Our Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Lakeside Behavioral Health, based in St. Louis, offers comprehensive treatment for individuals across Missouri and Illinois. Designed for those seeking structured care for mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, our Telehealth IOP provides expert care from home. The program includes group therapy, individual counseling, and psychiatric care, focusing on CBT and DBT. It offers intensive support without hospitalization while allowing clients to maintain their daily routines. With flexible telehealth options, clients can easily access care wherever they are.
Our Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Lakeside Behavioral Health, based in St. Louis, offers comprehensive treatment for individuals across Missouri and Illinois. Designed for those seeking structured care for mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, our Telehealth IOP provides expert care from home. The program includes group therapy, individual counseling, and psychiatric care, focusing on CBT and DBT. It offers intensive support without hospitalization while allowing clients to maintain their daily routines. With flexible telehealth options, clients can easily access care wherever they are.
Our Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program offers structured mental health treatment for adults across Missouri and Illinois, delivered by telehealth so you can take part from home. The program combines group therapy, individual counseling, and psychiatric care, drawing on CBT and DBT. It is designed for people who need more support than weekly therapy provides but do not require hospitalization, and it is built to fit around work, school, and family routines. Service members, veterans, and first responders are welcome.
Our Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program offers structured mental health treatment for adults across Missouri and Illinois, delivered by telehealth so you can take part from home. The program combines group therapy, individual counseling, and psychiatric care, drawing on CBT and DBT. It is designed for people who need more support than weekly therapy provides but do not require hospitalization, and it is built to fit around work, school, and family routines. Service members, veterans, and first responders are welcome.
DBT Informed Group for Children helps build skills children need to manage big feelings in healthy ways. In a playful & supportive setting, children learn mindfulness, calming tools, and problem-solving skills that make daily challenges easier to handle. Activities are hands-on & age-appropriate, using games, stories, & creative exercises to keep kids engaged while learning how to recognize & express emotions. The group also teaches communication & friendship skills, helps kids feel more confident with peers & family. Guidance from a caring therapist, children practice tools they can use at home, school, & community, laying the foundation for long-term emotional well-being & resilience.
I use play therapy, DBT-C, mindfulness, yoga, and expressive techniques.
DBT Informed Group for Children helps build skills children need to manage big feelings in healthy ways. In a playful & supportive setting, children learn mindfulness, calming tools, and problem-solving skills that make daily challenges easier to handle. Activities are hands-on & age-appropriate, using games, stories, & creative exercises to keep kids engaged while learning how to recognize & express emotions. The group also teaches communication & friendship skills, helps kids feel more confident with peers & family. Guidance from a caring therapist, children practice tools they can use at home, school, & community, laying the foundation for long-term emotional well-being & resilience.
Congruent Psychotherapy is an outpatient mental health entity that provides care to a series of different populations in Saint Louis. We promote care to both the clinician and the patient, and through this model, we believe that we can create positive ripples in our respective communities. This practice revolves around providing affordable, specialized care for individuals who are highly motivated in wanting to understand themselves and others. We have practitioners specializing in both psychodynamic psychotherapeutic interventions and DBT practitioners who focus on caring for the patient. Congruent Psychotherapy focuses on clients receiving high-quality care aimed at mitigating intense and recurring symptoms.
Congruent Psychotherapy is an outpatient mental health entity that provides care to a series of different populations in Saint Louis. We promote care to both the clinician and the patient, and through this model, we believe that we can create positive ripples in our respective communities. This practice revolves around providing affordable, specialized care for individuals who are highly motivated in wanting to understand themselves and others. We have practitioners specializing in both psychodynamic psychotherapeutic interventions and DBT practitioners who focus on caring for the patient. Congruent Psychotherapy focuses on clients receiving high-quality care aimed at mitigating intense and recurring symptoms.
Comprehensive DBT is provided to Teens and Adults (separately). We provide the weekly skills classes, offered virtually or in-person in the evenings. Our classes teach: Core Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Distress Tolerance and Walking the Middle Path. Our Adult Classes are all held virtually, 5:30-7 on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Our Adolescent class is held in person in Creve Coeur 6-7:30pm.
