A chapter of the World DBT Association
Dialectical Behavior Therapy North American and Caribbean Regions Association
Our mission
To promote excellence, accessibility and equity in DBT through clinical training, education, research and professional collaboration.
Training & education
Excellence in clinical training and education for clinicians, with training offered at affordable costs.
Access & equity
Supporting therapists of color and other underrepresented providers, and helping the public find high-quality DBT.
Research
Supporting opportunities for DBT research and building connections among researchers across the region.
Teams & resources
Supporting new DBT teams, coordination among teams, and clinical tools such as diary cards.
Featured events
Learn with the DBT community this fall
OCTOBER 28–29, 2026 · ONLINE
The World DBT Summit
The first-ever worldwide, 24-hour DBT event, bringing together the international DBT community. Hosted by Alec Miller and Michaela Swales.
NOVEMBER 12, 2026 · BALTIMORE, MD & VIRTUAL
ISITDBT Conference 2026
The annual conference of the International Society for the Improvement and Teaching of DBT. Registration is now open, in person and virtual.
Membership
Join DBTNACRA
Open to individuals living in North America and the Caribbean. Membership runs January–December and includes discounts on events, the DBT Congress and our newsletter.
Standard
$50 USD / year
For practicing DBT clinicians and researchers who hold a terminal graduate degree, and others building professional competence in DBT.
Student
$25 USD / year
For students enrolled in a professional program, interns, and others in professional training.
Lived Experience & Family
$15 USD / year
For individuals with lived DBT experience, their family members, and anyone wanting to learn more about DBT.
Joining as a group? Save 10% when 2–5 people register together, or 20% for 6–10. Email us for a group code.
Leadership
Meet our board
DBTNACRA is led by a volunteer board of clinicians, researchers and trainers from across North America and the Caribbean. Read their full bios on our About page.
Armida Rubio Fruzzetti · Hélène Poitras · Alicia Smart · Ronda Oswalt Reitz · Marjorie Kreppel · Ashley Connors · Tamare P. Piersaint
Get involved
Help shape the chapter
Members can volunteer on any of our committees. Tell us where you would like to help when you apply.
Committees: Resources · Membership · Events · Professional development · Accessibility · Media & newsletter