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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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 a Level 2 certified Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Counselor.

— Bevin Katira, Associate Clinical Social Worker
 

We have clinicians intensively trained in a highly sought-after treatment, Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), a specialized treatment for Chronic Depression, Anorexia-Nervosa, and disorders of Over-Control (OC). RO-DBT promotes openness, flexibility, and direct communication. PSYCHe also offers a once weekly RO-DBT Skills Class on Wednesdays (5:00-6:30pm CST/ 6:00-7:30 EST). Group offers a psychoeducational, skills-based setting to learn flexibility, openness, and social connection. Enroll now!

— PSYCHe PLLC, Psychologist in Nashville, TN

This is a relatively new therapy that helps clients who struggle with having too much control to feel flexibility and ease in life (e.g., perfectionists/type-A personalities). The therapy examines biological and social roots that lead to over-control and helps clients increase flexibility and closeness in relationships. I am still in training but have been in an organization/consultation team practicing RO-DBT for the last 9 years as well as supervision. I complete training in 2025.

— Alison Alderdice, Psychologist

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
 

As a DBT trained therapist, I have encountered some limitations of the treatment and have educated myself on better treatment approaches, which is why I have been trained on and have been using Radically Open DBT in my practice. This RO DBT focuses on being flexible and adaptive to new or challenging circumstances, being open to new experiences, and focusing on being social connections and intimacy. Helping you feel more open and connected to others can be a powerful healing force in your life.

— Vienna Aslanian, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Prescott Valley, AZ

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 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. I utilize this treatment for clients with restrictive eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, and depression.

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

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 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

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

— J. Jade Adair, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
 

I am a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy clinician, but I prefer to use DBT principles and skills in a flexible way that makes the most sense for the client.

— Shelby Driver, Licensed Professional Counselor in Rocky RIver, OH

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
 

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