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.
Radically Open is an evidence based model (aka, the kind you can really trust) that treats OVERCONTROL. What the hell is that? Glad you asked. Overcontrol takes your anxiety and depression symptoms and makes them chronic and treatment-resistant. And then adds a whopping side dish of perfectionism. Simply, over control is a term for people who have so much self control they can suppress their emotion, out work most everyone, and end up victim to their own perfectionism.
— Emilea Richardson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Charleston, SCI 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, NCI 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, TXRO-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 WorkerRadically 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, FLI 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, NCRODBT Level 2 Training (2023-24) RODBT Level 1 Training (2022)
— J. Jade Adair, Licensed Clinical Social WorkerRO-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.
— Laurie Finnegan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker