Conversations at Clearview

When someone is receiving treatment for mental illness or substance use disorder, a strong support system plays a vital role in their recovery. In this episode, Lynn Salvatore, Residential Clinical Director at Clearview Treatment Programs, returns to the show to discuss Clearview’s new dialectical behavioral therapy-based (DBT) program for families. She explains some of the common struggles people face when a loved one has a mental illness or substance use disorders and shares how people can best support their family members during and after treatment.

When seeking treatment for mental health disorders or substance use disorder, it’s important to find people who can understand what you’re going through so they can support you throughout treatments. That’s why Gillian Bieler, Clinical Director of Outpatient Services at Clearview Treatment Programs, is so passionate about outpatient treatment and group therapy in particular. In this episode, Gillian breaks down the different levels of outpatient treatment Clearview offers and provides encouragement to people who are hesitant to enter an outpatient or residential program. 

Lynn Salvatore, Psy. D. discovered Clearview Treatment Programs when she was looking to leave the fashion industry for a more fulfilling career path, and she’s now the Clinical Director of Residential Treatment Programs. In this episode, Lynn explains what someone suffering from a mental health disorder or dual diagnosis can expect if they seek dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)-based treatment at Clearview’s Women’s Treatment Center or the Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center. She also highlights the importance of using DBT to help each patient build the skills they need to create the life they want to live.

Katy Tarella always wanted to be a therapist, but when she discovered Dialectical Behavior Therapy, she gained a new passion for the field. As clinical director of outpatient programs at Clearview Treatment Programs, Katy has seen firsthand how DBT can not only help people in their struggles with mental illness or addiction, but also help them build a life worth living. In this episode, Katy explains the philosophy behind DBT and how it’s used in Clearview’s outpatient programs.