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Comprehensive DBT Program
The Treatment Model
The Skills Modules
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Individual Therapy
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Caregiver Coaching/Family Sessions
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DBT Skills Group
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Telephone Consultation
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Caregiver Telephone Consultation
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Consultation Team
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Mindfulness
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Distress Tolerance
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Emotion Regulation
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Interpersonal Effectiveness
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Walking the Middle Path
Want a more detailed reference sheet? Click here to download a printable DBT information handout!
Our DBT Consultation Team
While initially developed for suicidal and self-harming behaviors, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, commonly known as DBT, has been shown to be effective in treating a range of symptoms. DBT is used to treat concerns including anger, eating disorders, substance use, trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, and other disorders involving difficulty regulating emotion. DBT is a well-researched, evidence-based treatment that aims to help individuals develop and enhance their lives worth living.
Adult DBT Skills Group
Tuesday 4:30- 6:00 pm virtual (Ohio)
or
Tuesday 5:30-7:00 pm virtual
(Ohio, D.C., and Counseling Compact States)
or
Thursday 4:30-6:00 pm hybrid- in-person and virtual
(PsyPact States)
For participants currently in a Stage 1 DBT commitment with LakeWest staff or those in therapy with a community therapist.
Group Schedule
Groups are often offered in a hybrid model with in-office and telehealth available
How do I get started in the DBT program?
How do I join a DBT group only?
We would love to have you!
Here are the steps for starting a DBT group with us:
1. Give us a call or submit an inquiry in the contact form
2. You'll be connected with one of our skills trainers to learn more about the groups, discuss which group best fits your needs and schedule, and schedule a brief group orientation phone call prior to starting. The orientation call is free!
4. If you are keeping your therapist in the community (outside of LakeWest DBT Center) and participating in the DBT group only, we will send you some paperwork to complete with your individual therapist.
5. Once the orientation is complete and we have your paperwork on file, you can dive in to the group!
Other FAQs:
When are the start dates?
We have rolling admission into the groups, so no need to wait for a specific time or entry point.
How many group members are there?
In adolescent DBT groups, we cap the number at 6 teens and 6 caregivers.
Adult DBT groups are capped at 8 members.
Do I need to purchase a manual?
Nope! We provide the handouts and worksheets prior to group for each lesson that week. You are welcome to purchase one if you choose, but it is not mandatory.
What is the cost?
The 90-minute sessions are $90. The 60-minute Graduate Group is $60.
Financial aid and sliding scale spots are offered based on availability.
Why does DBT need a skills group?
The short answer: There are so many skills to learn and not enough time or space in individual therapy! Skills group is a class aimed at learning/acquiring the skill knowledge. Individual therapy really breaks down the emotions, moods, traumas, behaviors, etc. and uses that skill knowledge to apply to each nuanced circumstance. Phone coaching is for those crisis moments or intense emotional situations where pulling up that knowledge can be hard and/or hasn't been practiced yet. It can be a little overwhelming at first, and most folx find the group to be supportive, fun, and engaging. It can be nice to have another DBT touch point in the week, another safe and validating place, and it's also helpful for skill learning to see how other folx are applying their skill knowledge!
We are thrilled you are considering our DBT program! Here is an overview of how to get started:
1. Give us a call (216-767-5898) or fill out our Contact Us form and let us know you are interested!
2. One of our DBT therapists will call you for a brief consultation to learn more about what you're looking for, share about the DBT program, and schedule an intake.
3. The intake is about 50-minutes to gather history, current symptoms or behaviors you are coping with, and start to develop the treatment plan.
4. Because DBT is a commitment, we'll have about four "Motivation and Commitment" sessions where we discuss the ins and outs of the DBT program, set goals, come up with our phone coaching protocol, orient to the group, and get to know each other better. Adolescent DBT clients often have a caregiver present for portions of the Motivation and Commitment sessions, as the program has a component of family involvement.
5. Once Motivation and Commitment is complete, we are ready for you to join a DBT group! Usually around the first or second group, phone coaching services can start as well.
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