Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

We are pleased to announce our new Dialectical Behavior Therapy group. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based group psychotherapy for people who experience emotions very intensely. It aims to help people accept the reality of their lives and their behaviors, while also learning to change maladaptive coping strategies in order to manage negative emotions, and troublesome symptoms such as self-harm.

What are the benefits of Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy?

Studies indicate that Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help with the following:

Improve your personal and professional relationships
Improve your overall quality of life
Help lower the arousal state with specific, often simple techniques
Help regulate your emotions to put those feelings into words

Who is this group for?

The group can accommodate 6-8 patients who meet some or all
of these criteria:

Engaging in self-destructive behavior, such as self-harm, substance use, or disordered eating
Having trouble managing moods frequently
Having frequent conflicts with others (family, friends, coworkers, bosses) in which they recognize that their responses are contributing to the conflicts
Actively engaged in individual psychotherapy with a clinician at Rivia Mind, and is consistent in keeping appointments. If you are not currently a patient with us, we will pair you with an additional individual clinician during this time. Please contact us directly at: info@riviamind.com or (212) 203-1773
Willing and able to commit to the group details below
OPEN AND WILLING TO CHANGE!

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group Details:

- April 19th - August 2nd | At capacity

- June 15th - September 28th, held every Thursday at 10:00 am | Open for enrollment

Virtual sessions, camera must be on.
Patients must commit to the first 2 sessions before dropping the group. Once committed to the group, you can miss a maximum of 2 sessions for all 16 weeks.
Patients will need to buy this book that will be used
Patients can reach out to us at info@riviamind.com for more information.

If you are interested in joining the DBT group, please contact us at info@riviamind.com or by telephone: (212) 203-1773.

Group Facilitators

Cristin Teutul, PMHNP-BC

Cristin has 16 years of nursing experience that has directly informed her practice and ethos. She strongly believes trust, communication, shared humanity and authenticity are fundamental to the therapeutic relationship. Cristin's approach to care is centered on the idea that mental health support begins with treating the whole person, which includes, but is not limited to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture and core values. She aligns with the principles of body neutrality and Health At Every Size (HAES). She's extremely passionate about working with clients to find a sense of peace, balance and respect in relation to body image, food, and movement.

Kelly Allbright, LMSW

Kelly strives to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where the client feels empowered to achieve their goals. She has experience in treating adults who encounter Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, OCD, family conflict and relationship challenges. Kelly’s approach is strength based and utilizes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. Kelly values a strong therapeutic relationship and will tailor treatment to meet individual needs.