Pacific Anxiety Group specializes in scientifically supported treatments, delivered with a compassionate, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach to care. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is one of the primary treatments we use, making our clinic an excellent choice for those looking for DBT in San Francisco.
Pacific Anxiety Group is a psychologist-led practice providing in-person and online therapy to California residents. We offer dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in San Francisco.
Helping clients cope with stress, anxiety, low mood, life transitions, and the ups and downs of life.
Providing state-of-the-art, evidence-based treatment for the full spectrum of anxiety- and OCD-related conditions.
Extensive experience and expertise in gold-standard treatments for children and adolescents.
Helping clients explore and improve interpersonal patterns, communication, and strengthen relationships.
Providing assessment services for concerns about memory, attention and thinking abilities in children, teens, and adults.
DBT generally focuses on helping people learn four core skills. These include:
Focusing on the present moment rather than the future or the past, staying grounded, and acting intentionally.
Understanding and responding to your emotions in stressful or difficult situations without turning to unfavorable behaviors. Making distress more manageable and learning how to sit with it.
Being able to identify how you feel and increasing your control over your emotions and reactions.
Building the skills necessary to express what you need, how you feel, and what your boundaries are clearly while maintaining respect for yourself and others.
DBT is a non-invasive, highly effective form of therapy. It often benefits those who would like to reach goals such as learning to better regulate emotions, tolerate distress, stay in the moment, and communicate with others. DBT sessions can be conducted in individual or group settings. They’re usually held once per week.
Everyone who comes to therapy has different concerns and goals. That’s something we’ll always honor. Pacific Anxiety Group provides free consultations. When you reach out to us about getting DBT in San Francisco at our clinic, we’ll pair you with a psychologist based on your needs.
Getting DBT in the San Francisco area at Pacific Anxiety Group means that you or your loved one will receive the most elevated quality of care. We offer in-person therapy and secure, HIPAA-compliant online sessions. You can select the option that is most convenient and comfortable for you.
Our general psychotherapy clinic in the Bay Area helps people who are seeking therapy for a wide variety of life challenges. These include, but are not limited to:
DBT is a highly adaptable type of therapy that can help you build essential skills, like emotion regulation and communication skills. It’s just one of the evidence-based therapies we offer here at Pacific Anxiety Group. We’ll collaborate with you to find the right approach(es) for you and your needs.
Are you looking for DBT in San Francisco for an anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or a related condition? Our anxiety and OCD clinic can help. Even though they’re very common concerns, anxiety, OCD, and related disorders are often highly misunderstood. Getting specialized care from professionals who genuinely understand the nature of anxiety and OCD matters.
In many cases, DBT is conducted in a group setting. When DBT is used in groups, a mental health professional guides group members through concepts, exercises, and discussions. There are a lot of benefits of group treatment: it can help you feel a sense of camaraderie, and it can be a comfortable setting to learn new skills in. Some people attend group therapy only. Others combine DBT groups (or another form of group treatment) with individual therapy sessions. If you’re interested in learning more about our current group treatment options, please contact Pacific Anxiety Group online or over the phone now.
DBT is not just for adults. It can also be used for kids and teens. When that is the case, the therapy is adjusted to be appropriate for the child’s age and developmental level. While it was initially developed to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD), DBT is now used for an expansive range of concerns that may affect youth. For example, behavioral problems, trouble regulating emotions, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders.
Through Pacific Anxiety Group, kids and teens can work with a highly experienced child psychologist in the San Francisco area. In addition to individual therapy and groups for youth, we offer parent training sessions so that parents can learn at-home strategies to use at home.
Pacific Anxiety Group is a psychologist-led practice in the Bay Area. Each mental health professional on our team has been selected carefully for their clinical excellence, commitment to client care, and strong foundation in evidence-based approaches like DBT.
A strong therapeutic alliance is a critical element of care. We value diversity among our clinicians and strive to create an inclusive community for kids, teens, adults, couples, and families of all backgrounds.
If you’re looking for DBT in San Francisco, contact Pacific Anxiety Group today. We provide free consultations. Book online through our website to get started. Or, call our San Francisco location directly at
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You are welcome to reach out to us anytime. Answers to some commonly-asked questions can be found on our FAQ page. If you are interested in starting treatment in our clinic, please sign up for a 15-minute phone consultation with one of our clinic staff.
Yes. Aetna covers most evidence-based therapies, including dialectical behavior therapy. However, not all providers and clinics are in-network with Aetna. Pacific Anxiety Group is in-network with Aetna, so you can get DBT covered by your insurance at our practice.
How long therapy takes is highly dependent on the person. It often takes six months to a year to finish the course of dialectical behavior therapy. However, people often notice improvements in their symptoms and coping skills within a few months.
Yes. DBT can be used alone or alongside other therapies. Our psychologists may use DBT alongside other therapies to create the most comprehensive approach and achieve the most successful treatment outcomes possible. For example:
For conditions like OCD, DBT might be used as an add-on treatment alongside ERP, as just one example.
