Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Radically-open dialectical behavior therapy (RO DBT) is a type of therapy that treats disorders of overcontrol, where people exhibit a level of self-control that interferes with their ability to function effectively, connect with others, and be flexible when needed.

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RODBT Level 2 Training (2023-24) RODBT Level 1 Training (2022)

— J. Jade Adair, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
 

I am intensively trained in RO-DBT, lead weekly skills classes, and provide adherent RO-DBT individual therapy. RO is geared towards over-controlled people who find their perfectionism to be maladaptive at times, to feel overwhelmed, emotionally lonely, burnt out, find their rigid, black-and-white, or overly rule-governed thinking and behavior to be getting in the way of your relationships or overall well-being.

— Sarah Nehdi, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

I am level 3 trained in Radically Open DBT. RO DBT is a great treatment to help clients learn flexibility, openness, social connection and to reduce emotional restraint, cognitive rigidity and behavioral control.

— Valerie Akins, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Plano, TX
 

I am Level 1 trained in RO-DBT and have experience facilitating both individual RO-DBT sessions as well as co-leading RO-DBT skills groups. RO-DBT is a trans diagnostic treatment that has been found to be effective with folks struggling with perfectionism, showing emotions, and being flexible in relationships.

— Erin Dryden, Therapist in Austin, TX

Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO DBT) is an empirically based therapy that effectively treats people with emotional loneliness. I offer individual RO DBT and RO Skills Classes, where participants learn skills help increase openness to new experiences, flexibility in an ever changing environment, and social connectedness. RO DBT also informs the work that I do as an art therapist.

— Maggie Ritnour, Therapist in Brooklyn, NY
 

I am a qualified RO-DBT Practitioner and have completed all three levels of RO-DBT through the Radically Open Institute. I lead a skills class for parents and adults to assist clients in increasing flexibility, openness, and connectedness.

— Apiffany Gaither, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Huntersville, NC

RO-DBT is a 30-week individual/group intervention designed to address overcontrol, or Stress Response System patterns that rely on excessive self-control. It is focused on Radical Openness, or openness to change and a commitment to reframing unwanted or distressing bodily sensations, emotions, or thoughts as opportunities for growth and learning. Clients will learn to regulate their nervous systems and engage in authentic social signaling to achieve a more fulfilling and values-aligned life.

— Laurie Finnegan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
 

Radically Open DBT is my primary passion and area of expertise. Intensively trained and supervised in 2017 by treatment developer Dr. Thomas Lynch. I am a certified senior trainer in RO DBT, a member of the international senior clinician team, and a presenter and co-author in the areas of RO DBT with teens and families. You can find more information about my roles in the RO DBT community at https://www.radicallyopen.net/trainers-and-supervisors.html

— Heidi Ison, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tampa, FL

I am a qualified RO-DBT Practitioner and have completed all three levels of RO-DBT through the Radically Open Institute. I facilitate a skills class for parents and adults to assist clients in increasing flexibility, openness, and connectedness.

— Apiffany Gaither, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Huntersville, NC