [Preparing the Environment for Change: Pretreatment for Families](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/10/08/research-corner-2/) - ISITDBT 2021 is Thursday November 18, and this edition of the research corner serves as a backdrop for some of this year’s scheduled workshops. Read on to refresh your memory with what’s already out there, as well as get a sneak peek at what’s to come at ISITDBT 2021. We know that DBT treatment has
- [Beginners Mind](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/10/08/beginners-mind/) - Beginners Mind by: Christina Kallas J.D., Esq. It can be daunting to write a regular column, in any publication. It can be particularly daunting to write for this publication. The audience is people who have studied DBT, who are ‘experts’. I have been learning about DBT for almost three decades, but I haven’t ‘studied’ it
- [Finding it difficult to find a clinician or program that is covered by your insurance?](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/11/08/finding-it-difficult-to-find-dbt-treatment-with-a-dbt-lbc-certified-clinician-or-program-for-yourself-or-a-family-member-that-is-covered-by-your-insurance/) - See below for some strategies for obtaining treatment with a DBT-LBC Certified clinician or program covered by your insurance We at the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ (DBT-LBC™) are committed to helping all individuals receive quality DBT services regardless of financial situation. We understand that the process of identifying high fidelity providers and programs who accept insurance
- [Tributes to Seth Axelrod](https://dbt-lbc.org/2022/03/08/tributes-to-seth-axelrod/) - In his honor, here is a tribute written by Andrea Gold, PhD, and Suzanne Decker, PhD. Seth Axelrod, PhD was a DBT clinician, teacher, mentor, scholar, and friend. He directed the Dialectical Behavior Therapy track at the Yale-New Haven Hospital Intensive Outpatient Program, serving some of the highest-risk and most deeply suffering individuals who receive
- [Change is the Only Constant in Life](https://dbt-lbc.org/2022/04/08/change-is-the-only-constant-in-life/) - Change is the Only Constant in Life: New Board Members and Officers Elected to DBT-LBC™ Hello all, The Only Thing Constant in Life, is Change and Join us in Welcoming our Changes to the Board Of Directors at DBT-LBC™ As we all know, change is the only constant in life, and that change can be
- [DBT-Linehan Board of Certification Obtains 501c3 Designation](https://dbt-lbc.org/2022/06/08/dbt-linehan-board-of-certification-obtains-501c3-designation/) - We are excited to announce that DBT-Linehan Board of Certification is now a 501c3 non-profit making all of your donations tax deductible.
- [Congratulations to Marsha Linehan - Legacy of Service Award](https://dbt-lbc.org/2024/05/30/congratulations-to-marsha-linehan-legacy-of-service-award/) - We are honored to share that The Washington State Leadership Board (WSLB) announced their 48th Annual Leadership Award Honorees with Dr. Marsha Linehan, the developer of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as the recipient of the Legacy of Service award. Geraldine Rodriguez, Dr. Linehan’s daughter, proudly accepted the award on her behalf and discussed her mother’s profound
- [Dr. Linehan named as one of the Great Scientists.](https://dbt-lbc.org/2020/11/08/dr-linehan-named-as-one-of-the-great-scientists/) - Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D., the founder of DBT and a behavioral scientist, is listed among the likes of Salk, Curie, Darwin, Einstein, Newton, and Hawking as one of the great scientists of our time in Time Magazine’s “Great Scientists: The Geniuses and Visionaries Who Transformed Our World.” because of her tireless efforts to understand and
- [Public Reflections: DBT pandemic tools; Make the most of each day](https://dbt-lbc.org/2020/11/08/public-reflections-dbt-pandemic-tools-make-the-most-of-each-day/) - Are We There Yet? Where We Are on the Road to Our ‘New Normal’?, and How Do We Get There? When we have a problem, most of us look for advice about how to solve it. In the case of a pandemic like Covid-19, we have to go back to experiences where there was a
- [Letter from the President's Desk - November 2020](https://dbt-lbc.org/2020/11/08/letter-from-the-presidents-desk-november-2020/) - What are you grateful for? Greetings all, The chatter in our conference rooms or our cafeterias is replaced with the disquiet we are experiencing in our social distancing bubbles. These new adjustments have made everyday normalcies like getting dressed in the mornings or making dinner feel like the day’s greatest achievements. It is extremely easy to
- [An Interview with Joan Russo](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/02/08/an-interview-with-joan-russo/) - Celebrating the Contributions of an Integral Member to DBT-LBC Joan Russo, Ph.D., DBT-LBC Immediate Past President, has made countless contributions to DBT-LBC over the past 10 years. In the following interview, Joan discusses the early days of DBT, her experiences with the development of DBT-LBC, and her adventurous plans for the future! How did you
- [Misconceptions and DBT treatment – What’s Being Left Out?](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/02/16/misconceptions-and-dbt-treatment-whats-being-left-out/) - As DBT therapists, we know that part of our job is to validate our client’s experiences while challenging misconceptions. But how do we address the false impressions in the community at large? Click here to read what we’ve found and what to do next! Recent examples of public misconceptions about DBT left us wondering what
- [Public Reflections:​ DBT for Congress](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/02/20/public-reflections-dbt-for-congress/) - Having lived for many years in a family with a member who has BPD, as I watched our Congress this past year, I kept thinking that teaching Congress members DBT Skills would result in enormous benefits to our country. After the attack on the Capitol a few weeks ago, frightening and sad as it was,
- [DBT Treatment and Telehealth](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/05/19/dbt-treatment-and-telehealth/) - Anyone else curious how we are evolving as DBT clinicians practicing telehealth? Overall, online sessions presented their own dialectic, with therapists both lauding its ability to reach clients as never before, as well as lamenting the difficulty of a virtual therapy setting.
