DBT 102: Coping with Anxiety – Advanced Skills Group
This group is designed for individuals who have already completed a 12-week DBT 101 skills group with me or another therapist. Participants should have a foundational understanding of DBT, including the four core modules—Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
DBT 102 is about moving beyond learning the skills and into living them.
Rather than introducing the basics, this group focuses on integrating DBT into everyday life. Together, we will explore how to apply the skills to real-life challenges, strengthen existing habits, and troubleshoot situations where using DBT feels difficult. The group provides ongoing support, accountability, and opportunities to practice the skills in a safe and encouraging environment.
This is a unique blend of a skills group, support group, and process group. Each session will include time to:
Apply DBT skills to current life challenges, with a particular focus on anxiety.
Refresh and strengthen core DBT concepts.
Learn and practice advanced DBT strategies.
Receive support, feedback, and encouragement from other group members.
Explore personal patterns and obstacles that get in the way of effective coping.
Whether you're looking to maintain the progress you've made, deepen your understanding of DBT, or build greater confidence in managing anxiety, DBT 102 offers a space to continue growing long after completing the introductory course.
If you have any questions please contact us or book a consultation →
Details
When: 8-week group, next group will be VIRTUAL starting Wednesday September 16, 2026, 9am.
Who: This group is designed for individuals who have completed a DBT 101 skills group and are ready to deepen their practice.
Led by Shelly Elia-Shaul, AMFT ASSOCIATE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (#138057) SUPERVISED BY KELLI PENNER
Shelly Elia-Shalev is a therapist at Spaces Therapy that helps clients understand how early experiences contribute to feelings of being stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Her approach is relational, insight-driven, and behaviorally-minded, focusing on helping clients reconnect with their inner wisdom and build resilience. Informed by her background in history, philosophy, and social activism, she integrates psychodynamic and relational frameworks with behavioral strategies, somatic interventions, and DBT techniques to address both internal and systemic factors impacting your well-being. She offers an analytical, welcoming, collaborative, thoughtful, and supportive therapeutic style, specializing in working with intense emotions, chronic overwhelm, racial trauma, neurodivergent individuals and families, and couples stuck in repeating cycles.
Where: VIRTUAL
How Much: $70 per group paid in 2 installments of $280. Payment plans available. Workbook not included.
To sign up, email shelly@spacestherapyla.com or scheduling a consultation call at this link
In this group, you will:
• Apply DBT skills to real-life challenges
• Strengthen your ability to cope with anxiety and overwhelming emotions
• Refresh core DBT skills and learn advanced strategies
• Receive support, accountability, and encouragement from others
• Build lasting habits that help you navigate everyday life