Please take the time to read over the information contained in the “About
DBT” section of this website. Additional information regarding Dialectical
Behavior Therapy can also be found at www.behavioraltech.com.
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The first step is to call us at 415-271-6524
(Deborah Mitchell) or 415-345-1396 (Mark
Rosenthal) and request an initial phone consultation with
one of our staff. Please do not call both of us. In addition,
please leave us good times and phone numbers where you
can be reached. The actual phone consultation is meant
to be brief and should take no more than 5 to 10 minutes. |
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If it seems from the phone consultation that you may be
a good candidate for our DBT program, we will arrange for
you to come in for a formal intake interview. Pease note
that to be eligible to participate in a six-month DBT skills
groups, you must already be in an established and ongoing
individual psychotherapy. If you are not currently in therapy,
we may be able to assist you in finding a compatible individual
therapist. |
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The next step in the intake/assessment process for our
DBT program, based upon the recommendation of the therapist
conducting your formal intake interview, would be to complete
our four week Orientation & Commitment group. The O&C
group currently meets at the San Francisco DBT Center (1735A
Union Street) on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
This group is designed to give you a sense of what the actual
DBT program is like and for you to ask any questions you
might have prior to making a six-month commitment. The group
also allows us to further assess your eligibility and readiness
for full DBT skills training program. |
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Please note that participation in our DBT program requires
a signed
agreement with your individual therapist, as well as releases
of information.
Reimbursement arrangements for managed care or insurance
must also be in place. All necessary forms and information
will be provided during
the intake and assessment process outlined above. If you
will be using insurance, please be advised that you will
be responsible for full payment for any missed sessions
since we cannot bill insurance for
missed sessions. |
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If it is determined that our DBT program is not the right
fit for you, we shall make every effort to provide you
with alternative treatment recommendations.
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