DIALECTAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

What is Dialectal Behavioral Therapy?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, skills-based approach designed to help you manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and feel more balanced in everyday life. Rooted in both acceptance and change, DBT teaches practical tools like mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. It’s especially helpful if you feel overwhelmed by emotions or struggle with patterns that feel hard to break. DBT provides a clear path toward greater stability, self-awareness, and confidence in handling life’s challenges.

Benefits of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Teaches skills to manage intense emotions and reduce emotional overwhelm

  • Improves distress tolerance during difficult situations

  • Enhances mindfulness and self-awareness

  • Strengthens communication and relationship skills

  • Helps reduce self-destructive behaviors and urges

  • Balances acceptance with healthy change

  • Builds resilience and emotional regulation over time

  • Provides a structured, supportive framework for lasting growth and stability

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OUR APPROACH

I believe healing doesn’t just have to happen in an office setting—it can happen on a trail, under the trees, or simply in a space where you feel seen and heard. OUR practice is grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own story. With a human-centered, nature-inspired approach, I’ll walk alongside you as you reconnect with yourself, find clarity, and move toward lasting healing.

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What you can expect

In DBT, you’ll learn practical skills to manage strong emotions, handle stress, and improve your relationships. Therapy often includes individual sessions and group skills training where you practice mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. You’ll work closely with your therapist to apply these tools in your daily life.

DBT focuses on balancing acceptance of where you are now with steps toward positive change. It’s a supportive, structured approach that helps you build resilience and feel more in control over time.

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GET IN TOUCH

Reach out to schedule a 15 minute phone consultation with me to hear why you are seeking therapy and what your goals are for the sessions!