DBT Skills for Adolescents with ADHD

with Jessica Gutierrez, LMFT

When:

Tuesdays, 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
October 15 - November 26, 2024

Where:

Online via Zoom

Who:

Teens with ADHD, ages 15-19 (California residents only). This group is open to both existing Hallowell Todaro clients and new clients.

Cost:

$425 for 7 sessions, including an individual pre-group session

About the Group

Embark on an exciting 7-week adventure designed specifically for teens with ADHD, where you'll unlock the power of DBT skills. Join us to delve into practical techniques that enhance emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and relationship skills. Through engaging activities and supportive discussions, you'll build a toolkit to thrive in all areas of your life, empowering you to overcome challenges with strength and resilience

Meeting topics:

  • Oct 15: Embracing ADHD Strengths

    • Join us as we explore the unique strengths inherent in ADHD, empowering you to overcome challenges and excel in various aspects of life.

  • Oct 22: Cultivating Mindfulness

    • Discover the power of mindfulness to foster focus and inner calm, allowing you to make decisions with clarity and intention while being present in the moment.

  • Oct 29: Mastering Emotion Regulation

    • Learn essential techniques to navigate the rollercoaster of emotions, from managing frustration to handling anger and stress with grace and resilience, while understanding and managing emotions effectively.

  • Nov 5: Enhancing Interpersonal Skills

    • Develop communication and relationship skills, including asserting oneself, maintaining self-respect, and balancing priorities in relationships.

  • Nov 12: Building Resilience with Distress Tolerance

    • Explore strategies to bounce back from adversity, tolerating distressing situations without worsening them, using techniques like distraction, self-soothing, and improving the moment.

  • Nov 19: Self-Care and Goal Setting

    • Understand the importance of self-care practices and routines to nurture your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Set realistic goals and create plans to pursue your dreams with focus and determination.

  • Nov 26: Reflection and Closure

    • In our final session, we’ll take a moment to pause and reflect on your journey of growth and self-discovery, celebrating your progress and victories. Step forward with confidence, armed with newfound skills and wisdom, ready to tackle life's challenges head-on.

Why Choose DBT Groups for Teens with ADHD? 

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers valuable skills and techniques to help teens with ADHD navigate their challenges more effectively. Through mindfulness practices, teens learn to stay present and focused, helping to manage impulsivity and distractions. Emotion regulation techniques offer support in handling intense feelings such as frustration and stress, promoting emotional stability. Interpersonal effectiveness skills contribute to improving communication and building healthier relationships, while distress tolerance strategies help teens cope with difficult situations without becoming overwhelmed. By learning and using these skills, DBT empowers teens with ADHD to better manage their symptoms, enhance their well-being, and navigate life with greater confidence and resilience.

Register Now - California Residents Only

 

Jessica Gutierrez, LMFT

About Jessica

Jessica Gutierrez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider. She has extensive experience gained from years of offering psychotherapy and executive function coaching using evidence-based practices. Her passion is to offer comprehensive intake assessments and care plans for individual clients and families. Jessica's ability to incorporate different therapeutic principles and philosophies has helped her tailor her services to meet the specific needs of her clients. She aims to establish an empathic and encouraging environment that supports her client’s self-expression, help them enhance their self-awareness, facilitates change, and allows them to live the life they truly desire.

Jessica grew up in the Bay Area, where she attended college. She has her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration on Children, Marriage, and Family Therapy from Palo Alto University; and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy with a Minor in Psychology from San Jose State University. She is also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional.

Jessica's sessions aims to teach clients how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with distress, regulate emotions, improve relationships with others, and overall strengthen executive function skills. She helps her clients understand the nature of their challenges, find lasting solutions, and adopt effective coping mechanisms. She has worked with a broad range of clients, including adolescents, college students, adults, and families in different settings; schools, community mental health agencies, private practice settings, and inpatient facilities. In addition to supporting individuals struggling with ADHD, she has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+, learning differences, self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns, and work and academic-related stressors.

Jessica’s theoretical approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Informed Treatment, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Strength-based, and Solution Focused techniques. She applies her extensive knowledge, unique skills, and experience to provide coaching and counseling to help clients live authentic, fulfilling, and productive lives.

Jessica’s interests include reading educational, non-fiction books and watching documentaries, standup comedies, and T.V. show. She loves meditation, yoga, hikes, puzzles, and dancing to help her regain her vitality. During her free time, you will find her spending time with her family and friends and engaging in outdoor activities.