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Austin DBT Associates is the leading DBT private practice in Texas. Gain skills to manage emotions, reduce stress, and build a life you love with DBT therapy today.
Why choose our adult DBT® program?
Most clients who commit to the DBT® regimen will see significant improvement in their lives. Our fully adherent DBT® therapy is a structured program that has been shown to be effective in helping people who struggle with anger, depression, feelings of hopelessness, or who have suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
What you can expect in DBT® therapy?
As a client of our adult DBT® program with Austin DBT Associates, you will gain an array of skills to manage your emotions, and you’ll learn constructive ways to deal with impulsive behaviors that often accompany strong emotions.
Unlike many other DBT® programs, Austin DBT Associates is comprehensive (fully adherent). This means that as a participant in our Adult DBT® therapy, you will benefit from all the aspects of DBT® that make it effective: individual therapy, skills training, and a therapist consultation team. You will also have access to your clinician for phone coaching outside of sessions to help you practice and apply your skills.
Overview of our adult DBT® program
Our Adult DBT® Program focuses on helping you learn skills and apply them to your daily life:
- Individual therapy occurs weekly with a highly-trained therapist.
- Your will learn a host of skills in weekly skills class; however, at times may need assistance in applying them in your own life.
- You will keep track of a diary card to record your moods and behaviors.
- You will participate in Adult DBT® Skills Training Classes, to learn and refine skills for daily coping.
- In addition to weekly therapy, skills generalization is also available during phone coaching. Phone coaching is a component to the comprehensive DBT® program in which you have opportunity to contact your therapist.
Read our client testimonials
“DBT teaches skills that everyone can benefit from, wish it were a course in high school! If you’ve had traditional cognitive therapy in the past you will find that DBT is different; it really helps you develop a tool box of skills that can be used in everyday life.”
“I found this company when I moved to Austin last year and needed to find a new therapist for my borderline personality disorder and CPTSD issues. I started going to ADBTA last November and it was the best decision I’ve ever made for my mental health. I’ve seen my therapist almost every week since then and I have improved so significantly in the past year, more than I’ve ever done with any other form of therapy or therapist in the 18 years I’ve been receiving psychiatric care. The level of care and compassion and kindness I’ve gotten from my ADBTA therapist has been exponentially better than any therapist I’ve seen in the past. Her professional advice and support has meant the world to me and my recovery. “
“My family has really benefitted from the therapy we are participating in at Austin DBT Associates. They are excellent therapists. We have been using their services for a few months now and plan to continue. I am very grateful that they are here in Austin!”
What to expect in our adult DBT® program
A 90-minute intake assessment is conducted by a licensed DBT® clinician. During this time, the clinician will assess your history, needs, and goals in order to identify the best course of treatment for you. You will learn more about the DBT® modality of treatment and what to expect so that you can determine if DBT® is a fit for you.
The initial intake assessment fee is $150.
Once you’ve completed the intake assessment (and are oriented to a group skills class, if that’s a part of your treatment plan), you will begin recurring sessions, usually at a weekly pace. Weekly individual sessions last 50 minutes. Weekly group sessions last 90 minutes.