DBT Skills Training in Raleigh • Durham • Chapel Hill
Integrated DBT & Art Therapy in Raleigh • Durham • Chapel Hill, North Carolina
A program integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness) with art-based practice to make DBT concepts concrete and experiential.
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TestimonialsDBT skills can be abstract; integrating art helps make mindfulness and coping strategies embodied and accessible.
Clients learn and practice DBT skills through creative tasks, increasing retention and practical application.
About Andrew Elman
I'm a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) with 20 years of experience across inpatient, oncology, eating disorder, college counseling, and outpatient settings. I blend expressive art-making with psychotherapy to create a supportive, creative, and pragmatic therapy experience.
My work focuses on integrating creative + talk therapy integration—especially for adolescents & families—helping clients access emotion, develop insight, and build practical coping skills. I offer individual, family, couples, group therapy with a focus on DBT-informed skills and trauma-informed expressive approaches. (20000+ sessions noted in intake form).
I aim to create a safe, trusting relationship where creative activity and conversation produce new awareness and change. I have continued membership and clinical affiliation with professional associations in Art Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Education & Qualifications
LCMHC (NC) & ATR, 20 years clinical practice across inpatient, oncology, eating disorder, college counseling, and outpatient settings.
Professional Credentials
LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor), ATR (Registered Art Therapist)
Areas of Specialty
Expressive (art) therapy integrated with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adolescents, families, individuals, and ...
Client Demographics
Children, Adolescents (teens), College students, Adults, Families, Groups, emphasis on adolescents and college students....
Therapeutic Approaches
Art Therapy, DBT, Trauma-informed expressive approaches, Group Therapy
Years of Experience
Dedicated to helping clients overcome challenges and achieve emotional well-being
Approx. Sessions Completed
Every session is rooted in care, empathy, and expertise, ensuring a safe space for growth and transformation
Testimonials
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Mr. Elman is thoughtful, considerate, and extremely kind and compassionate. I certainly recommend him and his services. - K. L.Happy Client
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Andrew is a warm and accepting therapist with a unique set of skills to help his clients in many ways. He will work hard to help you navigate any challenges bringing you to therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Individual Sessions: $150
Couples & Families: $150
Group Sessions: $100
Session lengths: 45–50 minutes for Individuals, Couples, and Families; 60 minutes for the Initial Intake.
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