What is DBT Therapy?

DBT Therapy is used to treat suicidal ideation and other self-destructive behaviors. It teaches patients skills to cope with, and change, unhealthy behaviors.

At Every Heart Dreams Counseling, we are passionate about helping teens, adults, and family members. We value the significance of strong and healthy family connections, mindful conversations, and balance in your family and personal lives. We encourage our clients to build positive and adaptive strategies for self-care and coping with life’s challenges as they arise.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy proven effective in treating self-harm, suicidal thoughts, depression, and interpersonal conflicts, including toxic or unhealthy relationship cycles, family adjustment, parenting, etc.

Build Distress Tolerance

Life can be unpredictable and challenging, and sometimes we encounter stressful situations. DBT Distress Tolerance skills can help you build your capacity to handle these difficult situations when they arise. Through the use of healthy coping skills, you will feel more stable and grounded, and begin to get your life back on track.

• Learn to Regulate Emotions

Sometimes we encounter situations that may trigger us to respond in unhelpful or reactive ways. We may be reacting to a situation that is currently happening, or we may have experienced many similar situations in the past that have lead us to respond emotionally. With DBT Emotion Regulation skills, you can learn to identify and regulate your emotions to get to a place of calm and balance.

Improve Interpersonal Effectiveness

You may find yourself struggling to build effective relationships that are grounded in mature connection and healthy intimacy. Even familial relationships, platonic friendships, or work relationships can be strained when there is a lack of boundaries, or unrealistic expectations. DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness skills can help you with developing healthier relationship patterns that are interdependent, and based on mutual trust, respect, and reciprocity.

• Experience Calm through Mindfulness

In our busy world, it can be hard to find a place to calm and ground yourself. Come back to your core, find your center, and focus your attention on the present moment. With DBT Mindfulness skills, you will be able to create a sense of peace in your life, so you can be prepared to face tough situations with ease and grace.

Let us be your guides. We want to work with you and your family members to find that balance, and to have more time for relaxation and joy in your life. We want to help you find time to connect and be present with your loved ones.