Consultation for Clinicians

Small Group Consultation

january - june 2026

Consultants: Sara Schmidt, PhD & Lorie Ritschel, PhD

Small group consultation is available for clinicians who have been intensively trained in DBT PE and are interested in receiving support from an expert as they implement DBT PE in their clinical practice. Consultation meetings will focus on discussing individual cases, developing case formulations, and providing didactic information on topics of interest to the group. Groups will be kept small (no more than 6) to facilitate individualized attention, and will meet monthly for 90 minutes over 6 months (total = 9 hours). The total cost is $675.

Days/Times: Two consultation groups are available for this 6-month cycle. Groups will meet via a HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platform. Click here for a detailed program brochure.

1. Tuesdays 8:30-10:00am PT/11:30-1:00pm ET

· Consultant: Sara Schmidt, PhD

· Dates: 1/13/26, 2/10/26, 3/10/26, 4/7/26, 5/12/26, 6/9/26

2. Thursdays 8:00-9:30am PT/11:00-12:30pm ET

· Consultant: Lorie Ritschel, PhD

· Dates: 1/8/26, 2/5/26, 3/5/26, 4/9/26, 5/7/26, 6/4/26

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Individual Consultation

With the Treatment Developer and Leading DBT PE Experts

Dr. Melanie Harned and her team of DBT PE experts offer individual consultation with clinicians and teams wanting feedback and support as they implement the DBT PE protocol in their clinical practice. Consultation may focus on a specific case or multiple cases, and can include review of recorded therapy sessions with DBT PE adherence feedback. Consultation will occur via secure online video conferencing and the frequency and duration can vary depending on your needs. Please submit an application and we will be in touch to discuss options.

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Peer Consultation

A Global Community of Intensively Trained DBT PE Clinicians

This Google Group is available to clinicians who have attended a 4-day Intensive Training in the DBT Prolonged Exposure protocol. The goal is to create a community of clinicians who are implementing DBT with the DBT PE protocol where members can share resources, ask questions, and receive feedback and consultation from peers. Currently there are 625+ clinicians from around the world who participate in this email group.

Examples of Recent Posts:

Targeting traumatic invalidation
How much exposure homework is enough?
Solutions for underengagement
DBT PE vs. EMDR
Psychoeducation resources on sibling sexual abuse
Reducing guilt
DBT PE via telehealth

Joining the DBT PE Google Group

Google Group for Intensively Trained DBT PE Clinicians

This Google Group is available to clinicians who have attended a 4-day Intensive Training in the DBT Prolonged Exposure protocol. The goal is to create a community of clinicians who are implementing DBT with the DBT PE protocol where members can share resources, ask questions, and receive feedback and consultation from peers. By completing this survey, you are providing consent to be added to this email group. If you have questions about the DBT PE Google Group, please contact Dr. Harned at mharned@dbtpe.org.

1. Have you attended a 4-day Intensive Training in the DBT Prolonged Exposure Protocol for PTSD?

Yes, I certify that I have attended an Intensive Training in DBT PE

No

2. Please provide information about the Intensive Training in DBT PE that you attended.

a. Location

b. Dates

c. Trainers

3. Please provide your name and the email address you would like to use for the DBT PE Google Group.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address