Drawing on two decades of research, we offer diverse programs for clients from early teens to older adults. The Portland DBT Institute has multiple tracks to meet individual needs. At your first meeting, your primary clinician will assess concerns, orient you to the programs, and help you decide what treatment goals would be most relevant.
We offer services adherent to the full fidelity DBT model including individual and group therapy, and 24/7 phone consultation for the client. Please see the table below for a visual guide to the adult and teen programs offered at PDBTI.
Telehealth Delivered. Since the start of COVID, we have successfully converted all our treatment services, including our IOPs, to telehealth. All standard services and IOPs are currently offered via HIPAA-secure video conferencing. We are not currently offering any in-person services.
| Program Components | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Type | Duration | Individual Therapy | Skills Training Group | Phone Coaching | Other Services |
| Adult Programs (18+) | |||||
| Standard Adult Full Program | 1 year | Weekly 50-minute individual therapy |
Weekly 2-hour skills training Specialized skills groups are available for substance abuse, PTSD, and eating disorders. |
24/7, through individual therapist | As needed: medication management and nutrition support |
| Young Adult Full Program | 1 year | Weekly 50-minute individual therapy |
Weekly 90-minute skills training Optional parent and caregiver group |
24/7, through individual therapist | As needed: medication management and nutrition support |
| Adult Enhanced Skills Training (EST) |
6 month rotations |
Monthly 30-minute check-in |
Twice a week, 60-minute skills training Specialized skills groups are available for substance abuse and eating disorders. |
N/A | As needed: medication management and nutrition support |
| Standard Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) | 16 weeks | Weekly 50-minute individual therapy |
Schedules: See our Adult IOP webpage for more information about the other group types included in the IOP program. |
24/7, through individual therapist | As needed: medication management and nutrition support |
| Eating Disorders Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) | 16 weeks |
Weekly 50-minute individual therapy |
Schedule: |
24/7, through individual therapist |
Built-in medication management and nutrition support |
| Program Type | Duration | Individual Therapy | Skills Training Group | Phone Coaching | Other Services |
| Teen Programs (ages 13-18) | |||||
| Teen and Family Full Program | 24 weeks (6 months) |
Weekly 50-minute individual therapy for the teen |
Weekly 90-minute teen skills training Weekly 90-minute parent and caregiver skills training |
24/7, through individual therapist | Monthly family check-ins, in addition to as needed medication management and nutrition support |
| Teen Enhanced Skills Training (EST) | 6 month rotations | Monthly 30-minute check-in | Twice a week, 60-minute skills training | N/A | As needed: medication management and nutrition support |
| Teen and Family Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) | 16 weeks |
Weekly 50-minute individual therapy |
Schedule: |
24/7, through individual therapist | As needed: medication management and nutrition support |
