groups for dbt, ro-dbt, & eating disorder support
for additional mental health support
Clarity offers a hybrid of both in-person groups and virtual groups for adolescents, adults, & family members.
dbt groups
eating disorder recovery
support for parents
ro-dbt groups
Next Enrollment Date: December 15 for the Distress Tolerance Module
Full Fidelity 24-week DBT Skills Group
mondays 6:30pm to 8pm | virtually (Va, MD & nc)
description
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Clarity’s 24-week Teen Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group offers evidence-based tools to help teens manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and cope effectively with stress. Group members learn mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills in a supportive and structured environment. This full-fidelity DBT program includes all four DBT modules, with open enrollment available at the start of each module. The group meets virtually on Monday evenings, providing access for teens ages 14–17 living in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina.
issues:
Eating Disorders / Trauma / Self Harm / Depression /Anxiety / OCD
gender:
All
Age:
13 to 17
location
Virtually for individuals living in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina
Day & Time
Mondays, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Admission opens up at the start of each module (every 7 weeks)
DBT consists of 4 modules: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. Each of these modules has 6 weeks of groups. The full DBT skills groups is 24 weeks long, and you can join at the beginning of any module.
Initial intake session: $240
Module: $600 ($100 per Session)
Next Enrollment Date: December 4, 2025 for the Emotional Regulation Module
Full Fidelity 24-week DBT Skills Group
thursdays 6:30pm to 8pm | in person @ Reston office
description
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Clarity’s 24-week Teen Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group offers evidence-based tools to help teens manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and cope effectively with stress. Group members learn mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills in a supportive and structured environment. This full-fidelity DBT program includes all four DBT modules, with open enrollment available at the start of each module. The group meets in the Reston location on Thursday evenings, providing access for teens ages 14–17 living in Virginia and Maryland. Parent training is also offered for free at the start of each module.
issues:
Eating Disorders / Trauma / Self Harm / Depression /Anxiety / OCD
gender:
All
Age:
13 to 17
location
Clarity Counseling's Reston Office
11733 Bowman Green Drive, Suite 100 Reston, VA 20190
Day & Time
Thursdays, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Admission opens up at the start of each module (every 7 weeks)
DBT consists of 4 modules: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. Each of these modules has 6 weeks of groups. The full DBT skills groups is 24 weeks long, and you can join at the beginning of any module.
Initial intake session: $240
Module: $600 ($100 per Session)
Next Enrollment Date: October 30, 2025 for the Distress Tolerance Module
Full Fidelity 24-week DBT Skills Group
thursdays 6:30pm to 8pm | in person @ gainesville office
description
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Clarity’s 24-week Teen Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group offers evidence-based tools to help teens manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and cope effectively with stress. Group members learn mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills in a supportive and structured environment. This full-fidelity DBT program includes all four DBT modules, with open enrollment available at the start of each module. The group meets in the Gainesville location on Thursday evenings, providing access for teens ages 14–17 living in Virginia and Maryland. Parent training is also offered for free at the start of each module.
issues:
Eating Disorders / Trauma / Self Harm / Depression /Anxiety / OCD
gender:
All
Age:
13 to 17
location
Clarity Counseling's Gainesville Office
7150 Heritage Village Plaza, Unit 201 Gainesville, VA 20155
Day & Time
Thursdays, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Admission opens up at the start of each module (every 7 weeks)
DBT consists of 4 modules: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. Each of these modules has 6 weeks of groups. The full DBT skills groups is 24 weeks long, and you can join at the beginning of any module.
Initial intake session: $240
Module: $600 ($100 per Session)
Next Enrollment Date: January 19, 2026
15-week DBT Skills Group
mondays 7pm to 8:30pm | virtually (VA, MD, & NC)
description
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Clarity’s 15-week Adult Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group teaches practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. Designed for adults who experience emotional intensity, overcontrol, or difficulty managing stress and relationships, this group offers structured skills training in a supportive and collaborative environment. All facilitators at Clarity are extensively trained and certified in DBT, ensuring treatment fidelity and high-quality care. The group meets virtually on Monday evenings and welcomes adults 18 and older residing in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina.
issues:
Eating Disorders / Trauma / Self Harm / Depression /Anxiety / OCD
gender:
All
Age:
18+
location
Virtually, via Zoom
Day & Time
Mondays, 7pm to 8:30pm
Admission is open for the first 3 weeks of the 15-week cohort and then closes due to each module running for 3-4 weeks.
