What is DBT?
DBT near me refers to the growing availability of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) services in local communities. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a specialized type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that was developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan. It is one of the most widely researched and supported treatments for learning how to manage powerful emotions, reduce suicidal urges, address interpersonal difficulties, and alleviate feelings of hopelessness. The goal of DBT is to balance principles of acceptance (e.g., of challenges, a person’s circumstances, etc.) and change (e.g., skills focused on changing how we react to emotions) to help you build a life worth living.
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While many clinicians say that they offer this approach, Dialectical Behavior Therapy was originally designed to act as a comprehensive treatment for people with a wide range of challenges, including borderline personality disorder, anxiety disorders, and issues with emotional regulation. That’s why DBT has four distinct parts of treatment – individual therapy, DBT skills group, phone coaching, and team consultation for therapists. Without any one of these components, it’s simply not DBT.
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At CCBH we offer full comprehensive DBT treatment to those who can benefit. Research has shown that some people can gain a lot from just doing the DBT skills group. While we don’t think this is the best choice for everyone, we do offer DBT Skills Group as a stand-alone service for some people who already have an individual therapist and are looking to learn about communication skills, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.
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Our DBT therapists are trained in supporting young adults and adults who want to improve their mental health, strengthen healthy relationships, and apply mindfulness skills to manage everyday stress. In addition to DBT, we integrate elements of talk therapy to support long-term healing through personalized skills training and emotional insight.
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Whether you're just beginning your journey or are actively searching for DBT near me, we’re here to help you take the next step toward meaningful change.
