How to Get Started: Our Admissions Process in NY, NJ, & CT
Beginning Your Journey to a Life Worth Living
Welcome to Metro NY DBT Center. If you're ready to begin treatment, you're in the right place. Below, you will find everything you need to know about getting started, from how to contact us to what to expect from your intake.
Our admissions team is ready to listen and answer any questions you have.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Admission
We've streamlined our process to connect you with the right therapist efficiently.
Get in Touch
Your first step is to
connect with our admissions team. They will listen to your needs and answer your initial questions about our programs and Metro NY DBT Center.
Phone:
212-560-2437
Email: cdiamond@metronydbt.com
Brief Phone Prescreen

You will have a brief, 10-minute phone call with our intake team. During this call, we will assess your current symptoms and identify your treatment goals. Our intake coordinator will then present your needs to our clinical team to find the best fit.
Complete Intake Paperwork

Before your first intake session, you will complete your intake paperwork, financial forms, and initial clinical assessments. This helps us make your initial intake session as productive as possible.
Your Intake Session

During your first formal intake session, you will meet with a clinician to share your history in more detail. This is a collaborative interaction where we will discuss your mental health history, goals, and the obstacles you are facing. You will also learn more about our programs and how we may intervene.
Determining Your Personalized Treatment Path
After your intake, the clinician will review information with outside providers and review your intake paperwork. Then the clinician will discuss your case with our larger consultation team to ensure you receive the best possible care. Based on this collaborative review, we will refer you to the most appropriate treatment path.
For Outpatient DBT: You will begin with four pre-treatment sessions to create a personalized treatment plan, establish commitments, and learn the fundamentals of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Afterward, you will be matched with a suitable DBT skills group.
For Intensive DBT: Following a similar pre-treatment planning phase, you will be referred for a more structured, short-term program that includes nine hours of group therapy and one individual session each week.
For CBT or CFT: If If Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is the best fit, we will review your assessments, present them to our team, and develop a treatment hierarchy to guide your weekly or biweekly individual sessions.
Referral to an Outside Clinician:
If our programs are not the ideal fit for your specific needs, we are committed to helping you find the right support and will provide a referral to an outside clinician or practice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Starting Therapy
How do I start therapy at Metro NY DBT Center?
The first step is to get in touch with our admissions team. You can either call us at 212-560-2437 or email our intake coordinator at cdiamond@metronydbt.com. They will guide you through the next steps.
What can I expect during the initial phone call?
The initial call is a brief, 10-minute phone prescreen with our intake coordinator. The goal is to get a clearer picture of your current challenges and therapy goals. It's a confidential, low-pressure conversation to help us determine how we can best support you.
What happens after the intake session?
After your intake, your clinician collaborates with our entire consultation team to create a personalized treatment plan for you. Based on your specific needs, you will be referred to the most appropriate program, whether that's Outpatient DBT, Intensive DBT, CBT, or another service.
Can I get a referral if the center isn’t the right fit?
If, during the admissions process, we determine that our programs are not the ideal fit, we are committed to providing you with a thoughtful and appropriate referral to an outside clinician or practice that can better serve you.