- [Research on the effectiveness of DBT outcomes](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/08/08/research-corner/) - As DBT practitioners, we know the research on the effectiveness of DBT outcomes. Delivered to fidelity, DBT treatment remains the number one evidence-based intervention for treating Borderline Personality Disorder symptoms. Still, what about those clients that don’t show improvement with the comprehensive model? An observational study (Salamin, Virginie & Kratzel, Armin & Gothuey, Isabelle & Guenot, Florence.
- [Letter from the President's Desk-February 2021](https://dbt-lbc.org/2021/02/28/letter-from-the-presidents-desk-february-2021/) - Hello all, Welcome to 2021! I would like to take this opportunity to express to each and every one of you my gratitude and thanks to each of you that remain at the heart of DBT-LBC. I would like to share some updates and acknowledgments with you as we launch into 2021. First, I want

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- [Home](https://dbt-lbc.org/) - Dedicated to promoting excellence in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), we certify providers and programs aligned with Dr. Linehan's evidence-based research, ensuring high standards and fidelity to the original DBT model.
- [Applicant Handbook](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/clinician-application/certification-applicant-handbook/) - You can download the Clinician Applicant Handbook HERE
- [Upcoming Webinars & Interviews](https://dbt-lbc.org/communication/webinars/) - Webinars WDBTA Summit: The World’s First Global DBT’athon What is the WDBTA Summit? The WDBTA Summit is more than a conference, it’s a DBT Marathon bringing the international community together. President of DBT-LBC, Kimberly Vay sat down with Professor Michaela Swales, President of the World DBT Association to learn more about this inaugural global event.
- [Program Certification Scholarship](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/program-certification/program-certification-scholarship/) - About the Scholarship The DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ is pleased to announce the availability of The Michael Chambers Memorial Scholarship Fund (MCMS). This fund was initiated to increase client access to the number of DBT-LBC, Certified Programs™ to help address financial barriers which could interfere with prospective programs becoming DBT-LBC™ certified. We are inviting you
- [Program Maintenance of Certification](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/program-certification/program-maintenance-of-certification/) - #The following information below details the Maintenance of Program Certification to ensure your program is up to date with all requirements. Yearly Renewal Each year, DBT-LBC™ Certified Programs will be asked to submit information regarding the functioning of their program as part of the yearly renewal process. You will receive an email reminder on November
- [Program Manual Guidelines](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/program-certification/program-manual-guidelines/) - Please include the following information in your program’s policies and procedures manual: DBT Program Elements Describe the basis for your DBT program DBT Program’s mission statement Describe your agency and the community of clients served Specify children, adolescents, adults Specify any special populations served Describe how clients are referred to your program Describe how the
- [Program Certification](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/program-certification/) - What is DBT-LBC™ Program Certification? With the active participation and endorsement of Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D., founder and developer of DBT, the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ (DBT-LBC™) supports DBT-LBC™ Program Certification. Awarding of DBT-LBC™ Program Certification means that a DBT program has been independently evaluated by experts in the DBT field and observed to have
- [Overview of the Program Certification Process](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/program-certification/how-do-i-set-up-my-program-manual/) - You can find all the information related to setting up your DBT Program Manual here. Overview of the Program Certification Process Please note: Scholarships are Available for Program Certification to cover the cost of the Site Visit Fee! Please email kristyg@dbt-lbc.org for the application! You can find more information about the Program Certification Scholarship here. Step 1: Completion of
- [Program Fidelity Scale (PFS) 2.0](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/program-certification/program-fidelity-scale-pfs-2-0/) - You can download the PFS 2.0 below: PFS 2.0 The Program Fidelity Scale (PFS) is the central reference document for DBT program reviews. Initially developed with Marsha Linehan and a small group of her clinical colleagues, it sought to identify those core elements of a DBT program that distinguished it from other types of treatment
