Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT)

What We Offer

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) is an evidence-based treatment specifically tailored for individuals who tend toward overcontrolled behaviors, such as perfectionism, emotional suppression, and rigid thinking.

The RO-DBT Skills Class is a 30-week program that promotes emotional openness, flexibility, and connection with others.

Core Skills Developed in RO-DBT Skills Classes

Emotional Openness

Authentic emotional expression builds social trust and fosters meaningful connections. RO-DBT helps participants:

Recognize and express emotions in a way that feels genuine.
Balance emotional vulnerability with self-protection.
Develop trust by sharing emotions constructively in relationships.

Flexibility and Adaptability

Rigid, rule-bound behaviors can hinder relationships and personal growth. RO-DBT teaches skills to:

Embrace uncertainty and adapt to changing circumstances.
Shift from all-or-nothing thinking to a more balanced approach.
Respond creatively and flexibly to challenges in daily life.

Social Connection

Strong, supportive relationships are crucial for well-being. RO-DBT provides tools to:

Build relationships by showing warmth, openness, and interest in others.
Maintain connections by resolving conflicts and repairing ruptures.
Cultivate belonging through shared activities and mutual understanding.

Mindfulness and Self-Awareness

Awareness of thoughts and feelings enhances emotional regulation and perspective-taking. RO-DBT focuses on:

Observing thoughts and emotions without judgment.
Recognizing others’ viewpoints and adjusting behavior accordingly.
Strengthening self-awareness to align actions with values.

Who Might Benefit from RO-DBT Skills Classes

RO-DBT is particularly helpful for individuals who exhibit excessive self-control, a high need for predictability, or difficulty expressing emotions openly. These traits often lead to challenges in forming and maintaining fulfilling relationships and can contribute to emotional isolation.

RO-DBT has been shown to be effective for individuals with:

Treatment-resistant anxiety: Addressing rigid behaviors and excessive worry that hinder progress.
Chronic depression: Encouraging emotional openness and social engagement to break cycles of isolation.
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD): Reducing perfectionism and rule-bound behaviors to foster adaptability.
Anorexia Nervosa: Supporting emotional expression and social trust to address underlying control issues.

By targeting these areas, RO-DBT helps clients achieve greater emotional freedom, improved relationships, and enhanced quality of life.

Individual Therapy

In addition to RO-DBT skills classes, we also offer RO-DBT individual therapy with optional phone consultation to use during difficult moments in between sessions.

The full RO-DBT program is highly researched and has been proven to be very effective in treatment a variety of conditions.

Our full RO-DBT program lasts about 30 weeks.

Live a Life of Fulfillment and Connection

RO-DBT helps foster emotional openness, improve social connections, and build a life of greater flexibility and fulfillment.

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