Are intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, or relationship struggles impacting your life? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that teaches practical skills to help you regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and communicate effectively. At Summit Counseling Center, our trained therapists guide you through DBT to promote lasting change and emotional balance.
What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
DBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness principles to help you accept difficult emotions while working toward positive change. It is especially effective for individuals experiencing emotional dysregulation, self-harm behaviors, and interpersonal difficulties.
DBT is beneficial for:
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use (Family Members)
- Alcohol Use (Individuals)
- Anger Management
- Anxiety and Panic Disorders
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Drug Abuse (Family)
- Drug Abuse (Individual)
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- First Responders
- Gambling
- Internet Addiction
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
- Personality Disorders
- Problem Behaviors
- Process Addiction (Gambling, Gaming, etc.)
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sex/Pornography Addiction
- Substance Misuse & Addiction
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Veterans
What to Expect in DBT Sessions
Your DBT therapist will:
- Teach four core skill sets: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
- Use individual therapy, skills groups, and phone coaching for comprehensive support
- Help you develop awareness and acceptance of your feelings
- Work with you to create a life worth living through goal setting and skill-building
- Provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment for your progress
DBT can be adapted to fit your unique needs and pace.
Why Choose Summit Counseling Center?
- Licensed therapists trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Comprehensive DBT programs including individual and group sessions
- Flexible scheduling with in-person and virtual therapy options
- Compassionate care focused on empowering your mental health journey
We’re here to help you develop skills for resilience, self-compassion, and healthier relationships.
Ready to Learn DBT Skills for a Better Life?
If you’re searching for DBT therapy near me, treatment for emotional regulation, or therapy for self-harm behaviors, Summit Counseling Center is ready to support you.
Call today or schedule an appointment to begin Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Therapists for Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
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