Adult Groups are offered Mondays through Thursdays, with one in-person adult group meeting Thursdays. Additional groups offered: Multifamily Group, DBT for Substance Use Disorders, DBT Grad Groups, DBT Friends and Family Group, Mindfulness Grad Group. Groups meet once weekly for 6-12 months and cover Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills. Please inquire for specific times and availability.
Hosted by Lauren Barris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
I am the Clinical Director of Great Lakes Therapy Center, LLC, a DBT-Linehan Board Certified practice located in Chicago.
I am a Linehan Board Certified DBT Therapist, and have been practicing DBT since 2015. I work with teens, young adults, and adults, specializing in Borderline Personality Disorder, complex trauma, and management of high-risk, self-harming, and suicidal behaviors. I integrate mindfulness, acceptance, and change strategies within a collaborative environment to help my clients reach their goals. Often, people living with BPD have suffered numerous traumas and invalidations throughout their lives; by offering DBT I strive to help these and other individuals be understood and respected so that we can work toward change together.
I am holding a group this summer that I'm hoping a number of individuals will be interested in! I will be providing a space where women-identifying folx are able to talk about their experiences in their romantic relationships and provide psycho-education around commonly used terms such as gaslighting, love-bombing, narcissism, and trauma-bonding. We will also cover topics such as love languages and how familial dynamics can impact relationships. I do take self-pay clients or insurance (BCBS or Aetna) Please email Vanessa@augustynfamilyservices.com for any questions!
Hosted by Vanessa Moran
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
These approaches include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing.
I have extensive training in working with those who have experienced a trauma, relationship issues, family conflict, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, creating a safe space for those wanting to make an impactful difference in their life that feels powerful and learn tools/ideas they can take with them lifelong. I currently have daytime availability for individuals! I also have an evening opening for any child experiencing anxiety, depression, and/or trouble communicating emotions.
Learn valuable basics & skills for real life application in this 10 session, mixed gender group facilitated by Mind Body Co-op's Christa Eastburn, DBT Coach & Courtney Thompson, LSW. This group is virtually held every Saturday from 10:00am - 11:15am. Insurance accepted!
Hosted by Courtney Thompson Lsw Psy.d. Candidate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
At Mind Body Co-op, I also offer long term process groups to further explore areas of support, resiliency and boundaries and co-facilitate our DBT Skills Group.
Living in a city as big as Chicago offers many opportunities yet it can sometimes feel overwhelming, lonely, and even isolating. Are you hiding certain pieces of yourself from your friends or family to avoid conflict or to fit in? You might feel like no one knows the real you. You’ve noticed a shift in how you deal with stress. Maybe it’s coming out as increased drinking, binging or restricting food, or turning to other coping behaviors. Or maybe you’re in recovery but other parts of your life continue to feel unmanageable which feels frustrating. You no longer need to feel trapped. Change is possible and hope can be found.
Virtual weekly group for general process of feelings around experiences (past, present, and future), group accountability and support, DBT skills infused. Explore relationship dynamics, self worth, and authenticity. Connect with others on similar paths, process feelings, and practice internal and external accountability and support. All Demographics, ages 18 y/o and above. 75 minute process/support group.
Hosted by Christa Eastburn
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, BA, DBT-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
Utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Executive Function Skills, and Recovery focused counseling in individual & group sessions, I provide a judgement free, understanding, safe space for you to build awareness, confidence, and strength.
Throughout your journey of life, have you felt or are you feeling like your own thoughts and actions are getting in the way of your goals and peace? Are there behaviors, thoughts, or substances that are making it difficult for you to live a happy and full life? Hi, I am Christa Eastburn, CADC and Skills Coach, providing DBT, Executive Function Skills, and Recovery Coaching. These modalities focus on Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, & Interpersonal Effectiveness to build impulse control, healthy relationships, behavior and shame redirection, attention span, accountability, time management, & organized thoughts.
Great Lakes Therapy Center currently has seven DBT Skills groups. The program is designed for clients who would like to develop healthy habits and enhance their psychological and emotional stability. It is designed to encourage healing and acceptance, build insight, improve relationships, and prevent relapse. The skills taught in this class include mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.
