This is a group for LGBTQIA+ adults to learn and practice skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The group will meet weekly on Thursdays from 12-1pm Pacific Time over Zoom, starting January 15, 2026. Please sign up by January 3rd in order to have time to complete the intake process prior to the first group meeting.

New group members must be able to attend the first group meeting on January 15th, which will include a group orientation. Anyone who signs up after the January 3rd deadline, or who cannot attend the first group on January 15th may be asked to wait to join the group until the start of the next skills module.

The group will cover the four DBT skill modules: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Modules last approximately 12 weeks, and the group will cycle through the modules on an ongoing basis to provide further practice for continuing members, or opportunities for new group members. New members may join the group at the start of modules when space allows.

Fee and Sliding Scale Information:

Group member fees are $75 per session. There are some sliding scale spots available for individuals who cannot access the group at the full fee. Paying the full fee allows for sliding scale fee opportunities for individuals to access the group who would otherwise be unable to do so. 

Joining the Group:

Please start by filling out a group interest form. You will then be contacted about scheduling an intake appointment. You must attend an intake appointment in order to be offered a spot in the group. An intake appointment for the group typically takes 45 minutes to an hour via Zoom, and costs the same amount as a group session ($75, or a sliding scale fee if applicable). Free phone consultations (up to 20 minutes) are also available prior to an intake session upon request.

Once the group begins, new members will be welcome to join the group at the start of a new skills module, so a wait time may be involved after completing the intake process before attending group sessions. New members must be able to attend the first group session of a skills module, as this helps to facilitate a smoother transition into the group, minimizes disruption to the rest of the group, and allows new members to be present for the orientation to the skills module.

Group Member Requirements:

Group members must be located in California, and currently working with a therapist individually. Those new to DBT, as well as those with previous DBT experience, are welcome. The group is for LGBTQIA+ adults, ages 18 or older. Group members must be able to attend the group regularly and participate from a private setting. Group members are expected to keep their cameras on as much as possible during group sessions.