CBT/DBT Associates offers a comprehensive DBT program consisting of individual DBT, DBT skills training group, and telephone coaching. Clients can receive all of their treatment services at CBT/DBT Associates or select specific components of the program to meet their individual needs.

Individual DBT: Individual DBT is an essential component of effective DBT. Individual therapists work collaboratively with clients to change problematic behaviors and cultivate self-acceptance. Phone coaching on the use of DBT skills is provided by the individual therapist.

Skills Training Groups: DBT Skills Training groups are conducted on an ongoing basis. The groups are led by Lisa A. Napolitano, Ph.D., and meet once a week for 90 minutes. Participants have the option to attend the Tuesday Group, which meets from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. or the Thursday Group, which meets from 5:30-7:00 p.m. It takes approximately 22 to 24 weeks to complete the 4 skills training modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. However, mastery of the skills may require repetition of the cycle. For this reason, clients will have the opportunity to continue skills training at the conclusion of the 24-week cycle to repeat the four skills training modules.

Graduate group: This group is for individuals who have already completed basic skills training, but would like to continue working on integrating skills into their daily lives. The format of this group is less topical than basic skills training, and meets bi-monthly on Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 pm.

Target Population:
This group is appropriate for individuals with long-standing difficulties with affect and impulse control, eating disorders, anger management problems, and self-destructive behavior.

Our program is geared towards relatively high functioning individuals. As such, clients must be working full time, attending school, or volunteering to participate.

Recommended reading for information on Borderline Personality Disorder:

Gunderson, J.G., & Hoffman, P.D. (2005) Understanding and Treating Borderline Personality Disorder: A Guide for Professionals and Families. American Psychiatric Publishing Inc.

Linehan, M.L. (1993). Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder. New York: Guilford.

For information, please contact Dr. Napolitano at 212-546-9200.