DBT

Building skills for when emotions run high.

A skills-based approach that builds practical tools for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships.

What it is

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy was originally developed for people experiencing intense emotional responses that felt unmanageable. It has since proven effective for anyone who struggles with emotional regulation, impulsive behavior, or difficulty navigating relationships.

The core idea is dialectical: two things can be true at the same time. You can accept yourself as you are while also working to change. DBT teaches four categories of skills — mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness — that give you real tools for the moments when emotions feel overwhelming.

When it helps

Common reasons people seek DBT.

Intense mood swings or emotional reactivity
Difficulty managing anger, sadness, or anxiety in the moment
Impulsive behaviors you later regret
Relationship conflicts and communication breakdowns
Self-destructive patterns or self-harm urges

My approach

How I use DBT in practice.

I draw on DBT skills training when a client needs practical, in-the-moment tools for managing emotional intensity. Rather than a full DBT program, I integrate the skills that are most relevant to your situation — whether that is distress tolerance techniques for crisis moments, mindfulness practices for staying grounded, or interpersonal skills for navigating difficult conversations.

Other modalities

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CPT

Cognitive Processing Therapy

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing

Motivational Interviewing