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Dan Finnegan, LICSW, the vice president of the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification. He has worked extensively with Dr Marsha Linehan since 2000, contributing as a research therapist, adherence coder, and supervisor. Dan is also the owner of Behavioral Methods, a private psychology practice in Washington focused on DBT for adolescents and their families. He previously managed evidence-based programs for Washington State’s Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration, emphasizing DBT and CBT in adolescent forensic settings.

Education
Master of Social Work (MSW)University of Washington2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), PsychologySeattle University 1995
4 Honors and Awards
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification2024
Certified DBT Therapist
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification2023
Certified DBT Program
Washington State Department of Health2006
Outstanding Individual Performance Award
Washington State Department of Health1997
Outstanding Employee
Courses featuring Dan Finnegan
DBT Foundational

DBT Foundational

This highly practical course is designed to assist new clinicians learn & apply the strategies of DBT, to seamlessly join an existing DBT Team. *Eligibility criteria applies

This program includes:

  • 30 hours of on demand content broken into sections of approx 2.5 hours per week - 12 months access 

  • Detailed therapy demonstrations which bring the DBT model therapy to life & can be revisited at any time

  • Includes a resource library & bonus “dig deeper” content in areas that interest you

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DBT Intensive

DBT Intensive

Tailored to meet the unique needs of new and existing DBT Teams, your DBT Intensive program is focused on assisting your team to work effectively while applying DBT with patients. 

This program includes: 

  • 12 months access to DBT Foundational online course

  • 18 hours of ongoing expert DBT consultation, tailored to your team's needs

*Eligibility criteria applies

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DBT Intensive Plus

DBT Intensive Plus

The DBT Intensive Plus program is designed for individual practitioners who are not yet part of a DBT Team. *Eligibility criteria applies

This program includes: 

  • 12 months access to the DBT Foundational online course

  • 18 hours of ongoing expert DBT consultation, tailored to your team's needs 

  • 1 individual consultation hour with a specialty consultant of your choice

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Applied DBT Skills for Anger and Shame

Applied DBT Skills for Anger and Shame

Anger and shame are two of the most difficult emotions clients bring to therapy. In this course, Annie McCall, a DBT trainer with over 25 years of experience, provides a clear framework for using DBT skills with these emotions. You’ll learn how to work with anger and shame to support regulation, healthier coping, and stronger connection.

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Applied DBT Skills for Anxiety and Mood Disorders

Applied DBT Skills for Anxiety and Mood Disorders

This training, led by DBT experts Alec Miller and Jill Rathus, focuses on the application of DBT skills in the treatment of mood disorders and anxiety.  Learn practical strategies and powerful interventions through comprehensive client demonstrations, illustrating the transformative impact of DBT Skills on a broad spectrum of anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder symptoms. 

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DBT Foundational for Adolescents and Families

DBT Foundational for Adolescents and Families

Led by DBT for Adolescent pioneers Alec Miller and Jill Rathus, this foundational training gives you practical, in-depth instruction in the comprehensive model for adolescents and families. Through engaging demonstrations across all six treatment modalities - individual therapy, family therapy, skills training, inter-session coaching, therapist consultation team, and parent sessions - you’ll see exactly how DBT comes to life in clinical practice.

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