You've come to the right place.
You live on an emotional roller coaster. You can't keep friends or a job. Hurting yourself feels better than hurting others. You question whether your life is worth living. Perhaps you diagnosed yourself on the internet or your doctor told you that you need something called "DBT."
DBT is what we live and breathe.
DBT Institute Oklahoma City welcomes diversity of identity and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or social status.
What is DBT?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy combines the best of scientific psychology in the West with the beauty and wisdom of the East. DBT is a cognitive behavioral treatment that was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and it is now recognized as the gold standard psychological treatment for this population. In addition, research has shown that it is effective in treating a wide range of other disorders such as substance dependence, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders.
Research has shown DBT to be effective in reducing suicidal behavior, non-suicidal self-injury, psychiatric hospitalization, treatment dropout, substance use, anger, and depression.
DBT includes four sets of behavioral skills:
Mindfulness: the practice of being fully aware and present in this one moment
Distress Tolerance: how to tolerate pain in difficult situations, not change it
Interpersonal Effectiveness: how to ask for what you want and say no while maintaining self-respect and relationships with others
Emotion Regulation: how to change emotions that you want to change
Source: http://behavioraltech.org/resources/whatisdbt.cfm
Research has shown DBT to be effective in reducing suicidal behavior, non-suicidal self-injury, psychiatric hospitalization, treatment dropout, substance use, anger, and depression.
DBT includes four sets of behavioral skills:
Mindfulness: the practice of being fully aware and present in this one moment
Distress Tolerance: how to tolerate pain in difficult situations, not change it
Interpersonal Effectiveness: how to ask for what you want and say no while maintaining self-respect and relationships with others
Emotion Regulation: how to change emotions that you want to change
Source: http://behavioraltech.org/resources/whatisdbt.cfm
Our Team of DBT Fellows
A fellow is a member of a group (or fellowship) that works together in pursuing mutual knowledge or practice.
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Amanda Shrader LCSW
Therapist | amanda@dbtokc.comAmanda's therapy super-power is being real and down to earth. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from a small town in Oklahoma. She holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma, along with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Oklahoma State University. During her education she had the privilege to work with veterans at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, intern at the University of Oklahoma Heath Sciences Center, as well as participate in research studies focusing on geriatric memory care.
Working in the mental health and social services field for over ten years now, Amanda has had the pleasure of gaining valuable experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working with individuals, groups and families, while employing a strength-based and person-centered focus. Amanda utilizes CBT, DBT, ACT and Solution Focused therapy to assist patients in achieving their mental health goals. Amanda loves to see people’s relationships with themselves and others improve through the therapeutic process. Offering a safe, non-judgmental, accepting environment to address your concerns is her goal. DBT offers the tools to manage life’s challenges, improve relationships and promote positive self-image. Amanda has availability to see new clients beginning in January. Call or book online to start your journey to wellness. Private Pay Rate: $160 per individual session $50 per DBT Skills Training Group session We accept Aetna, United Healthcare, HealthChoice, and a few others in addition to private pay. We are out-of-network with Blue Cross and Cigna. We also accept Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts and can provide documentation for Out of Network claims. |
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Shayla Hanna LPC/LADC CandidateTherapist | shayla@dbtokc.comShayla's therapy superpowers are validation and genuineness. She was raised in Ponca City, Oklahoma, and completed both her Bachelor's degree in Family Studies and Gerontology, and Master's degree in Counseling Psychology at Southern Nazarene University.
Shayla has experience in working with people with mood disorders, assisting victims of domestic violence and their families while working with the YWCA in Oklahoma City, and working in an inpatient setting with both mental wellness and substance use patients. She is deeply passionate about DBT and believes in the power it brings to clients who feel lost and alone, and the positive outcomes it has in working with those struggling with substance use. Shayla also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Self-Psychology in her practice in order to provide the best treatment to her clients, allowing her to walk beside clients during their most difficult times. She tries to implement the models DBT teaches into her everyday life, and believes a positive and genuine relationship between client and therapist is vital to the healing process. While not working, Shayla enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband and three dogs, and swimming. Private Pay Rate: $140 per individual session $50 per DBT Skills Training Group session We accept Aetna, United Healthcare, HealthChoice, and a few others in addition to private pay. We are out-of-network with Blue Cross and Cigna. We also accept Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts and can provide documentation for Out of Network claims. |
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Sarah Zimmer LMSWTherapist | sarah@dbtokc.comSarah's therapy super-power is radical genuineness and transparent communication. Originally from Norman, Oklahoma, she received her Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma. Before starting her Master's work, Sarah has had experience in Community Mental Health, supporting adolescents, adults, and families in crisis situations. Sarah works with all populations that benefit from DBT and enjoys being professionally challenged when working with adolescents and families.
As someone who is skilled in working with individuals experiencing crises, Sarah appreciates the flexibility and structure that Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers. Sarah helps her clients promote mindful acceptance so she can meet them where they are while also challenging clients to make skillful change. Sarah is dedicating her career to the Dialectical Behavior Therapy model as it helps clients with varying needs get the skill management and emotional support they are looking for. Private Pay Rate: $140 per individual session $50 per DBT Skills Training Group session We accept Aetna, United Healthcare, HealthChoice, and a few others in addition to private pay. We are out-of-network with Blue Cross and Cigna. We also accept Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts and can provide documentation for Out of Network claims. |
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Sarah Baker LPCTherapist | sarahb@dbtokc.comSarah believes in uniting with clients of all ages and life experiences, respectfully. The ideal client has a desire to work hard and utilize kindness with themselves at every stage of the journey. In addition, they know how to ask for what they want and utilize their time wisely. Sarah provides Telehealth and in-person therapy to meet current needs safely.
Sarah has worked with many evidenced-based treatment modalities and is pursuing certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. The main modalities she utilizes are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. She has also used Parent Management Training and especially enjoys working with the teenage population. Sarah is from Oklahoma and has been here all of her life to weather each storm personally and professionally with a bit of levity. Sarah enjoys meeting new people and nurturing her relationships with those she has had the pleasure of counseling. Private Pay Rate: $160 per individual session $50 per DBT Skills Training Group session We accept Aetna, United Healthcare, HealthChoice, and a few others in addition to private pay. We are out-of-network with Blue Cross and Cigna. We also accept Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts and can provide documentation for Out of Network claims. |
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Kris Bryant LPCFounder & Owner | contact@krisbryantlpc.com
Validation and acceptance are Kris' therapy super-powers. Kris studied Psychology at Southern Nazarene University (2006) and Counseling Psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma (2009). He received intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy through the Linehan Institute in 2011. As a supervising clinician for a community mental health center in Oklahoma City, he was integral in developing the first outpatient DBT program for adolescents in the state of Oklahoma. He was appointed by Governor Mary Fallin to the Oklahoma Suicide Prevention Council where he served from 2013 to 2020.
Kris loves to share in the human experience and that which is good, true, and beautiful. He enjoys the Victorian small town life with his family in historic Guthrie, Oklahoma where he serves on the Planning Commission. Private Pay Rate: $160 per individual session $50 per DBT Skills Training Group session We accept Aetna, United Healthcare, HealthChoice, and a few others in addition to private pay. We are out-of-network with Blue Cross and Cigna. We also accept Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts and can provide documentation for Out of Network claims. |
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