Empower Your Life with DBT Therapy in Chicago
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If you’re struggling with overwhelming emotions, difficult relationships, or harmful behaviors, Optimum Joy Counseling Center is here to help. Our compassionate, trained DBT therapists are dedicated to guiding you through the challenges you’re facing, providing you with the tools and support you need to regain control and build a life worth living. Don’t wait to find the peace and stability you deserve—fill out an intake form or give us a call to get started.
What is DBT and what can you expect?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, was developed by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan in the late 1980s. She created DBT specifically to help individuals struggling with borderline personality disorder, but it has since been found effective for a wide range of mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and even eating disorders.
At its core, DBT teaches people how to manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce harmful behaviors through four key skills:
- Mindfulness: Staying present and fully aware in the moment, which helps in understanding and accepting emotions without judgment.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness: Communicating needs and setting boundaries in a way that strengthens relationships while maintaining self-respect.
- Emotion Regulation: Understanding and managing intense emotions so they don’t overwhelm or lead to impulsive actions.
- Distress Tolerance: Learning to cope with and survive crises without resorting to harmful behaviors, by using healthy coping mechanisms.
DBT offers a compassionate and structured approach to building a more balanced and fulfilling life, even in the face of emotional challenges.
What is DBT Helpful for Treating
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Eating Disorders (e.g., bulimia, binge eating disorder)
- Substance Use Disorders
- Self-harm behaviors
- Suicidal ideation and behaviors
Why Seek Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) at Optimum Joy?
Bt seeking Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with a trained DBT therapist at Optimum Joy, you receive support that goes beyond self-help strategies. A mental health professional trained in DBT provides:
- Personalized Guidance: Tailoring coping skills to your unique situation, ensuring they are effective and applicable to your life.
- Accountability and Support: Regular sessions with a can keep you on track and provide encouragement as you work through challenges.
- In-Depth Understanding: A trained DBT professional can help you explore underlying issues, offering insights that lead to deeper healing.
- Real-Time Coaching: Immediate support during crises or difficult moments, helping you apply DBT skills effectively in the moment.
At Optimum Joy, you have a dedicated partner committed to your mental and emotional well-being.
We Take Insurance for DBT
We work with several major insurance providers including:
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO
BlueChoice
United Health Care
Aetna
Cigna
TRICARE
Don’t have insurance? Not a problem! Visit our Payment & Insurance page to see your payment options and to view a full list of accepted insurance providers.
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