Teen DBT Skills & Art Therapy Group

This weekly group combines dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills with art therapy to help teens understand and manage strong emotions. Teens practice emotion regulation skills and use art to express what words cannot always capture, in a supportive, creative setting led by an art therapist from our team.

Group Details

When: Saturdays from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, with rolling enrollment
Who: Teens ages 14 to 17
Where: Psychology Partners Group, 400 King Street, Suite 7, Chappaqua, NY
Fees and insurance: Fee details are on the registration form. We are an out-of-network provider for all plans except Northwell Direct and can submit claims on behalf of group members so they can be reimbursed by their insurance.

What to Expect in the Group

This group blends DBT skills with art therapy and is designed specifically for teens.

Compassionate Exploration

Explore emotions in a safe, understanding environment.

Emotion Regulation Skills

Learn practical DBT strategies for managing feelings and reactions.

Pausing Before Reacting

Practice ways to slow down impulsive responses and find calm in challenging situations.

Building Resilience

Develop strength and adaptability for life's ups and downs.

Creative Expression

Use art as a way to express what words cannot always capture.

Guided by an Art Therapist

Sessions are facilitated by an art therapist from our team, which helps keep the group supportive and focused.

Care That Connects Across Specialties

Many people join a group alongside individual care. Our clinicians coordinate with colleagues, with your consent.

Child & Adolescent Therapy: Individual therapy for children and teens.
Teen Depression and Self-Harm: Support for teens struggling with depression and self-harm.
Parent-Focused Therapy: Guidance for parents on understanding and supporting their child.
Family Therapy: Sessions for parents and teens together.
Group Therapy: See all of our groups.

Your team

Meet your facilitator

Kate Testa, MA

Art Therapist in Residence

Kate is an art therapist who works with children and adolescents in grades preK–12, with a focus on neurodiverse young people, including autistic children, English language learners, and students with learning or physical disabilities. She also offers individual art therapy for adults, on its own or alongside traditional psychotherapy.

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FAQ

Common questions

Who is the group for?

This group is for teens ages 14 to 17 who want support managing strong emotions in a supportive, creative setting. It combines dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills with art therapy.

What happens in a session?

Each session is facilitated by an art therapist from our team and combines DBT skills with art-making. Teens practice skills for managing emotions and use art to express what is hard to put into words. Teens decide how much to share.

When and where does the group meet, and how do I join?

The group meets on Saturdays from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at our Chappaqua office, 400 King Street, Suite 7. New members can join on a rolling basis. You can register using the button on this page, or call 347-560-4628 with any questions first.

How much does the group cost, and can I use insurance?

Fee details are on the registration form. We are an out-of-network provider for all plans except Northwell Direct and can submit claims on behalf of group members so they can be reimbursed by their insurance. The amount depends on your plan, so we encourage you to check your out-of-network benefits.

Is what a teen shares private?

Members agree to keep what is shared in the group private, and the facilitator reviews these group agreements at the start.

What if I need urgent help?

PPG provides outpatient care and is not an emergency service. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, at any time. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.