Hi, I've never tried DBT, though I've read some about it in school. It seems like a solid therapy, and I hear it's helpful for trauma and mood disorders. I may try it after I move, there's a good program nearby where I'm going. I wouldn't want to go to any kind of therapist where I wasn't feeling a connection. Then again, as others have said, if you're just starting out sometimes that connection takes time. I've seen many profiles of therapists out there, who comabine DBT with psychodynamic/relation therapy. This seems like a good mix, as the DBT provides the practical skills, while the psychodynamic/ relational frame insures that problems are addressed at their roots and the connection is valued as a priority. If you feel like you're not getting anywhere connection wise with this therapist, but still think you're getting something out of DBT you might want to try someone with this approach. Hope this helps.