Comprehensive Adult Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Groups & Classes
If you are overwhelmed by intense emotional storms, constant relationship conflicts, or destructive coping mechanisms, our evidence-based adult DBT classes provide the structured curriculum you need to regain long-term control over your life.
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What Our Adult DBT Groups Treat
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is the clinical gold standard for individuals experiencing severe emotional dysregulation and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
Our DBT Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Structure
True Dialectical Behavior Therapy requires more than just standard talk therapy. Our structured IOP model blends small-group skill building with focused individual clinical support for a complete care framework.
Structured DBT Skills Classes
Our weekly DBT groups function like an educational class rather than a traditional process group. Clients systematically learn actionable modules including Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness to build a functional toolset for managing crisis moments.
One-on-One Individual Therapy
Alongside weekly DBT groups, clients meet individually with a dedicated DBT clinician. These private sessions focus on target behaviors from the previous week, evaluating personal diary cards, and applying the skills learned in group directly to your specific life situations.
The Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Model
For individuals requiring higher levels of clinical oversight without full hospitalization, our adult psychiatric IOP offers multiple sessions per week. This structured model provides intensive treatment stability, phone coaching options, and peer accountability while allowing you to live at home.
A Weekly DBT Class, or the Full DBT-IOP?
Many people start by searching for a single DBT class. But lasting change usually comes from a structured program that surrounds those skills with clinical support. Here is how the two compare.
Standalone DBT Class
A helpful first step for skill-building
- Weekly group skills instruction
- Learn the four core DBT modules
- No dedicated individual therapist
- No between-session phone coaching
- Limited crisis and relapse support
- Progress rarely tracked clinically
Our DBT Intensive Outpatient Program
Comprehensive DBT the way it was designed
- Weekly group skills instruction
- Learn the four core DBT modules
- Dedicated one-on-one DBT clinician
- Between-session phone coaching
- Structured crisis & relapse support
- Measurable progress with diary cards
Not Sure Which Program Fits You?
Our intake team will listen to what you are going through and recommend the right level of care in a single, no-pressure call. Most plans are verified within minutes.
Your First Week in the DBT-IOP
Starting is simpler than most people expect. Here is what the path from your first phone call to your first group looks like.
Confidential Call
A short, private conversation to understand your goals and answer your questions. No commitment required.
Insurance & Fit
We verify your benefits and confirm whether a weekly class or the full IOP is the best fit for your needs.
Clinical Assessment
You meet your dedicated DBT clinician, set personal targets, and build your individualized treatment plan.
Join Your Group
You begin structured DBT skills classes alongside a supportive small group of adult peers.
Comprehensive DBT Care, Built Around You
More than a class — a complete clinical program designed to help adults build a life worth living.
Licensed DBT Clinicians
Every group and individual session is led by trained, licensed therapists specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Small, Supportive Groups
Intimate group sizes ensure you are seen, heard, and able to practice skills in a genuinely safe environment.
Flexible Scheduling
Daytime and evening group options are designed to fit around work, school, and family responsibilities.
In-Person & Telehealth
Attend from our Illinois location or securely from home — the same clinical program, wherever you are.
Insurance Accepted
We are in-network with most major insurers and verify your benefits before you ever commit to a program.
Continuing Aftercare
Step-down groups and ongoing support help you protect your progress long after the intensive phase ends.
DBT Classes & IOP: Your Questions, Answered
Is a weekly DBT class enough, or do I need the full IOP?
A standalone class is a good introduction to the skills, but DBT was designed to include individual therapy and phone coaching alongside group work. If you are dealing with intense emotions, self-harm urges, or repeated crises, the Intensive Outpatient Program gives you the clinical support that makes the skills actually stick.
How long does the program last?
Most clients attend the intensive phase for several weeks to a few months, then step down to lighter ongoing support. Your clinician builds the timeline around your goals and progress rather than a fixed schedule.
Will my insurance cover it?
We are in-network with most major insurance plans and can verify your specific benefits for outpatient DBT services in just a few minutes over the phone — before you commit to anything.
Can I attend online?
Yes. Both our weekly DBT classes and the full IOP are available through secure telehealth as well as in person, so you can get the same structured care from wherever you are in Illinois.
Do you treat adults only?
Yes — our DBT groups and IOP are designed specifically for adults 18 and older, so every group is age-appropriate and focused on adult life challenges.
Find Lasting Stabilization Today
Our behavioral health intake team can instantly check your insurance benefits for outpatient DBT classes and clinical groups. Speak with an expert now.