Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)


Are intense emotions keeping you from enjoying the life you want? Sometimes, managing your emotions can seem impossible.

At Calm Again Counseling, we offer a wide range of psychotherapies, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), to help people learn the skills they need to deal with difficult feelings and navigate life and relationships more smoothly. You don’t have to feel alone in your suffering. We can help you recover. You don’t have to suffer from the lingering symptoms of past trauma. Certain types of trauma or high-stress situations can leave you feeling angry or impulsive as you navigate your situation.

If you’ve experienced trauma, you may notice new or prolonged symptoms such as:

  • Patterns of self-harm

  • Signs of PTSD

  • Substance abuse

  • Inability to control or regulate your emotions

  • Suicidal thoughts

  • Anxiety

  • Depression 

  • Personality challenges

If this sounds like you, you don’t have to suffer in silence. Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) can help you heal and learn to manage your difficult emotions. We have a team of compassionate and experienced therapists to help people learn the DBT skills they need to find emotional peace and meaningful relationships.

DBT can help you find emotional freedom and inner peace.

Many people suffer from mental health or behavioral issues following a traumatic experience. Reduced stress tolerance, intense emotions, and other uncomfortable symptoms can cause issues in your relationships, your work or school, and even your health. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) can help stabilize your feelings and behaviors as you learn essential skills and tools to cope with various issues, including:

Learn to live in the present again.

When dealing with the effects of trauma or mental health issues, you may feel powerless or numb as you go through life, uncertain when you’ll experience intense behaviors or emotions. We understand it’s scary to share your deepest, darkest feelings with a stranger. Our therapists will meet you where you are and join you in a collaborative therapeutic process. You don’t have to suffer with complicated feelings and behaviors alone.

DBT techniques focus on helping people regulate their emotions, increase distress tolerance, and improve their interpersonal effectiveness. During this effective trauma treatment, our therapists will use mindfulness and other skills for emotional dysregulation to help support healthy responses. With our help, you can learn how to understand and manage your feelings and gain the confidence to make positive changes in your life. We will walk with you every step of the way as you work toward emotional freedom.

FAQs

If you’re unfamiliar with DBT, we are happy to answer your questions. Here are a few common questions we answer for our clients.

Who Needs Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)?

Although initially developed by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan as a treatment for borderline personality disorder, DBT also helps treat a wide range of issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, anger issues, substance abuse issues, and relationship issues. It is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps improve emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Those who’ve suffered from the effects of trauma, whether vicariously or firsthand, can benefit from DBT. At Calm Again Counseling, we carefully evaluate each client to determine if DBT is the right therapy for them.

Does DBT Have Core Components That Facilitate Treatment?

Yes. There are four main components of dialectical behavioral therapy. These components are: distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. Therapists use these core components to help people strengthen emotional awareness, manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal skills, and cope with stressful situations.

What Conditions Does DBT Address, and Who Can Benefit From This Therapy?

When Dr. Linehan developed DBT, she created the treatment with borderline personality disorder in mind. Since many symptoms of borderline personality disorder are similar to other mental health issues, DBT is an effective treatment for a wide range of issues. Those who struggle with self-harming behaviors, suicidal thoughts, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, or substance abuse can benefit from treatment. DBT can also help those with trouble regulating emotions or managing interpersonal issues. Our therapists take time to talk with clients and discover the source of their intense emotions or behaviors. We can determine which techniques best facilitate recovery as we evaluate the results together.

Is DBT Different From Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Or Other Types Of Therapy?

lthough DBT is a form of CBT, there are some differences in these treatments. While CBT focuses on changing behaviors and thought patterns, DBT uses mindfulness and acceptance of emotions to shift negative thought patterns and facilitate personal growth. DBT is particularly effective in treating symptoms of self-harm, depression, eating disorders, or substance abuse.

Connect With A Therapist Today

If you’re interested in starting DBT, contact Calm Again Counseling today. We will schedule a free 15-minute consultation and connect you with the right therapist for you. Get in touch with us today to begin your healing journey.