Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Treatment Centers in Englewood, CO

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Wellness Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80110
The Wellness Treatment Center is an active Intensive Outpatient Program, (IOP), promoting Mental Health. This program is done in a group setting. The program features an intensive, integrated, outpatient program utilizing a proven wellness model to treat individuals who may be in crisis, and those in need of more long-term support as well. The treatment program emphasizes active participation and skill development in the areas of wellness, communication, relationships, problem solving, and stress management, which leads to an improved self-image and positive lifestyle changes. All services are integrated and coordinated with existing therapists and psychiatrists, as well as primary care physicians. The Wellness Treatment Center utilizes a proven wellness program combined with group therapy, Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), Behavioral Activation, and medication management (optional). The program addresses anxiety, depression,and other mental health conditions.
The Wellness Treatment Center is an active Intensive Outpatient Program, (IOP), promoting Mental Health. This program is done in a group setting. The program features an intensive, integrated, outpatient program utilizing a proven wellness model to treat individuals who may be in crisis, and those in need of more long-term support as well. The treatment program emphasizes active participation and skill development in the areas of wellness, communication, relationships, problem solving, and stress management, which leads to an improved self-image and positive lifestyle changes. All services are integrated and coordinated with existing therapists and psychiatrists, as well as primary care physicians. The Wellness Treatment Center utilizes a proven wellness program combined with group therapy, Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), Behavioral Activation, and medication management (optional). The program addresses anxiety, depression,and other mental health conditions.
(303) 900-5600 View (303) 900-5600
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Creekside Collaborative Therapy
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80113
We have therapists who specialize in EMDR, Brainspotting, Play therapy, DBT, Yoga and other trauma-focused interventions.
Creekside Collaborative Therapy is a network of licensed independent contractor clinicians and unlicensed supervised master's level therapists in private practice. We share a common vision of providing quality multidisciplinary mental health services that are trauma-informed and based on interventions that have been proven to be effective. Our clinicians have long-standing connections to the community and believe in the power of partnership and collaboration.
We have therapists who specialize in EMDR, Brainspotting, Play therapy, DBT, Yoga and other trauma-focused interventions.
Creekside Collaborative Therapy is a network of licensed independent contractor clinicians and unlicensed supervised master's level therapists in private practice. We share a common vision of providing quality multidisciplinary mental health services that are trauma-informed and based on interventions that have been proven to be effective. Our clinicians have long-standing connections to the community and believe in the power of partnership and collaboration.
(303) 872-0997 View (303) 872-0997
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Tangen Counseling
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80113
Our treatment approach to serving our clients is eclectic, ranging from Motivational Interviewing, 12 Step Facilitation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT / Mindfulness Skills Training, Person Centered, Gestalt, EMDR, etc.
At Tangen Counseling we believe that anyone who desires a positive change in their life and is ready to explore their substance use should have the opportunity in a safe and supportive environment. We specialize in the following demographics: young adults; codependency / family members struggling to cope with a loved one's substance use; history of trauma; impaired family dynamics; gender specific treatment approaches; involvement with the criminal justice system; and impaired professionals.
Our treatment approach to serving our clients is eclectic, ranging from Motivational Interviewing, 12 Step Facilitation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT / Mindfulness Skills Training, Person Centered, Gestalt, EMDR, etc.
At Tangen Counseling we believe that anyone who desires a positive change in their life and is ready to explore their substance use should have the opportunity in a safe and supportive environment. We specialize in the following demographics: young adults; codependency / family members struggling to cope with a loved one's substance use; history of trauma; impaired family dynamics; gender specific treatment approaches; involvement with the criminal justice system; and impaired professionals.
(720) 815-3811 View (720) 815-3811
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Evolve Residential Treatment Centers for Teens
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80111
Evolve offers the highest caliber of evidence-based care in the nation for children and adolescents 12-17 struggling with mental health and substance use issues. We specialize in children and teens battling depression, anxiety, trauma, dual diagnosis, emotion dysregulation, high-risk/self-harm behaviors, ADHD, substance use, suicidal ideation, and other emotional/behavioral issues. Our treatment approach emphasizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), along with other evidence-based modalities such as Seeking Safety, Relapse Prevention, Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and 12-Step support programs. Our goal is genuine recovery that lasts long after your child leaves treatment. Evolve’s robust residential program includes individual and family therapy, psychiatry, group therapy, experiential therapies (e.g. equine, surf, art, music, drama, yoga, etc.) and 24/7 skills-coaching. For out-of-state families, we offer family therapy via HIPAA-compliant video conferencing. We also provide daily academic support to keep children and teens on track with school.
