Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Waterford, ON
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Samantha has a special interest in person-centered therapy with specialized trainings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
I believe that every individual has a unique life story that shapes the way they think, act and feel. Exploring our uniqueness and making small life changes can help us become the best version of ourselves.Samantha Devereaux is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapist’s of Ontario. Samantha is an alumni of Yorkville University with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. Sam holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health.
Samantha has a special interest in person-centered therapy with specialized trainings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
I believe that every individual has a unique life story that shapes the way they think, act and feel. Exploring our uniqueness and making small life changes can help us become the best version of ourselves.Samantha Devereaux is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapist’s of Ontario. Samantha is an alumni of Yorkville University with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. Sam holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health.
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Rebekah Laferriere
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Waterford, ON N0E
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling? Overwhelmed? Feeling frustrated or stuck? Maybe you've noticed waves of anxiety or periods of low mood. Taking care of our families, our loved ones and ourselves can feel like it's too much some days. You are not alone. Maybe you'd like to talk about strategies that might help ease the tough moments, or maybe you just need someone to sit with, while you talk about the hard and scary stuff. We often brush aside our own needs to take care of our people, until it bubbles over and we don't recognize ourselves. Let's get back to you.
Are you struggling? Overwhelmed? Feeling frustrated or stuck? Maybe you've noticed waves of anxiety or periods of low mood. Taking care of our families, our loved ones and ourselves can feel like it's too much some days. You are not alone. Maybe you'd like to talk about strategies that might help ease the tough moments, or maybe you just need someone to sit with, while you talk about the hard and scary stuff. We often brush aside our own needs to take care of our people, until it bubbles over and we don't recognize ourselves. Let's get back to you.
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Cornerstone Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Waterford, ON N0E
Cornerstone's caring professionals approach therapy as an equal partnership between client and counsellor. We help our clients to regain hope, drop the struggle with difficult emotions, and take positive steps toward a more rich, full and meaningful life. Online booking is available for your convenience. To help meet your insurance needs, we have both Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers (MSW/RSW) available. Our clients include First Nations people, Veterans, and those in the Canadian Armed Forces. In addition to traditional talk therapy, we also offer EMDR and brainspotting.
Cornerstone's caring professionals approach therapy as an equal partnership between client and counsellor. We help our clients to regain hope, drop the struggle with difficult emotions, and take positive steps toward a more rich, full and meaningful life. Online booking is available for your convenience. To help meet your insurance needs, we have both Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers (MSW/RSW) available. Our clients include First Nations people, Veterans, and those in the Canadian Armed Forces. In addition to traditional talk therapy, we also offer EMDR and brainspotting.
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Shelley Boudreault- Creatively Calm Counselling - Children - Youth - Adults
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waterford, ON N0E
“Helping you Create Calm in your Life” Do you ever feel stressed and overwhelmed, like no matter what you do, things keep going wrong? Do the frustrations and negative thoughts feel like they are on “repeat”? I understand…sometimes we all need someone to talk to and I will create a safe and supportive environment for you. Let me help you discover creative ways to find more calm and peace in your life. Together we can explore skills and strategies to help you gain perspective and focus more on the positives in your life. You are the director of your life, but I can help guide you towards your preferred future.
“Helping you Create Calm in your Life” Do you ever feel stressed and overwhelmed, like no matter what you do, things keep going wrong? Do the frustrations and negative thoughts feel like they are on “repeat”? I understand…sometimes we all need someone to talk to and I will create a safe and supportive environment for you. Let me help you discover creative ways to find more calm and peace in your life. Together we can explore skills and strategies to help you gain perspective and focus more on the positives in your life. You are the director of your life, but I can help guide you towards your preferred future.
