Virtual DBT Therapy for Teens in Minnesota: What Parents Need to Know in 2025
Virtual DBT Therapy for Teens in Minnesota: What Parents Need to Know in 2025
If you’re a Minnesota parent googling at 11 p.m. because your teen is crying in their room again, shutting down, or experiencing emotions that you’re unfamiliar with — you are not alone, and you have already taken the bravest first step by looking for help. I also work with adults who want the same practical DBT skills — many of my adult clients first learned about me through parents!
I’m Josie — a virtual therapist, trained in DBT, who works with middle-school and high-school teens all over Minnesota. I created Inspired Bravery Counseling, LLC because I believe teens deserve therapy that feels safe, actually works, and doesn’t require parents to fight with insurance companies.
What is Virtual DBT and Why Does it Help Teens So Much? DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) teaches four superpower skill sets:
Mindfulness (noticing feelings without drowning in them)
Distress tolerance (getting through the worst moments without making them worse)
Emotion regulation (turning the volume down on anxiety, anger, and sadness)
Interpersonal effectiveness (saying what you need without blowing up or shutting down)
Research keeps showing that virtual DBT is just as effective as in-person (sometimes more, because teens relax in their own bedroom).
Why Minnesota Families Choose Private-Pay Virtual DBT with Me
No insurance means no diagnosis on your teen’s permanent record
We start within 1–2 weeks instead of 2–6 months
Sessions from the comfort of home — no driving in Minnesota winter
I only take a small caseload so your teen gets my full attention
I enjoy working with parents and caregivers to provide them with the tools to continue supporting their teen.
Signs Your Teen Might Benefit from Virtual DBT
Emotional rollercoasters that feel bigger than “normal” teen moodiness
Self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or talking about not wanting to be here
Shutting down completely or explosive outbursts
Anxiety so intense they’re missing school or activities they used to love
What a Typical Week Looks Like
45–50 minute individual session with your teen (headphones encouraged)
We will discuss challenges and ways to support your teen with coping skills to manage difficult situations and/or emotions.
Ready to See If We’re a Fit? Book a free 15-minute phone consult below!
You don’t have to figure this out alone. I’ve walked a handful of Minnesota families through exactly what you’re experiencing, and there is hope — real, practical, life-changing hope.