Evolve offers the highest caliber of evidence-based care in the nation for children and adolescents 12-17 struggling with mental health and substance use issues. We specialize in children and teens battling depression, anxiety, trauma, dual diagnosis, emotion dysregulation, high-risk/self-harm behaviors, ADHD, substance use, suicidal ideation, and other emotional/behavioral issues. Our treatment approach emphasizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), along with other evidence-based modalities such as Seeking Safety, Relapse Prevention, Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and 12-Step support programs. Our goal is genuine recovery that lasts long after your child leaves treatment. Evolve’s robust residential program includes individual and family therapy, psychiatry, group therapy, experiential therapies (e.g. equine, surf, art, music, drama, yoga, etc.) and 24/7 skills-coaching. For out-of-state families, we offer family therapy via HIPAA-compliant video conferencing. We also provide daily academic support to keep children and teens on track with school.
(866) 570-0856 View (866) 570-0856
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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80110
Our overall treatment options include self-management and recovery training (SMART), substance abuse counseling, substance abuse recovery groups, substance abuse education, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), experiential therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in helping adolescents, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include virtual IOPs, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), outdoor therapy, residential treatment centers, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Our overall treatment options include self-management and recovery training (SMART), substance abuse counseling, substance abuse recovery groups, substance abuse education, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), experiential therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in helping adolescents, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include virtual IOPs, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), outdoor therapy, residential treatment centers, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
(720) 386-4937 View (720) 386-4937
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Denver Springs
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80112
Denver Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient services for our diverse patient population. We also offer high-quality outpatient treatment programs at our Englewood, Parker, and Westminster locations.
Denver Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient services for our diverse patient population. We also offer high-quality outpatient treatment programs at our Englewood, Parker, and Westminster locations.
(720) 669-0408 View (720) 669-0408
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Rogers Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80112
Rogers Behavioral Health's Denver clinic offers highly spe­cialized intensive outpatient care for adults, adolescents, and children struggling with OCD and anxiety, and depression and other mood disorders, and trauma/PTSD. All patients have access to a board-certified psychiatrist and a multidisciplinary team of mental health experts. Rogers Connect Care is a telehealth treatment option offered in IL, MN, TN, and WI.
Rogers Behavioral Health's Denver clinic offers highly spe­cialized intensive outpatient care for adults, adolescents, and children struggling with OCD and anxiety, and depression and other mood disorders, and trauma/PTSD. All patients have access to a board-certified psychiatrist and a multidisciplinary team of mental health experts. Rogers Connect Care is a telehealth treatment option offered in IL, MN, TN, and WI.
(720) 310-6417 View (720) 310-6417
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Grace Counseling
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80113
Feeling depressed, disconnected, or anxious? Need help with expressing anger appropriately? Could you use help strengthening your family? Need guidance with experiencing a major life change? Ready to break free from an addiction? Ready to experience a lasting love connection with your partner? Tired of a past trauma impacting your present peace? We have therapists who have specialized training in these areas and are ready to help you today. Contact us today to discuss which of our professional counselors could be the best fit for your needs!
Feeling depressed, disconnected, or anxious? Need help with expressing anger appropriately? Could you use help strengthening your family? Need guidance with experiencing a major life change? Ready to break free from an addiction? Ready to experience a lasting love connection with your partner? Tired of a past trauma impacting your present peace? We have therapists who have specialized training in these areas and are ready to help you today. Contact us today to discuss which of our professional counselors could be the best fit for your needs!
(720) 408-2502 View (720) 408-2502
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Denver Family Institute
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80113
We offer high quality, affordable sliding scale family and couples therapy services. We are a high quality, affordable, and inclusive counseling provider... our doors are open - we look forward to collaborating with you. Whether your goal is behavioral, emotional, spiritual, to find meaning, to heal a relationship, to find solutions, or to find resilience we are here to help our Denver community.
We offer high quality, affordable sliding scale family and couples therapy services. We are a high quality, affordable, and inclusive counseling provider... our doors are open - we look forward to collaborating with you. Whether your goal is behavioral, emotional, spiritual, to find meaning, to heal a relationship, to find solutions, or to find resilience we are here to help our Denver community.
(303) 816-8068 View (303) 816-8068
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Eating Recovery Center Colorado
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80113
Eating Recovery Center is the only national healthcare system dedicated to providing the best-in-class treatment for individuals and families struggling with serious eating disorders. Led by the world's leading experts in eating disorder treatment, Eating Recovery Center provides a full spectrum of eating disorder recovery services for patients at every stage of the illness through an unmatched network of 24 locations in seven states.
Eating Recovery Center is the only national healthcare system dedicated to providing the best-in-class treatment for individuals and families struggling with serious eating disorders. Led by the world's leading experts in eating disorder treatment, Eating Recovery Center provides a full spectrum of eating disorder recovery services for patients at every stage of the illness through an unmatched network of 24 locations in seven states.
