Intro to DBT Skills Class

For Youth in Grades 7-12
Centering LGBTQIA+ Teens, All Identities Welcome

When

Currently in session
Next session will begin in the spring - more details to come

Where
Sequoia Teen Counseling Center
2627 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98102

Cost
$1200 prior to start-date

If you are in a financial bind, please inquire about our sliding scale rates by emailing hello@sequoiateencounseling.com

Course Description

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy used to treat a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma.

This group will focus on building skills in:

  • Mindfulness

  • Distress tolerance

  • Emotion regulation

  • Interpersonal effectiveness

Skills will be applied to positive identity development through an anti-oppressive lens. Youth of all identities are welcome.

COVID-19 Requirements

  • Vaccine declaration required

If you are interested in learning more about our Intro to DBT Skills Group and would like to receive email updates regarding our spring session, please fill out the form below.

If you have general questions about our Intro to DBT Skills Course, please reach out to hello@sequoiateencounseling.com.

*This 12 week course offers an introduction to DBT skills and is not a full, traditional DBT course. We do not provide 24/7 phone coaching and highly encourage participants be attending individual therapy in congruence with our course.

Group Leaders

Alaina Boyle, MA, LMHC
(she/her or they/them)

About Alaina

I am passionate about providing evidence-based, individually-tailored therapy to teens and young adults, especially folks who identify as gender-diverse and/or neurodiverse and have not felt understood or adequately served in past therapy experiences. With over ten years of experience working with Autistic youth in mentorship, educational, and clinical settings, I have a strong understanding of neurodiversity and a broad toolkit of approaches to apply in our work together. Additionally, with both lived experience and specialized training in working with queer and trans identities, I am dedicated to providing gender-affirming care to youth and young adults. My number one goal is for you to feel validated and seen for who you are. In our sessions, you are the expert of your own experience, and my job is to partner with you to make the changes you want to make in your life.

Ali Drake, MA, LMHCA
(she/her or they/them)

About Ali

I work with a deep understanding that the working relationship between a teen and their therapist is at the center of creating progress towards mental health goals. I value my teen client’s perspectives, interests, internal and external motivators, and lived experiences. I work from a humanistic-psychodynamic framework, allowing teens I work with to understand the connection between their lived experiences, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I work with my clients and their families to develop treatment goals that allow teens to understand their individual needs, develop coping skills, and thrive in the ever-changing world around them. I tailor interventions and treatments to be individual client-focused and engaging by connecting my client’s interests, motivating factors, and sense of self and identity into the work we do together. When appropriate, I use assessment questionnaires and will consult with colleagues and my supervisor to ensure my clients are receiving the proper course of treatment and interventions that fit their needs.