Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group

This 12-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.

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

Group Composition

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

• Group members must be 18+ and located in Illinois during the group session.

• Group members can be current or new CWHC clients.

• This group is open to and affirming of 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. 

To Join the Group

Fill out our Contact Request Form. Once we have received this form from you, we will send you a link to book a screening call (phone call or video 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

• Thursdays from 12:30 to 2:00pm CT

• Weekly from September 24th to December 17th (No group November 26th)

• Join online via Zoom

Payment and Insurance 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.

Insurance: We can bill Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Optum PPO plans. Group members will be responsible for any remaining copay that their insurance plan determines.

Sliding scale: The sliding scale for group sessions is $60 - $15 per session. The fee can slide down based on ability to pay. For any questions about payment or group information, please contact counselinginfo@chicagowomenshealthcenter.org.