Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group

This 10-week therapeutic skills group uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support participants in developing mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Through experiential exercises and group discussions, members will learn to identify and effectively respond to emotions, cope with challenges constructively, and foster healthy relationships. The group provides a supportive environment to explore personal challenges and grow alongside others. DBT can be especially helpful for people who have experienced trauma, emotional dysregulation, and/or unstable relationships. 

Group Composition

• The group will consist of two cofacilitators and up to 10 group members. 

• Group members must be 18+. 

• Group members can be current or new CWHC clients. 

• This group is open to people of all gender identities and expressions. 

• The commitment to group therapy differs from individual counseling. By signing up for a group, you agree to attend all group sessions. You have three sessions to decide if the group is a good fit for you. If you choose to leave before the fourth session and notify the facilitators, you will not be charged for the remaining sessions. 

• Unlike a full DBT group, our counselors and facilitators will not provide 24-hour on call support.

To Join the Group

Please fill out this Contact Request Form. Once you complete the form, you will be contacted to set up a screening call. These calls are for us to answer any questions you have about the group, gather some information about you and your interest in the group, and address payment and paperwork. This call can take up to 45 minutes. There is no fee associated with the screening calls. 

When and Where

• Tuesdays from 1pm to 2:30pm CT

• Every week from February 25th through April 29th (February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29)

• Join online via Zoom

Payment Information

This opportunity is available to individuals’ using insurance or accessing our sliding scale. No one will be turned away based on their ability to pay. We can bill Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans. Group members will be responsible for any remaining copay that their insurance plan determines. This opportunity is also available on a sliding scale. The sliding scale fee for individuals to participate is $60 - $15 per session. For any questions about payment or group information, please contact counselinginfo@chicagowomenshealthcenter.org.