Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT Therapy) is designed for people who feel things deeply—those who are emotionally intense, often misunderstood, and sometimes overwhelmed by life’s highs and lows. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too much,” or “too sensitive,” DBT might be exactly what you need.
DBT Therapy Helps to Manage and Regulate Emotions
Feel Everything Without Being Overwhelmed
What You Might Be Experiencing:
Many people drawn to DBT are highly sensitive, intuitive, and passionate—but those traits can also lead to:
- Emotional outbursts that leave you feeling ashamed
- Sudden shifts between feeling close and pushing others away
- Difficulty calming down once you’re upset
- Intense self-criticism or even self-harm behaviors
- Relationship patterns that feel chaotic or exhausting
You might find that you know how you “should” react—but in the moment, it’s like your brain is hijacked and you’re just along for the ride.
How DBT Therapy Helps:
DBT helps you regulate your emotions, improve relationships, and stop reacting impulsively—even when emotions run high. We’ll work on four core skills:
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction– Staying present instead of spiraling into the past or future
- Distress Tolerance – Surviving crisis moments without making them worse
- Emotion Regulation – Identifying, understanding, and shifting intense feelings
- Interpersonal Effectiveness – Learning how to ask for what you need, say no, and handle conflict without damaging relationships
Who Is DBT For?
DBT Therapy was originally developed for people with serious mental struggles, but it’s been proven effective for:
- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
- ADHD and emotional dysregulation
- Relationship struggles
You do not need a diagnosis to benefit from DBT. You just need to be ready to learn new ways of coping.
How We Use DBT at Our Practice:
We integrate DBT Therapy with other modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to give you a personalized plan. You’ll gain:
- Practical skills you can use right away
- A safe place to unpack emotional triggers
- Support from experienced therapists trained in evidence-based practices
- Strategies for handling relationships, work stress, and self-doubt without spiraling
We also understand that emotion regulation doesn’t come naturally for everyone. You’re not “too sensitive”—you just haven’t been given the right tools yet.
Try This: TIP Strategy (DBT Distress Tolerance Skill)
Try This: TIP Strategy (DBT Distress Tolerance Skill)
Here’s one DBT skill we teach many clients for calming emotional overwhelm:
T – Temperature: Cool your body (ice pack on face, cold water on hands)
I – Intense Exercise: Jumping jacks or wall sits for one to two minutes
P – Paced Breathing: Inhale for four counts, hold for four counts, exhale for four counts. Or breathe in for three counts, hold for two counts, and exhale slowly for a count of five.
These techniques target the body’s stress response so you can think clearly again.
Let’s Do This Together
You don’t need to keep living in emotional survival mode. DBT therapy gives you the structure and support to build a more stable, fulfilling life—one you can feel proud of.
Reach out to learn how our DBT-trained therapists can help you stay present, connected, and calm—even when things get hard.