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Taylor McConnachie
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Waterford, ON N0E
Are you experiencing barriers impacting your sexual relationship with yourself and others? As a sex therapist, I passionately support individuals, partners and polycules in prioritizing pleasure and becoming more empowered in your sexual experiences. While every individual's journey is unique, common areas of support I offer include navigating sexual trauma, dismantling shaming narratives around sex and pleasure, desire related concerns, arousal and orgasm difficulties, sexual and pelvic pain, and exploring new relationship structures.
Are you experiencing barriers impacting your sexual relationship with yourself and others? As a sex therapist, I passionately support individuals, partners and polycules in prioritizing pleasure and becoming more empowered in your sexual experiences. While every individual's journey is unique, common areas of support I offer include navigating sexual trauma, dismantling shaming narratives around sex and pleasure, desire related concerns, arousal and orgasm difficulties, sexual and pelvic pain, and exploring new relationship structures.
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Tania Clatsoff - - Norfolk County Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waterford, ON N0E
I help people who are struggling with stress, grief, challenging relationships, anxiety, depression, as well as people who have experienced trauma. I help when these things affect your day-to-day life, relationships, and your ability to function. I look forward to helping clients achieve their goals by providing an individualized therapy experience in a compassionate and safe setting. My toolbox has a wide range of therapeutic approaches to help my clients develop skills to manage life’s stressors, find and set healthy boundaries, and maintain motivation.
I help people who are struggling with stress, grief, challenging relationships, anxiety, depression, as well as people who have experienced trauma. I help when these things affect your day-to-day life, relationships, and your ability to function. I look forward to helping clients achieve their goals by providing an individualized therapy experience in a compassionate and safe setting. My toolbox has a wide range of therapeutic approaches to help my clients develop skills to manage life’s stressors, find and set healthy boundaries, and maintain motivation.
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Stephanie Sliwa at Mindful Path Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RSW, BSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waterford, ON N0E
Do you feel disconnected in your relationship(s)? Have you experienced a traumatic event? Are you feeling hopeless or overwhelmed? Are you living with addiction? Do you wonder if life and your relationship should feel more meaningful or fulfilling? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain about how to find balance & connection within themselves and with others. Not addressing these struggles can lead to negative consequences or even physiological issues. I believe there is hope. I offer compassionate, trauma-informed, individual, couple & family psychotherapy in person or online across Ontario.
Do you feel disconnected in your relationship(s)? Have you experienced a traumatic event? Are you feeling hopeless or overwhelmed? Are you living with addiction? Do you wonder if life and your relationship should feel more meaningful or fulfilling? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain about how to find balance & connection within themselves and with others. Not addressing these struggles can lead to negative consequences or even physiological issues. I believe there is hope. I offer compassionate, trauma-informed, individual, couple & family psychotherapy in person or online across Ontario.
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Great Lakes Counselling & Consultation Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Waterford, ON N0E
We offer IN-PERSON and video/telephone appointments and have evening and weekend availability. The Clinicians at Great Lakes engage in continuing competence activities and offer strength-based, person-centered, trauma informed, solution focused, culturally aware, non-judgmental and anti-oppressive counselling to individuals, groups, children, youth, couples and families. All Clinicians are registered and are trained in various types of counselling modalities. The Clinician's hold additional certificates in mental health and addiction, trauma and attachment, and suicide intervention.
We offer IN-PERSON and video/telephone appointments and have evening and weekend availability. The Clinicians at Great Lakes engage in continuing competence activities and offer strength-based, person-centered, trauma informed, solution focused, culturally aware, non-judgmental and anti-oppressive counselling to individuals, groups, children, youth, couples and families. All Clinicians are registered and are trained in various types of counselling modalities. The Clinician's hold additional certificates in mental health and addiction, trauma and attachment, and suicide intervention.
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Shay's therapeutic modalities include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapies such as: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MCBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT), as well as Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Play Therapy and Schema Therapies.
Shay Beck is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She graduate with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Shay specializes in child and youth counselling, and seeks to provide a collaborative therapeutic approach with children and their families.
Shay's therapeutic modalities include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapies such as: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MCBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT), as well as Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Play Therapy and Schema Therapies.
