dbt with friends
Donation-based peer-led skills groups for emotional wellness.
Learn DBT, IFS, and other evidence-based skills in a supportive community — no experience or diagnosis required.
Donation-based
No fees or insurance needed — contribute what you can.
Peer-led
Facilitated by trained community members, not clinicians.
Evidence-based
Grounded in DBT, IFS, and other proven frameworks.
Open to all
No diagnosis, referral, or experience required.
What we teach
Our groups teach the core skills of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness — alongside Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other evidence-based approaches.
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Find a group
Browse our groups by location, modality, and schedule to find one that fits.
Show up
Join a session — no commitments, applications, or prerequisites.
Build skills
Learn evidence-based coping skills alongside a supportive community.
What our community says
"DBT w Friends provided me with much needed moral support, comfort and encouragement when my teenage daughter was first diagnosed with BPD. The skills learned are still instrumental in navigating tough experiences with her."
— Lisa S.
Ready to get started?
Find a group that fits your schedule, or help us bring skills groups to more communities.