Chicago DBT Institute, DBT-LBC Certified Program - Deerfield, Illinois

Lorelei B.

I came to the right place for my daughter! Dr. David and the CDBTI team are not just experts, but are also compassionate people. The program was definitely personalized and well-designed. This is the first time in years that I have seen solid results and I can't thank them enough. More power and may you continue to give hope to your clients!

Monique T.

I began at Chicago DBT in 2016 when it was still “Center for Mindfulness and Behavior Therapy.” At this point there were only two therapists: Kay Segal (owner), & Sylvia Davidson. At the beginning, I felt a dramatic shift in the atmosphere from cozy, warm, and safe, to dark, threatening, and scary. I went from loving therapy to fearing it. The main therapeutic change to occur when the practice shifted to a more DBT-centered approach to what began to feel like operant conditioning and gaslighting.

Regarding HIPPA: When joining the practice, I signed a HIPPA form regarding patient privacy. These forms must, under law, be reevaluated/ re-signed yearly in order to remain valid. In my 4 years at Chicago DBT Institute, they refused me my patient file and shared sensitive medical information about me with other providers at a new practice for all intents and purposes, without HIPPA consent. The HIPPA form I signed was at least 3 years old, and it was for a practice called “Center for Mindfulness and Behavior Therapy,” not “Chicago DBT Institute.” Also, when I began here in 2016 there were only 2 therapists. By the time I left 4 years later, there were at least 6 providers who were all hearing and sharing sensitive information about me without my knowledge or consent. This completely broke my trust in the practice and the therapeutic process. The entire time I was there I was refused the opportunity to speak with Kay Segal regarding my HIPPA concerns and other concerns regarding the practice.

CDBTI say they use “DBT best practices.” This is false. DBT is about behavior change and self-acceptance & forgiveness. DBT teaches how one mistake is not a “relapse,” but a “lapse” which allows the individual to move on & learn from their mistake. How are we supposed to forgive ourselves for every slip- up if it’s met with gaslighting and invalidation? The answer is: we can’t. I am very disappointed with the changes to a once fabulous practice.

Mindy W.

If you are looking for a place with a team of highly qualified, highly effective, highly trained, highly empathetic professionals who can help you move in the direction you want to move, this is absolutely your place. This entire team is committed to giving you the tools to guide you in building the life you desire. Each clinician is skilled in DBT, and dedicated to the client in deep ways. I recommend The Center for Mindfulness and Behavior Therapy without hesitation! Go. It'll be the best decision you make.

Heather S. Y.

DBT is a helpful therapeutic tool, but if it isn’t working for your child, this place is not adaptive and can’t help you. The are ‘hyper focused’ on their one tool and blame you that you were not using the tools when it may be that this Technique is not an intervention that is effective with your situation. I was extremely disappointed in the tone, the lack of adaptability and problem-solving, by this team.

Rich S.

DBT might be a very successful form of therapy but there are many counseling service in the Chicagoland area that offer it and you should find someplace other than the Center for Mindfulness and Behavior Therapy. The counselors are inexperienced and not responsive. There feedback to us about our daughter’s progress and desire to hear about what happened the previous week was pretty much non-existent. Counselors never answered their phones and voicemails and emails were not returned in a timely manner. When they were returned, the meter was running immediately. – We were charged for every communication…Even very brief calls to discuss scheduling conflicts. Find someplace else!

Please H.

They make you sign a contract for 6 months of treatment right at the very beginning, before even starting. I have never heard of this with any other therapist, in my opinion seems like fraud. Good luck getting your money back if you don't want to continue!
They say they are available 24 hours but some times they don't answer when you are in greatest need. If you don't like the therapist they give you, they won't change it. Since you already pay for 6 months, you are stuck with that therapist, or just leave...Do not recommend.

Shabana B.

I am so glad that i found this place for DBT skills. Staff is amazing. Easy accessible lots of parking. Space is very warm and welcoming. I would strongly recommend this place if anyone is looking for DBT SKILLS.

Kelly V.

The Center for Mindfulness and Behavior Therapy has a team of intensively-trained DBT therapists who provide ethical, compassionate, and evidence-based treatment to those who often have been turned away at other places. They adhere to Dr. Linehan standards of DBT for treatment of individuals and families. I recommend them without reservations for high-quality DBT.