Learn Practical Skills to Manage Emotions and Achieve a More Balanced Life
DBT Skills Groups in Gilbert, AZ
Available ONLY in-person in Gilbert
You Don’t Have to Keep Feeling Overwhelmed
If your emotions feel intense, unpredictable, or hard to manage, you’re not alone. Many people find themselves reacting in ways they don’t fully understand, which may include feeling overwhelmed, shutting down, or struggling to cope in the moment.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Skills Groups are designed to help you build practical tools to navigate these challenges. With the right support and structure, you can begin to feel more stable, and more confident in how you respond to life’s changes and challenges.
Do You Struggle with Any of These?
You might be experiencing:
- Intense emotions that feel difficult to manage
- Reacting quickly in ways you later regret
- Difficulty calming down once you’re overwhelmed
- Challenges in relationships, including conflict or fear of abandonment
- Feeling stuck in unhealthy coping patterns
- Struggling to stay present or grounded in stressful situations
These experiences are more common than you might think; but many people don’t realize that the solutions to these challenges are skills-based.
How Can DBT Skills Groups Help?
In DBT Skills Groups, you will learn four crucial skills:
- Mindfulness: How to stay present and grounded
- Emotion Regulation: How to better understand and manage intense emotions
- Distress Tolerance: How to cope with difficult moments without making things worse
- Interpersonal Effectiveness: How to communicate clearly and build healthier relationships
The group format also helps you understand that you’re not alone and gives you the opportunity to learn alongside others who are working toward similar goals as your own.
What Will DBT Skills Groups Give You?
Our participants often notice:
- Greater control over emotional reactions
- The ability to pause and respond instead of react
- Improved relationships and communication
- More confidence in handling stress and difficult situations
- A stronger sense of stability and self-understanding
In DBT group sessions, you will:
- Learn new skills in a clear, step-by-step way
- Practice applying them to real-life situations
- Receive guidance and support from a trained therapist
- Share and learn in a respectful, non-judgmental group environment
No prior experience with therapy is required. You don’t need to “be ready”—you just need to be open to learning and practicing new approaches.
How DBT Skills Groups Work
Specifics About Our DBT Groups You Need to Know
We offer two separate DBT groups—one for teens and one for adults—both running as closed cohorts that meet weekly for 6 weeks. Each session is 90 minutes long.
Who It's For:
- Teen Group: Ages 14–18 (currently in high school)
- Adult Group: Ages 18+
Cost:
- Teen Group: $80/week
- Adult Group: $80/week
Next cohort starts: June 11th, 2026
Adult groups meet Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm.
All sessions are held in-person at 2200 E Williams Field Rd, Suite 200, Gilbert, AZ 85295. (Schedules subject to change.)
Schedule & Location:
Private pay only. Because this is a closed cohort, weekly payment is required regardless of attendance. A 10% discount is available when the full program is paid upfront.
What's Included:
A DBT workbook is included and provided at the first session — designed specifically for this program by Daylight's founder.
Group Leaders:
- Teen Group: Patricia & Julia
- Adult Group: Amanda & Alexandra
Pre-teens, teens, adults & couples
SPECIALTIES
Julia See-Teran
Kids, teens, adults
SPECIALTIES
Patricia Gomez
Each therapist at Daylight Counseling in Gilbert, Arizona brings their own expertise and personality while sharing our core values: genuine care, compassionate communication, and a commitment to helping you heal at your own pace. Browse our team below to find the right fit for what you're going through.
Meet our DBT Therapists
Teen Group:
My personal background drew me to becoming a therapist and motivates me to keep doing the work I'm doing. Guiding individuals in becoming the best version of themselves is a unique experience that not everyone gets to see. I cherish the genuine relationships I've been able to build with clients.
I meet clients where they're at and really focus on building a therapeutic relationship. Common challenges I enjoy working with are life transitions, first generation experiences, generational trauma, racial identity, and anxiety.
