wellness center - group therapy
DBT or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a cognitive behavioral based therapeutic modality designed to work primarily on changing behaviors through skill building techniques. It is both a talk and action therapy with four emphases including mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
The core therapeutic goal of DBT is to balance opposites and the skills taught in DBT help individuals find a healthy balance between the primary dialectic: acceptance and change. Acceptance involves embracing the reality of the present moment as it is, while change refers to the actions one takes to move forward or grow within that reality.
DBT has a wide variety of applications to help one manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, past trauma, addictions, and personality disorders as well as other mental health conditions.
Group therapy addresses the way we think, feel, and behave.
By integrating the mind, body, and spirit in the healing process, individuals learn to address their personal challenges in order to gain serenity, inner peace, and well-being. Our groups provide safe, affirming spaces that empower each participant through learning new skills and honoring each person’s experiences. Our staff understands the importance of supporting you with high-quality mental health counseling services during your journey.
How do I join a group? You must be a current client actively receiving individual therapy with one of our therapists. Discuss your interest in joining a group with your therapist, who will then communicate to our Intake Department which group you should join. If you would like more information about our groups or group therapy, please contact our Intake Department at 614-948-3273. Group therapy fees are private pay only, $50/session/person.
CBT Group
Change your thinking, tame your feelings, change your life.
What does it mean to have an Open Group, a Closed Group, or a Hybrid Group?
Open Group: Members join and leave periodically
Closed Group: No new members may join once the group is established
Hybrid Group: Members may participate in person or remotely.
Most of our groups are open - meaning you can join at any time.
MONDAYS, 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Led by Eric Clontz, LPCC-S
open group
DBT Skills Building Group
Learning to manage your life better
About our Group Leaders
Eric Clontz, MA, LPCC-S
Clinical Therapist and Group Therapy Leader
Eric has years of experience leading groups and helping clients improve their self-confidence, process traumas and grief, improve self-awareness, and discover ways to work through problems rather than avoiding them.
Serenity Wellness Center
635 Park Meadow Road, Suite 107
Westerville, Ohio 43081
This group is specifically designed for individuals who are struggling with depression and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the most researched form of therapy and the primary modality used to treat depression, anger, and anxiety. Your group leader will use CBT skill building exercises to help group members build new coping skills, confidence, self-esteem, interpersonal relationship skills, and to promote change.
All group members will be encouraged to purchase the CBT Skills workbook by Dr. Barry M. Gregory
Marshall L. Myers, MA, LPCC-S
Clinical Therapist and Group Therapy Leader
Marshall uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to help clients improve their overall sense of well being. He has been a group leader for several years working with those struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, personality disorders, and addictions.