Shay Beck is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She graduate with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Shay specializes in child and youth counselling, and seeks to provide a collaborative therapeutic approach with children and their families.
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Deanna Boyes- Turning Point Counselling Centre
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Simcoe, ON N3Y
I use a strength-based, solution-focused and trauma informed lens when guiding my clients through the therapeutic process, while drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR and EFFT modalities to help you develop coping strategies in hopes to spark hope, reduce stressors, and challenge our negative thoughts that increase feelings of being overwhelmed and hopeless.
Have you ever wished you could be fully present with your loved ones? Maybe even were curious about what life would be like if you were able to reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed. Perhaps you have experienced trauma that has shaped your core beliefs which has led to difficulties and challenges in your interpersonal relationships. I am a client-focused therapist that will meet you where you are at and walk with you, your children, your relationship or your family to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions and how surviving adversity can impact your well-being.
I use a strength-based, solution-focused and trauma informed lens when guiding my clients through the therapeutic process, while drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR and EFFT modalities to help you develop coping strategies in hopes to spark hope, reduce stressors, and challenge our negative thoughts that increase feelings of being overwhelmed and hopeless.
Have you ever wished you could be fully present with your loved ones? Maybe even were curious about what life would be like if you were able to reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed. Perhaps you have experienced trauma that has shaped your core beliefs which has led to difficulties and challenges in your interpersonal relationships. I am a client-focused therapist that will meet you where you are at and walk with you, your children, your relationship or your family to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions and how surviving adversity can impact your well-being.
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Brandy Weaver
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP-Q, MA, BA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Simcoe, ON N3Y
I have extensive training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), addictions, Indigenous cultural safety, psychopharmacology, trauma, EMDR and Flash.
It is ok not to be okay. Life is hard. In the words of B. Withers, “sometimes in our lives we all have pain, we all have sorrow; but if we are wise we know that there’s always tomorrow. Lean on me, when you’re not strong… I’ll help you carry on.” Let me support you on your journey towards wellness. I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I have a master's degree in counselling psychology, and over sixteen years of experience working in mental health.
I have extensive training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), addictions, Indigenous cultural safety, psychopharmacology, trauma, EMDR and Flash.
It is ok not to be okay. Life is hard. In the words of B. Withers, “sometimes in our lives we all have pain, we all have sorrow; but if we are wise we know that there’s always tomorrow. Lean on me, when you’re not strong… I’ll help you carry on.” Let me support you on your journey towards wellness. I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I have a master's degree in counselling psychology, and over sixteen years of experience working in mental health.
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Erin Sunstrum
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BEd, HBA, RP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
St George Brant, ON N0E
I draw from multiple modalities, including PCT, CBT, DBT, narrative, and trauma-informed.
I am committed to helping clients build resilience and create a value-driven life. I believe in nurturing self-compassion and developing skills to engage with and overcome struggles. This happens through validation, exploration, and challenge and building a trusting, open relationship with my clients. My clients are experiencing anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, relational challenges, behavioral issues, ADHD, and coping with daily life. I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, families, and adults, in a safe, inclusive, and relaxed environment. This means a therapeutic space that is warm, welcoming, and affirming.
I draw from multiple modalities, including PCT, CBT, DBT, narrative, and trauma-informed.
I am committed to helping clients build resilience and create a value-driven life. I believe in nurturing self-compassion and developing skills to engage with and overcome struggles. This happens through validation, exploration, and challenge and building a trusting, open relationship with my clients. My clients are experiencing anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, relational challenges, behavioral issues, ADHD, and coping with daily life. I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, families, and adults, in a safe, inclusive, and relaxed environment. This means a therapeutic space that is warm, welcoming, and affirming.
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She is trained in the Gottman method for couples therapy, uses CBT and DBT in her work, and is a clinical supervisor to other therapists.
