I am very proud to provide dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to my clients living in the Waco area or to students who attend Baylor University, Texas A&M, Mary Hardin-Baylor, or McLennan Community College.
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 I 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
I have been intensively trained in DBT through Behavioral Tech and I’ve seen how these skills help change lives again and again.
Investment:
Please note that the DBT skills group is a self-pay program. The investment is $85 per 90-minute group. While I do not accept insurance, I'm happy to provide a receipt for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Pre-treatment requirements:
Because I want for you to be successful in treatment, I require an interview and the completion of several assessments to determine eligibility and readiness for DBT skills training. I usually orient new clients to DBT over four individual sessions. These sessions are billed at $185 per hour.
Date and Time:
Our Thursday group meets from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Our next opening is August 13, 2026.
All groups meet in person.
Ready to get some relief from your emotional pain? Please contact me today by emailing me at amanda@hopeforbpd.com for additional information.
