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Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Michigan

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy Farmington Hills

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) in Michigan

If you’re a perfectionist, overthinker, or someone who feels like they’re constantly “white-knuckling” through lifeRadically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) might be the approach you’ve been missing. RO-DBT is designed for those who struggle with overcontrol, helping them find well-being through:

✅ Openness – Embracing new experiences and perspectives
✅ Flexibility – Letting go of rigid patterns and self-imposed rules
✅ Social Connectedness – Strengthening bonds and deepening relationships

Why RO-DBT is Different

Traditional therapies often focus on what you feel or think internally, but RO-DBT prioritizes how you communicate and socially signal your emotions to others. When social connection is missing, it’s hard to feel happy—no matter how much you exercise, stay busy, or think positively.

RO-DBT teaches clients to open up and reveal emotions to those around them. We know this is a huge shift, but that’s why it’s called radical openness. At Bright Spot Counseling, we support you every step of the way.

Perfectionism and Social Connection

Do you constantly help others but feel like no one is there for you? Many perfectionists struggle because their friends and family can’t always read their facial expressions or social cues. RO-DBT teaches skills to make asking for help easier, increasing trust and strengthening relationships.

When others know how to support you, it naturally reduces anxiety and depression while balancing both the gifts and challenges of perfectionism.

What Does RO-DBT Help With?

RO-DBT is especially effective for those who:
✔️ Struggle with perfectionism and rigid control over emotions
✔️ Have difficulty “letting their guard down”
✔️ Experience chronic anxiety or depression
✔️ Feel socially disconnected despite trying to “do everything right”

Through small but intentional shifts, RO-DBT helps clients communicate more effectively, open up to others, and create meaningful social bonds.

Find Radically Open DBT in Michigan at Bright Spot Counseling

At Bright Spot Counseling, we offer Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Michigan for those ready to break free from perfectionism, overcontrol, and emotional isolation.

📍 www.brightspottherapy.com
📞 248.296.3104

Ready to feel more connected and less stuck? Let’s talk!

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Michigan

Struggling with perfectionism, emotional overcontrol, or difficulty connecting with othersRadically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) might be the missing piece. Unlike standard DBT, which helps with emotional dysregulation, RO-DBT focuses on loosening control, increasing openness, and improving social flexibility.

What is RO-DBT?

RO-DBT is an evidence-based therapy designed for people who tend to overcontrol their emotions. If you struggle with rigidity, social anxiety, perfectionism, or difficulty expressing emotions, this approach can help. It’s particularly effective for conditions like:


✅ Chronic depression
✅ Anorexia nervosa
✅ Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD)
✅ Social isolation & loneliness

How RO-DBT Works

This therapy blends mindfulness, self-inquiry, and social signaling strategies to help you:

  • Let go of excessive control
  • Build deeper social connections
  • Increase psychological flexibility

Find RO-DBT in Michigan at Bright Spot Counseling

At Bright Spot Counseling, we offer Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Michigan to help clients break free from rigid thinking and reconnect with life. Sessions are available in-person or online for Michigan residents, and we accept BCBS, BCN, AETNA, Priority Health, and Medicare.

Curious about Radically Open DBT in Michigan?

Bright Spot Therapists that Specialize in RO DBT

Jen Nyberg, Trauma Therapist
Looking for a therapist in Michigan? Jen is empathic, pragmatic and skilled at what she does. Her unique blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Safe and Sound Protocol, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Brainspotting, Polyvagal Modalities and EMDR Therapy speeds healing.
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Megan is dedicated to providing holistic, trauma-informed care to girls and young women. She specializes in overcontrolled personalities, anxiety and depressive disorders, relationship issues, emotional abuse, and low self-esteem. She has experience offering several different therapeutic interventions, including CBT, DBT, and RO-DBT.

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