Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Developed at the University of Washington by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., DBT was originally developed to treat interpersonal chaos, intense emotional swings, impulsiveness, confusion about the self (identity), and suicidal behavior. It is based on a bio-social theory that states that problems develop from the interaction of biological factors (physiological makeup) and environmental factors (learning history), which together create difficulty managing emotions. DBT is therefore appropriate for a range of additional problems that relate to emotion dysregulation, including substance use problems, eating disordered behavior, and anger-related problems. A great deal of research has been conducted on the effectiveness of DBT and, in general, DBT appears as effective or more effective than other psychotherapies for the problems mentioned above.
To reach the ultimate goal of DBT—creating a life worth living—the therapy balances empathy and warm acceptance (validation) with an unwavering focus on changing problem behavior (problem-solving). Through this balance, DBT aims to help change the behavioral, emotional, and thinking patterns associated with problems in living, while promoting the development of and reliance on inner wisdom (wise mind).
DBT efficacy
ADULT PROGRAMS
Outpatient Comprehensive DBT for Adults
Assessment: (60 min) consultation with a DBT therapist
Individual Therapy: (45 min) weekly individual sessions
Group Skills Training: (75 min) weekly skills training sessions
Telephone Coaching: with our individual therapist for help in application of skills
DBT Consultation Team
Family Therapy: as needed to increase skill use in family natural environments
Graduate Group: (75 min) for clients who have completed two rounds of skills groups and are motivated to go attend group to generalize skills
DBT- Substance Use Disorders (DBT-SUD)
Assessment: (60 min) consultation with a DBT therapist
Individual Therapy:(45 min) weekly individual sessions
DBT-SUD Group Skills Training: (75 min) weekly skills training sessions
Telephone Coaching: with our individual therapist for help in application of skills
DBT Consultation Team
Radically Open DBT for Adults (RO DBT)
Assessment: (60 min) consultation with a DBT therapist
Individual Therapy: (45 min) weekly individual sessions
RO DBT Group Skills Training: (75 min) weekly skills training sessions
Telephone Coaching: with our individual therapist for help in application of skills
RO DBT Consultation Team
Adult Trauma Program
Assessment: (60 min) three initial assessments with trauma therapist
Consultation: (45 min) weekly consultation
Individual Therapy: (45 min) individual sessions
Skills Group Training: (75 min) weekly skills training sessions
Intensive Adult Summer DBT Program
June 3rd – July 18th, 2023
Monday, Wednesday (in person at 1776 Broadway) Thursday (virtual)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm est
Our accelerated three time a week Summer DBT Intensive for Adults will cover DBT modules of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. The program lasts 7 weeks. The program will be hybrid. Please contact us for more information.
This program is for adults 18 and older struggling with emotion regulation, anger management, anxiety, mood instability, and interpersonal conflicts. Participants will attend 9 hours of group and one individual therapy session weekly. Participants in this program must be in weekly individual therapy with therapists here at Metro NY DBT Center.
Intensive Adult Winter DBT Program
*2024 Program Dates to Be Announced
December 18th, 2023 – January 18th, 2024
Tuesday & Thursday (in-person)
Friday (virtual)
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ADOLESCENT PROGRAMS
Outpatient Comprehensive DBT for Adolescents
Assessment: (60 min) consultation with a DBT therapist; (45 min) consultation with DBT therapist and family
Individual Therapy: (45 min) weekly individual sessions
Multi Family Group Skills Training: (75 min) weekly skills training sessions
Telephone Coaching: with your individual therapist for help in application of skills
DBT Consultation Team
Family Therapy: as needed to increase skill use in family natural environments
Graduate Group: (75 min) for clients who have completed two rounds of skills groups and are motivated to go attend group to generalize skills
Intensive Adolescent Summer DBT Program
July 1st – August 9th, 2024
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm est
Our accelerated three times a week Summer DBT Intensive for Adolescents will cover DBT modules of mindfulness, middle path, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. The program lasts six weeks. The program is hybrid *to be announced which days are provided in person at either our NY or NJ location. This program is for teens 13-17, struggling with emotion regulation, anger management, anxiety, mood instability, and interpersonal conflicts. Participants will attend 9 hours of group and one individual therapy session weekly. Families and teens will participate in 90 min of a Multifamily skills group each week. Participants must be in weekly individual therapy with a therapist here at Metro NY DBT Center.