Hosted by Victoria Ann Kessinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
Victoria is the founder of Great Lakes Therapy Center (GLTC) and a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Therapist. At GLTC, she provides individual therapy, leads DBT skills groups and supervises other therapists. She has many years of experience providing comprehensive DBT and specializes in treating Borderline Personality Disorder. In addition to providing DBT, Victoria uses the DBT Prolonged Exposure protocol to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Pregnancy is an amazing period in a woman's life! Perhaps because of this, it can also be extremely challenging. Join us in a group designed to teach you how to use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) skills during this time. DBT is a cognitive behavioral treatment developed by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., ABPP. It is evidence-based and helps people learn to use new skills and strategies to develop a life that they experience worth living. The group will focus on learning and implementing skill from DBT's four modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Hosted by Emmi Barnoski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with diverse populations of various ages, cultures and backgrounds. I have come to tailor my clinical practice toward assisting clients in discovering their true and unique values that can lead to a life worth living. I combine elements of dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution focused therapy and unified protocol to create specific treatment planning based on each individual client's needs.
The Friends, Family, and Loved Ones Workshop is for individuals and families who are looking for more effective ways to support, guide, and validate loved ones struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder or problems with Emotional Dysregulation. Throughout the 2 day workshop you will: Learn to effectively validate yourself and your loved one, Improve your ability to communicate clearly and with compassion, Learn how to elicit support in crisis situations, Improve your understanding of your loved one’s behaviors and emotions, Learn the basics of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Increase your understanding of BPD/ED on how it is maintained over time.
Hosted by Chicago Behavior Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60611
Sculpting meaning from our lives can be challenging especially during difficult times. I am a licensed clinical Psychologist who provides evidence-based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and am a Linehan Board Certified clinician with an expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT). I have an expertise treating a wide range of mental disorders with a specific focus on problems of emotional dysregulation including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders.
Reinforce valuable skills for real life application with others in this mixed gender group facilitated by Mind Body Co-op's Courtney Thompson, LSW & Christa Eastburn. This group is virtually held every Saturday from 12:00pm - 1:15pm. Insurance accepted!
Hosted by Courtney Thompson Lsw Psy.d. Candidate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
At Mind Body Co-op, I also offer long term process groups to further explore areas of support, resiliency and boundaries and co-facilitate our DBT Skills Group.
Living in a city as big as Chicago offers many opportunities yet it can sometimes feel overwhelming, lonely, and even isolating. Are you hiding certain pieces of yourself from your friends or family to avoid conflict or to fit in? You might feel like no one knows the real you. You’ve noticed a shift in how you deal with stress. Maybe it’s coming out as increased drinking, binging or restricting food, or turning to other coping behaviors. Or maybe you’re in recovery but other parts of your life continue to feel unmanageable which feels frustrating. You no longer need to feel trapped. Change is possible and hope can be found.
Hosted by Katie Magrino
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
Unlock your full potential and embark on a transformational journey in this group exclusively tailored for high-functioning adults. DBT is a cutting-edge therapeutic approach combining thought & behavioral techniques with the deep insights of mindfulness. It is celebrated for it's effectiveness in enhancing emotion regulation, improving relationships, and cultivating a resilient mindset amidst life's inevitable challenges. Whether you are navigating career pressures, seeking more meaningful relationships, or striving to understand yourself better, this group will harmonize your intellectual strengths with emotional wisdom.fostering clarity and purpose. EXPECT: skillful synergy, expert guidance, tailored curriculum, applied learning, a supportive community, and measurable progress.
Hosted by Wendi Lev, LCSW, ACSW, CADC-Lev Counseling Chicago
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
Drawing on my training in and ability to integrate CBT, ACT, DBT, psychodynamic, the Gottman Method & EFT couples counseling, addictions, sex therapy, and coaching, I strive to relieve symptoms and build toward long-term gains promptly.
Are you the person you want to be? Are you having difficulty in your relationship or career? Do you often feel as if you are not good enough? As a man, do you avoid or deny your feelings? Are you stung by a recent breakup/divorce? Ask yourself a different question. Are you ready to feel empowered and thrive? My goal is to help you increase self-awareness & make positive lasting changes in thoughts and behavior. I provide integrated therapy and consulting customized to your unique situation, goals, personality, strengths, and history. To help you become a better version of yourself and reach your unlimited potential.
DBT Tuesday Process. 4pm to 5:15pm. Virtual. All Demographics, ages 18 y/o and above. 75 Minutes skills focused process group. Expand skill knowledge and increase the effectiveness of skill use, reduce negative self talk and unbeneficial behaviors. Increase healthy executive functioning and practice internal and external boundaries, accountability, and support. Explore relationship dynamics, self worth/self esteem, and authenticity through DBT focuses.
