women’s dbt skills workshop
build practical skills to navigate emotions, strengthen relationships, and create a life that feels more balanced
practical skills for navigating everyday life
"I'm exhausted, I overthink everything, I can't stop people-pleasing, and I want actual tools—not just another place to process."
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is different.
Our 8-week Women's DBT Skills Group is designed to help you practice real-life skills that make everyday situations feel more manageable. Rather than simply talking about challenges, you'll learn concrete tools you can use between sessions, at work, in relationships, and during stressful moments.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, perfectionism, people-pleasing, relationship conflict, or simply feeling like life has become too much, this group offers practical support in a warm, encouraging environment.
Founder and Clinical Director of Delilah Counseling, Andrea specializes in working with women experiencing anxiety, relationship concerns, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. She is passionate about making therapy practical, collaborative, and genuinely helpful.
meet your group leaders
Dr. Andrea Santa Maria LPC-MHSP
Maddie Maradik Counseling Intern
Maddie works with women navigating anxiety, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and relationship concerns. Her approachable, compassionate style helps clients feel comfortable while building meaningful skills for lasting growth.
what is DBT?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is one of the most extensively researched psychological treatments for improving emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. Originally developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan, DBT skills are now widely used to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and intense emotions. Research supports DBT skills training for improving emotional regulation and reducing a range of mental health symptoms.
Instead of focusing only on insight, DBT helps you build practical habits that create lasting change.
why learn DBT skills in a group format?
Research consistently shows that practicing DBT skills alongside others can strengthen learning, improve accountability, and provide opportunities to apply new strategies in real-life situations. Group members often discover they're not alone in the challenges they're facing, creating a sense of connection while learning practical tools together.
during this 8-week group, you'll learn how to...
feel less emotionally overwhelmed
stop reacting impulsively during stressful moments
trauma-related symptoms or emotional overwhelm
set healthier boundaries
break patterns of people-pleasing
navigate conflict with confidence
increase self-compassion
break patterns of people-pleasing
what we’ll cover
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Learn the foundations of DBT and how mindfulness helps you become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, and reactions without judgment. This week focuses on slowing down, staying present, and building the awareness needed for lasting change.
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Gain a better understanding of why emotions happen, what they're trying to communicate, and how they influence your thoughts and behaviors. We'll explore common emotional patterns and begin identifying the cycles that keep you feeling stuck.
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Learn practical skills to better manage intense emotions without shutting down or feeling overwhelmed. You'll build healthy habits that help you respond with intention instead of reacting on autopilot.
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Discover strategies for navigating difficult moments without making them worse. You'll learn practical tools for managing stress, emotional pain, and life's inevitable challenges while staying grounded.
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Strengthen your communication skills, learn how to set healthy boundaries, and build more balanced relationships. This week focuses on expressing your needs with confidence while maintaining respect for yourself and others.
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Explore relationship patterns that may no longer be serving you and learn how to create healthier, more fulfilling connections. We'll discuss boundaries, self-respect, conflict, and recognizing what healthy relationships look like.
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Bring everything together by practicing how to use DBT skills in real-life situations, from work stress and friendships to dating, family dynamics, and everyday challenges. The goal is to make these skills feel natural and sustainable.
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Reflect on your progress, strengthen the skills you've learned, and create a plan for continuing your growth after the group ends. You'll leave with greater confidence and practical strategies to support your emotional well-being long after the eight weeks are over.