DBT Therapy for Teens on Long Island & NYC
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps teens who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood swings, impulsive behaviors, self-harm urges, and overwhelming emotions.
Our DBT-A program teaches practical skills to manage emotions, reduce risky or reactive behaviors, and improve relationships. Teens learn how to pause before reacting, tolerate distress, and build more stability in daily life, while parents learn tools to support their teen and reduce conflict at home.
In-person DBT for teens is available across Long Island and New York City, with virtual DBT therapy offered throughout New York State.
Is Your Teenager Having A Difficult Time Emotionally?
You’re Not Alone and There is Support
If your teenager feels overwhelmed by their emotions, you’re not alone. Many parents notice mood swings, emotional outbursts, anxiety, depression, or withdrawal and aren’t sure how to help. DBT-A is designed to support teens in learning healthier ways to manage emotions while helping families feel more supported and less alone. At Suffolk DBT of Long Island we are able to help teens
If your teen is not functioning at their best or achieving their highest potential, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for teens can be the answer to helping them find both community and sustained happiness. In-person DBT therapy for teens is offered at our Suffolk DBT offices in Mount Sinai, Babylon, and our Nassau County office in Roslyn Heights, NYC, with virtual DBT-A services for teens available throughout New York State.
Who Is DBT FOR TEENS For?
DBT for teens (DBT-A ) is designed for adolescents who struggle with intense emotions, big reactions, or behaviors that feel hard to manage even with the best intentions and support at home.
Some teens express their distress outwardly through anger, impulsivity, or conflict, while others keep everything inside, shutting down, withdrawing, or hiding how much they are hurting.
Many teens who benefit from DBT-A overwhelmed by school stress, friendships, family relationships, or their own emotions.
Parents often come to DBT-A feeling worried, exhausted, or unsure how to help. This program supports both teens and parents, so everyone learns the same skills and language to improve communication, reduce conflict, and build a more stable home environment.
How We Provide Treatment for Your Teen
- In teen individual therapy, your therapist reviews your diary card, sets an agenda, checks in about group, and focuses on the behaviors and challenges most important to address that week. Sessions include problem-solving around skill use, practicing DBT skills, and making sure space is held for what matters most to you.
- Our DBT-A multi-family skills group brings teens and their parents/caregivers together to learn DBT skills side by side. Families are taught practical tools for managing emotions, reducing conflict, improving communication, and responding more effectively during difficult moments at home.
- Phone coaching provides real-time support between sessions to help teens apply DBT skills when challenges arise. Teen phone coaching is provided by the individual therapist, while parent coaching is available through the skills group leader or co-leader to support skillful responses at home.
How We Use
DBT Diary Cards With
Teens
DBT diary cards help teens track emotions, urges, behaviors, and skill use throughout the week. By identifying patterns between sessions, diary cards help both the teen and therapist understand what is working, where challenges are showing up, and what needs more support. They create structure and order for both the therapist and teen, helping sessions stay focused, organized, and targeted to what matters most.
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Why Parents Are an Essential
Part of DBT FOR TEENS
In DBT-A, parents are not on the sidelines. The multi-family group is co-led by trained clinicians who also serve as points of contact for skills coaching and guidance. Parents learn how to respond in ways that support progress — especially during emotionally intense moments.
There are also opportunities for family sessions, where parents and teens can meet together to:
• Review what’s getting in the way
• Strengthen communication
• Learn how to support change at home in a realistic, compassionate way
Reduce severe emotional and behavioral challenges
Therapy for Teens Near You on Long Island and NYC
We provide specialized DBT therapy for teens across Suffolk County and Nassau County on Long Island, as well as Manhattan.
Families come to us for teen therapy from surrounding communities including Mount Sinai, Babylon, Roslyn Heights, and nearby areas. Our structured DBT program helps teenagers build emotional regulation skills, improve relationships, and develop healthier coping strategies.
Commitment Matters
DBT works best when both teens and parents actively engage in the process. Real change happens when families show up consistently, practice skills between sessions, and apply what they are learning in everyday life—not just during therapy.
Teens work to build new ways of managing emotions and behaviors, while parents learn how to respond in ways that support progress rather than escalate conflict. When the whole family commits to the process, treatment becomes more effective and change is more likely to last.
Our Locations
online Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Can’t make it to one of our four locations? Suffolk DBT also offers expert online Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to children & teens, adults, and families throughout the entire state of New York including Westchester County , Albany, Rochester, Syracuse , and Buffalo.
Whether you’re navigating a busy schedule, live in a remote area, or simply prefer the comfort of therapy at home, our virtual sessions provide the same high-quality, evidence-based care.
Wherever you are in New York, we’re here to support you on your mental health journey.
Ready To Begin DBT Therapy? Speak With an Intake Specialist
Suffolk DBT provides specialized Dialectical Behavior Therapy for teens struggling with intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, anxiety, depression, self-harm, interpersonal conflict, and emotion dysregulation.
Our experienced DBT clinicians work closely with teens and families to provide structured, evidence-based treatment that builds practical coping skills and supports lasting change.
During your screening call, our intake team will learn more about your teen’s needs, answer your questions, and help determine whether our DBT-A program is the right fit.
Completely confidential. Only takes 10-15 minutes.
