Amanda L. Smith, LCSW and Judy Shofner, LPC are proud to provide dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teens (age 15-17) who live in the Waco area.
Are you someone who wants to:
• be more in control of their emotions?
• improve their relationships?
• have healthier ways of coping with everyday stress?
• set and achieve important goals?
DBT is an evidence-based therapy designed by University of Washington psychologist Marsha Linehan to help individuals manage their emotions and behaviors more effectively. The ultimate goal of DBT is to create a life worth living and it may help many individuals who are in emotional pain or recovering from addictive behaviors.
You do not need a particular diagnosis in order to benefit from DBT and we believe that everyone could benefit from learning these important life skills.
But starting DBT requires a big commitment. Here are some things you should consider when making your decision about joining our group.
Are you willing to:
• make group attendance a primary commitment for a minimum of six months?
• learn to manage your emotions and relationships more effectively?
• practice new and different coping skills?
• complete homework assignments each week?
What to expect if you join the skills group:
• receive a free copy of The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Wellness Planner and Marsha Linehan's DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets
• learn new coping skills weekly
• explore different ways to think, feel, and respond in difficult situations
• experience a nonjudgmental and encouraging place to practice new coping skills
Amanda has been intensively trained in DBT through Behavioral Tech and she’s seen how these skills help change lives again and again.
Investment:
The fee is $80 per 60-minute group. Please contact Amanda or Judy for additional information about using insurance, an FSA, or HSA for payment.
Pre-treatment requirements:
Because we want for you to be successful in treatment, we require an interview and the completion of several assessments to determine eligibility and readiness for DBT skills training. We usually orient new clients to DBT over four individual sessions.
Date and Time:
Our Tuesday group meets from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm and our next opening for new group members will be on April 23, 2024.
All groups meet in person at 900 Austin Avenue in suite 304.
Ready to get some relief from your emotional pain? Please contact Amanda at amanda@hopeforbpd.com or Judy by clicking here for additional information.