Hosted by Christa Eastburn
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, BA, DBT-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
Utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Executive Function Skills, and Recovery focused counseling in individual & group sessions, I provide a judgement free, understanding, safe space for you to build awareness, confidence, and strength.
Throughout your journey of life, have you felt or are you feeling like your own thoughts and actions are getting in the way of your goals and peace? Are there behaviors, thoughts, or substances that are making it difficult for you to live a happy and full life? Hi, I am Christa Eastburn, CADC and Skills Coach, providing DBT, Executive Function Skills, and Recovery Coaching. These modalities focus on Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, & Interpersonal Effectiveness to build impulse control, healthy relationships, behavior and shame redirection, attention span, accountability, time management, & organized thoughts.
Feeling anxious, like you can’t tell up from down? Maybe you’re having a hard time getting up in the morning. If this sounds like you, you’ve found the right group! Incorporating skills from CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and more! You will learn at least one new skill per week, being able to practice in session. You’ll also get the support of group when struggling with the skills. This group will be held every week (START DATE/ DAY/ TIME: TBA) virtually. Cost is $35 per session or use insurance (BCBS, Aetna, or United PPO).
Hosted by Stephanie DiMaggio
LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
I focus on being person-centered and specializing in evidenced based treatments (CBT, DBT, EMDR, & ACT).
Accepting New Clients 2024! Feeling like you've been stuck in a hole and can't tell up from down. Maybe you keep telling yourself you can't feel better. Therapy is not about "fixing you." You're not broken. Therapy is a way for you to become a better version of yourself while taking the steps to live a more fulfilling and authentic life. A collaborative approach will help you feel therapy isn’t a one sided relationship because we will walk side by side together. You will be able to make the necessary changes to have a life worth living, while learning to accept yourself the way you are.
This group is for adult individuals who have graduated from a comprehensive DBT skills group and are looking for additional support. The function of the group is to provide ongoing accountability for adults who are interested in improving their ability to apply and practice DBT skills.
Hosted by Victoria Ann Kessinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
Victoria is the founder of Great Lakes Therapy Center (GLTC) and a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Therapist. At GLTC, she provides individual therapy, leads DBT skills groups and supervises other therapists. She has many years of experience providing comprehensive DBT and specializes in treating Borderline Personality Disorder. In addition to providing DBT, Victoria uses the DBT Prolonged Exposure protocol to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
In DBT, four skills modules are designed to specifically assist individuals cope and respond to daily stressors. Mindfulness is designed to teach a person how to focus their mind and attention. Distress tolerance is centered on accepting the current situation and finding ways to survive and tolerate the moment without engaging in problematic behavior. Emotion regulation skills include learning to identify and label current emotions, identifying obstacles to changing emotions, reducing emotional reactivity, increasing positive emotions, and changing emotions. Finally, interpersonal effectiveness skills teach effective strategies for asking for what one needs, saying no, and coping with interpersonal conflict.
Hosted by Mind Body Co-op
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
Mind Body Co-op is Chicago's premiere space to discover and explore what is occurring internally at the cognitive, emotional, and physical levels. This unique, holistic approach to treatment of trauma, co-dependence, addiction, unmanageability with food, and mood disorders provides clients an opportunity to heal holistically and efficiently. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, bringing together the mind and the body opens you up to limitless possibilities. MBC provides thoughtful, collaborative, and complete care to help you reach your goals and navigate your best life. The MBC team works together to offer services to help you access your whole self for holistic healing and wellness. MBC offers a variety of clinical services including Individual (adults, teens, couples ) Family, & Group Psychotherapy, DBT Skills Training, Medication Management, Adventure Therapy and Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing, Yoga, Nutrition and Reiki therapies. The MBC team is available for consultation about what service or combination of services will align with your goals.
Ongoing psychoeducation group to learn and practice Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Executive Function Skills. The group begins with an open process for the members to bring their experiences and support needs to the space. The facilitators will transition to teaching a skill that connects with the topics that were processed, focusing on Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness to help build impulse control, healthy relationships, behavior redirection, attention span, time management, & organized thoughts. We recommend this group for anyone who is new to or wanting to expand their knowledge of DBT and/or Executive Functioning skills.
Hosted by Christa Eastburn
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, BA, DBT-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
Utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Executive Function Skills, and Recovery focused counseling in individual & group sessions, I provide a judgement free, understanding, safe space for you to build awareness, confidence, and strength.
