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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Think Wellness for DBT is primarily focused on providing therapy to young adults and teens between the ages of 16 years and older.
Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) was initially developed by Marsha Linehan in the early 1900’s to help clients that were suicidal or intentionally self-injuring. However, it has been shown to be effective with other impulse control disorders.
One of the key assumptions of DBT is that while we may not have caused all of our problems, we are the only ones capable and responsible for fixing them. This requires a continual willingness on the part of DBT participants to put in the hard work necessary for making the changes they want in order to create lives worth living.
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
Embrace the journey of personal growth and transformation.
Who can benefit from DBT?
DBT has gained popularity in treating clients who have challenges with:
A tendency towards impulsivity and self-destructive behaviors
An unstable sense of self, including chronic feelings of emptiness
High emotional reactivity requiring a long time to calm down
A tendency to see others and the world in black and white terms
Extremely sensitive and lashing out in anger over the slightest miscue
Unstable relationships, especially those involving intimacy
Skills Modules Taught in DBT
01 Core Mindfulness
Being present and non-judgemental in the moment
02 Distress Tolerance
Managing difficult feelings without acting impulsively
03 Emotion Regulation
Learning to skillfully use or change emotions
04 Interpersonal Effectiveness
Relating skillfully with others
We teach practical, hands on skills in a safe space.
We know that counseling needs to be a conversation, extending and sharing insight together. At Think Wellness, we understand that things happen unexpectedly, and we want to prepare you to manage those events successfully, in that very moment. When people are emotionally engaged and able to respond effectively with the tools they learn in sessions, they walk away with their heads held higher. Our goal is to increase your confidence by building your skills. We know that you have good ideas, know yourself best, and want to get better!
We need to hear your side to help.
We meet weekly to consult and support each other in order to be effective in the work we do.
DBT Assumptions
About Participants
People in DBT are doing the best they can
People in DBT want to improve
People in DBT need to do better, work harder, and be motivated to change
The lives of suicidal individuals are unbearable as they are currently being lived
People in DBT must learn new behaviors in all areas of their lives
People cannot fail in DBT
About Therapists
All therapists, no matter how well trained, are fallible
We make every reasonable effort to conduct competent and effective therapy
We obey standard ethical and professional guidelines
We are available for weekly therapy sessions, phone consultations, and provide needed therapy back-up
We respect the integrity and rights of the client
We maintain confidentiality
You want the very best care for yourself and your family.
We understand that parenting is very difficult these days and being a kid is tough too. At Think Wellness we all practice strength-based therapy focusing on your goodness and your potential to improve… we hope to help our adolescents and families thrive and succeed in all arenas.
The founder of Think Wellness is
Dr. Joelle Kobliska PSY34562
Dr. Kobliska is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California, specializing in working with adolescents and the adult population. She has over 10 years of direct experience conducting psychological assessments, diagnosing, coordinating and teaching groups, and individual psychotherapy.
After earning a B.S degree in Social Work from California State University, Sacramento, and a M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling from Liberty University, she went on to obtain a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University. She has been an active clinician in a variety of professional counseling settings. In addition to counseling, she teaches graduate students preparing to become counselors. She is trained and highly skilled in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Dr. Kobliska's therapeutic approach is to provide a safe and nurturing space to express thoughts and feelings, validate experiences, and learn new skills and strategies to deal with life's ups and downs. She is passionate about the practical skills DBT brings clients to help them move through their lives in the most effective manner possible.
OUR PACKAGES
Your Think Wellness therapist can provide a monthly superbill for out of network policies at the patient's request. Benefits and estimated financial obligations are confirmed before the first appointment.
Initial
$200 for the initial intake session
Ongoing
$160 for ongoing sessions
Group
$70 for group sessions
We accept AETNA, United Behavioral Health, Kaiser and HSA
We also accept cash. Sliding scale available.
Let’s work together
Think Wellness, LLC
Please contact us with your mental health questions and a psychologist or representative will respond quickly.
(916) 223-2047
Hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential.
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SERVICES
We provide the following services: Individual Psychotherapy, Marriage Counseling, Neuropsychological Assessments and Psychological Testing, Conjoint Parent and Child Psychotherapy, Sibling Sessions, Vocational Re-entry/Educational/College Counseling, and Professional Consultation. Please ask your therapist about an appropriate referral for other services related to chemical dependency, eating disorders, and custody evaluation or litigation forensic services, as we do not offer these services. We are not trained in any sort of Divorce/Custody/Mediation/Visitation therapies, and we cannot discuss with mediators or attorneys. We do not do court mandated therapy.
DATA CONFIDENTIALITY
In accordance with federal, state and internal requirements, all information is securely maintained according to HIPPA regulations and destroyed accordingly. For electronic payment, billing with Simple Practice, and medical record processing we use the Simple Practice service. Any and all information disclosed within sessions, any written records pertaining to those sessions, and information pertaining to the services you are provided at and between Think Wellness, LLC is confidential and may not be revealed without written permission of the client or client’s legal representative, with the exception of when disclosure is required by law. Information may be shared among therapists within the Think Wellness, LLC if emergency consultation is necessary.
LITIGATION LIMITATION
Due to the nature of psychotherapy and the fact that it involves making a full disclosure with regard to many matters, which may be of a confidential nature, it is agreed that should there be any legal proceedings (such as, but not limited to divorce and custody disputes, injuries, lawsuits) neither you nor your attorney, nor anyone else acting on your behalf will call on us to testify in court or at any other proceeding, nor will a disclosure of records from this assessment be requested through release or subpoena. We are not trained as custody evaluators, or divorce couple’s counselors. Our therapists will not write letters of support for court.