DBT consists of 4 modules: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. The full DBT skills groups for adults is 15 weeks long, and you can join at the beginning of any module. A new module starts every 3-4 weeks.
Initial intake session: $240
Month: $400 ($100 per Session)
Next Enrollment Date: November 20th for the Distress Tolerance Module
15-week DBT Skills Group
thursdays 7pm to 8:30pm | virtually (VA, MD, & NC)
description
enroll in this group
details
cost
Clarity’s 15-week Adult Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group teaches practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. Designed for adults who experience emotional intensity, overcontrol, or difficulty managing stress and relationships, this group offers structured skills training in a supportive and collaborative environment. All facilitators at Clarity are extensively trained and certified in DBT, ensuring treatment fidelity and high-quality care. The group meets virtually on Monday evenings and welcomes adults 18 and older residing in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina.
issues:
Eating Disorders / Trauma / Self Harm / Depression /Anxiety / OCD
gender:
All
Age:
18+
location
Virtually, via Zoom
Day & Time
Thursdays, 7pm to 8:30pm
Admission is open for the first 3 weeks of the 15-week cohort and then closes due to each module running for 3-4 weeks.
DBT consists of 4 modules: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. The full DBT skills groups for adults is 15 weeks long, and you can join at the beginning of any module. A new module starts every 3-4 weeks.
Initial intake session: $240
Month: $400 ($100 per Session)
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for adults
Enrolling for January 2026!
ro dbt social skills
wednesdays 7pm to 8:30pm | in-person @ reston office
description
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Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) is an evidence-based treatment designed for individuals who struggle with overcontrol — often experienced as perfectionism, rigidity, or emotional inhibition. This 30-week class helps teens build openness, flexibility, and authentic connection while developing social confidence and self-compassion. All Clarity facilitators are trained and certified by the treatment’s developer, Dr. Thomas Lynch, PhD, and bring specialized expertise to each class. Rolling admission is available, and all participants complete an assessment to ensure group fit and to ensure a smooth onboarding into the class.
group for:
Overcontrol, presenting in the form of Eating Disorders, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, and/or social skills development
gender:
All
Age:
13 to 17
location
Clarity Counseling VA's Reston Office
11733 Bowman Green Dr., Suite 100, Reston, VA 20191
Day & Time
Wednesdays, 7pm to 8:30pm
Next term starts January 2026 with rolling admission!
After the intake session, each class session is $100. For participants whose primary therapist is not RO-DBT trained, individual RO-DBT onboarding sessions are available at $185 per session (typically 3–4 sessions before joining the class).
Initial intake session: $240
Class is Current Running! Spots still open.
ro dbt social skills
fridays noon to 1:30pm | virtually (VA, MD, NC)
description
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Clarity’s Adult RO-DBT class offers a supportive, skills-based environment for adults who identify with overcontrol, often seen in conditions such as anxiety, depression, OCD, or eating disorders. This 30-week program focuses on cultivating openness, social connectedness, and emotional expression to help participants build a life worth sharing. Facilitators are Level 2 trained and certified in RO-DBT by Dr. Thomas Lynch, ensuring high-fidelity, evidence-based care. The adult group meets virtually for participants in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina with rolling admission throughout the year and at the start of each term.
group for:
Overcontrol, presenting in the form of Eating Disorders, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, OCDP, and/or social skills development
gender:
All
Age:
18+
location
Virtually for individuals living in VA, MD, and NC
Day & Time
Fridays, Noon to 1:30pm ET
After the intake session, each class session is $100. For participants whose primary therapist is not RO-DBT trained, individual RO-DBT onboarding sessions are available at $185 per session (typically 3–4 sessions before joining the class).
Initial intake session: $240
No eating disorder recovery groups are running at this time.
If you'd like to receive an update when an eating disorder support group launches, please email us at claritycounselingva@gmail.com.
free parent support group
1st & 3rd friday | 9am to 9:50am | virtually
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Clarity’s Free Parent Support Group offers a safe, compassionate space for parents and caregivers to connect, share experiences, and find support during their child’s recovery journey. Designed for parents supporting loved ones at any level of care—from residential to outpatient—this group focuses on community, understanding, and coping through the challenges of the recovery process. Meetings are held virtually on the first and third Friday of each month from 9:00–9:50 a.m., and all parents and support persons are welcome to join. Due to the holiday scheduling, the next Parent Support Group is scheduled for 12/5.
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for parents & support
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