Emotion Regulation Adolescents Group

A Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group Offered by Merrimack Valley Psychological Services

Facilitator: Renee Heusser, LICSW

This 12-week closed group is designed specifically for adolescents (ages 14-17) who are looking to build healthy coping strategies, improve relationships, and better manage difficult emotions. Give your teen the tools to build resilience, regulate emotions, and thrive in their daily life.

Through a supportive and structured environment, participants will learn and practice the four core DBT models:

1. Mindfulness – staying present and grounded
2. Distress tolerance – handling crises without making things worse
3. Emotion regulation – understanding and managing strong emotions
4. Interpersonal effectiveness – improving communication and relationships

Who Should Join?

Teens who experience:

• Intense emotions that feel hard to manage
• Difficulty with relationships
• Impulsivity or acting without thinking
• Struggles with coping during stressful situations

When Will This Begin?

The first group session is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. The group meets on Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates office.

Group Details

• Duration: 12 weeks
• Type: Closed group (same participants for the full cycle)
• Age range: 14-17 years old
• Location: 35 New England Business Center Drive, Suite 210 – Andover, MA, 01810

Cost

• Each group therapy session will cost $100. The total cost is $1,300, which includes 12 group therapy sessions plus an initial intake session.

Register Today

For more information, or if you’d like to register, please fill out this form or call us at (978) 482-7351. Spots are limited!