(855) 305-0157 View (855) 305-0157
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AspenRidge Recovery Lakewood
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80110
AspenRidge Recovery offers a continuum of care focused on transitioning through each level and addressing underlying mental health issues. We believe that solving mental health, trauma, and family issues is the root of recovery. We focus on all mental aspects and provide each person with the tools to grow and sustain long-term recovery. As we address trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health-related problems, clients become empowered to integrate their knowledge and skills to grow into a life of recovery. We provide a safe, life-long community for individuals and their family members to stay connected through sober social events like sports, holiday parties, barbecues, educational webinars, and more. By working hand-in-hand with people, we empower them so they have the skills to help themselves and take ownership of their quality of life.
AspenRidge Recovery offers a continuum of care focused on transitioning through each level and addressing underlying mental health issues. We believe that solving mental health, trauma, and family issues is the root of recovery. We focus on all mental aspects and provide each person with the tools to grow and sustain long-term recovery. As we address trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health-related problems, clients become empowered to integrate their knowledge and skills to grow into a life of recovery. We provide a safe, life-long community for individuals and their family members to stay connected through sober social events like sports, holiday parties, barbecues, educational webinars, and more. By working hand-in-hand with people, we empower them so they have the skills to help themselves and take ownership of their quality of life.
(720) 408-7748 View (720) 408-7748
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A New Outlook Recovery Services
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80110
A New Outlook Recovery Services is proud to offer Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for both Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Disorder patients. We also our offer a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Day Treatment program. These programs are administered independently of each other, and our clinicians can customize a treatment plan based on each client’s needs.
A New Outlook Recovery Services is proud to offer Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for both Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Disorder patients. We also our offer a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Day Treatment program. These programs are administered independently of each other, and our clinicians can customize a treatment plan based on each client’s needs.
(720) 594-6929 View (720) 594-6929
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Colorado Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80110
We provide services in the community to adults with serious mental illness that will stabilize their illness, minimize symptoms, improve functioning and enhance each person’s social inclusion, quality of life and sense of meaning in life. We provide transitional and supported living and outpatient treatment for psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar, and other serious mental illnesses, and are considered experts in this area.
We provide services in the community to adults with serious mental illness that will stabilize their illness, minimize symptoms, improve functioning and enhance each person’s social inclusion, quality of life and sense of meaning in life. We provide transitional and supported living and outpatient treatment for psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar, and other serious mental illnesses, and are considered experts in this area.
(720) 597-7519 View (720) 597-7519
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Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80110
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
(719) 417-8827 View (719) 417-8827

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Sandstone Care Depression, Trauma, & Anxiety
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Cherry Hills, CO 80110
Sandstone Care provides mental health treatment for teens (ages 13-18) and young adults (ages 18-30) dealing with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), and other common behavioral health conditions. Our Programs include Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient programming.
Sandstone Care provides mental health treatment for teens (ages 13-18) and young adults (ages 18-30) dealing with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), and other common behavioral health conditions. Our Programs include Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient programming.
(720) 613-2304 View (720) 613-2304
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SOL Mental Health
Treatment Center, PsyD, LPC, LCSW, PMHNP, PA
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80222
Sol Mental Health is a fully in-network, comprehensive, outpatient behavioral health practice serving children, adolescents, and adults through both in-person clinics as well as virtual care options. Our passionate and knowledgeable team of licensed therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists provide a safe, inclusive and supportive environment to help patients reach their goals. The company provides care to thousands of patients in multiple states.
Sol Mental Health is a fully in-network, comprehensive, outpatient behavioral health practice serving children, adolescents, and adults through both in-person clinics as well as virtual care options. Our passionate and knowledgeable team of licensed therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists provide a safe, inclusive and supportive environment to help patients reach their goals. The company provides care to thousands of patients in multiple states.
(303) 529-7265 View (303) 529-7265
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Forte Strong
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
IS YOUR SON CHOOSING VIDEO GAMES OVER LIFE? If so, your son is "Failing to Launch". Forte Strong is a Failure to Launch program specifically designed to give your son the independent living skills and confidence he needs to succeed in life and achieve independence in 6 months. We get your son off the couch, out of the house and ready to take on the world! Failure to launch syndrome is categorized by the inability of young adults to leave home and become independent. We use a proprietary and results based coaching method to neutralize anxiety and promote confidence, creating monumental changes within our students in a very short amount of time. In fact, it is common for parents to see marked improvement in just a few months. How we do it is simple; we only use what works. With over 18 years of combined experience, we've learned what is crucial for your son's development and we get right to work.
