What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)?

DBT is evidenced based mental health treatment that has been proven to be effective and beneficial for those struggling with managing emotions, maintaining healthy and fulfilling relationships, and surviving distress. DBT is a specific type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy developed in the 1980s by psychologist Marsha Linehan to better treat those with Borderline Personality Disorder; however, it is currently used to treat a wide range of mental health disorders and issues such as depression, anxiety, urges for self-harm, thoughts of suicide, anger and stress.

Individual Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Sessions

What makes an individual DBT session different from regular therapy?

In a DBT skills session we will discuss current stressors and issues but include skills work and integrate material from the DBT Skills Workbook. The session may include homework to reinforce the skills taught. It is an opportunity for you to have my undivided attention while also learning skills normally taught in a group setting.

What is the cost of an individual DBT session?

The cost per session is $150 for 60 minutes, however, we will allot 5 minutes at the end of the session to schedule our follow-up, assign homework, and complete payment. Payment is due at the end of every session by credit card which is securely stored on a HIPPA compliant electronic medical record portal via Simple Practice.

What if I want to include one of my supports in a session?

I can collaborate with your supports whether that is a medication prescriber, emergency contact, family member, etc. provided that you complete a release of information permitting me to do so. If you would like to have a formal support session with a family member that can be scheduled as needed and when clinically appropriate. The cost for a support session is $170.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group for Adults

What makes a DBT group different from other therapy groups? 

DBT sessions are spent learning skills rather than processing experiences. The skills taught during group sessions are practical and can be applied to everyday situations. The term dialectical refers to the idea of opposing forces both being true and possible at the same time. DBT interprets this idea to be a balance of acceptance and change in an environment that is both validating of past experiences and feelings and challenging to promote growth and incorporation of new ways of coping. 

When does the group meet and what does my commitment to treatment look like?

The DBT Skills Group meets weekly and participants must attend for a 6-month period of time in order to fully grasp the skills being offered. Participants are also expected to be seeing an individual therapist weekly while in the group as the group is less about processing daily stressors and more about learning the skills. The individual therapy may be provided by me if space allows or provided by an outside therapist.

  • Tuesday DBT Skills Group meets virtually every week from 5:30-7 PM.

  • Thursday PM DBT Skills Group meets virtually every week from 5:30-7 PM.

There are 4 modules of skills:

  • Mindfulness

  • Interpersonal Effectiveness

  • Emotion Regulation

  • Distress Tolerance 

What is the cost per skills group session?

The cost per session is $80. Payment is due at the end of every session by credit card which is securely stored on a HIPPA compliant electronic medical record portal via Simple Practice.

If you are not currently one of my individual therapy clients, I will need to schedule a one time intake session so that I can get to know you and determine if you are appropriate for the skills group. The intake session is $150.