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 is short for Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy®. RO-DBT is an effective treatment for helping people manage excessive self-control.
RO-DBT was created in 2018 by Thomas R. Lynch, PhD, 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.
RO-DBT Skills Class for Adults
Our RO-DBT Skills classes help adults who struggle with overcontrol, such as perfectionism, rigidity, or emotional inhibition, build more flexible, connected lives.
Participants learn practical skills to increase openness, enhance social signaling, and form deeper, more authentic relationships. RO-DBT also supports improved emotional expression, reduced loneliness, and greater resilience in the face of stress. In a supportive group setting, adults can practice new ways of relating to others while gaining insight into patterns that may be holding them back, leading to more meaningful connections and overall well-being.
Transformative RO-DBT Skills Class for High School Teens
Teens who may benefit from RO-DBT are often high-achieving and perfectionistic students who hide or mask their emotions in front of others.
This class is the only RO-DBT group available to high school-aged teens in Austin, TX. In this class, teens will learn skills to increase openness, flexibility, and social connectedness. Many people who struggle to manage their emotions can identify with both DBT and RO-DBT and may even vacillate between over- and under-self-control.
A clinician can help your teen identify which treatment would be the most effective option based on their self-control tendencies.
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.