Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Find Balance. Build Resilience. Live More Fully.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, skills-based approach that helps you regulate emotions, navigate relationships, and manage distress without feeling overwhelmed. Originally developed for individuals experiencing intense emotional swings or self-destructive behaviors, DBT has become a life-changing therapy for anyone who feels stuck in cycles of emotional pain or reactivity.

What Is DBT?

DBT combines cognitive-behavioral strategies with mindfulness and acceptance practices. It helps you:

Understand and manage overwhelming emotions
Respond instead of react in difficult situations
Build healthier relationships
Cope with distress in more effective ways
Strengthen self-awareness and self-compassion

In short, DBT gives you a roadmap for emotional balance and a more grounded, fulfilling life.

DBT Skills You'll Learn

DBT focuses on four core skill areas:

Mindfulness – Stay present and connected to what’s happening now
Distress Tolerance – Cope with pain or crisis without making things worse
Emotion Regulation – Understand and manage intense feelings
Interpersonal Effectiveness – Communicate clearly and maintain relationships

Your therapist will guide you through these skills at a pace that fits your needs and goals.

DBT Can Help With

Emotional dysregulation
Mood swings or intense anger
Anxiety and depression
Self-harm or suicidal thoughts
Relationship conflict
Impulsive behaviors
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

You don’t have to identify with a specific diagnosis to benefit from DBT. This therapy is for anyone who wants to feel more in control of their emotions and reactions.