Comprehensive DBT is provided to Teens and Adults (separately). We provide the weekly skills classes, offered virtually or in-person in the evenings. Our classes teach: Core Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Distress Tolerance and Walking the Middle Path. Our Adult Classes are all held virtually, 5:30-7 on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Our Adolescent class is held in person in Creve Coeur 6-7:30pm.
Lakeside Behavioral Health's Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a CARF-accredited program currently offered virtually, providing high-quality, structured support for individuals facing mental health challenges. Our IOP includes personalized therapy, group sessions, and medication management, allowing clients to build coping skills and work toward recovery while maintaining daily responsibilities from the comfort of their own home.
Lakeside Behavioral Health's Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a CARF-accredited program currently offered virtually, providing high-quality, structured support for individuals facing mental health challenges. Our IOP includes personalized therapy, group sessions, and medication management, allowing clients to build coping skills and work toward recovery while maintaining daily responsibilities from the comfort of their own home.
Created by and for LGBTQIA+ folks to build tools for thriving and surviving in the face of life's difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical methods for cultivating healthy relationships, understanding and coping with strong emotions, tolerating distress, and practicing present-moment awareness. We'll also discuss challenges specific to the LGBTQIA+ community, such as minority stress, internalized stigma, and societal invalidation, in a safe space with other LGBTQIA+ folks. This group meets in a hybrid in-person/online format. You must be working with an individual therapist to join. $65/session.
Hosted by Ilia (Eye-Lee-Uh) Silverman Esrig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63109
Created by and for LGBTQIA+ folks to build tools for thriving and surviving in the face of life's difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical methods for cultivating healthy relationships, understanding and coping with strong emotions, tolerating distress, and practicing present-moment awareness. We'll also discuss challenges specific to the LGBTQIA+ community, such as minority stress, internalized stigma, and societal invalidation, in a safe space with other LGBTQIA+ folks. This group meets in a hybrid in-person/online format. You must be working with an individual therapist to join. $65/session.
Skills Groups are run like a class where the group leader teaches skills and practice exercises to help you use the skills at home, school, work and social situations. Classes are organized in four modules: core mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. With 6 sessions per module, it takes 24 sessions, or an average of 6 months to complete all skills classes. Most clients take the four DBT modules more than once to more fully absorb and apply the skills as they become increasingly automatic in most areas of your life.
Skills Groups are run like a class where the group leader teaches skills and practice exercises to help you use the skills at home, school, work and social situations. Classes are organized in four modules: core mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. With 6 sessions per module, it takes 24 sessions, or an average of 6 months to complete all skills classes. Most clients take the four DBT modules more than once to more fully absorb and apply the skills as they become increasingly automatic in most areas of your life.
Our DBT-informed group for teens offers a safe space to build emotional resilience, coping skills, and healthier relationships. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies, participants learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness in an age-appropriate setting. Teens facing anxiety, mood challenges, impulsivity, or stress learn practical tools to manage emotions and navigate daily challenges. Through discussion, activities, and peer support, they gain confidence, improve communication, and apply skills in real life. This supportive environment encourages growth at each teen’s pace while reinforcing skills that promote long-term mental health and personal development.
I use play therapy, DBT-C, mindfulness, yoga, and expressive techniques.
Our DBT-informed group for teens offers a safe space to build emotional resilience, coping skills, and healthier relationships. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies, participants learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness in an age-appropriate setting. Teens facing anxiety, mood challenges, impulsivity, or stress learn practical tools to manage emotions and navigate daily challenges. Through discussion, activities, and peer support, they gain confidence, improve communication, and apply skills in real life. This supportive environment encourages growth at each teen’s pace while reinforcing skills that promote long-term mental health and personal development.
