This enables clients to have discreet, flexible, and uninterrupted access to licensed professionals for support and guidance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The goal is to assist clients in using their skills to effectively cope with difficult situations as they arise.

Consulting differs from traditional therapy in that the therapeutic process generally derives the answers from the client. Consulting incorporates a more instructional method, where the consultant identifies the underlying problems and presents solutions, while still collaborating with the client.

Consulting provides complementary services as an extra level of support outside of traditional therapy sessions. While personal consulting can be effective on its own, we frequently work in conjunction with therapists as an extension of treatment.

Personal consultants assist with the implementation of therapeutic techniques discussed in therapy and help hold clients accountable outside of sessions to ensure that goals are being met. We also act as a therapeutic support system outside of therapy when a client is emotionally dysregulated.

Problematic behaviors evolve as a way to cope with a situation or as an attempt to solve a problem.  While these behaviors might provide temporary relief, they often are ineffective long-term.  Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a highly effective form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), originally created to treat Borderline Personality Disorder. Today, it’s used to treat a variety of conditions including Bipolar Disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse, Depression, Anxiety, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

DBT skills are taught to clients who would like to cope more effectively with intense emotions, addictive behaviors, and/or relationship struggles.  These skills are taught to reduce self-destructive behaviors so the client can learn more adaptive ways to manage painful emotions.

DBT teaches clients four sets of behavioral skills: