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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Sarah Zimmer LMSWLead Psychotherapist | 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 session $50 per DBT Skills Training Group session We accept Aetna, United Healthcare/Optum, HealthChoice, WebTPA/Healthcare Highways, 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. We joined Advekit which is a platform that can help you understand and use your Out-of-Network insurance benefits. If you make a free account with this service, they will link you with me and will pay me on your behalf. Advekit will only charge you the balance of what your insurance does not pay. So, once you meet your deductible, they only charge you what you owe and they wait for reimbursement instead of you having to wait. This also means that you will no longer have to file insurance claims or paperwork because they will do it for you! Their goal is to make it easier on both of us so we can focus on your care. |
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Sarah Baker LPCPsychotherapist | 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 session $50 per DBT Skills Training Group session We accept Aetna, United Healthcare/Optum, HealthChoice, WebTPA/Healthcare Highways, 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. We joined Advekit which is a platform that can help you understand and use your Out-of-Network insurance benefits. If you make a free account with this service, they will link you with me and will pay me on your behalf. Advekit will only charge you the balance of what your insurance does not pay. So, once you meet your deductible, they only charge you what you owe and they wait for reimbursement instead of you having to wait. This also means that you will no longer have to file insurance claims or paperwork because they will do it for you! Their goal is to make it easier on both of us so we can focus on your care. |
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Hannah Barnes LMSWPsychotherapist | hannah@dbtokc.comHannah’s therapy super-power is practicality. She believes that a skills-based approach is a powerful vehicle for balancing change and acceptance. As your therapist, Hannah will provide therapy that is accessible, experiential, and always real, honoring you, the client, as the expert of your unique lived experiences. Hannah provides both Telehealth and in-person therapy to best meet her clients’ needs.
Hannah studied Criminal Justice and Psychology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and received her Master’s of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma (2021) with a desire to advocate for social equity in her community. She completed foundational Dialectical and Behavior Therapy training through the Linehan Institute in 2021 as well as practicing modalities including Brainspotting, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. As a therapy intern, Hannah was responsible for proving evidence-based treatments for her clients through therapy and skills groups. She has experience working individually with adults and teens and joining with caregivers navigating complex family dynamics. Hannah is passionate about serving and supporting clients who struggle with big emotions. This may look like anxiety, self-harming behaviors, low self-esteem, postpartum disorders, behavioral concerns, or anyone who resonates with being a highly sensitive person. She is an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and strives to hold culturally competent space for all individuals. "Our wounds are often openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us." -David Richo Private Pay Rate: $140 per session $50 per DBT Skills Training Group session We accept Aetna, United Healthcare/Optum, HealthChoice, WebTPA/Healthcare Highways, 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. We joined Advekit which is a platform that can help you understand and use your Out-of-Network insurance benefits. If you make a free account with this service, they will link you with me and will pay me on your behalf. Advekit will only charge you the balance of what your insurance does not pay. So, once you meet your deductible, they only charge you what you owe and they wait for reimbursement instead of you having to wait. This also means that you will no longer have to file insurance claims or paperwork because they will do it for you! Their goal is to make it easier on both of us so we can focus on your care. |
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Patrick Turner LMFT CandidatePsychotherapist | patrick@dbtokc.comPatrick's therapy super-power is warmth and empathy. He believes that personal growth blooms best in a safe and open environment. He is deeply humbled by the vulnerability that people share in his sessions.
