Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Hawaii
This website informs about comprehensive treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in Hawaii using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a form of psychotherapy designed specifically for individuals experiencing problems such as:
Many people with these problems meet criteria for a condition called Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It is not unusual for individuals diagnosed with BPD to also struggle with other problems – depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, eating disorders, or alcohol and drug problems.
What is DBT Like?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is supportive, cognitive, behavioral, and skill-oriented.
Elements of DBT
The elements of DBT include Individual therapy, skills training group, telephone consultation, and case consultation.
DBT is Evidence-Based
DBT has been studied in clinical trials to determine whether or not it is effective. In these trials, DBT produced superior outcomes to "treatment as usual" in several ways
We are accepting adults (18+) for our wait list. Because, to our knowledge, we offer the only standard model DBT program in Hawaii (including all four elements listed above) the demand for our services is high and the wait for an opening can vary greatly. We encourage interested individuals to add their names to the list, but apologize for our inability to accept new clients as quickly as would be desirable.
Accepted Insurance
- HMSA
- UHA
- UHC
- HMAA
- Kaiser Permanente (by referral from Kaiser only)
- Medicare
- Quest
Individuals interested in being added to the waiting list should complete the form on this page..