Throughout your journey of life, have you felt or are you feeling like your own thoughts and actions are getting in the way of your goals and peace? Are there behaviors, thoughts, or substances that are making it difficult for you to live a happy and full life? Hi, I am Christa Eastburn, CADC and Skills Coach, providing DBT, Executive Function Skills, and Recovery Coaching. These modalities focus on Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, & Interpersonal Effectiveness to build impulse control, healthy relationships, behavior and shame redirection, attention span, accountability, time management, & organized thoughts.
Based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Use Disorders ( DBT-SUDs), this group offers a combination of DBT skill-building and process work to help participants make and sustain the changes needed to get and stay clean/sober. This group is open to adults who struggle with addiction and would like to build skills to sustain and enhance their recovery. BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO are accepted. Out of pocket rates are also available.
Hosted by Victoria Ann Kessinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
Victoria is the founder of Great Lakes Therapy Center (GLTC) and a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Therapist. At GLTC, she provides individual therapy, leads DBT skills groups and supervises other therapists. She has many years of experience providing comprehensive DBT and specializes in treating Borderline Personality Disorder. In addition to providing DBT, Victoria uses the DBT Prolonged Exposure protocol to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Join us for this 16-session DBT Skills group to learn skills that can help you: * Increase relaxation and focus on the present moment. * Learn to manage intense or overwhelming feelings effectively. * Reduce impulsive thinking and behaviors. * Understand purpose of emotions and improve ability to sit with them. * Recognize and repair unhealthy patterns in relationships. Please contact Rose Metivier, LCPC (312-612-9398) with any questions or to schedule an intake to join this group.
Hosted by Rose Metivier
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, DBT-C, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60654
In addition, I have specialty certifications in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Anger Management, and EMDR.
With almost 20 years of experience in providing individual and group therapy, I have had the privilege of helping a diverse range of clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief/loss, anger management, young adult issues, women's issues, mood disorders, self-injury, identity, life changes/transitions, relationship difficulties, work/life balance, and empowerment. My approach is centered on DBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness practices. These tools, combined with a collaborative, transparent, and humor-infused approach, create an environment that promotes insight and positive change.
RO DBT offers a new approach to helping those struggling with disorders of overcontrol. RO DBT is useful for those who struggle with overcontrol: Inhibited emotional expression * Maladaptive perfectionism * Rigid rule-following behaviors * Social signaling * Isolation & loneliness. Join us on Fridays from 12pm-1pm. Enrollment in this class is ongoing and individuals can join at any time after completing an intake. For more information please contact Dr. Danielle Doucette (773-999-9831).
Hosted by Rose Metivier
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, DBT-C, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60654
In addition, I have specialty certifications in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Anger Management, and EMDR.
With almost 20 years of experience in providing individual and group therapy, I have had the privilege of helping a diverse range of clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief/loss, anger management, young adult issues, women's issues, mood disorders, self-injury, identity, life changes/transitions, relationship difficulties, work/life balance, and empowerment. My approach is centered on DBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness practices. These tools, combined with a collaborative, transparent, and humor-infused approach, create an environment that promotes insight and positive change.
Programa online para el equilibrio emocional. Aprenda estrategias y habilidades prácticas, probadas por la ciencia para ayudar a reducir el sufrimiento emocional, equilibrar las emociones, mejorar las relaciones y crear una vida más plena para usted.
Habilidades DBT • Mindfulness • Prácticas de bienestar emocional.
•Terapia de Conducta Dialéctica ( DBT), fundada por Marsha Linehan, PhD, fue desarrollada inicialmente para mujeres diagnosticadas con trastorno límite de la personalidad.
Hosted by Carlos Cantu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60623
I'm accepting new clients & have immediate appointments available via phone & video sessions. I would be honored to support you at this time.
Graduating College into the Workforce - Stepping out of college and into the workforce can feel overwhelming. This group is designed to help young adults in their 20s navigate the transition with practical tools and support. Together, we’ll explore essential adulting skills, time management, and how to establish a routine that suits your new life outside of school and your parent’s home. Whether you’re dealing with neurodiversity, anxiety, OCD, ASD, ADHD, or depression, this group offers a supportive space to build your own structure and find balance. We'll start together once we receive 10-12 registrations.
Hosted by Sara Ellena
Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60614
You might have been diagnosed with ADHD or autism later in life or always felt things were harder than they should be. Maybe you've tried to fit into a mold that doesn't work for you, leaving you overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward. I work with people like you, invested in making positive changes. With years of experience working with school aged and young adult individuals, I focus on sensory processing, self-regulation, and communication. My goal is to help you feel more competent and capable in daily life through sensory modulation, executive functioning, and social skills.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Support Groups
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.