Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT is a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that was originally developed for suicidal individuals meeting criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder. DBT has expanded to treat a more general population of individuals whose behaviors are related to problems in emotion regulation. Extensive scientific research has demonstrated that DBT is a successful treatment for adolescents and adults who experience intense emotions and struggle to cope with them effectively.

DBT helps people to…

Decrease:

• Mood Swings, Up and Down Emotions, & Problems with Anger
• Impulsive, Avoidance, Self-Harming, & Suicidal Behavior
• Interpersonal Chaos, Loneliness, & Fears of Abandonment
• Sense of Emptiness, Inadequacy, & Not Knowing Where You Fit In
• Difficulties Thinking Clearly & Feeling Disconnected
• Mindlessness & Urges to Avoid the Present Moment
• All-or-Nothing Thinking & Difficulties with Change
• Family & Relationship Conflict

Increase:

• Emotion Regulation Skills
• Distress Tolerance Skills
• Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
• Mindfulness Skills
• Middle Path Skills

Above all, DBT helps people to remove the barriers getting in the way of their goals and helps them to build a life worth living.

My DBT Approach

My DBT program is a comprehensive treatment that includes:

• Individual Therapy (weekly)
• Individual or Family Skills Training (weekly)
• Phone Coaching (as needed)