Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy that was originally developed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It is now used to treat a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and substance abuse. DBT is a structured and comprehensive treatment that incorporates cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies.

DBT works by teaching individuals skills to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and improve relationships with others. It is based on the concept of dialectics, which is the idea that two seemingly opposing things can be true at the same time. In DBT, this means that individuals can both accept themselves for who they are and work to change problematic behaviors. DBT emphasizes the development of four key skill sets: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

During DBT sessions, individuals learn skills to help them regulate their emotions, including how to identify and label emotions, how to tolerate distress, and how to change unhelpful emotional responses. They also learn skills to improve relationships with others, including how to communicate effectively, set boundaries, and resolve conflicts. Mindfulness techniques are used to help individuals become more aware of their thoughts and feelings in the present moment, without judgment or criticism.

DBT can benefit individuals with a variety of mental health concerns, including those with a history of suicidal behavior or self-harm. It can also be effective for individuals struggling with emotion regulation, impulsive behaviors, or relationship difficulties. DBT can be used in individual or group therapy settings and typically involves weekly individual therapy sessions and group skills training.

The philosophy behind DBT is that individuals can change problematic behaviors while still accepting themselves for who they are. DBT emphasizes the importance of balancing acceptance and change, and teaches individuals to validate their own experiences while also taking steps to improve their lives. DBT also emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the therapist's role in providing a supportive and validating environment for individuals to work on their goals.

ReachLink accepts most national plans including Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar and more. Please reach out to one of our Care Coordinators to find out if your insurance is covered. Our team can complete a Verification of Benefits (VOB) quickly and at no cost to you. Please call or text 833-322-0977 to learn more.

Clients paying out of pocket can access unlimited sessions. Many insurance plans cover sessions, typically 1 per week. Please reach out to one of our Care Coordinators to find out if your insurance is covered. Our team can complete a Verification of Benefits (VOB) quickly and at no cost to you. Please call or text 833-322-0977 to learn more.

ReachLink works with licensed providers who offer therapy in the state(s) they are licensed in. Provider types include but are not limited to LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs, and LPCs. ReachLink only provides talk therapy along with  digital services through our website. ReachLink does not provide medication management.

Yes! Please reach out to one of our Care Coordinators to find out more at 833-322-0977.

Unfortunately, ReachLink does not accept Medicare and Medicaid at this time. We are looking into options to be able to accept these plans in the future.