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Mid Island Psychology Associates
500 N. Broadway, Ste 215, Jericho, NY 11753
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) was developed by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. as a treatment for suicidal and self-injurious individuals who were diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). DBT is a cognitive behavioral treatment that is the gold standard psychological treatment for the BPD population. Research has also demonstrated its efficacy in treating a wide range of other disorders such as depression, severe anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance dependence, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder
DBT is made up of four components:
- DBT skills training group which is focused on teaching clients behavioral skills to help them learn new ways to cope with various emotions and situations. Typically, groups run in a course like setting which meets weekly, and includes weekly homework assignments to help clients practice skills in their daily lives
- DBT Individual Therapy is focused on increasing clients’ motivation and helping clients apply their skills to their lives.
- DBT Phone Coaching is utilized to provide clients with real time coaching on how to use their skills effectively to cope with difficult situations. Clients can calltheir individual therapist between sessions to receive coaching at times when they need help the most, which allows the therapist to help the client generalize the skills they learn in treatment to their daily lives.
- DBT therapist consultation team is intended to be therapy for the therapist and to support the providers in their work. It is utilized to help therapists stay motivated and competent so that they can provide the best treatment possible.
Customized Types of Treatment.
Our approach to treatment is both effective and complete. Upon intake, the therapist you meet with will discuss a variety of treatment options that would best suit your needs. Our treatment approaches include individual therapy, group therapy, parent training sessions as well as executive functioning training.
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