Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) is an evidence-based treatment informed by over 20 years of clinical and experimental research.

RO-DBT targets a variety of disorders characterized by excessive self-control, often referred to as overcontrol. Self-control is usually seen as a good thing. It means having an ability to inhibit or control your emotions, desires or behavior. But did you know that too much self-control can cause problems?

What is Overcontrol?

Overcontrol is when someone controls their emotions and behaviors to the point of harming their own well-being.

Overcontrol signs and symptoms are when you or a loved one:

• Is not a risk taker and is generally not open to new experiences
• Needs structure and order
• Has a strong desire to “fix”
• Exhibits rule-governed behavior
• Has a low awareness of emotions, often has disingenuous emotional expressions
• Notices details that others are not likely to notice
• Has a high capacity for self-control

Who can benefit from RO-DBT?

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) is designed to help many types of conditions, including symptoms that are not responding to standard care. We help adult patients with diagnoses that can include:

• Chronic Depression
• Treatment-Resistant Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Avoidant, Paranoid and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorders
• Internalizing Disorders

Our Program

The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a seven-week program with two hours of skills classes daily Monday through Thursday. Patients have one individual session each week with their primary therapist.

In our outpatient treatment program:

• Patients are introduced to multiple skills designed to improve their mental health through openness, flexibility and forming social connections.
• Skills coaching between sessions is available and patients can continue to work and engage in activities of daily living.
• RO-DBT may be used concurrently with other forms of psychotherapy. However, patients can pause additional psychotherapy while participating in IOP.

Call us today at 314-289-9411 or email [email protected] to start on a road to a better tomorrow.