Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps people cope with overwhelming emotions that disrupt daily life functioning. The word dialectical refers to reaching a balance between two extremes: acceptance and change.
During a DBT session, you will learn how to manage your emotions, replace unhelpful thoughts, and develop healthier behaviors.
At Rise Well Behavioral, we integrate DBT as a powerful tool to help people manage emotional distress, overcome addiction and substance use challenges, and navigate dual diagnosis. Contact us today to learn more about how DBT can guide you toward lasting recovery and emotional well-being.
Core skills in DBT
Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is more about training useful skills, helping individuals to regulate emotions and manage stress in healthier ways.
Mindfulness
Helps you to stay in the present and be real, helping you focus on your thoughts and emotions without judging them.
Distress Tolerance
Teaches you how to deal effectively with unpleasant emotions and stressful life events in a healthy manner without resorting to self-destructive behavior.
Emotion Regulation
Guide you to manage your emotions with the help of coping skills.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Strengthening and deepening your relationships through better communication, boundary-setting, and clarifying your needs.
Who Can Benefit From DBT?
DBT was initially used to treat borderline personality disorder, but over time, it has been highly effective in a variety of mental health conditions, such as:
Substance Use Disorder
It assists in controlling urges, avoiding relapse, and developing healthier coping strategies.
Depression and Anxiety
Dialectical Behavior Therapy learns to regulate emotions and practice mindfulness to ease distress and enhance mood stability.
PTSD or Trauma-Related Disorders
It helps to recover from trauma by fostering self-compassion, emotional awareness, and resilience.
Self-Harm or Suicidal Ideation
DBT provides systematic approaches to substituting destructive habits with constructive coping skills.
DBT is beneficial even in the absence of a clinical diagnosis, as it can help individuals to learn how to deal with difficult situations with clarity and confidence.
What to Expect During a DBT Session?
You will find:
A Supportive and Warm Environment
Skill-Building Exercises
Real-Life Application
Goal Setting and Reflection
What Makes Our DBT Approach Unique
Our therapists are highly trained in DBT techniques and work collaboratively with you to strike the right balance between acceptance and change. We also integrate mindfulness and trauma-informed practices, ensuring that your treatment supports both emotional and behavioral growth.
Mindfulness-Based Approach
Trauma-Informed Care
Comprehensive Support
IOP and PHP Flexibility
Individual Treatment Plan
Confidential Support
Let’s Take This Step Together
At Rise Well Behavioral, we’re here to listen, support, and help you find the calm you’ve been looking for. Reach out today and take that first step toward a happier life.
Brandie Petet
Provider Alston is very kind and attentive. She listens very well, and she is very concerned about your medications working their best. I highly recommend her.
Melissa Bailey
Excellent dr to manage ADD. They are caring and take time to truly understand and do what’s best for the individual patient. Rebecca & Christine continually go the extra mile for patients.
Louanne Dickenson
Therapist listened to my situation and issues. Knowledgeable of condition and how to help me
Chérie King
Kai is a great practitioner and I receive excellent care from her. Televisits work smoothly and are so convenient
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DBT Group Therapy?
The DBT group therapy is a type of psychotherapy in which participants engage in learning and practicing fundamental DBT skills in a nurturing space, surrounded by peers who are facing similar challenges. Under a therapist’s guidance, the groups focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
What are DBT Techniques?
DBT techniques are primarily supportive interventions designed to assist an individual in managing emotional dysregulation, improving their communication, and eliminating self-destructive behaviors. Some examples include mindfulness interventions, distress tolerance techniques like grounding and self-soothing, and assertiveness training.
How Successful is DBT Treatment?
Studies prove that DBT can be very useful in reducing self-harm behavior, suicidal thoughts, and emotional regulation. Research has documented that 77 % of people improve emotional stability and overall functioning significantly after DBT. Improved relationships, increased self-awareness, and long-term emotional resiliency are also observed by many clients.
What happens in a typical DBT session?
At Rise Well Behavioral, a typical session of DBT lasts between 45 and 60 minutes and focuses primarily on helping you explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In each session, your therapist will assess the goals you set in the previous session and your progress for the week, review any challenges or triggers that you may have encountered, and teach practical skills like mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.
