Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT)
Are you quietly suffering from loneliness, feelings of shame, or embarrassment? Let us help you create a life worth sharing.
What is RO DBT Therapy?
RO-DBT, or Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy, was created by Thomas R. Lynch, PhD in 2018 by adapting the evidence-based treatment of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). While Marsha Linehan, PhD initially created standard DBT to treat people who are struggling with pervasive emotional dysregulation and impulsive behaviors; RO-DBT is customized for treating people who are struggling with “maladaptive overcontrol” – that is, people with excessive self-control, rigidity, and social inhibition.
Do you suffer from loneliness or social isolation?
Do you display calmess on the outside, but suffer from turmoil and distress on the inside? Do you avoid risk, mask inner feelings, and compulsively seek control? Do you feel lonely even when you are surrounded by loved ones?
You may be suffering from “maladaptive overcontrol.” This can become a vicious cycle, where loneliness leads to more self-doubt, leading to more over-control.
What issues can arise from being overcontrolled?
Overcontrolled individuals may have difficulty showing vulnerability which can lead to feelings of loneliness and even envy or bitterness as they feel disconnected or excluded.
As a result, an overcontrolled person may be quietly suffering from:
- Loneliness
- Harsh self judgment
- Chronic depression or anxiety
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), and
- Perfectionism.
How does Radically Open DBT (RO DBT) help?
Radically Open DBT (RO DBT Therapy) is a specialized therapy approach that offers a powerful, adaptable framework to help you build deeper connections, increase openness and receptivity to new experiences, and flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
RO DBT also strongly focuses on helping people become self-aware of the messages they’re sending to others, whether intentional or not. The idea is that when we change what we do, we change how we feel.
What to expect in our adult RO 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 RO DBT modality of treatment and what to expect so that you can determine if RO DBT is a fit for you.
The initial intake assessment fee is $150.
