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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

in Victoria BC & ONline across bc

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Find Balance & Emotional

Strength with DBT

Take control of intense emotions, improve your relationships, and develop lasting coping skills with expert Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (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.

Our Mission

Empower Balance, Resilience & Emotional Well-Being

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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.

Mindfulness Training - Develop present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity & increase clarity in daily life.

Impulse Control & Mood Stability - Learn strategies to manage impulses & create greater emotional balance.

Flexible Sessions - In Office or Online - Access DBT therapy how & when you need it: In person in Victoria or Cowichan Valley, BC, or virtually anywhere in Canada.

Why Choose DBT at

Strength in Heart Counselling?

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.

Emotional Regulation - Learn to understand & manage intense emotions, reducing mood swings & emotional overwhelm.

Distress Tolerance - Develop practical skills to cope with crisis situations without making things worse.

Interpersonal Effectiveness - Build healthier relationships, set boundaries, & communicate your needs with confidence.

Meet Our DBT Specialists

Strength in Heart Counselling is a team of compassionate, licensed therapists trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in Victoria, BC and online across Canada. 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)

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  • Kendra Anselmo DBT Therapist Victoria BC

    Kendra Anselmo, MSW

    Registered Social Worker (RSW)

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    Sally Stuike, MACP

    Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

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  • Victoria Chivilo

    Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)

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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.

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FAQ

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

  • Dialectical Behaviour 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.