Group begins on Monday, August 24th | Meetings are in person, 6:30-8PM
Group facilitated by Katie Dowen, LCSW
Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, navigating a major life transition, or simply looking to build a better relationship with yourself and others?
AMP’s Express Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group is a focused, accelerated program designed to equip you with practical, evidence-based tools to navigate life’s challenges. In this supportive and collaborative therapeutic space, you will learn new ways to build resilience, communicate more effectively, and begin to take back control of your emotional well-being.
What We Focus On: This group dives into the four core pillars of DBT, offering actionable skills you can use immediately:
Mindfulness: Learn how to ground yourself, quiet overwhelming thoughts, and remain anchored in the present moment.
Distress Tolerance: Discover concrete strategies to safely navigate crises and intense emotional pain without making the situation worse.
Emotion Regulation: Understand the function of your daily emotions and develop techniques to balance your mood and manage reactivity.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Enhance your relationships by learning how to set healthy boundaries, ask for what you need, and resolve conflicts with confidence.
The goal with our accelerated 7-week group therapy offering is to introduce DBT Skills within a safe, validating therapeutic environment. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers who understand your journey, learn a diverse toolkit of coping strategies, and—most importantly—develop a personalized plan to access and apply these skills exactly when you need them most. Afterward, you’ll be able to better identify whether one or more of our (4) 6-week DBT modules may be beneficial for your continued growth!
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. This group is a 7 week commitment, and drop-ins will not be permitted.
Advanced registration required | $280* for this 7-week group, with reduced fee spots available!
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. Additionally, a number of reduced fee spots are available. Group runs with 6 or more participants.
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. Intake appointments for this Express DBT Skill Group that are billed to insurance will carry a maximum out-of-pocket fee of $40.00.
To inquire more about the group, or get registered, please email: dbt@andersonville.com to be connected with Katie Dowen, LCSW, who will be facilitating this 7-week group.
Our DBT group is held in our group room at 5600 N. Ridge Avenue, #105, Chicago, IL 60660
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.