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DBT Skills Group for Florida Teens
This Teen DBT Skills Group is a structured 25-week virtual program for Florida high school students who want practical tools to better manage anxiety, overwhelming emotions, perfectionism, ADHD, OCD, friendship challenges, school stress, and everyday life.
Through weekly skills training, guided discussion, and real-life practice, teens learn evidence-based strategies to navigate difficult emotions, strengthen relationships, and build confidence that extends far beyond the therapy room.
Program Details
Location
Virtual via HIPAA compliant Zoom
Start Date
September 15th, 2026
Schedule
Tuesdays
from 7:15 -8:30 PM
Ages
High school teens (Grades 9-12)
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25-Week Program
A structured curriculum that builds skills step by step.
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Small Group Format
Enrollment is intentionally limited to a maximum of 8 clients.
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Collaborative Care
15-minute parent and care team consultations every four weeks.
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Evidence-Based
Concrete skills that can be applied in real life.
Many teens know what they "should" do but struggle to do it in the moment. They may feel overwhelmed by emotions, overthink everything, avoid difficult situations, or have trouble communicating what they need.
This program helps teens replace those patterns with practical skills they can use at school, at home, with friends, and in everyday life.
Could Your Teen Benefit from DBT Skills?
✓ Anxiety
✓ Perfectionism
✓ School stress
✓ Emotional overwhelm
✓ Difficulty coping
✓ Low self-confidence
✓ ADHD
✓ OCD and intrusive thoughts
✓ Friendship challenges
✓ Family conflict
✓ Strong emotions
✓ Impulsive behaviors
Skills Your Teen Will Build
Throughout the program, teens learn practical, evidence-based skills that they can begin using right away.
Each module builds on the last, helping participants develop greater confidence, flexibility, and resilience over time.
Mindfulness
Before we can change our reactions, we have to notice what's happening. Teens learn how to become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without immediately reacting to them.
Distress Tolerance
Life is stressful. Instead of avoiding uncomfortable feelings or making impulsive decisions, teens learn healthy ways to cope with difficult situations while reducing emotional suffering.
Emotion Regulation
Emotions aren't the enemy—but they can feel overwhelming. Teens learn why emotions happen, how to reduce emotional vulnerability, and how to respond more effectively when emotions run high.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Strong relationships require communication, boundaries, and self-respect. Teens learn practical skills for navigating friendships, family relationships, school, and conflict with greater confidence.
Integration & Real-Life Practice
The final weeks focus on bringing everything together. Teens review their favorite skills, troubleshoot real-life challenges, strengthen confidence using DBT independently, and create a personalized plan for continuing to use these tools long after the program ends.
Meet Nicole
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Temperance Psychotherapy. I specialize in helping children, teens, and young adults navigate anxiety, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, perfectionism, and emotion regulation challenges.
Throughout my career, one of the most rewarding parts of my work has been leading groups. I love watching teens realize they aren't alone, practice new skills together, and begin approaching challenges with greater confidence and flexibility.
My groups are intentionally collaborative, practical, and engaging. Rather than sitting through long lectures, teens actively participate in discussions, activities, and real-life problem solving that help them apply DBT skills outside of session.
What Makes This Program Different?
Unlike many short-term skills groups, this program is intentionally designed to give teens time to learn, practice, and apply each skill before moving on. The final five weeks are dedicated to integrating everything they've learned, helping participants build confidence using these strategies in everyday life rather than simply understanding them conceptually.
Help Your Teen Build Skills That Last Beyond Therapy
Let’s see if this group is the right fit.
Instead of simply feeling "better" for one hour each week, your teen can begin building practical skills they'll use at school, at home, with friends, and throughout adulthood.
If you're wondering whether this program is the right fit, I'd love to talk with you. Every family begins with a brief screening conversation to make sure the group is a good match for your teen's goals and needs.
Enrollment is intentionally limited to create a supportive, interactive environment where every participant has the opportunity to learn, practice, and be heard.
Your questions, answered
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While individual therapy is not always required, it is strongly encouraged. A DBT skills program focuses on learning and practicing new coping strategies, while individual therapy provides a space to work through personal experiences in greater depth. During the screening process, we'll discuss whether additional support may be beneficial for your teen.
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Yes.
To help ensure the best fit and support each participant’s success, a required intake process must be completed prior to the start of group, which includes:
30-minute parent intake session
30-minute tween intake session
This allows me to better understand your child’s needs, answer questions, and determine whether the group feels like the right match. This also allows me to assign a diagnosis code, which is required if you choose to seek insurance reimbursement.
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The fee for this group is $100 per session.
Temperance Psychotherapy is a private pay, out-of-network practice, meaning payment is collected directly rather than billed to insurance.
If you have out-of-network benefits, you may be able to seek reimbursement depending on your insurance plan.
Some families choose to use Thrizer, a third-party service that may simplify out-of-network reimbursement by allowing eligible claims to be processed upfront rather than waiting for reimbursement.
For more information about fees, out-of-network benefits, and reimbursement options, click here.
A limited number of reduced-fee spots may be available based on need.
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Depending on your specific plan, you may be eligible for reimbursement for services using your out-of-network mental health benefits.
Upon request, documentation (such as a superbill) can be provided for self-submission to your insurance carrier.
Some families may also choose to use Thrizer, a third-party reimbursement service that can help streamline the out-of-network reimbursement process for eligible plans.
For additional details about insurance, reimbursement, and payment policies, visit the Fees & Insurance page here.
If you’re unsure what your plan covers, I recommend checking directly with your insurance provider regarding out-of-network mental health benefits.
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I understand that life happens, and occasional absences are sometimes unavoidable. If your teen misses a session, they'll receive the handouts and skills materials covered that week so they can stay on track.
Because each session builds on previous concepts and includes discussion and practice with other group members, regular attendance is strongly encouraged. While it's impossible to fully replicate the experience of participating in group, I'll help your teen reorient to the material and continue progressing with the program.
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Yes, when space is available. While the Teen DBT Skills Program is designed as a 25-week experience, new participants may join at the beginning of each five-week module.
Each module focuses on a different set of DBT skills, allowing teens to enter at natural transition points while still receiving a strong foundation in the curriculum. Over time, participants have the opportunity to complete all four core DBT modules, along with the final integration and practice module.
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Yes. Every four weeks, parents or caregivers are invited to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss progress, ask questions, and learn ways to reinforce DBT skills at home.
With your teen's written permission, these check-ins may also include other members of their treatment team, such as an individual therapist, psychiatrist, physician, or school counselor, to support collaboration and consistency across settings.
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Many teens in this program experience multiple concerns, such as ADHD, OCD, perfectionism, emotion regulation difficulties, or relationship challenges. During the screening process, we'll discuss whether this program is likely to meet your teen's current needs or whether another level of care would be more appropriate.