$280 | 6-week group | Meeting Monday evenings, in-person | New group forming for Fall/Winter
Group facilitated by Katie Dowen, LCSW
Build the skills to live with more balance, resilience, and emotional clarity.
Join our upcoming Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group, a structured and supportive space to learn practical tools for managing emotions, improving relationships, and navigating life’s challenges.
This therapy group series is presented in (4) modules, with each module running for 6-weeks. Participants are encouraged to register for the entire series, however, attending single modules is permitted, too.
Module 1: Mindfulness – How to re-gain control over your thoughts by staying grounded in the present moment.
Module 2: Distress Tolerance – How to navigate big or small crises with ease.
Module 3: Emotion Regulation – How to understand your emotions and learn how to manage those intense emotions.
Module 4: Interpersonal Effectiveness – How to communicate with confidence, build and maintain relationships, and set healthy boundaries.
We begin with the DBT module on Mindfulness, which is currently accepting participant enrollments. Space is limited to 8 participants, and the group requires 5 participants to run as scheduled. The group will be held in-person at Andersonville Mindfulness & Psychology’s office on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm.
Adults (18+) who struggle with emotional intensity, impulsivity, relationship challenges, or who want to build stronger coping skills. No prior therapy experience needed. Participants must live in the state of IL. Each group is a 6-week commitment, and drop-ins will not be permitted.
The self-pay rate for this group is $40/session. Participants who are not currently clients of AMP will be required to complete a diagnostic evaluation (intake) session prior to group enrollment. The intake session will be billed up to $180. A number of reduced fee spots are available for each DBT module.
This group may be billable to your health insurance policy. With in-network insurance coverage, the cost for each visit is estimated to be $20 – 40/session depending on your insurance coverage.
To inquire more about the group, or get registered, please email: info@andersonville.com to be connected with Katie Dowen, LCSW, who will be facilitating this 4-module DBT series.
Our DBT group is held in our group room at 5600 N. Ridge Avenue, #105.
We are committed to making our space welcoming and accessible. Our office is located on the first floor with no steps to navigate. If you use a mobility device, please let us know in advance, and a team member will be happy to assist you with a smooth entry. We also have two ADA-compliant, all-gender restrooms.
For public transit, we are a short walk from the CTA Red Line’s Bryn Mawr station and CTA’s Broadway and Peterson bus lines. Metered street parking is available on Broadway and Bryn Mawr Avenues.
The group room is furnished with armless, cushioned chairs designed to comfortably accommodate a wide range of body types. The room’s layout can be adjusted to ensure everyone feels comfortable and has enough space. Masks are available in the lobby for those who wish to wear them, but they are not required for clients or staff at this time.
As an LGBTQ+ affirming practice, we warmly welcome members of the queer community to all of our group therapy offerings.