Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Build skills. Regulate emotions.
Create a life that feels worth living.
When emotions feel overwhelming, relationships feel unstable, or your reactions don’t match your intentions, it can be exhausting and discouraging. You may feel stuck in cycles of intense feelings, impulsive behaviors, shutdown, or conflict — even when you’re trying your best.
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At Health Allies Counseling, we use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help adults build practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and healthier relationships — with compassion, structure, and real-world tools you can use immediately.
How will DBT therapy help me?
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What is DBT therapy?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy that helps people manage intense emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve relationships.
The word dialectical means holding two truths at once — for example:
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You are doing the best you can and you can learn new skills
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Your feelings are valid and some behaviors may be causing harm
DBT combines acceptance and change strategies to help you feel understood while also supporting growth.
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How does DBT help?
DBT is especially effective for people experiencing:
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Intense emotions or mood swings
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Anxiety or depression with emotional dysregulation
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Chronic stress or overwhelm
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Relationship conflict or fear of abandonment
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Impulsivity or difficulty coping with distress
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Shame, self-criticism, or emotional reactivity
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Trauma-related emotional patterns
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Difficulty setting or maintaining boundaries
DBT focuses on skills you can practice — not just insight.
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Is DBT right for me?
DBT may be a good fit if you:
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Feel emotions very intensely or unpredictably
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Struggle with impulse control or emotional reactions
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Want concrete tools, not just insight
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Have difficulty in relationships
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Feel overwhelmed during conflict or stress
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Want structure and clarity in therapy
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Are motivated to practice skills between sessions
DBT is not about labeling or judging — it’s about giving you tools that work.
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