Adolescent Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
Who is this group for?
Teenagers ages 14-18 who are dealing with depression, anxiety, acting out behaviors, who would like to feel better and be more in control of their emotions.
Common challenges faced by group participants:
Meeting Time:
Tuesdays 6:00PM facilitated by Mayer Solomon, LCSWC.
Wednesdays 6:00PM facilitated by Meira Lazar, LCSW-C
Cost:
Group session fee: $140/group meeting
Evaluation fee..........$150-200
Commitment:
The curriculum is designed based on an almost six month commitment to complete all 3 modules– Mindfulness/Distress Tolerance, Mindfulness/Emotion Regulation, and Mindfulness/Middle Path/Interpersonal Effectiveness. The financial commitment is for one module at a time. There are about 7 meetings in each module. Payment for all the meetings in the module is due in advance to reserve your spot.
Why choose Solomon Counseling, LLC?
We are a small group of committed and experienced clinicians focused on helping your child and family heal. In addition to DBT Skills group, you may choose to work with one of our team members for adjunctive work, like family therapy, parenting support, or individual therapy. Our staff works closely together as a team, and with you, to support you and your family.
Still want to learn more about DBT for Adolescents?
Here's a helpful article. "DBT: What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?"
Here's an inspiring story, "How Hannah Got Happy," about a teenager that "the smallest of things would make me scream and cry."
Answers to frequently asked questions are listed below the contact form.
Teenagers ages 14-18 who are dealing with depression, anxiety, acting out behaviors, who would like to feel better and be more in control of their emotions.
Common challenges faced by group participants:
- Intense moods
- Difficulty expressing feelings in effective ways
- Easily angered/irritated
- Lengthy return to baseline/feeling ok again
- Overly sensitive
- Engaging in problematic behaviors
Meeting Time:
Tuesdays 6:00PM facilitated by Mayer Solomon, LCSWC.
Wednesdays 6:00PM facilitated by Meira Lazar, LCSW-C
Cost:
Group session fee: $140/group meeting
Evaluation fee..........$150-200
Commitment:
The curriculum is designed based on an almost six month commitment to complete all 3 modules– Mindfulness/Distress Tolerance, Mindfulness/Emotion Regulation, and Mindfulness/Middle Path/Interpersonal Effectiveness. The financial commitment is for one module at a time. There are about 7 meetings in each module. Payment for all the meetings in the module is due in advance to reserve your spot.
Why choose Solomon Counseling, LLC?
We are a small group of committed and experienced clinicians focused on helping your child and family heal. In addition to DBT Skills group, you may choose to work with one of our team members for adjunctive work, like family therapy, parenting support, or individual therapy. Our staff works closely together as a team, and with you, to support you and your family.
Still want to learn more about DBT for Adolescents?
Here's a helpful article. "DBT: What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?"
Here's an inspiring story, "How Hannah Got Happy," about a teenager that "the smallest of things would make me scream and cry."
Answers to frequently asked questions are listed below the contact form.
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InsuranceWe are an out-of-network practice. At the time of your session you would pay the fee for your session. We will be happy to provide you with a receipt that you can submit to your insurance company. Because we are licensed therapists, our professional services do qualify for patient reimbursement under many insurance plans.
To help determine what your insurance company will cover, you may want to ask your insurance company...
LocationWe are located in Mt. Washington Baltimore near the Mt. Washington Light Rail. Our address is: 1501 Sulgrave Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When can new members join the group?
New members can join at the beginning of each module. Sometimes, depending on various factors, group members can join in the third group of the module.
Do I need an evaluation before starting the group?
Yes. To make sure the group is a good fit for you, the group leader will meet with you before you start the group. The evaluation session fee varies by provider and ranges from $170-$200.
Do I also need to be in individual therapy to join the group?
Yes. To participate in the group you would also need to be in individual therapy. Your individual therapist does not have to be one of our therapists, but we do offer individual therapy here if you do not already have a therapist.
How long does it take to learn all the skills?
The curriculum is designed based on an almost six month commitment to complete all 3 modules– Mindfulness/Distress Tolerance, Mindfulness/Emotion Regulation, and Mindfulness/Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Some people stay in the group for about 6 months to learn all the skills one time, and others stay on longer to repeat some or all of the modules to reinforce and consolidate what they have been learning.
The financial commitment is for one module at a time. There are about 7 meetings in each module. Payment for all the meetings in the module is due in advance to reserve your spot.
How often does the group meet and is it in-person?
The group meets weekly for an hour and a half in-person at our Mt. Washington office.
What is the structure of the sessions?
Each meeting starts with a few minute mindfulness practice, followed by skills review, followed by learning a new skill. The groups are based on the curriculum designed by Marsha Linehan, the founder of DBT. Group members are provided a binder.
The groups are a hybrid of the group leader teaching skills, group members sharing what they are working on, how they relate to the skills, and providing peer support to each other.
How many group members are in the group?
There are generally 4-8 members in the group.
Does insurance cover the sessions?
We are out-of-network with all insurances- more details on what that means can be found here. The service code, also known as CPT code, for the evaluation is 90791, and for the ongoing group sessions is 90853.
New members can join at the beginning of each module. Sometimes, depending on various factors, group members can join in the third group of the module.
Do I need an evaluation before starting the group?
Yes. To make sure the group is a good fit for you, the group leader will meet with you before you start the group. The evaluation session fee varies by provider and ranges from $170-$200.
Do I also need to be in individual therapy to join the group?
Yes. To participate in the group you would also need to be in individual therapy. Your individual therapist does not have to be one of our therapists, but we do offer individual therapy here if you do not already have a therapist.
How long does it take to learn all the skills?
The curriculum is designed based on an almost six month commitment to complete all 3 modules– Mindfulness/Distress Tolerance, Mindfulness/Emotion Regulation, and Mindfulness/Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Some people stay in the group for about 6 months to learn all the skills one time, and others stay on longer to repeat some or all of the modules to reinforce and consolidate what they have been learning.
The financial commitment is for one module at a time. There are about 7 meetings in each module. Payment for all the meetings in the module is due in advance to reserve your spot.
How often does the group meet and is it in-person?
The group meets weekly for an hour and a half in-person at our Mt. Washington office.
What is the structure of the sessions?
Each meeting starts with a few minute mindfulness practice, followed by skills review, followed by learning a new skill. The groups are based on the curriculum designed by Marsha Linehan, the founder of DBT. Group members are provided a binder.
The groups are a hybrid of the group leader teaching skills, group members sharing what they are working on, how they relate to the skills, and providing peer support to each other.
How many group members are in the group?
There are generally 4-8 members in the group.
Does insurance cover the sessions?
We are out-of-network with all insurances- more details on what that means can be found here. The service code, also known as CPT code, for the evaluation is 90791, and for the ongoing group sessions is 90853.