DBT is a cognitive-behavioural treatment developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan for the treatment of chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Over the years, DBT has been shown to be an effective treatment for a variety of other disorders, such as substance dependence, treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and eating disorders.
Visit Behavioral Tech Institute for more information about the effectiveness of DBT and for whom DBT may work.
(50 mins weekly)
(2 hours weekly)
(provided by the individual therapist)
(weekly for clinicians)
A standard DBT skills group covers the following skills modules:
It refers to a treatment approach that uses principles, strategies, and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) but does not follow the full, standard DBT model as developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan.
One or more of the standard components of DBT may be omitted when a clinician is using a DBT-informed approach. For instance, a client may attend individual therapy (using DBT or other treatment approaches) and DBT skills group regularly but their clinician may not offer phone coaching or attend DBT consult team meetings. A clinician may teach a client selected DBT skills and may not ask the client to complete a diary card. A clinician may draw from DBT core strategies (e.g., validation, dialectics) but may not conduct behavioral chain analysis. While full, standard DBT has received the strongest empirical support for the most difficult-to-treat problems, the effectiveness of DBT-informed approach is less well-studied. However, there is some evidence indicating that it may still help, particularly DBT skills group.
DBT-informed treatment could also be useful in settings where full DBT is not feasible. Further, it could be helpful for clients with less severe emotion regulation problems who do not need the full DBT program but could benefit from DBT skills.
Ask your clinician how they use a DBT-informed approach to help you solve your problems and achieve your therapy goals.
Book a free 15-min phone consultation or an initial appointment (for a fee) to see if a therapist is a right fit for your needs.
In your initial sessions, your clinician would get info about your history and presenting problems, get to know what matters to you, and discuss with you your treatment goals and how to help you achieve your goals.
Feel empowered with support, clarity, and new tools to move forward confidently.
Suite 300 – 3665 Kingsway, Vancouver
In-person & virtual available
Suite 1206 – 750 West Broadway, Vancouver
In-person & virtual available
Accessible, secure, and just as effective – therapy that fits your schedule and comfort level.
You may call our front desk at 604-630-3071, but the best way to make an appointment sooner (with the exception of DBT services) is to schedule a brief free phone consultation or to directly book your first appointment (for a fee) with one of our available clinicians.
We’ve created a Clinician Guide for you to screen our clinicians based on your preferences and presenting concerns. You may also book a brief Free Phone Consultation with an available clinician to discuss fit.
Please visit our DBT and group therapy page for information about our DBT service.
Please send an email to info@wisemindcentre.com if you have any questions about our fee schedule or talk to your individual clinician if you are an existing client.
Payment is due at the end of each session. We accept e-transfer, Visa or Mastercard. (We do not accept American Express card or Visa Debit). If you elect to pay by e-transfer, a credit card is required to be kept on file. If e-transfer payment for a session is not received within 48 hours of your appointment, the fee will be put through on your credit card.
Our services are not covered by MSP. However, many extended health benefits plans cover services offered by Psychologists and/or Registered Clinical Counselors up to an annual maximum. Some plans also cover services provided by a non-registered clinicians supervised by a registered psychologist. You will be provided a receipt for the service you receive so you can submit it to your benefits plan for reimbursement. Before scheduling your appointment, please contact your insurer to find out the terms and conditions of your plan and annual coverage. Our clinic does not offer direct billing. Insurance companies will not share with us details of your extended health plan for confidentiality reasons.
If a session starts late, it will end at the originally scheduled time with the same fee arrangement as for a full session.
A minimum of 48 hours is required to cancel an individual session without charge. If you need to cancel, please contact your individual therapist. If your therapist accepts online booking, you would be able to cancel and reschedule your session using our online booking system.
Please note that there is a no-cancellation policy for group sessions. This means that participants will be charged for missed sessions even with advance notice. However, individuals and families will not be charged for further sessions if they give 48 hours notice to withdraw from the group. Treatment is voluntary. Individuals and families could withdraw from treatment at anytime.
Our clinic is not an ICBC vendor. Our clinicians do not accept ICBC referrals.
Please understand that while we vouch to connect you with one of our clinicians, we cannot guarantee service provision. We also cannot guarantee goodness of fit between you and a clinician initially assigned to you. Some of our clinicians offer an initial, brief phone consultation (10-15 mins). Our clinicians provide services within their professional scope of practice. If your inquiry falls outside their area of expertise, we will make every effort to provide you with external resources. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
At Wise Mind Centre, we’re not just therapists – we’re compassionate guides committed to your growth and healing. Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to go it alone. Start today. Your well-being matters.
At Wise Mind Centre, we’re not just therapists – we’re compassionate guides committed to your growth and healing. Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to go it alone. Start today. Your well-being matters.
Book a free 15-min phone consultation or an initial appointment (for a fee) to see if a therapist is a right fit for your needs.
In your initial sessions, your clinician would get info about your history and presenting problems, get to know what matters to you, and discuss with you your treatment goals and how to help you achieve your goals.
Feel empowered with support, clarity, and new tools to move forward confidently.
