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Posted by TherapyGirl on April 15, 2010, at 14:24:41
Most of you probably know I am looking for a new T. I was finally able to talk to the first one on my list today and she strongly recommended DBT for me, which my T and I had also discussed. What I didn't realize is that DBT involves weekly classes for up to 1 year as well as individual therapy and insurance doesn't cover the classes. I can't begin to afford this monetarily or timewise.
Do any of you know if some people will do DBT within individual therapy? Do you think I can "make do" with CBT instead?
Thanks for any advice or information.
Posted by rnny on April 15, 2010, at 17:14:25
In reply to DBT?, posted by TherapyGirl on April 15, 2010, at 14:24:41
DBT combines standard cognitive-behavioral techniques as part of it's 'package'. So even if you only work privately with a therapist who does cognitive heavioral therapy you would be getting part of DBT.
Posted by emmanuel98 on April 15, 2010, at 20:39:12
In reply to DBT?, posted by TherapyGirl on April 15, 2010, at 14:24:41
I have a therapist who does DBT within individual therapy, but I had been in a group before. Insurance paid. Why wouldn't insurance pay for group therapy, which is what DBT groups are. Groups are cheaper than individual therapy anyway.
Posted by Dinah on April 16, 2010, at 19:55:36
In reply to DBT?, posted by TherapyGirl on April 15, 2010, at 14:24:41
Are you sure that insurance won't cover it? Insurance in general seems to love DBT. It's expensive for the duration of the program, but over time it's supposed to lower costs.
I've always wanted to try DBT. It is similar in some ways to CBT, but in other ways it sounds far more palatable. I use CBT, but when a therapist tries to approach therapy from that angle, undisguised, I tend to respond with, shall we say, negativity. DBT sounds like a kinder and gentler CBT and full of the humor and acceptance that seems sadly lacking in the CBT practitioners I personally have known. Perhaps I've picked a bad lot.
Posted by TherapyGirl on April 16, 2010, at 21:00:46
In reply to Re: DBT? » TherapyGirl, posted by Dinah on April 16, 2010, at 19:55:36
The information on the web site for one of them in my town said insurance wouldn't pay because they're considered classes and not group therapy.
I did email the woman who basically started DBT in this area and got a fast, very kind response. We are going to try to talk on the phone Monday. She said there are some low-fee groups and some groups where I could pay less. she thinks it would be very helpful for me.
Thanks for the information, all of you. I'll keep you posted.
My T called today because I called her crying yesterday when the first therapist I called "rejected" me. But I was in a slightly better place and I apologized and told her I knew I was pushing it and would try to get a handle on myself. She seems okay with it, but I don't want to abuse the privilege of keeping her in my life.
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