Real Skills for Real College Life

12-week skilled-based DBT for college students, specifically designed for their needs and schedules.

Get the help you need to enjoy college and put these words behind you ...

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Classes and college life can be challenging to manage for those dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression. To help students succeed, we’re offering DBT U.

DBT U is a 12-week online Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program specifically designed for college students and college-bound graduates who need brief yet intensive support to manage their mental health.

DBT U provides practical skills training and application to stabilize functioning, support academic success, and build long-term resilience.

Why Do College Students Need DBT?

More students are struggling—and more intensely—than ever before:

40% of college students experience a mental health disorder
Suicidal ideation has doubled in the past decade
Emotional distress significantly increases the risk of academic failure and dropout
Campus counseling centers often can’t meet the need for intensive, skills-based care

This structured, time-limited program complements existing therapy and gives students the tools to cope, connect, and thrive.

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DBT Program Highlights

Online and accessible—no transportation or geography barriers for students located in Minnesota
Weekly 3-hour sessions that combine DBT skills training with real-life application
Rolling admission—frequent start dates to avoid long waits
DBT curriculum specifically tailored to the realities of college life and young adulthood

Who Will Benefit From DBT U?

Students whose mental health is interfering with academic success
Students with chronic stress, anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation
Students stuck in patterns of conflict, impulsivity, or crisis
Students not progressing with weekly therapy alone
Graduating high schoolers needing a solid foundation before starting college

Some participants may be returning from a hospitalization. Many are simply overwhelmed and struggling and need structure, support, and skills to get back on track and succeed.

How can we help?

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952-835-2002

The real support college students need.

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