Evening and weekend appointments available- If you are looking for a caring, supportive and insightful therapist that will guide you to noticeable change and growth, you have found the right therapist! Amanda has over 15 years of extensive experience providing therapy to children (10+), teens and adults for trauma, relationships (including couples counselling), attachment, addiction, anxiety, depression and grief. Amanda’s wealth of knowledge is supplemented by her warm and down-to-earth presence that quickly puts her clients at ease.
She is trained in the Gottman method for couples therapy, uses CBT and DBT in her work, and is a clinical supervisor to other therapists.
Evening and weekend appointments available- If you are looking for a caring, supportive and insightful therapist that will guide you to noticeable change and growth, you have found the right therapist! Amanda has over 15 years of extensive experience providing therapy to children (10+), teens and adults for trauma, relationships (including couples counselling), attachment, addiction, anxiety, depression and grief. Amanda’s wealth of knowledge is supplemented by her warm and down-to-earth presence that quickly puts her clients at ease.
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Flourish Psychotherapy And Clinical Supervision Children- Youth - Families
Registered Social Worker, HBSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simcoe, ON N3Y
I am trained in various therapy techniques (Narrative, SFT, ACT, DBT, etc.
Are you a child with school-related worry? A youth navigating peer relationships or a parent separation? A parent who wants what is best for their child ? An adult coping with stress, life transitions or grief? Do you seek a non-judgmental space to explore issues like anxiety, depression, anger, stress and parenting challenges? Regardless of who you are or what has brought you here, I'm glad you made it! Engaging in therapy is a courageous step towards the changes you want for yourself! Supervision: Are you a member of OCSWSSW or CRPO looking for supervision? Check out my website www.stephaniealdersonsupervision.ca
I am trained in various therapy techniques (Narrative, SFT, ACT, DBT, etc.
Are you a child with school-related worry? A youth navigating peer relationships or a parent separation? A parent who wants what is best for their child ? An adult coping with stress, life transitions or grief? Do you seek a non-judgmental space to explore issues like anxiety, depression, anger, stress and parenting challenges? Regardless of who you are or what has brought you here, I'm glad you made it! Engaging in therapy is a courageous step towards the changes you want for yourself! Supervision: Are you a member of OCSWSSW or CRPO looking for supervision? Check out my website www.stephaniealdersonsupervision.ca
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We offer a wide range of evidence based treatments from 12 wk structured program that will help you get the evidence based skills from CPT, ACT and DBT to Psychedelic Psychotherapy through the Special Access Program; build confidence and motivation as you redesign the legacy of your life.
Accepting New Clients! Are you ready to really rise into the life of your design? With 23 yrs of experience and pioneering in leading edge treatments for "treatment resistant" individuals that have experienced emotional neglect or trauma whether as a child, teen, in your adult life or because you carry vicarious trauma as first responder in our community.
We offer a wide range of evidence based treatments from 12 wk structured program that will help you get the evidence based skills from CPT, ACT and DBT to Psychedelic Psychotherapy through the Special Access Program; build confidence and motivation as you redesign the legacy of your life.
Accepting New Clients! Are you ready to really rise into the life of your design? With 23 yrs of experience and pioneering in leading edge treatments for "treatment resistant" individuals that have experienced emotional neglect or trauma whether as a child, teen, in your adult life or because you carry vicarious trauma as first responder in our community.
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Jacqueline Coletti
Registered Social Worker, MSW, Hons BA
Verified Verified
Simcoe, ON N3Y (Online Only)
I use modalities such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness and SFT.
Hi my name is Jackie. Life has surprises for us that can at times be overwhelming. Having to make decisions and make peace with our choices is not always easy, especially if we are now experiencing the ramifications of such. These decisions can be about whether to stay in a relationship or job or how to live with grief. I do my best to work with you through those feelings. We talk about what it is you feel you deserve and why. Topics of forgiveness of self and/or others, self compassion and grace may arise. Expectations and assumptions of grief can be explored. Secondary losses related to grief is also something that may come up.
