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A Qualified DBT Therapist Can Help By:
- Helping you change your relationship with your emotions without pushing you to get rid of them.
- Teaching you mindfulness techniques to better regulate intense emotions.
- Working together to find alternatives to ineffective behaviors, rather than just offering a place to vent.
- Focusing on improving your interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
- Setting a clear agenda for each session based on your “diary card” to ensure structured progress.
- Continuously monitoring your progress and adjusting treatment to meet your unique needs.
- Identifying triggers for unwanted feelings and patterns without any judgment.
Note: Many therapists use the DBT label even when they have limited training and/or use only portions of the treatment. Each therapist on our team has far exceeded the requisite number of training and clinical hours required, and we maintain ongoing DBT skills training and development for our entire team.
At the Counseling Center Group, we follow the DBT approach just as Dr. Marsha M. Linehan designed it. We’re dedicated to delivering DBT in a way that’s backed by research, ensuring it’s effective for both individuals and groups.
DBT Programs in Miami
Our experienced, licensed therapists are highly trained in DBT, providing compassionate and expert care with the goal of helping restore balance to your life.
At Counseling Center Group, we understand how crucial it is to have an experienced therapist who is dedicated to your success. Our treatments are comprehensive, blending professional experience with scientific research, and tailored to meet your unique needs. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore new ways of understanding yourself and work towards positive outcomes in your life. Whether through DBT therapies like Individual Therapy, Group Skills Training, Telephone Coaching, or video therapy sessions, your journey to success begins with us!
Testimonials
“If you are in the Miami area and looking for therapy, I highly recommend this practice and Jennie in particular. She is absolutely amazing and I have loved working with her.”
~H.Blum
“Highly recommend. Alexis has fostered a kind and compassionate (yet objective) experience which was very important to me when starting therapy.”
~N.Kothari
“The Counseling Center Group has an amazing staff that made me feel very comfortable from the moment I walked in! If you’re looking for a therapist, I highly recommend this practice.”
~Z. Schiller
DBT FAQ's
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) designed to treat various psychological challenges, including borderline personality disorder, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Created by Marsha Linehan, DBT combines skills from Eastern mindfulness practices with Western psychotherapy principles.
At its heart, DBT aims to help people become more psychologically flexible and develop skills for managing distress and emotions. It teaches how to balance change and acceptance through dialectics—a concept where two opposing ideas come together to form a balanced solution. Therapists work with clients to merge differing perspectives into a practical approach, often called “the middle path” or “the wise mind.”
DBT focuses on four key skill modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. By learning these skills, clients can develop greater self-awareness, better ways to cope with stress, improved communication in relationships, and the ability to make necessary behavioral changes.
DBT sessions also incorporate general principles to guide therapy. These include validating client experiences, offering guidance while respecting autonomy, helping clients find meaning in their experiences, and fostering collaboration between therapist and client. Techniques like reinforcement, punishment, extinction, and problem-solving are used to improve communication and set personalized goals. DBT emphasizes the importance of self-care and encourages clients to practice skills outside of sessions with the support of loved ones or peers.
Additionally, psychoeducation on mental health topics is provided as needed, tailored to the individual issues each client presents. This holistic approach ensures that therapy is both supportive and effective, helping clients navigate their challenges and grow.
Research has shown that Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an effective treatment for various mental health issues. For example, a 2015 systematic review and meta-analysis by Cristea et al. found that DBT is particularly effective for treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Other studies have highlighted DBT’s success in reducing symptoms of depression, improving social functioning, and helping with anger management.
Moreover, multiple studies indicate that DBT can decrease self-harm behaviors in those with BPD and reduce anxiety symptoms in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder. Some reviews even suggest that DBT may be slightly more effective than Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for alleviating BPD symptoms. Randomized controlled trials also support the long-term benefits of DBT, especially when treatment lasts for at least a year, leading to significant improvements in overall psychological functioning.
Overall, the research underscores DBT’s potential as a powerful therapeutic intervention for a wide range of mental health issues, including depression and anxiety disorders.
If you’re wondering whether your insurance will cover therapy sessions, here are some steps you can take:
Contact Your Insurance Provider:
- Call the member services number on the back of your insurance card.
- Ask about your mental health benefits and coverage specifics.
Make Sure to Ask Detailed Questions:
- Inquire about out-of-network mental health benefits for the services you need, like individual therapy.
- Find out the reimbursement rates or percentages for service codes (e.g., 90834 for a 45-minute individual session).
- Ask if you need to meet a deductible before getting reimbursed.
Claims Submission Process:
- If you’ll be submitting claims yourself, ask about the process and what documents you’ll need.
- Confirm if superbills with all necessary codes and information will be provided via email each month.
We Offer a Courtesy Billing Service:
- Ask about enrolling in our free Courtesy Billing service, where our team handles the initial claims submission for you, easing your administrative load.
To learn more about our session costs, feel free to contact us today!
Four Components of DBT
