Linehan Board of Certification
WHAT IS IT?
“The overarching aim of the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification is to provide to the public at large and to relevant stakeholders a source that clearly identifies providers and programs that reliably offer DBT in a way that conforms to the evidence-based research. Clinicians demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge and skills to deliver DBT with adherence to the model as developed by Dr. Linehan and colleagues. DBT Programs demonstrate having the necessary components and organization to deliver DBT with fidelity to the model. A roster of certified clinicians and programs is available.” DBT-Linehan Board of Certification
USING YOUR INSURANCE
We at the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ (DBT-LBC™) are committed to helping all individuals receive quality DBT services regardless of financial situation. We understand that the process of identifying high fidelity providers and programs who accept insurance can be an extremely difficult task, in the midst of what is already an incredibly overwhelming time. If you are unable to find an in-network provider and/or program or are struggling to assess whether a provider is actually qualified to provide DBT as designed and researched, we have created the following to help you in that process. There are clinicians and programs that provide quality DBT that may not be certified by DBT-LBC™, but those that have been certified by DBT-LBC™ have met certain high certification assessment standards and that often helps in getting your insurance company to agree to cover the treatment. If there are no DBT-LBC™ certified clinicians or programs within your physical vicinity, we encourage you to make sure that any clinicians who claim to provide DBT meet all of the other criteria stated in this document before proceeding with getting an SCA. For more information, visit DBT-LBC
Linehan Board Of Certification
OUR INITIAL STEPS TOWARDS DBT-LBC CERTIFICATION
BHBA OFFERS VIRTUAL REALITY EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPY FOR ALL AGES. This technology, PSIOUS (click here for more information) , is the most advanced mental health technology to date and is designed to treat multiple mental health issues ranging from PTSD, depression, addictive disorders, eating disorders, anxieties (OCD, public speaking, social and generalized anxiety, test anxiety), phobias (claustrophobia, agoraphobia, fear of animals, heights, flying, driving, and the dark), somatic related concerns/pain management and medical procedure anxieties. There are trainings for attention focus and control, sports performance and sleep, as well as general stress management tools. The deep relaxation mindfulness training environments are useful just on their own.
All treatment interventions within the VR technology are based in behavioral science and are evidence-based. Your BHBA therapists already specialize in these modalities, which include desensitization/exposure therapy, exposure and response prevention, mindfulness, distress tolerance, as well as relaxation skills. Cognitive interventions are woven into VR sessions just like they are in person. Your BHBA VR behavioral specialist will attend every session with you, communicate with you throughout and guide your progress.
This treatment can be conducted in person (enhanced with biofeedback sensors) or remotely through telehealth therapy with a simple and very affordable adaptation with your smart phone. No expensive VR headset is required! You will have access to your VR training environment for daily practice, which can speed up your progress by allowing for more flexibility and increased privacy.