This group is designed specifically with the needs of those transitioning from adolescence to adulthood, ages 17-26, in mind. We recognize that the combination of emotional sensitivity, social vulnerability and changes in performance expectations can lead to intensified anxiety and depression. We want to provide techniques for navigating this phase of life successfully. Participants in this group may be struggling with some of the following: Experiencing roller coaster relationships; Difficulty in balancing coursework and social life; Overwhelming emotions followed by numbing out; Thoughts of suicide; Desire to drop out of school or work; Self-harming or emotionally-impulsive behaviors
This group is designed specifically with the needs of those transitioning from adolescence to adulthood, ages 17-26, in mind. We recognize that the combination of emotional sensitivity, social vulnerability and changes in performance expectations can lead to intensified anxiety and depression. We want to provide techniques for navigating this phase of life successfully. Participants in this group may be struggling with some of the following: Experiencing roller coaster relationships; Difficulty in balancing coursework and social life; Overwhelming emotions followed by numbing out; Thoughts of suicide; Desire to drop out of school or work; Self-harming or emotionally-impulsive behaviors
This group is taught the skills of Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy as part of full-model RODBT therapy. This is a 22 week skills class.
Hosted by Whig Mullins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSN, RN, BS
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63141
This group is taught the skills of Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy as part of full-model RODBT therapy. This is a 22 week skills class.
Our Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers structured, supportive care for adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. Ideal for those needing more than weekly therapy—but not hospitalization—it’s a way to step back from daily life and focus on recovery while staying at home. Meeting three days a week, small groups led by licensed therapists use CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and peer support to build coping skills and resilience. Fully virtual for Missouri and Illinois residents, our IOP can also integrate psychiatric care and medication management, providing a comprehensive approach to treatment and lasting wellness.
Hosted by Edward Donald Flynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, ABS, MA, LPC, NBCCH, DBTC
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63129
In Dialectical treatment, we first work with the most immediately damaging behavior, such as Suicidal Thoughts, or Self-Harming and then work with Depression or Anxiety.
Our Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers structured, supportive care for adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. Ideal for those needing more than weekly therapy—but not hospitalization—it’s a way to step back from daily life and focus on recovery while staying at home. Meeting three days a week, small groups led by licensed therapists use CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and peer support to build coping skills and resilience. Fully virtual for Missouri and Illinois residents, our IOP can also integrate psychiatric care and medication management, providing a comprehensive approach to treatment and lasting wellness.
This group brings together emerging adults ages 18-26 who are looking to learn skills which can help them as they move through periods of enormous growth and self-learning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical methods for cultivating healthy relationships, understanding and coping with strong emotions, tolerating distress, and practicing present-moment awareness. This group meets virtually. You must be working with an individual therapist to join. $65/session.
Hosted by Ilia (Eye-Lee-Uh) Silverman Esrig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Saint Louis, MO 63109
This group brings together emerging adults ages 18-26 who are looking to learn skills which can help them as they move through periods of enormous growth and self-learning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical methods for cultivating healthy relationships, understanding and coping with strong emotions, tolerating distress, and practicing present-moment awareness. This group meets virtually. You must be working with an individual therapist to join. $65/session.
Life can feel overwhelming when emotions run high, relationships feel strained, or old coping patterns no longer work. Our DBT-Informed Skills Group for Adults provides a safe and supportive environment for learning practical tools to help create balance and lasting change. The group focuses on the four DBT skill areas: Mindfulness/being present & grounded, Emotion Regulation/ understanding & managing feelings, Distress Tolerance/getting through tough moments & not making things worse, and Interpersonal Effectiveness/building healthier & fulfilling connections. Adults struggling with stress, impulsivity, relationship challenges, or intense emotions often find DBT skills life-changing. Forming an interest list. Details upon fulfillment.
I use play therapy, DBT-C, mindfulness, yoga, and expressive techniques.
