In-Person vs. Virtu-Clinic
Effective support in the format that works best for you
When starting one of our DBT programs, a common question is whether virtual or in-person therapy is “better.”
We’ve found the answer is often more about personal preference or learning style.
Both virtual and in-person DBT programs have equivalent outcomes. What matters most is finding the format that helps you stay engaged, attend consistently, and fully participate in programming.
Both options offer structured support
Whether you participate virtually or in person, you still receive:
- Structured DBT programming
- Skills-based group therapy
- Support from a master’s-level or doctoral-level clinician trained in DBT
- Practical coping tools for daily life
- A supportive peer environment
- A consistent treatment structure focused on growth and stability
Virtual DBT: Flexible, accessible, and effective
DBT through our Virtu-Clinic allows you to participate in group from home while still receiving structured support and group-based care.
For many individuals, virtual therapy removes barriers that can make it harder to stay consistent with treatment.
Virtual programming may be especially helpful if:
- Transportation or distance makes in-person care difficult
- Busy schedules make commuting stressful
- Anxiety or avoidance make leaving home challenging
- You’ve struggled to attend outpatient therapy consistently
- You benefit from practicing skills in your real-life environment
- Executive functioning challenges impact follow-through
These sessions include designated break times, and an expectation that group members are actively engaged – even if it’s from their couch or comfy chair.
In order to participate in virtual services, you need a secure, private location, secure internet, ability to have camera on at all times during the entire group session, and be physically in the state of Minnesota.
In-person DBT: Structure and separation from daily stressors
Some clients feel more focused and grounded in an in-person setting.
Being physically present in a therapy environment can help create:
- More routine and accountability
- Separation from home stressors or distractions
- Easier face-to-face interaction
- A stronger sense of structure during treatment
For some people, having a dedicated space outside the home for therapy improves focus and consistency.
