How much does therapy at Purple Sky Counseling cost?

Cash-pay rates depend on the clinician's credential level: $100 per session with an intern, $135 with a pre-licensed associate, and $165 with a fully licensed clinician. When billed to insurance, the contracted rate is $200 per session ($250 for the intake) at every tier, and your actual cost depends on your plan. Sliding scale is available with interns ($75) and pre-licensed clinicians ($100) by approval. Most clinicians offer a free 15-minute consultation.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes. We are in-network with Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, ChampVA (Open Access), Cigna, EMI, HMHI, Medicaid, Optum, PEHP, SelectHealth, Tricare (through TriWest), University of Utah Health Plans (UUHP), and UnitedHealthcare / UMR. For plans we are not in-network with, we provide superbills you can submit for partial reimbursement. We recommend calling the number on the back of your insurance card to confirm benefits before your first session.

Where are your offices located?

We have eight in-person offices in Utah: two in Murray plus Bountiful, Farmington, Heber City, South Ogden, Lehi, and St. George. We also offer secure online therapy to anyone physically located in Utah.

Do you work with children and teens?

Yes. We have clinicians who specialize in child and teen therapy, including play-based work for younger children and adolescent-focused therapy for teens. Family therapy is also available when it helps to involve the broader family.

Do you prescribe medication?

Yes. Our psychiatric medication management team works alongside our therapists, so you can have therapy and medication management within the same practice. Refills and dose changes are handled during scheduled appointments.

What is EMDR therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy used to treat trauma and PTSD. It uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their emotional charge. Purple Sky is one of Utah's leading EMDR teams and offers both weekly and intensive formats.

Do you offer online therapy?

Yes. We offer secure online therapy and online medication management to anyone physically located in Utah. Online clients receive the same clinicians, the same rates, and the same standard of care as in-person clients.

DBT Skills Group in Utah | Purple Sky Counseling

Learn practical skills for managing emotions, handling distress, improving relationships, and responding more intentionally in everyday life. Purple Sky Counseling’s DBT Skills Group is a structured, therapist-led group designed to help you build tools you can use both inside and outside of sessions.

Quick details

Cost

$45 per session

Some insurance plans may be accepted. If you are not already a Purple Sky client and would like to use insurance, you may also need to complete an intake with one of our therapist.

Virtual

Mondays
6:30–8:00 PM

In-Person

South Ogden
Tuesdays
5:15–6:45 PM

What is DBT?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, is a practical, skills-based approach designed to help people manage overwhelming emotions, improve relationships, and build a life that feels more stable and workable.

DBT combines tools from cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness and acceptance-based practices. It can be especially helpful if emotions tend to feel intense, stress is difficult to manage, or you find yourself getting pulled into patterns that are hard to interrupt.

The word dialectical refers to the idea that two things can be true at the same time. You can be doing the best you can and still want things to change. DBT helps you practice holding both acceptance and change as you build new ways of responding.

What you’ll learn

DBT focuses on four core skill areas:

Mindfulness

Learn how to stay present, notice what is happening without immediately reacting, and bring more awareness to your thoughts, emotions, and surroundings.

Emotion regulation

Build a better understanding of your emotions and learn practical ways to respond when they feel intense or difficult to manage.

Distress tolerance

Develop skills for getting through stressful or crisis moments without making the situation harder.

Interpersonal effectiveness

Practice communicating more clearly, setting boundaries, asking for what you need, and navigating relationships more effectively.

Who this group may be helpful for

This group may be a good fit if you are dealing with things like:

Intense or quickly changing emotions
Anxiety or overwhelming stress
Impulsive reactions or behaviors
Difficulty coping when things feel unbearable
Relationship conflict or communication difficulties
Trouble setting or maintaining boundaries
Feeling stuck in patterns you want to change

What to expect

This is a structured, clinician-led skills group. Sessions focus on learning and practicing DBT tools that you can begin using outside of group in everyday situations.

You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin. The goal is to give you practical skills, space to practice them, and support as you learn what works for you.

Your group therapists

Interested in joining the DBT Skills Group?

Reach out to Purple Sky Counseling to learn more about availability, insurance, and which group option may work best for you.

DBT Skills Group