Services at DBT Eastside
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of behavioral therapy. It was originally developed to help treat those suffering from major suicidal thoughts and borderline personality disorder, but it can also help treat a wide range of other mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety.
Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
For those interested in addressing perfectionism, treatment-resistant anxiety, self-critical thoughts, people-pleasing, or difficulty letting go of control, Radically Open (RO-DBT) might be the right fit for you. A newer form of DBT treatment dedicated to treating disorders of “overcontrol”, our gold standard RO-DBT program can provide the same incredible results as standard DBT, just using a different set of skills.
Gold Standard Therapy
Gold Standard therapy is the combination of individual therapy, phone coaching, group therapy, and a consult team that oversees your treatment.
With Gold Standard therapy, you will be working with an intensively trained DBT therapist who can help you navigate the best next steps to live a better life. Your therapist can provide 24-hour phone coaching, helping you with skills when you most need it. This is most beneficial for those experiencing crises or are struggling with regulating intense emotions. Research has shown that this is the most effective method for reducing suicide attempts and ideation, non-suicidal self-harm, and for improvements in depression, anxiety and the capacity to control anger.
This is the recommended course here at DBT Eastside.
1:1 therapy with a DBT trained therapist to process personal life challenges and work towards a life worth living goal
Individuals, Parents, and Affected Others are taught behavioral skills in a supportive, confidential, and validating group setting
Phone Coaching involves the individual therapist being available to clients by phone 24/7
A DBT consultation team is a group of DBT therapists who work together to treat clients
In addition to DBT, our staff are trained in and utilize the special modalities listed below to help their clients heal and grow.
Exposure and Response Therapy
ERP is a type of behavioral therapy that helps people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) learn to cope with their obsessions and compulsions. Developed by British psychologist Victor Meyer in the 1960’s, ERP is considered the primary evidence-based treatment for OCD.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based psychotherapy treatment that helps people heal from trauma and other distressing life experiences. Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987, EMDR is found to be highly effective for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic attacks, eating disorders, addictions, and anxiety.