Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Podcast, Episode 3-From Perfectionism to Flexibility: The Promise of RO-DBT with Dr. Abby Brown - Counseling & Therapy Services

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) is a powerful but often misunderstood approach to treatment. In this episode of The Consumer’s Guide to Mental Health, Dr. Margo Jacquot sits down with Dr. Abby Brown to break down what RO-DBT really is, who it’s designed to help, and what a typical session looks like. They discuss common misconceptions about RO-DBT, how it differs from standard DBT, and why it can be life-changing for people who struggle with overcontrol, perfectionism, or rigidity. You’ll also hear practical advice on what to do if you’re interested in exploring RO-DBT for yourself or a loved one.

What You’ll Learn:

What Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) is and how it works
The types of people and concerns RO-DBT is designed to help
How RO-DBT differs from standard DBT and other therapy approaches
Common misconceptions about RO-DBT—and the truth behind them
What a typical RO-DBT session looks like for clients
Practical steps to take if you or a loved one are interested in exploring RO-DBT

Bio:

Dr. Abby Brown is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health, fertility challenges, eating disorders, and disorders of emotional overcontrol. She is the owner of FlexPath Psychology, an outpatient tele-mental health practice serving clients in Illinois and PsyPact member states. Dr. Brown is intensively trained in Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RODBT) and received a 2019 RO DBT Clinical Scholar Award. She brings extensive experience from diverse clinical settings, including eating disorder treatment programs, large group practice, and university counseling centers. She is a Past President of the Illinois Psychological Association.

Connect with Dr. Abby Brown:

https://flexpathpsychology.com/about