- [Books and Websites](https://dbt-lbc.org/consumers-2/books-and-websites-for-consumers/) - Books/Movies of interest Aguirre, B., Galen, G. (2013). Mindfulness for Borderline Personality Disorder: Relieve Your Suffering Using the Core Skill of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. New Harbinger Publications. Aguirre, B., Galen, G. (2015). Coping with BPD: DBT and CBT Skills to Soothe the Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder. New Harbinger Publications. Aguirre, B., Galen, G. (2021). DBT
- [Supporters Who Empower Our Mission](https://dbt-lbc.org/donate-today-help-prevent-a-growing-suicide-crisis-by-supporting-dbt-lbc-3/) - Belinda Bellet, PhD
- [Helpful Resources](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/clinician-application/helpful-resources/) - In this section: Foundational Theory Books & Chapters on BPD DBT Relevant Books Manuals Consultation Team Resources HIPAA Consent Form Sample The sample provided here is just that – a sample. Please use whatever agency-approved, required consent form your clinic has in place. If you have no current form, feel free to consider the information
- [Board of Directors and Executive Director](https://dbt-lbc.org/about/board/) - Executive DirectorKristy Gatica Kristy’s credentialing career started in 2009 at the Federation of State Medical Boards and in 2016 and she began working with DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ as the Credentialing and Operations Coordinator before becoming the Certification Director. As Certification Director, Kristy has overseen and managed the clinician and program certification process. This includes
- [Work Product Video Submission](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/clinician-application/certification-work-product-video-submission/) - Video Submission Process DBT-LBC™ offers a web-enabled process for completing the final steps for the Work Product portion of certification – the submission of the Video Work Sample for adherence coding. It is done using a cloud-based provider–Box. The Box product/platform we have selected meets the obligations required by HIPAA, HITECH, and the HIPAA Omnibus
- [Exam Information](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/clinician-application/certification-exam-information/) - Exam windows are offered year around. Exams are computer-based and provide instant results. Once you choose an exam window, it takes about a week for your name and designated window to be transferred to Pearson Vue. At that time, you can schedule the day and location of the exam through Pearson Vue Testing Centers. Before
- [Ways You Can Support DBT-LBC™](https://dbt-lbc.org/donate-today-help-prevent-a-growing-suicide-crisis-by-supporting-dbt-lbc-2/) - Help Us Prevent a Growing Suicide Crisis DBT-LBC™ mainly operates with volunteers and operational costs are covered by certification fees and private donations. Your contribution will directly support initiatives that expand access to quality DBT, certification processes, and outreach efforts aimed at increasing the accessibility of qualified DBT practitioners. Your contribution will help us work
- [Our Core Values, Mission, and Vision](https://dbt-lbc.org/about/) - Where Vision Meets Fidelity Mission Commitment to increase access to DBT and ensure excellence and adherence to the highest treatment standards for providers and programs. Vision A world where DBT is delivered with fidelity so there is less suffering, more joy, and individuals and their loved ones build lives worth living. Core Values:
- [Consumers](https://dbt-lbc.org/consumers-2/) - What is DBT? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive multi diagnostic, modularized behavioral intervention designed to treat individuals with severe mental disorders and out-of-control cognitive, emotional and behavioral patterns. It has been commonly viewed as a treatment for individuals meeting criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with chronic and high-risk suicidality, substance dependence
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- [Certification](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/) - What is Certification? The DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ (DBT-LBC™) is an independent, 501c3 non-profit organization. DBT-LBC™ is a certification organization and we do not provide the training that is required for our certification. We are separate from all organizations that provide DBT training. Professional certification is a voluntary process by which you are evaluated against
- [Individual Clinician Certification](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/clinician-application/) - Why certification? Eligibility Requirements Here you will find all of the information needed to begin the Clinician Certification Process. FIND OUT MORE Application for Certification The “application for certification” green link is the on-line, electronic method for providing all the information that will be evaluated to grant DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™. You will
- [Communications](https://dbt-lbc.org/communication/) - The latest news, blog posts and webinars from DBT-LBC.