As your therapist, Patrick is dedicated to a collaborative approach that will help you walk the middle path between accepting what feels unacceptable and changing what we believe is unchangeable. As a marriage and family therapist he will not only be providing treatment based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles but will maintain a systemic perspective that considers the role of family in all presenting concerns. It is his goal to strive towards cultural competency and provide effective evidence based treatment. Before going to school to become a therapist Patrick spent four years in the military getting to know service members from all around the country. He received his masters degree in Marriage and Family therapy as well as a bachelors in Sociology at the University of Central Oklahoma. He has experience in community mental health where he worked with diverse populations and diagnoses. Patrick is extremely excited to begin his career by honing his therapeutic skill in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He is able to provide Telehealth or in-person therapy. Private Pay Rate: $140 per session $50 per DBT Skills Training Group session We accept Aetna, United Healthcare/Optum, HealthChoice, WebTPA/Healthcare Highways, 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. We joined Advekit which is a platform that can help you understand and use your Out-of-Network insurance benefits. If you make a free account with this service, they will link you with me and will pay me on your behalf. Advekit will only charge you the balance of what your insurance does not pay. So, once you meet your deductible, they only charge you what you owe and they wait for reimbursement instead of you having to wait. This also means that you will no longer have to file insurance claims or paperwork because they will do it for you! Their goal is to make it easier on both of us so we can focus on your care. |
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Kennade Long LPC CandidatePsychotherapist | kennade@dbtokc.comKennade studied Psychology at Oklahoma State University (2017) and completed her Master’s degree at the University of Oklahoma for Clincial Professional Counseling with a special emphasis in alcohol and drug counseling (2020). Kennade has worked in both inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities that target addiction.
Kennade believes that every individual has the ability to grow and learn. She will meet you where you are and assist you in finding balance and joy in life, while also providing you with the knowledge of various DBT skills to cope with the stress that life sometimes brings. Private Pay Rate: $140 per session $50 per DBT Skills Training Group session We accept Aetna, United Healthcare/Optum, HealthChoice, WebTPA/Healthcare Highways, 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. We joined Advekit which is a platform that can help you understand and use your Out-of-Network insurance benefits. If you make a free account with this service, they will link you with me and will pay me on your behalf. Advekit will only charge you the balance of what your insurance does not pay. So, once you meet your deductible, they only charge you what you owe and they wait for reimbursement instead of you having to wait. This also means that you will no longer have to file insurance claims or paperwork because they will do it for you! Their goal is to make it easier on both of us so we can focus on your care. |
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Chelsey Carreon LPC CandidatePsychotherapist | chelsey@dbtokc.comChelsey believes in the power of human connection, through empathy, genuineness, and total acceptance of one’s journey. When we begin to heal from within, not only does the relationship with ourselves improve, but the relationship with the world around us does as well.
Prior to working at DBT Institute Oklahoma City, Chelsey worked in the public school system, providing students with emotional-social development and educational planning in the state of Kansas and Oklahoma. Her formal education includes, a Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Fort Hays State University in Kansas and a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. In a collaborative approach, she will work with you on acceptance, resilience, and nurturing the relationships in your life, in order to live the life you want. Private Pay Rate: $140 per session $50 per DBT Skills Training Group session We accept Aetna, United Healthcare/Optum, HealthChoice, WebTPA/Healthcare Highways, 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. We joined Advekit which is a platform that can help you understand and use your Out-of-Network insurance benefits. If you make a free account with this service, they will link you with me and will pay me on your behalf. Advekit will only charge you the balance of what your insurance does not pay. So, once you meet your deductible, they only charge you what you owe and they wait for reimbursement instead of you having to wait. This also means that you will no longer have to file insurance claims or paperwork because they will do it for you! Their goal is to make it easier on both of us so we can focus on your care. |
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Karli BlalockPracticum Student & InternKarli is currently pursuing a Master’s in Counseling from Northwestern University in Chicago, to be completed March 2023. Prior to embarking upon a career as a counselor, Karli worked in theatre and as a yoga instructor. Whether collaborating with a client or guiding a yoga class, Karli aims to hold safe and inviting space. A gifted and instinctive healer, Karli has a knack for meeting people where they are—empathy is her superpower.
Karli is studying psychodynamic psychotherapy and beginning clinical work in DBT. She was led to being a therapist after personally experiencing the healing powers of mindfulness. In session, Karli takes an integrative approach, helping each client discover the right tools and skills for their own self-exploration and self-soothing. She feels like DBT OKC is an ideal match for the intersections of her skills and interests. We need more love in this world, and cultivating that begins with a healthy relationship to our own mind, body, and soul. Private Pay Rate: Reduced Rates Available Due to Student Status |
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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. |
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