I'm originally from Illinois and love anything nature related. When I'm not in the office, I'm hiking, running, or creating art. I also have over 40 books on my bookshelf (non-therapy books)!
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Patricia Gomez
LMSW
I was born and raised in California and moved to Arizona almost 10 years ago. I come from an Asian American household and blended myself into a Hispanic American household through my adolescent and young adult years. Mental health has been a big part of my roller coaster of a life, and the mental health field has given me the passion and dedication to guide others to become the expert of their lives.
I was drawn to becoming a therapist because I love helping people navigate themselves for a better quality of life. It's important for me to provide a space for others to be their true authentic selves and to become aware of their strengths and skills. My approach is nonjudgmental and comfortable, and I enjoy working with pre-teens, teens, adolescents, adults, and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Outside of sessions, I love all cultured food, enjoy singing, and showing my creative side by designing t-shirts.
Julia See-Teran
TRAINING
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Betrayal, Trauma, and Grief by John & Julie Gottman and David Kessler
- Intensive Couples Training Level 1
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Grand Canyon University
- Master's Degree in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Phoenix
MS, LAC
I've always had a heart for people, especially those who just need a little help along the way. I believe we're wired for connection, and every time I get to sit with someone and offer support, it reminds me of why I do this work.
My main approach is Compassion Focused Therapy, which helps you understand why your brain gets stuck in stress, shame, or self-criticism, and teaches you how to respond to yourself with more kindness. I'm often reminding my clients to give themselves some grace, because we all need that.
I especially love supporting women navigating life transitions, the chaos, the growth, the identity shifts, and the surprising joy mixed in. I also enjoy working with teens who benefit from perspective, insight, and support from another trusted adult. My hope is to make things feel a little lighter, a little clearer, and maybe even a little funny.
Outside of work, my life involves my family, our horses and dogs, off-roading, fishing, reading, or binge-watching shows like Friends or Sherlock. We're also Dodgers fans, which keeps life interesting.
Amanda Green
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
- Master's in Mental Health Counseling
- Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
MS, LAC
Pam got into this work because she wanted to be the kind of therapist she needed when she was struggling. Someone who shows up fully present, someone who makes you feel like you're not alone in it.
She holds a Master's degree in Professional Counseling, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Board Approved Supervisor, and is trained in EMDR through an EMDRIA-approved provider. She specializes in working with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship struggles.
Her approach is warm and grounded. She believes healing happens in connection, not isolation. And that therapy should feel like working with someone who gets it, because she does.
Outside of sessions, Pam is the friend who always has empathy to spare (even for inanimate objects), the planner who never lets you buy her house decor, and the most competitive person in any board game. She shows up as her whole self, in life and in therapy.
Pam Perez
Ms, LPC
Join a DBT Skills Group at Daylight Counseling in Arizona
Session length
Group sessions are 90 minutes
Frequency
Availability
Payments
Groups meet weekly for 6 weeks
(this is a closed group).
In person only.
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Not always. Some clients participate in DBT groups on their own, while others combine them with individual therapy. We can help you decide what’s best for your situation during the consultation.
That’s completely normal. Many people are unsure about the group setting of DBT at first. Groups are structured, supportive, and guided by a therapist to ensure a safe and respectful environment.
Some DBT groups follow a structured cycle, so start times may vary. Reach out to us to learn about current availability and upcoming group openings.
While our therapists don't accept insurance directly, they can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Many clients receive partial coverage this way.
Start With a Free 15-Min Consultation in Gilbert
Are you interested in learning practical tools to better manage your emotions and responses? We invite you to book a free initial consultation for our DBT Skills Groups.
During this call, we’ll walk you through how DBT Skills Groups work, answer your questions, and help you decide if this is the right fit for you. There’s no pressure to commit.
Just use the contact form and send us a message. We’ll reach out as quickly as possible and guide you through the next steps.
We look forward to talking to you!
Pam Perez and the Daylight Counseling Team
