Understanding therapy

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Originally developed to help individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. This method is commonly used to teach emotional regulation and help individuals who are struggling with suicidal thoughts and behavior.

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What Dialectical Behavioral Therapy helps with

Intense or overwhelming emotions
Impulsivity and self-harm urges
Relationship conflict
Emotion regulation

What to expect

DBT teaches four skill sets — mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness — often blending individual therapy with practice between sessions.

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Common questions

Who is DBT for?

DBT was developed for intense emotions and self-harm but its skills help many people struggling with emotional overwhelm.