Core DBT Programs
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change, or you’re just trying to get through each day, we get it. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
At Mental Health Systems, our DBT for Adults group programming offers structured, compassionate support to help you build skills, find stability, and start feeling more in control of your life again.
We offer several options to meet you where you’re at, including 1-Day, 3-Day, and State-Certified Adherent programs. During intake, our clinicians will determine the appropriate level of care for each individual.
For: Adults with emotional dysregulation, self-harm urges, or crisis patterns
Structure: Skills training groups + coordinated clinical team
Access: In person or remotely via Virtu-Clinic
First Step: Comprehensive assessment for fit
More Information: Download brochure
Each program offers the same core DBT approach at a different level of intensity. Your clinician will help match you to the right fit during intake.
This program is best for adults who need skills support at a lower level of care than our 3-day program offers. This group meets once a week, for three hours. Individual therapy with an outside therapist or MHS therapist is required to support the group process. This may vary based on insurance.
This program is ideal for adults who need intensive skills-based support. It meets three days a week for three hours each session. To support the group process, individual therapy with an outside therapist or MHS therapist is required. This may vary based on insurance.
Our State-Certified Adherent DBT Intense Outpatient Program is ideal for adults who are seeking structured, intensive, skills-based support. This program meets once a week for 2.5 hours, plus an individual therapy session with the group therapist. It also includes 24/7 skills coaching via phone as needed.
This program may be a good fit if you’ve been experiencing things like:
If any of this sounds familiar, this space is designed for you.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is a skills-based approach that helps you navigate life more effectively, especially when things feel overwhelming.
We focus on real-life tools you can actually use, right away.
This program offers more support than traditional weekly therapy by combining:
We’ll work with you to find the right level of support based on where you are, and adjust as your needs change over time.
This program is also available virtually through our secure telehealth option, making it easier to access care from wherever you are.
If you already have an individual therapist, you may be able to continue working with them while participating in our 1-Day or 3-Day programs. You will need to work with your group leader in the State-Certified DBT program, per state requirements.
We aim to complement – not replace – the support you already have whenever possible.
We accept most major insurance plans, including State insurance. We verify coverage prior to your first appointment so there are no surprises.
A small sampling of the insurance we accept includes:
There are many factors to consider when determining if in-person or virtual DBT programs are the best fit. Our statistics show the outcomes are similar for in-person versus online DBT, so it’s a matter of preference and your needs. Our clinicians can help you decide the best option for you during the intake.
In order to participate in virtual services, you need a secure, private location, ability to have camera on during the entire group session, and be physically in the state of Minnesota.
Taking the first step can feel hard, but it’s also how things begin to change.
Schedule an intake assessment today to learn more and see if this program is the right fit for you.
Fill out the form below, or call us at 952-592-4989.
