Program Description
DBTwenties is a telemental health 12 week comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) intensive intermediate service program for young adults between the ages of 18 and 25. We provide participants with the following services EACH WEEK:
- Individual Therapy with Licensed Clinician (50 min).
- Two Group Skills Training classes Co-Facilitated by Licensed Clinician and Skills Coach (75 min each).
- One Skills Coaching session with Skills Coach (45 min).
- Additional Coping Skill Sessions with Licensed Clinicians, Staff and Special Providers (3 days/week).
- Nine hours/week of DBT services.
Our goal is to provide clients a strong package of service for 12 weeks to decrease risk of hospitalization and facilitate coping to strengthen overall emotion regulation. We aim to provide telehealth service to clients 3 days/week for 12 weeks.
Each client’s 12-week treatment will be lead by a licensed clinician. The clinician will be supported by group therapists and skills coaches. All treatment will be overseen by experienced DBT Team Leaders.
All DBTwenties treatment is aimed at helping young adults strengthen emotion regulation, interpersonal communication, self awareness, and distress tolerance skills. We use the evidence-based DBT model to provide effective, professional, safe treatment.
We emphasize the need for clients to practice skills daily, with staff guidance, in order to increase motivation and develop a strong foundation. We believe it is essential for clients to participate in a caring community setting in order to receive the treatment they need to build a life worth living.