In DBT therapy, individuals learn specific skills to manage distressing emotions, improve relationships, and tolerate distress. These skills are grouped into four modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Mindfulness helps individuals become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and sensations in a non-judgmental manner. Emotion regulation focuses on identifying and managing intense emotions effectively. Interpersonal effectiveness teaches individuals how to improve their relationships and effectively communicate their needs. Distress tolerance skills help individuals cope with distressing situations without making them worse.

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When using DBT therapy for treating children, our team assesses their developmental needs. It is also often combined with play and art therapy techniques. It helps children develop emotion regulation skills, improve impulse control, and enhance their ability to communicate and problem-solve effectively.

​For adults, DBT therapy has been found effective in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, and self-harming behaviors. It helps individuals develop coping strategies for emotional regulation, improves interpersonal skills, and enhances problem-solving abilities. Additionally, DBT therapy can also be effective in managing chronic feelings of emptiness and suicidal thoughts.

​Overall, DBT therapy provides individuals with the tools and strategies they need to enhance their emotional regulation, develop healthier relationships, and manage distress effectively, ultimately improving their overall mental health.