Therapist Groups

DBT Consultation Teams and Groups

Online DBT consultation teams and groups, useful for clinicians in private practice or small settings who don’t have an in-house DBT team.

Groups listed

5

How often they meet

A mix

2 monthly, 2 weekly, 1 biweekly

Cost per session

$50–$100

Median $65 across 3 groups that list a price

5 DBT groups listed

  • Monthly

    Building A Values-Based Private Practice

    Eliza Hecht

    Friday · 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET

    These small group consultations are intended for both clinicians in early private practice and those who have been in practice for a while but are interested in pivoting to a structure that feels more values-aligned. When I started my own practice, I wanted to build a business that was firmly grounded in my values, felt authentic to me, AND was also financially sustainable. It was extremely difficult to find models of what I wanted to create. It was hard enough to even find resources explaining the basic logistics needed to open a private practice properly. The limited business advice I did receive felt overly cold, inauthentic, or questionably clinically sound. I decided to develop my own model for the practice I believed was possible. In speaking to people over the years, I have realized that many, many therapists are interested in creating a practice that aligns with their value system but they don't know how to go about it. I have loved figuring out the logistics of building a more ethical business - it's something I find really energizing and am extremely passionate about. I want to share the resources and insight I've developed over the years to make it easier for others' to build their own values-based practices. My hope is that access to these resources helps further my own values-based goals of increased access to treatment and increased quality of life for clinicians. Some issues that have been addressed in past consultations: - Balancing accessible care and financial stability - Developing a fair and standardized sliding scale to meet client need and satisfy legal concerns - Hiring employees; things to consider in the hiring process; figuring out a fair compensation structure - Creating an equitable environment for employees - The steps required to start a private practice in New York - Navigating NYS Paid Family Leave benefits - Tolerating the financial ebbs and flows of being in private practice - Feeling comfortable taking time off - Observing and setting limits with clients - Managing burnout - Increasing competency and confidence as a clinician The consultation group meets monthly for an hour at a time. The cost is $100/session for a series of 6 monthly sessions ($600 total). Scholarships are available based on financial need.

    Private PracticeBusiness DevEarly CareerMid-Career
    $100
  • Weekly

    Clinical Social Work & Counseling Group Supervision

    Sara Varga LCSW-C

    Tuesday · 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET

    Our clinical director Sara Varga brings a wealth of experience from a variety of work place settings along with a sense of humility to her supervision style. She has a CBT/DBT orientation (is intensively trained from Behavior Tech) and over 2 decades of expertise in adolescent therapy, SUD and DV treatment, wilderness & higher levels of care treatment, and much more. Beyond focusing on case conceptualization and interventions, she also incorporates development of the self-as-therapist. She addresses themes of compassion & burnout fatigue, resiliency, and career development to make this work sustainable!

    DBTCBTSupervision
    Contact for price
  • Biweekly

    DBT Consultation Group

    Rena Semertzidis, LCSW

    Tuesday

    I am offering a bi-weekly virtual DBT skills consultation group for clinicians looking for collaborate support in their work with adults (potentially adolescents), as well as seeking to strengthen their use of DBT skills. Group follows DBT consult model in that I will lead us in a mindfulness practice to start, with discussion about practice. We will then leave time for case discussions, and/or specific questions and requests for skills/module review. High risk case discussions will be prioritized. *Time and day of group are subject to change based on participants availability* Happy to share more about myself, as well as to connect for individual supervision work. Feel free to contact!

    DBTMindfulnessTraumaPrivate Practice
    Contact for price
  • Weekly

    DBT Training Consultation Team

    Eliza Hecht

    Tuesday · 11:15AM - 12:30PM ET

    This team is for clinicians interested in deepening their DBT knowledge and applying it to clients. It is essentially group supervision in the format of an adherent DBT consultation team. Eliza Hecht leads it, and she has extensive training and experience in providing DBT, as well as in supervising new DBT clinicians. The goal is to provide high-quality training in DBT. Members must have completed a DBT Foundational training through Behavioral Tech (or the equivalent), or be interested in beginning one upon joining the team. We are happy to provide more guidance about how to pursue this. Fee is $65, with scholarship spots available based on financial need.

    DBTCase ConsultSupervisionEarly Career
    $65
  • Monthly

    Integrative Therapy Consultation Group

    Niquie Dworkin, PhD

    Sunday · 12:00PM - 1:00PM CT

    This group focuses on clinical issues, professional development, and practical issues around developing a successful private practice. It is appropriate for newer therapists, therapists transitioning into private practice, or therapists who want to increase their flexibility by integrating psychodynamic, experiential, DBT, CBT, and trauma-informed interventions into their clinical work.

    DBTCBTPrivate PracticeTrauma
    $50

What is a DBT consultation team?

In Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the consultation team is a core part of the treatment, not an optional extra. Teams of DBT providers typically meet weekly to support each other, stay motivated, build skills, and keep treatment faithful to the model.

Clinicians outside a DBT program often join a virtual team or consultation group so they can practice DBT with that support in place.

How to choose a group

  • Ask whether the group operates as a full DBT consultation team (with team agreements and a set agenda) or as a looser consultation group.
  • Check the expected commitment. Teams usually expect weekly attendance.
  • Ask what training members are expected to have completed.
  • If you are pursuing certification, ask whether participation can be documented.

Common questions

Do I need a consultation team to practice DBT?
According to Behavioral Tech, the training organization founded by Marsha Linehan, practitioners can only deliver DBT effectively within a consultation team, and team participation is required for its comprehensive trainings and for DBT-Linehan Board of Certification.

Sources: Behavioral Tech: Consultation Team

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