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Dialectical Behavior Therapy

in Victoria BC & ONline across bc

Take control of intense emotions, improve your relationships, and develop lasting coping skills with expert DBT therapy in Victoria, BC, or online across Canada. Our compassionate therapists help you master mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Book a free consultation today and start your journey toward balance and resilience.

Find Balance & Emotional

Strength with DBT

Our Mission

Empowering Balance, Resilience & Emotional Well-Being

How DBT Works

DBT is a structured, skills-based therapy that helps you understand and manage difficult emotions, tolerate distress, and build healthier relationships. Our therapists guide you through individual sessions focused on mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, empowering you to respond to life's challenges with confidence. Sessions are available in-person or online.

Our approach combines evidence-based techniques with genuine compassion. We help you develop mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, so you can navigate life's challenges with greater balance and resilience.

Why Choose DBT at Strength in Heart?

Meet Your DBT Specialists

Strength in Heart Counselling is a team of compassionate, certified therapists trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Our clinic is built on empathy, clinical excellence, and a belief in every client's capacity for change. We support individuals struggling with intense emotions, mood swings, and relationship challenges, helping you create lasting balance and well-being.

  • DBT Therapist in Victoria BC

    Claire Skillen, MBA, MACP

    Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

  • Kendra Shaw DBT Therapist Victoria BC

    Kendra Shaw, MSW

    Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Contact Us

Ready to build the skills for a more balanced life? Book your free DBT consultation today. We're here to answer your questions and help you take the first step toward lasting change.

FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about DBT & our approach.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps you manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and develop healthy coping skills. It combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness practices.

  • DBT is effective for anyone struggling with emotion regulation, mood swings, impulse control, anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, or relationship challenges.

  • DBT teaches four core skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills help you respond to life's challenges in healthier ways.

  • Most extended health plans cover sessions with our registered therapists. We provide receipts for reimbursement and offer direct billing for select providers.