- [Eligibility Requirements](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/clinician-application/eligibility-requirements/) - In order to help you organize your application, below is a list of the requirements and documentation you will need to have readily available: Step 1: Application Requirements: ($155) Your personal information List dates, program names, and addresses of training or employment of employment/addresses and places of employment List all active or inactive professional licenses
- [Clinician Scholarship](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/clinician-application/clinician-scholarship/) - The DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ is pleased to announce the availability of the Clinician Certification Scholarship Fund. This fund was initiated to increase access to clinician certification and to help address financial barriers which could interfere with prospective individuals becoming DBT-LBC™ certified. The scholarship is particularly seeking to fund individuals who are serving low income,
- [Webinars](https://dbt-lbc.org/communication/webinar-recordings/)
- [Fees](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/clinician-application/fees/) - The fees for becoming certified are broken into three payments to DBT-LBC™ spaced out as each section of the process is completed. There is an additional fee to cover the scheduled date and time of your exam at one of their testing centers. Once certification has been granted, there is an annual Maintenance of Certification
- [Find a Certified Program](https://dbt-lbc.org/consumers-2/find-a-certified-program/) - Name Search Country All Countries Search State Search City Search Zip Search Loading… New Search Search Results Program City State Country Program # loading… You can learn more about our Certified Programs Here
- [DBT-LBC™ Certified Programs](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/program-certification/certified-programs/) - Programs may have expanded services since the Certification process and Site Visit; therefore some of the program offerings listed may not have been independently reviewed by DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ during the Program Certification Process. FilterDBT-LBC Certified Programs Awake DBT, Inc. Broadleaf Health Capital Youth Services Center for Behavioral Medicine Center for DBT Services (Formerly
- [Maintenance of Certification (MOC)](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/clinician-application/maintaining-certification/) - The field is always evolving, and new research and treatment developments will unfold; therefore, DBT-LBC, Clinician Certification requires an annual MOC to ensure that we all are staying up to date with our knowledge and skills as DBT providers. To that end, Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is a vital part of DBT-LBC, Clinician Certification. Its
- [Find a Certified Clinician](https://dbt-lbc.org/consumers-2/find-a-certified-clinician/) - Last Name Search Country All Countries Search State Search City Search Zip Search Loading… New Search Search Results Name City State Country Profile loading… Clinicians with a “Retired/Contributing” status remain active with their DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™, and continue to contribute to the field of DBT outside of providing direct clinical care.
- [Failure to Pass](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/clinician-application/failure-to-pass/) - At each step of the certification process, you are required to pass to the standard set through psychometric analysis and/or research that developed the adherence coding standards. For the Knowledge Exam, if you fail the first time, you must wait a minimum of four months before being eligible to re-take the exam. For the Video
- [Single Case Agreement (SCA)/Network Exception Request](https://dbt-lbc.org/consumers-2/using-your-insurance/) - Below you will find information on Single Case Agreements (SCA) The DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ (DBT-LBC™) is committed to helping all individuals receive quality DBT services regardless of financial situation. We understand that the process of identifying high fidelity providers and programs who accept insurance can be an extremely difficult task, in the midst of
- [Committees & Volunteer Opportunities](https://dbt-lbc.org/about/committees-volunteer-opportunities/) - Below you can find information on all of our committees and ways to become involved in the effort and mission of DBT-LBC™. If you are interested in volunteering on one of the committees, please reach out to us here to express your interest. We are always looking for new energy, expertise, and wisdom to join
- [Apply for Certification](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/apply-for-certification/) - When you are ready to begin the certification process, you will create your profile and will be able to work on the application over time. You can save your progress as you go. Once you complete and submit your application for review, your application will be “locked” from any further changes as we verify the
- [Clinician FAQ](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/clinician-application/clinician-faq/) - Below you will find some FAQs on Clinician Certification You may also find one of our DBT-LBC YouTube videos helpful Q. How recent do the 3 recorded sessions need to be that are submitted for the work product? The 3 consecutive sessions must be within 2 years of submission Q. How recent do the three
- [Program Maintenance of Certification (MOC)](https://dbt-lbc.org/certification/program-maintenance-of-certification-moc/)
- [Blogs](https://dbt-lbc.org/communication/blogs/) - Blogs From Shame to Pride – How DBT can help LGBTQ+ Clients Combat Internalized Stigma Blogs The right book at the right time changes everything Blogs Happy Birthday Marsha! Blogs Become a Host Site and celebrate Dr. Marsha Linehan’s Legacy! Blogs DBT-LBC™ Clinician Spotlight: First Japanese Certified Clinician Blogs In Honor of Black History Month
- [Components of a Comprehensive DBT Program](https://dbt-lbc.org/consumers-2/family-members/) - Below you will find recommendations regarding the most effective approach to identifying a Comprehensive DBT program for you or your loved one. Please note that there may sometimes be variations in programs; however, these are recommendations that can help you identify that you are in fact receiving the treatment you are seeking. Comprehensive DBT consists
- [Ethics/Discipline](https://dbt-lbc.org/consumers-2/ethics-discipline/) - Complaint Policies and Procedures Discussed below are ways the Board will handle any consumer complaints about certified DBT therapists. The DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ is not a regulatory body. Because it is not such a body, it cannot enforce any restrictions, limitations, or sanctions on any practicing therapist. While the Board welcomes consumer communications regarding

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