Adolescents

I want to start treatment with a DBT therapist and learn coping skills to manage intense emotions and problem behaviors:

Comprehensive DBT

Individual DBT therapy with an OPAL therapist intensively trained in DBT therapist

Weekly DBT skills Training Typically conducted in group format. The full course of skills is 24 weeks. For adolescents, one guardian also attends skills training sessions

DBT skills phone coaching Offered by the individual therapist to encourage effective skill use between therapy sessions. For adolescents, guardian is assigned a DBT parent consultant and coach.

I’m staying with my individual therapist but want to learn coping skills to manage intense emotions and problem behaviors:

Weekly DBT Skills Training.

Typically conducted in group format. The full course of skills is 24 weeks. For adolescents, one guardian also attends skills training sessions.

Applicants are required to have a current individual therapist to participate in DBT Skills Training program. They remain in treatment with their individual therapist for the entire skills training course. 

I want help managing struggles in my life

Individual Psychotherapy

OPAL clinicians offer individual therapy for teens with conditions including but not limited to depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, and adjustment disorders. We are also able to support those currently managing grief and loss or relationship issues. Clinicians also provide consultation to parents on a variety of issues.

OPAL clinicians have advanced training and experience in specialties of:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive disorder

LGBTQIA+

Identity understanding, development, and exploration. Psychoeducation and support for queer and trans clients and their parents, including navigating Title IX and high school/college supports

Gender Identity-specific services including:

  • Psychoeducation and answering the many questions that come along with transition, including helping to weigh risks and benefits of social, legal, and medical transition

  • Psychoeducation on different ways to express gender identity (including both medical and non-medical options)

  • Reviewing and assisting with relevant transition processes including evaluation and letter writing for medical transition when appropriate, assistance in legal name and gender marker change when appropriate.