Lauren Riegert (she/her), MSW, LICSW

My goal as a DBT therapist is to partner with you in finding the path forward. My approach is rooted in the balance between radically accepting ourselves as we are, while also pushing ourselves towards the change we want to see. I believe somatic processing and mindfulness are key ingredients to DBT, and are at the core of how I work with people. Additionally, I am a strong believer that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important things for DBT to be effective. I put a lot of effort into ensuring there is trust and a sense of safety in the space we share. I am also aware that therapy has not always been a safe space, individually and systemically, for folks of many different identities. I see it as a responsibility to take ownership over continuously proving myself as a safe person in my practice, and strive to do so with anyone I may work with.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

ACP’s DBT program adheres to the Linehan model of DBT, is certified by MN DHS. Our clients meet with their individual therapist for one hour a week and attend a two-hour weekly skills group for at least 26 weeks. Unlike traditional group psychotherapy which focuses on processing experiences and feelings, DBT groups focus on learning four sets of important skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is a very effective treatment for multiple conditions including borderline personality disorder, depression, PTSD, impulsivity, eating disorders, and some forms of anxiety.

Telehealth Services

To expand and improve our care options for clients, ACP offers Telehealth (phone or video) appointments. Telehealth uses phone or video conferencing to connect you with highly qualified and experienced providers in real-time from the comfort and convenience of your own home or office. Before your telehealth appointment, you will receive details for how you will connect with your provider. If you will be connecting via phone, the provider will plan to call you at your scheduled appointment time. Please be ready to take the call and also check that your phone allows calls from blocked numbers (accessible within your phone settings). If you will be connecting via video conference, your provider will email you an invite to join the appointment. Please call our office to learn more about ACP’s telehealth services and to schedule an appointment.