Opposing Forces

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DBT Group

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Opposing Forces 〰️ DBT Group 〰️

What is the Opposing Forces DBT Skills Group?

Opposing Forces is a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills group for young adults (approximately ages 18–25) who want practical tools to better manage emotions, relationships, and life stress.

Young adulthood can be an exciting but overwhelming time. Many people in this stage of life are navigating independence, school or career decisions, relationships, identity development, and increased responsibilities. When emotions feel intense or life feels chaotic, it can be hard to know how to respond in ways that actually help.

DBT is a highly researched, skills-based approach that teaches people how to balance acceptance and change. In simple terms, it helps you learn how to accept your current experience while also building tools to create meaningful change in your life.

What You’ll Learn

DBT focuses on four core skill areas that help people feel more in control of their emotions and reactions:

Mindfulness
Learning how to slow down, stay present, and become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, and reactions without immediately getting overwhelmed by them.

Distress Tolerance
Tools for getting through stressful or painful situations without making things worse in the moment.

Emotion Regulation
Understanding where emotions come from and learning strategies to manage intense feelings more effectively.

Interpersonal Effectiveness
Skills for communicating clearly, setting boundaries, and navigating relationships in healthier ways.

Who DBT Can Help

DBT skills are helpful for many young adults who may be struggling with things like:

  • Anxiety or chronic stress

  • Depression or feeling stuck

  • Intense or overwhelming emotions

  • Relationship conflicts

  • Difficulty setting boundaries

  • Impulsivity or emotional reactivity

  • Self-harming behaviors or suicidal thoughts

  • ADHD or emotional regulation challenges

  • Trauma-related symptoms

Even if someone doesn’t have a formal diagnosis, DBT can still be incredibly helpful for learning life skills that many people were never taught growing up.

Why Group Therapy Works

One of the most powerful parts of DBT is learning these skills in a group setting. Group therapy allows participants to hear different perspectives, practice communication skills in real time, and realize they are not the only ones struggling with certain experiences.

Many people find that group therapy helps reduce feelings of isolation while also providing accountability and encouragement as they practice new skills in everyday life.

The goal of the Opposing Forces group is to create a supportive, structured environment where young adults can learn practical skills, feel understood, and build confidence navigating life’s challenges.

Meet the Facilitator

Chloe Villazor, LCSWA

Chloe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate who enjoys working with teens and young adults as they navigate the transition into adulthood. She understands that this stage of life can come with a lot of pressure, big emotions, changing relationships, and the challenge of figuring out who you are and where you're going.

Chloe’s approach is collaborative, practical, and skills-focused. She frequently incorporates tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based practices to help clients better understand their emotions, manage stress, and build healthier relationships.

In the Opposing Forces group, Chloe helps participants learn and practice DBT skills in a supportive environment where people can be honest about their experiences, learn from one another, and build strategies that actually work in real life. Her goal is to create a space where young adults feel comfortable showing up as they are while developing the confidence and tools to handle life’s challenges more effectively.

Click Chloe’s photo to learn more about her background and approach.