DBT Skills Group

What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)?

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a structured, evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to teach individuals effective coping strategies, enhance emotional regulation, build resilience, and improve social relationships.

Embark on a Transformative Journey of Self-Discovery with Our Innovative DBT & Art Therapy Group!

Imagine a nurturing space where healing intertwines with creativity, specifically crafted to empower you. Each week, you will unlock essential emotional skills through a dynamic combination of dialectical behavioral techniques and expressive art therapy.

What Makes This Group Extraordinary:

• Dynamic Learning: Engage deeply with DBT skills that can revolutionize your approach to life's challenges.

• Creative Exploration: Harness the power of art as a medium for emotional expression and personal growth.

• Specialized Support: Led by Eme, a provisionally licensed art therapist dedicated to uplifting the queer community.

• Intimate, Consistent Environment: A closed-format group fostering trust, connection, and ongoing personal development.

This is more than just group therapy; it represents an integrative approach to mental wellness that merges evidence-based strategies with creative self-expression. You will confront negative thought patterns, cultivate robust coping mechanisms, and connect with others on a shared healing journey.

Ideal as a complementary strategy alongside individual therapy, this group offers a unique opportunity to build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and facilitate meaningful personal transformation. Your path to emotional empowerment begins here! To explore the benefits of group therapy further, visit Snow Lake’s blog.

DBT has been demonstrated to be effective in helping people work through problems including:

Overwhelming emotions, Anxiety, PTSD, Impulsive behavior, Self-injury, Suicidal ideations, Substance abuse, Eating disorders,Trauma, Challenging relationships dynamics, Personality disorders

Investment

We accept BCBS PPO, United/Optum, Cigna and Aetna insurance plans. For individuals opting to pay out of pocket, we offer a sliding scale fee ranging from $20 to $40 per group session, based on financial need.

When/Where

The group starts April 3rd and meets every Thursday in person at our Logan Square office from 6pm until 7:30pm. The group meets for 12 weeks. The group is capped at 10 participants for an intimate experience. Please join our waitlist by filling out our contact form and indicating your interest in joining the group.

What to Expect

Before joining the group, all participants will complete a brief screening intake to ensure a good fit and group cohesiveness. This 30-45 minute session will be conducted virtually with Eme. The intake session will be billed to your insurance or billed directly to you at a reduced rate for sliding scale participants.

To get started, simply fill out our contact form to express your interest in joining the group. Once we receive your form, you’ll receive an invitation to book your intake session through our secure client portal.