Comprehensive DBT

DBT is designed to address the 5 Areas of Dysregulation in the table below.

Read through the areas of dysregulation and their associated questions. If you find yourself identifying with multiple of these areas of dysregulation, DBT could be a good fit for you.

Note: Click the table to view it in full screen.

Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Comprehensive - also known as "Gold Standard", "Full Model", or “Adherent” - DBT is an intensive treatment developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan. DBT can be helpful for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and challenges regulating their emotions. It is well-known as a treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder, but it can also be helpful for many other mental health diagnoses and concerns.

Comprehensive DBT can also be a great alternative to higher levels of care, like hospitalization or residential treatment.

Comprehensive DBT is a treatment package that includes the following components:

  • Weekly DBT Individual Therapy

  • Weekly DBT Skills Group (option to do in a 1:1 setting if desired)

  • As-needed DBT Phone Coaching

Comprehensive DBT clients are also eligible to receive the additional services in the “Therapy” page of this website, but it is not a required component of DBT treatment.

Note: All clients, including those interested in Comprehensive DBT services, need to complete an Intake Assessment prior to receiving therapy services.

  • $200 | 55 minutes 

    Comprehensive DBT Individual Therapy is a collaborative, accepting, and non-judgemental space for us to work towards building the life you want to live. In addition to a combination of psychoeducation, validation, problem solving, and learning and practicing of new skills, DBT Individual Therapy also includes weekly diary card review, between-session practice assignments, and a session agenda built on the priorities outlined in the DBT treatment hierarchy.

    Insurance billing code: 90837

  • Adult Group: 120 minutes | Adolescent Multifamily Group: 90 minutes
    Pricing varies

    DBT Skills Group teaches skills in a classroom style format from 4 content modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. It takes 6 months to complete one cycle of the skills curriculum. 

    Myself and my collaborators offer DBT Adult and Adolescent Multifamily Skills Groups. Clients also have the option of receiving skills training in an individual 1:1 format if they prefer. This is done weekly in addition to weekly DBT Individual Therapy sessions.

    Each skills group session follows the agenda below:

    • Mindfulness Practice

    • Homework Review

    • Break

    • New Skill Didactic

    • Homework Assignment & Closing

    DBT Skills Group is only available for clients receiving Comprehensive DBT.

  • $20 | 5 minutes (first 5 minutes each week are free)

    DBT Phone Coaching is charged in 5 minute increments. The first 5 minutes of each week is free, after which it is billed at $20 per every 5 minutes. The week resets on the day of your regularly scheduled DBT individual therapy session. DBT Phone Coaching is meant to be brief, between-session supports to help you utilize your DBT skills outside the therapy room. DBT Phone Coaching is not crisis counseling, a crisis line, or "phone therapy".

    DBT Phone Coaching is only available for clients receiving Comprehensive DBT.

Cost & Insurance

I am an out-of-network (OON) provider and am not paneled with insurance. Depending on your coverage and benefits, some insurances will provide a reimbursement for OON costs. I can provide a monthly superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for this purpose. Please contact your insurance provider to inquire about your OON benefits.

I reserve a few spots on my caseload for reduced cost services. Click below to learn more.

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