DBT Light Skills Group in Oregon
This group teaches practical DBT skills in a non-judgmental environment to help you build emotional resilience, increase self-awareness, and respond more effectively to challenging situations.
Group Overview:
What to Expect:
Learn core DBT skills
- Mindfulness
- Distress tolerance
- Emotion regulation
- Interpersonal effectiveness
Get practical tools
- Manage strong emotions
- Cope with stress more effectively
- Improve communication and relationship skills
- Notice unhelpful patterns and shift toward healthier responses
Supportive, structured environment
- This is NOT a trauma-processing group
- No specific trauma-sharing is allowed to keep the space safe and comfortable
Participants: Open to all ages, genders, and conditions
Cost: Insurance and self-pay
When: Virtual sessions on Tuesdays from 12 to 1 p.m., starting February 17 and ending April 7, 2026
Facilitator:
Education Kate completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Science from Oregon State University. She is licensed to practice in the state of Oregon.
Getting Started
To Register:
Please call 503-233-5405, logon to your LifeStance Health patient portal, or complete the below form and our Intake team will contact you.
Initial Assessment May Be Required
An initial assessment with the group therapy leader may be required to determine if the group is a good fit for the participant.
Mckenze’s Group Form No consent
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Call to get registered for the DBT Light Skills Group in Oregon
503-233-5405Virtual Online Sessions
Call Now: 503-233-5405The DBT Light Skills Group is being offered via Virtual Online Sessions, and is not meeting in-person at this time. An Internet connected device will be required. Specific directions on accessing the sessions will be provided after your registration is completed.
If you have any additional questions please call: 503-233-5405.
Virtual Sessions Available for all Oregon Residents
Participating Providers
Kathryn Heitzhausen
PsyD
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