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Dialectical Behavior Therapy Services

Ryther’s Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Services program is designed for youth ages 13-18 with acute mental health needs. The program provides a combination of group and individual therapy sessions aimed at reducing symptoms of depression, self-harm, and emotion dysregulation while building prosocial skills and distress tolerance.

 

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Who We Serve

The DBT program is ideal for adolescents of all genders struggling with:

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  • Depression

  • Self-harm

  • Suicidal ideation

  • Impulsivity

  • Inconsistent relationships

  • Difficulty regulating emotions

  • Chronic interpersonal deficits

  • Low self-worth

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Program Goals

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  • Symptom Reduction: To decrease symptoms of depression, self-harm, and emotion dysregulation

  • Skill Development: To increase mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness

  • Improved Relationships: To enhance interpersonal connections and reduce chronic interpersonal deficits

  • Building Resilience: To foster emotional resilience and prosocial behaviors

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Therapeutic Approach

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DBT Skills Groups: These three-hour sessions engage participants in learning and practicing skills related to mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Skills are taught through discussion, activities, and hands-on exercises. Participants practice interpersonal skills under the supervision of a trained therapist.

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Individual Therapy Sessions: Weekly sessions help participants generalize the skills they learn in group therapy. Participants report progress using diary cards and work closely with their Ryther therapist to troubleshoot challenges and refine their skills.

 

 

Insurance Accepted

 

  • First Choice, Premera, Regence, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, LifeWise, Optum United Behavioral Health, United Healthcare Community Plan of Washington, Medicaid MCOs: Molina, United Health Care, Wellpoint, Community Health Plan of Washington, and Coordinated Care.

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More About Our Program:

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  • We are grounded in the ARC model (Attachment, Regulation, Competency). The ARC Model is a trauma-centered lens that informs how we approach our clients and families and how we communicate with our team and our external colleagues. 

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  • Culturally responsive: Our team centers our clients and their parents and caregivers. We are especially aware that some of the families we serve come from communities that have traditionally been marginalized and even harmed by the mental health system. We are mission-driven to be responsive to each person’s identity and experience and to deliver treatment that fits their needs.

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  • Continuum of care: With IOP and PHP options and ongoing therapy, parent/caregiver coaching, and group opportunities at Ryther, we provide appropriate levels of intervention support to fit clients’ needs as they progress through their treatment process. We coordinate closely with existing providers and support systems to offer the ongoing aftercare support our clients deserve.

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