Our Teachers

Shyla Ford-Marchion

Shyla Ford-Marchion has dedicated over 15 years to helping individuals, couples and families in the areas of mental illness, aging, self-harm and suicidality. In addition to teaching through DBT Academy, she also works as a DBT therapist. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado and Florida.

Shyla has been intensively trained in DBT by The Linehan Institute Training company, Behavioral Tech. She teaches our adult DBT skills courses, as well as our DBT Skills for Friends and Family Class.

DBT Teacher Elizabeth

Elizabeth Higbie

Elizabeth Higbie has 10 years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings helping individuals and families with a variety of mental health needs. She is passionate about supporting clients in finding resiliency and rediscovering joy in their lives. utilizing a variety of Cognitive Behavioral interventions including DBT skills training in her work. Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado and Kansas. Elizabeth teaches our adult DBT skills courses.