Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Johnston, Rhode Island
DBT was built for people whose emotions run strong and fast. It teaches concrete skills for riding out intense feelings, communicating clearly, and staying steady when life gets hard. Our DBT-informed therapy in Johnston, RI brings those skills to adults and teens across Rhode Island.
Adults and teens
In person in Johnston, RI or virtual anywhere in Rhode Island
Daytime and evening appointments, Mon–Thurs evenings available
Contact for weekend availability
BCBS, Neighborhood Health Plan of RI, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicaid, TRICARE
Now accepting new clients. Most people hear back within one business day.
Signs this might be for you
- Emotions that feel overwhelming or out of proportion
- Impulsive reactions you later regret
- Relationships that swing between close and conflicted
- Difficulty tolerating distress without shutting down or lashing out
- Self-criticism that spirals
- Wanting skills, not just insight
How we help
DBT rests on four skill sets: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. In individual sessions we teach these skills directly and apply them to what is actually happening in your week.
The “dialectic” in DBT is the balance between accepting yourself as you are and working toward change. For teens especially, that balance is powerful. We offer DBT-informed individual therapy in person in Johnston and virtually statewide.
What to expect
You will leave sessions with named skills you can use the same day. Many clients keep a skills card in their phone and notice themselves reaching for it within the first few weeks.
Common questions
Is DBT only for borderline personality disorder?
No. DBT was originally developed for BPD, but its skills help with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma responses, and emotional intensity of all kinds.
Do you run DBT groups?
We currently offer DBT-informed individual therapy. Reach out and we can discuss whether a skills group elsewhere would complement your work with us.
Text or call to ask about availability in Johnston or virtually across Rhode Island.