Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a skills based model of psychotherapy that provides concrete, practical tools for coping with difficult emotions and challenges.

DBT is a behavioral approach to treatment, designed to help one better understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Identifying and understanding our vulnerabilities allows us to cope better when we feel triggered or dysregulated. By increasing our awareness of what we feel and why, we can either prevent unwanted emotions from happening in the first place, or respond more effectively when they do arise.

What makes DBT a unique treatment model is its emphasis on dialectical thinking. Dialectical thinking is the ability to accept two opposing viewpoints at the same time. In DBT, one learns to accept reality as it is, while simultaneously changing the thoughts and behaviors that are no longer serving them.

In DBT Treatment, You’ll Gain Skills in the Following Areas:

• Mindfulness
• Learn how to direct your attention to the present moment to reduce suffering
• Emotion Regulation
• Understand what emotions do for you, where they come from, and how to regulate them
• Distress Tolerance
• Survive crisis moments without avoiding them or making them worse
• Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Identify, build, and maintain healthy relationships.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Adult Skills Group

Join our virtual DBT Adult Skills Group to master the complete DBT skill set including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and middle path skills. Similar to a class, active participation and weekly homework (ungraded) are expected. 

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) In Individual Therapy

With our decades of experience using DBT, our skillful therapists at The Midtown Practice (TMP) provide comprehensive treatments to each individual client. Working collaboratively with you, we offer effective DBT in a discrete and confidential environment.