FIND YOUR MIDDLE GROUND
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
A compassionate, skills-based approach designed to help you manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and build a life worth living.
THE Essence
Balancing acceptance and change.
DBT is a specialized form of cognitive therapy developed to help people who experience emotions very intensely. The "dialectical" part means we work on two seemingly opposite things at once: accepting yourself exactly as you are, while simultaneously acknowledging the need for change to reach your goals.
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Mindfulness
We teach you how to remain present in the current moment, allowing you to experience your senses and feelings without judgment or impulsive reaction.
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Distress Tolerance
We provide a "crisis toolkit" to help you get through painful situations without making them worse through self-destructive behaviors.
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Interpersonal Effectiveness
We focus on tools to help you communicate your needs, set firm boundaries, and navigate conflict while maintaining your self-respect.
IN SESSION
What DBT sessions are like
/ SKILL-FOCUSED & PRACTICAL
While traditional therapy can be open-ended, DBT sessions are structured. We often use diary cards to track your emotions and the specific skills you used to manage them throughout the week.
/ EMOTION REGULATION
We work together to identify the function of your emotions. You’ll learn how to "ride the wave" of intense feelings rather than being overwhelmed or swept away by them.
/ VALIDATION-FIRST
A core part of our work is validation. We recognize that your reactions make sense given your history, providing a safe foundation from which you can begin to make different choices.
WHO DBT HELPS
Support for trauma, anxiety, and more.
Individuals struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
People experiencing chronic Suicidal Ideation or Self-Harm
Those with extreme "mood swings" or emotional sensitivity
Individuals in high-conflict relationships
People struggling with Impulsivity or Substance Use
Anyone who feels "too much" and wants to find emotional stability
“I used to feel like my emotions were a physical tidal wave that I couldn't escape. DBT didn't make the waves go away, but it finally gave me the surfboard and the strength to stay upright.”
— FORMER CLIENT, NEW Jersey
BENEFITS OF DBT
Relief that reaches the
root of trauma.
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Reduced frequency and intensity of emotional outbursts
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Increased ability to handle life's "curveballs" without spiraling
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Healthier, more stable relationships with friends and family
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A significant decrease in impulsive or self-damaging behaviors
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Greater self-compassion and reduced feelings of shame
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Clearer sense of personal identity and values
RESOURCES & SUPPORT
Deepen your understanding.
FIND AN DBT THERAPIST
Work with a clinician
trained in DBT.
We can match you with a therapist experienced in Dialectical Behavior Therapy who can help you build your toolkit and reclaim your emotional life.