Harmony Mental Health has limited openings for our Adult DBT program. You may refer yourself to the program or your current Therapist can complete the referral form found on this website.
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Please note: If you have state funded insurance, such as Medicaid or PMAP plans, you would not be able to continue seeing your outpatient therapist. Most commercial/employer funded insurance won’t pay for outpatient therapy once a client is in DBT program but some commercial plans do make exception. Please check with your insurance for covered benefits. Out of State insurances will not be accepted for DBT due to most out of State insurances consider 9 hours a week to qualify as DBT Intensive Outpatient Program, which our program is not. We do not take Cigna as an insurance for this program because their system does not recognize it unless its from a hospital setting.
FAQ:
- What is DBT?
- DBT stands for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which was founded by psychologist Marsha Linehan, PhD. DBT teaches emotion regulation skills, interpersonal communication skills, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills. Marsha Linehan studied Buddhist mindfulness practices which is one of the foundations to DBT.
- What does the DBT program entail?
- For adults, it’s a 1-year commitment to participating in 2.5 hours of group therapy once a week and 1 hour of individual therapy with your DBT therapist. Groups are comprised of maximum of 10 individuals. Intake process can take average of 8-10 sessions. Prior to starting DBT group, you’ll need to purchase the DBT manual. Practice of DBT skills learned throughout the program is tailored to your individual needs and abilities.
- How would I benefit from participating in DBT program?
- You will learn skills to work through difficult emotions, improve relationships, have longer periods of stability, reduce risk of rehospitalizations or incarceration, improve your ability to be in your wise mind.
- You’ll increase mindfulness skills, learn skills to regulate your emotions, increase ability to manage uncomfortable feelings, and improve your ability to interact with others in ways that helps you.
- How do I qualify for DBT program?
- You can refer yourself to the program or your therapist can complete the external referral form. Once our admins have received the referral form, they will contact you to schedule with one of our DBT therapists. That therapist will complete a Diagnostic Assessment with you, as well as other assessments Department of Human Services requires for DBT adherent program. Some of the assessments in the intake process is to gain baseline and track progress pertaining to target symptoms and behaviors. Many clients express positive feelings in seeing how they progress in the program by tracking their progress via these assessments. Prior authorizations are dependent on an individual’s insurance coverage.
- How is DBT at Harmony Mental Health different than other DBT programs?
- Understanding that everyone learns in their unique ways, we incorporate experiential practices in the DBT curriculum, which honors many neurodivergent folx preference for learning style.
- Cultural considerations are explored and honored throughout the program.
- What are the current days/times that DBT group is offered?
- Wednesday 11 AM-1:30 PM (Adults in Maple Grove office), and Thursdays 11 AM-1:30 PM (Adults virtual). Other days, times, and specialty groups will be added as the need and Therapist availability arises.
- What if I’m interested in DBT but Harmony Mental Health doesn’t currently offer a group that fits my availability or my needs?
- Please add your name and contact info to our waitlist. We need a minimum of 8 participants to start a group. Once we have gained enough interested participants to start a group, you’ll be contacted. We aim to have groups that meet your needs. Therefore, if you’re interested in group for BIPOCs only or Trans folkx only, we want to honor those needs.
Please note: If you have state funded insurance, such as Medicaid or PMAP plans, you would not be able to continue seeing your outpatient therapist. Most commercial/employer funded insurance won’t pay for outpatient therapy once a client is in DBT program but some commercial plans do make exception. Please check with your insurance for covered benefits. Out of State insurances will not be accepted for DBT due to most out of State insurances consider 9 hours a week to qualify as DBT Intensive Outpatient Program, which our program is not. We do not take Cigna as an insurance for this program because their system does not recognize it unless its from a hospital setting.