Clinical Services
Referrals & Appointments
To make a referral or schedule an appointment for services, please call 304-388-1000.
We accept referrals from healthcare providers AND self-referrals. Please note that your insurance company may require you to obtain a referral from your doctor for services to be authorized.
Location
We are physically located on the campus of Charleston Area Medical Center's Memorial Division.
Our address is 3200 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston, WV 25302. We are housed within the WVU-Charleston Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, on the 5th Floor of the Robert C. Byrd Clinical Teaching Center.
Services Offered
Pre-Treatment Consultation: Pre-treatment consultation is an evaluation process that assists in determining if DBT is an appropriate treatment for a person referred to our program. This process lasts 2-4 sessions, during which structured diagnostic interviews are conducted with the referred person, and information about treatment goals and the person's life history are collected. An initial treatment plan may be developed during this stage of treatment. This consultation may also help identify other treatment options that would be a better fit for the person than DBT. We do not assume that DBT is the best treatment for everyone who is referred to our program; the appropriateness of DBT is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Although all services in the DBT Services Program begin with the pre-treatment consultation process, this does not guarantee that someone will be enrolled in our program.
Comprehensive DBT (Adult Program)
Our comprehensive DBT program is a 12-month program, and requires a commitment to at least one weekly individual therapy session, one weekly skills training group, and skills coaching via phone on an as-needed basis.
Comprehensive DBT for Adolescents
Our comprehensive adolescent DBT program is a 6-month (approximately) program for adolescents 12-18, and requires a commitment to at least one weekly individual therapy session with one of our DBT team members, one weekly multi-family skills training group (at least one parent or caregiver is required to attend each week), family sessions on an as-needed basis, and skills coaching via phone also on an as-needed basis. Adolescent skills training classes are divided into four 5-session modules, followed by a "break week" between modules.
DBT Skills Training Programs for Adults
For adults seeking to supplement their current individual therapy by learning the skills taught in DBT, we offer the option of participating in our skills training classes while continuing to participate in ongoing individual therapy with your current therapist. This is referred to as the DBT Skills Training Program. The duration of this program is 24 weeks.
Please note that although we offer these skills training programs as a service to the community, DBT skills training is not the same thing as "DBT" and is not currently considered an evidence-based treatment by itself.
Current Schedule for Skills Training*
Monday: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (adults)
Wednesdays: 3:30-4:30 p.m. (adolescents)
*Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ALL skills training classes are being conducted via telehealth to maintain the safety of all program participants.
Insurance
The WVU DBT Services Program is housed within the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry at WVU School of Medicine-Charleston, which accepts most major insurance plans, including WV Medicaid and Medicare. Please check with your insurance company to find out if DBT is covered by your plan. Remember that because of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, it is now illegal for anyone to be discriminated against by their insurance company for pre-existing conditions. This protection includes psychiatric disorders and conditions.
Understanding Insurance & Billing
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