I use modalities such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness and SFT.
Hi my name is Jackie. Life has surprises for us that can at times be overwhelming. Having to make decisions and make peace with our choices is not always easy, especially if we are now experiencing the ramifications of such. These decisions can be about whether to stay in a relationship or job or how to live with grief. I do my best to work with you through those feelings. We talk about what it is you feel you deserve and why. Topics of forgiveness of self and/or others, self compassion and grace may arise. Expectations and assumptions of grief can be explored. Secondary losses related to grief is also something that may come up.
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Rebecca Brown Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Simcoe, ON N3Y
If you’re a parent looking for the right service for your child/youth, then look no further! My compassionate, playful nature works well with children as I integrate evidenced based therapies through their language of play and curiosity. These skills also translate in my work with adults through a trauma and attachment treatment lens. Between my experience working with children, teens, and adults, my skill set is diverse and can be best used to support you or your loved one in the therapeutic journey. My skills range from trauma processing and identity work to cognitive and behavioural interventions (i.e. CBT, DBT, ACT).
If you’re a parent looking for the right service for your child/youth, then look no further! My compassionate, playful nature works well with children as I integrate evidenced based therapies through their language of play and curiosity. These skills also translate in my work with adults through a trauma and attachment treatment lens. Between my experience working with children, teens, and adults, my skill set is diverse and can be best used to support you or your loved one in the therapeutic journey. My skills range from trauma processing and identity work to cognitive and behavioural interventions (i.e. CBT, DBT, ACT).
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I am also trained in and utilize Mindful Self Compassion, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Through a collaborative, non judgemental approach to counselling based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and grounded in attachment science, I work with Individuals (16+), Couples and Families. By identifying unhealthy patterns in our current and past relationships with ourselves and others, we can often find room for healing, growth and enhanced authenticity. This approach can help address today’s mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, addiction, and even trauma, as well as all forms of relational challenges.
I am also trained in and utilize Mindful Self Compassion, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Through a collaborative, non judgemental approach to counselling based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and grounded in attachment science, I work with Individuals (16+), Couples and Families. By identifying unhealthy patterns in our current and past relationships with ourselves and others, we can often find room for healing, growth and enhanced authenticity. This approach can help address today’s mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, addiction, and even trauma, as well as all forms of relational challenges.
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I draw from a range of different modalities including CBT, DBT, Collaborative Problem-Solving (CPS), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
The first step is the hardest and making changes in your life can feel overwhelming. Your journey is unique, but you are not alone! My sessions offer a safe and supportive place where you can feel comfortable expressing your feelings and emotions and where vulnerability does not mean weakness.
I draw from a range of different modalities including CBT, DBT, Collaborative Problem-Solving (CPS), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
The first step is the hardest and making changes in your life can feel overwhelming. Your journey is unique, but you are not alone! My sessions offer a safe and supportive place where you can feel comfortable expressing your feelings and emotions and where vulnerability does not mean weakness.
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As a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist and Psychiatric Nurse in the province of Ontario, I have been providing psychiatric and mental health nursing care for 34 years to individuals and groups. As a holistic nurse therapist, my approach to your care is highly individualized to your body, mind, spiritual and energetic needs. I believe that traditional psychotherapy and complimentary methods can be integrated successfully to provide the best care for your unique needs. My clients are looking to build self-resiliency, self-compassion and discover how to live a life of meaning and purpose.
As a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist and Psychiatric Nurse in the province of Ontario, I have been providing psychiatric and mental health nursing care for 34 years to individuals and groups. As a holistic nurse therapist, my approach to your care is highly individualized to your body, mind, spiritual and energetic needs. I believe that traditional psychotherapy and complimentary methods can be integrated successfully to provide the best care for your unique needs. My clients are looking to build self-resiliency, self-compassion and discover how to live a life of meaning and purpose.
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Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behaviour and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behaviour, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioural change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behaviour; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.