RISE Wellness & Resource Center provides specialized Dialectical Behavior Therapy for teens and adults navigating borderline personality disorder, chronic suicidal ideation, self-harm, and emotional dysregulation — led by Winfred Chiles, USAF veteran and licensed therapist.
Winfred Chiles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma and over ten years of experience in social services and mental health. His career has been defined by service — to country, to community, and to the individuals who need it most.
"I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can show up honestly without fear of judgment. My goal is to help clients feel understood, supported, and equipped to create meaningful change in their lives."
Before founding RISE, Winfred served as a tribal case manager working with deprived child welfare cases, a health and wellness coach with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and a suicide prevention trainer delivering the Talk Saves Lives program to community members and professionals across Oklahoma. Each role deepened his understanding of the systemic barriers, cultural pressures, and deeply human struggles that bring people to therapy.
He holds advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), and health and wellness coaching — a toolkit built specifically to support individuals facing trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and life transitions with practical, evidence-based strategies.
Winfred is a veteran of the United States Air Force and a citizen of the Muscogee Nation. These experiences are not background — they are central to how he works. His practice is grounded in culturally informed, compassionate care for veterans, Native communities, and anyone navigating environments that ask more of a person than most people ever understand.
DBT is not regular talk therapy. It's a structured, skills-based treatment program developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan — and it's the most rigorously researched treatment in the world for borderline personality disorder and chronic suicidality.
The foundation of all DBT skills. Learning to observe thoughts and emotions without judgment — present-moment awareness that interrupts automatic, destructive reactions.
Weeks 1–6Crisis survival skills. Concrete tools for getting through moments of intense pain without making things worse — replacing self-harm with skills that actually work.
Weeks 7–15Understanding the function of emotions, reducing vulnerability to emotional extremes, and building positive experiences that create a life worth living.
Weeks 16–24Skills for asking for what you need, saying no, maintaining self-respect, and preserving relationships — even during conflict and emotional intensity.
Weeks 25–33Most therapy platforms offer access. RISE offers a structured, multi-modal treatment program — individual therapy, skills groups, phone coaching, and a clear 6-month arc from crisis to stability.
Weekly 50-minute sessions following the DBT target hierarchy — addressing safety first, then quality of life, then building toward a life worth living. Diary cards, skills review, and genuine therapeutic relationship.
Adults & Teens 13+The cornerstone of comprehensive DBT. 90-minute weekly groups — max 10 participants — covering all four modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Adult & Teen GroupsAdolescent-adapted DBT with a parent skills component — because the research is clear: teen outcomes improve significantly when caregivers are part of the process.
Ages 13–17Between-session coaching to help apply DBT skills in real-time moments of distress. Structured availability windows — support when it matters, without replacing your sessions.
Included in ProgramFor clients where unprocessed trauma drives emotional dysregulation and behavioral patterns. TF-CBT integrated alongside DBT for a comprehensive, trauma-informed approach.
Adults & TeensAll services available via HIPAA-compliant video platform. Research confirms telehealth DBT is clinically equivalent to in-person — accessible from anywhere in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma StatewideWe've made the intake process clear and straightforward. Here's exactly what to expect when you reach out.
A no-obligation call to understand your situation, confirm clinical fit, and answer your questions about the program and fees.
Receive your intake packet digitally — informed consent, practice policies, and Good Faith Estimate — all signed securely before your first appointment.
Session one is a full biopsychosocial assessment. Winfred listens, understands your history, and you co-create your treatment goals together.
Start individual sessions, join your skills group, and access phone coaching. Your DBT program begins with a clear roadmap and a therapist in your corner.
RISE was built specifically for high-acuity, high-need clients. If you've struggled to find a therapist who truly understands your experience — this practice was built for you.
DBT is the gold-standard, most researched treatment for BPD. Winfred works specifically with the emotional dysregulation, identity instability, and relationship patterns at its core.
DBT skills for managing mood episodes, impulsivity, and interpersonal effectiveness — coordinated with your prescriber for a fully integrated approach.
Comprehensive DBT is evidence-based for chronic suicidality. The treatment hierarchy prioritizes safety while methodically building a life worth living.
Distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills provide concrete, proven alternatives to self-harm and break the behavioral cycle at its root.
For teens and adults who feel emotions intensely, react in ways they later regret, and have struggled to find skills that actually work in the moment.
CBT and DBT skills for managing persistent anxiety, low mood, and the patterns of thinking that keep people stuck — practical tools that work beyond the therapy room.
As a USAF veteran and citizen of the Muscogee Nation, Winfred brings lived experience and cultural understanding to serving veterans, Indigenous people, and others navigating high-stress environments and systemic barriers to care.
RISE Wellness is currently a private-pay practice. All fees are discussed during your free consultation, and a Good Faith Estimate is provided before your first session as required by the No Surprises Act.
$170–$180 per 50-minute session. Full DBT individual therapy following the target hierarchy — diary card review, skills coaching, and treatment planning included.
$40–$80 per participant (private pay). Insurance-covered rates available for Cigna, Aetna, BCBS, UHC, Medicare, and Medicaid/SoonerCare participants.
$90–$120 per session on a limited, case-by-case basis. Ask about availability during your free 15-minute consultation. Insurance reimbursement typically $100–$120.
Insurance Accepted (credentialing in progress): Cigna · Aetna · Carelon Behavioral Health · Ascension SmartHealth · Quest Behavioral Health — all in Oklahoma. BCBS, UHC, Medicare, and Medicaid/SoonerCare accepted for group therapy. Credentialing timelines vary; contact us to confirm current status for your plan.
Out-of-Network: Superbills provided for clients with out-of-network benefits. Call your insurance member services line and ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits before your first appointment.
No Surprises Act: A Good Faith Estimate of your expected costs will be provided before your first appointment as required by federal law. Contact us with any questions.
Replace these with real client testimonials once your practice is active. The quotes below illustrate the outcomes DBT programs produce.
I had seen four therapists before coming to RISE. None of them had the tools to actually help me manage the intensity of what I was feeling. The skills group changed how I relate to my own emotions. For the first time, I feel like I have options.
As a school counselor, I needed someone I could trust with my highest-need students. Winfred is thorough, communicative, and genuinely skilled with adolescents who've been through a lot. He's my first call for DBT referrals.
My daughter was struggling with self-harm and we felt completely lost. The teen group gave her tools we could both understand. The parent component helped me support her in a way that actually worked. We're in a completely different place now.
Testimonials are composites for illustration. Client information is always kept strictly confidential.
RISE accepts referrals from psychiatrists, pediatricians, school counselors, emergency departments, PHP/IOP programs, and general therapists. Coordination of care documentation provided with signed ROI.
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Your first call is free and carries no obligation. Winfred will spend 15 minutes understanding what you're looking for, walk you through how the program works, and help you decide if RISE is the right fit.
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