Life can feel overwhelming when emotions run high, relationships feel strained, or old coping patterns no longer work. Our DBT-Informed Skills Group for Adults provides a safe and supportive environment for learning practical tools to help create balance and lasting change. The group focuses on the four DBT skill areas: Mindfulness/being present & grounded, Emotion Regulation/ understanding & managing feelings, Distress Tolerance/getting through tough moments & not making things worse, and Interpersonal Effectiveness/building healthier & fulfilling connections. Adults struggling with stress, impulsivity, relationship challenges, or intense emotions often find DBT skills life-changing. Forming an interest list. Details upon fulfillment.
Teens and parents participate together in this 24 session DBT skills group. Teens and parents learn to communicate effectively, regulate their emotions and tolerate distress. The goal of this skills group is to help teens and parents discover a middle path to avoid power struggles, better understand each other and bring peace back into the home.
Teens and parents participate together in this 24 session DBT skills group. Teens and parents learn to communicate effectively, regulate their emotions and tolerate distress. The goal of this skills group is to help teens and parents discover a middle path to avoid power struggles, better understand each other and bring peace back into the home.
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The educational skills building group will cover 3 modules: Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Distress Tolerance; each one being 8 weeks in duration. This is not “Group Therapy”; you will not be asked to discuss personal matters. Rather, you will be asked to identify situations where skills were used effectively or in which they could have been helpful. Commitment to the program is expected and will be discussed upon inquiry. Payment is collected upfront for each 8 week module; if other arrangements are needing to be made, please contact the DBT Coordinator
The educational skills building group will cover 3 modules: Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Distress Tolerance; each one being 8 weeks in duration. This is not “Group Therapy”; you will not be asked to discuss personal matters. Rather, you will be asked to identify situations where skills were used effectively or in which they could have been helpful. Commitment to the program is expected and will be discussed upon inquiry. Payment is collected upfront for each 8 week module; if other arrangements are needing to be made, please contact the DBT Coordinator
This group is designed to go over Core Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness, breaking them down into modules comprised of eight weeks. The group is held in-person.
Hosted by Stacey Flavin-Cave
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Group meets in Richmond Heights, MO 63117
This group is designed to go over Core Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness, breaking them down into modules comprised of eight weeks. The group is held in-person.
EPICS offers a 10 hour, 12-16 week drug/alcohol education course for persons who are court ordered to complete a drug/alcohol education course for a minor in possession, possession, drug paraphernalia, or any drug/alcohol charge (not related to license suspension/revocation). These courses provide each participant with basic understanding of the disease concept of addiction, substances of abuse, relapse prevention strategies, and the physiological effects of substances on the body. The 10 hour course is offered through two separate 5 hour sessions.
Hosted by Vanessa Cox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC
Group meets in Florissant, MO 63031
EPICS offers a 10 hour, 12-16 week drug/alcohol education course for persons who are court ordered to complete a drug/alcohol education course for a minor in possession, possession, drug paraphernalia, or any drug/alcohol charge (not related to license suspension/revocation). These courses provide each participant with basic understanding of the disease concept of addiction, substances of abuse, relapse prevention strategies, and the physiological effects of substances on the body. The 10 hour course is offered through two separate 5 hour sessions.
EPICS offers a 6 week, and a 10-12 hour anger management course for persons who would like to improve their anger management skills for a variety of reasons including court mandates and requirements. These courses meet most Missouri court requirements for individuals who are court ordered to complete anger management for domestic disturbance, work related altercations, assaults, and/or aggressive behaviors that have contributed to legal issues. For times, cost, and fees visit website.
Hosted by Vanessa Cox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC
Group meets in Florissant, MO 63031
EPICS offers a 6 week, and a 10-12 hour anger management course for persons who would like to improve their anger management skills for a variety of reasons including court mandates and requirements. These courses meet most Missouri court requirements for individuals who are court ordered to complete anger management for domestic disturbance, work related altercations, assaults, and/or aggressive behaviors that have contributed to legal issues. For times, cost, and fees visit website.
Ages 13-17, Social Skills, Communication Skills, Emotional Regulation,
A typical treatment plan may involve CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and Family Systems strategies, tailored to your needs.
Ages 13-17, Social Skills, Communication Skills, Emotional Regulation,
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Support Groups
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.