INDIVIDUAL

THERAPY

SESSIONS

Develop personal insights.

At DBT Ozarks, we provide individualized therapy for people navigating strong emotions, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Through one-on-one sessions, we focus on developing practical tools, deeper insight, and greater self-compassion in order to help you move forward with balance, purpose, and gentle strength.

When is individual DBT Therapy most helpful?

Individual DBT therapy can be especially supportive when life feels overwhelming or out of balance. You might find this work helpful if you:

Feel emotions that come on intensely or are hard to manage
Notice repeating patterns in relationships or self-talk that leave you feeling stuck
Struggle with anxiety, impulsivity, or sudden mood shifts
Crave a safe space for deeper self-understanding, healing, and personal growth
Feel ready to look at your patterns with curiosity, exploring both acceptance of where you are and the possibility of meaningful change

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What can you expect?

Safety & Acceptance You’ll be welcomed as you are, without judgment
Emotional Tools We’ll build skills to stabilize intense feelings, reduce reactivity, and increase calm
Mindful Awareness You’ll grow capacity to pause, observe, and choose thoughtful responses
Improved Relationships You'll gain clarity and confidence in how you relate to others
Sustainable Growth We’ll craft goals and steps that feel manageable and motivating
A Little Discomfort Therapy is a space for growth, which sometimes includes a little discomfort

We are equipped to provide both Comprehensive DBT and DBT-Informed treatment, utilizing whichever approach best fits your specific needs.

Hey there,

I'm Kristen.

I've been a DBT therapist since 2019 and I have been in the field of Social Work for over 20 years. I am the founder of DBT Ozarks and provide individual DBT therapy. I specialize in working with people who experience big emotions. Borderline Personality Disorder is my specialty and I work with many people who experience Emotion Dysregulation related to ADHD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and PTSD.

When DBT is the right fit, I am committed to providing it as it was originally designed. This means following a structured, evidence-based approach rather than blending in multiple therapies—so you can learn and practice skills in a way that is consistent, effective, and proven to work.

I am also trained to use therapeutic horticulture techniques as a way to deliver and reinforce these skills in a more hands-on, experiential way. Getting your hands in the soil is always optional—the focus is on helping you build skills that work in your everyday life.

When I’m not in session or running therapy groups, I am an expert guest speaker and provide consultation and clinical training to therapists and medical professionals, and have contributed to legislative advocacy efforts through the Missouri House of Representatives supporting access to DBT while maintaining the integrity of the full treatment model.

Kristen Shuler, LCSW

Individual & Group Therapist

Adults & Teens

Specialities include:

- Borderline Personality Disorder

- Neurodivergence/Autism

- LGBTQ+ Community

- Family Support & Community Education

- Therapeutic Horticulture

What are

the details?

Most clients attend therapy weekly, though frequency can vary for DBT-Informed treatment, based on your unique needs and goals.

Because services are provided through a Missouri-licensed Clinical Social Worker, individual therapy is available only to clients who are residents of Missouri and physically located in Missouri at the time of sessions, in accordance with state licensing regulations.

We do not work directly with insurance. However, we can provide detailed receipts that you may submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

Individual therapy sessions are $180.

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