Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Achieve Results with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy (psychotherapy). It’s specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely.
“Dialectical” means combining opposite ideas. DBT focuses on helping people accept the reality of their lives and their behaviors, as well as helping them learn to change their lives, including their unhelpful behaviors.

What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) used for?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is effective for individuals who have difficulty managing and regulating their emotions.
DBT has proven to be effective for treating and managing a wide range of mental health conditions, including:

• Borderline personality disorder (BPD).
• Self-harm.
• Suicidal behavior.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Substance use disorder.
• Eating disorders, specifically binge eating disorder and bulimia.
• Depression.
• Anxiety.

DBT has proved effective for treating conditions to be associated with issues that result from unhealthy or problematic efforts to control intense, negative emotions. DBT helps people learn healthier ways to cope through four modules: Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Mindfulness.