IS YOUR SON CHOOSING VIDEO GAMES OVER LIFE? If so, your son is "Failing to Launch". Forte Strong is a Failure to Launch program specifically designed to give your son the independent living skills and confidence he needs to succeed in life and achieve independence in 6 months. We get your son off the couch, out of the house and ready to take on the world! Failure to launch syndrome is categorized by the inability of young adults to leave home and become independent. We use a proprietary and results based coaching method to neutralize anxiety and promote confidence, creating monumental changes within our students in a very short amount of time. In fact, it is common for parents to see marked improvement in just a few months. How we do it is simple; we only use what works. With over 18 years of combined experience, we've learned what is crucial for your son's development and we get right to work.
(435) 657-5567 View (435) 657-5567
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The Raleigh House - Outpatient Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80237
Adjusting back to your everyday life after addiction treatment can be challenging and uncomfortable. But a transition period in between can make your return easier to handle. At The Raleigh House, we offer an intensive outpatient program (IOP) designed to help you continue treatment as you slowly return back to normal life. We offer different levels of outpatient treatment depending on the type of care you require. Our outpatient program is part of our continuum of care after residential treatment, or you can enter into outpatient treatment directly if deemed appropriate. Learn more about our outpatient treatment program below or call us now to help you or your loved one get the treatment they need. At The Raleigh House, our goal is to match you with the right form of addiction treatment. Whether you’re coming from residential treatment or entering directly into outpatient, our team can help you determine the right level of care for your specific situation and needs.
Adjusting back to your everyday life after addiction treatment can be challenging and uncomfortable. But a transition period in between can make your return easier to handle. At The Raleigh House, we offer an intensive outpatient program (IOP) designed to help you continue treatment as you slowly return back to normal life. We offer different levels of outpatient treatment depending on the type of care you require. Our outpatient program is part of our continuum of care after residential treatment, or you can enter into outpatient treatment directly if deemed appropriate. Learn more about our outpatient treatment program below or call us now to help you or your loved one get the treatment they need. At The Raleigh House, our goal is to match you with the right form of addiction treatment. Whether you’re coming from residential treatment or entering directly into outpatient, our team can help you determine the right level of care for your specific situation and needs.
(719) 356-4939 View (719) 356-4939
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Footprints to Recovery | Colorado
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80121
Footprints to Recovery is a collection of rehab centers located in Colorado, Illinois, and New Jersey. We treat Co-occurring disorders and have dually licensed therapists and psych on staff. We offer a variety of drug and alcohol addiction treatment services and resources such as; intensive outpatient, detox, and sober living. Life does not have to stop to get well, we acknowledge that individuals have other responsibilities. All programs take into account the many aspects of one's life such as living environment, family dynamics, work obligations, realistic time commitment.
Footprints to Recovery is a collection of rehab centers located in Colorado, Illinois, and New Jersey. We treat Co-occurring disorders and have dually licensed therapists and psych on staff. We offer a variety of drug and alcohol addiction treatment services and resources such as; intensive outpatient, detox, and sober living. Life does not have to stop to get well, we acknowledge that individuals have other responsibilities. All programs take into account the many aspects of one's life such as living environment, family dynamics, work obligations, realistic time commitment.
(720) 399-6673 View (720) 399-6673
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Healing Pines Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Cherry Hills, CO 80110
Healing Pines Recovery is a high-end, 8-bed, boutique-style recovery center; lending itself to a truly individualized program experience. We have tailored our program to the unique needs of men during recovery. Men can have a difficult time expressing thoughts, feelings, and emotions during therapy, so we have customized our approach to focus on making it easier for our patients in these areas. HPR’s programming is formatted to benefit men seeking help for the first time and men who have been to other treatment centers, who need a more intimate, individualized setting to heal. We have the expertise, understanding, and dedication necessary to help our patients reach their goals. We have many fun, engaging activities, all here on our property. There is a disc golf course, pickleball court, basketball court, mountain bike trails, and walking trails. We recognize that it is extremely hard work to apply oneself therapeutically at this level of care and built a program that offers patients many outlets for physical fitness and nutrition.
Healing Pines Recovery is a high-end, 8-bed, boutique-style recovery center; lending itself to a truly individualized program experience. We have tailored our program to the unique needs of men during recovery. Men can have a difficult time expressing thoughts, feelings, and emotions during therapy, so we have customized our approach to focus on making it easier for our patients in these areas. HPR’s programming is formatted to benefit men seeking help for the first time and men who have been to other treatment centers, who need a more intimate, individualized setting to heal. We have the expertise, understanding, and dedication necessary to help our patients reach their goals. We have many fun, engaging activities, all here on our property. There is a disc golf course, pickleball court, basketball court, mountain bike trails, and walking trails. We recognize that it is extremely hard work to apply oneself therapeutically at this level of care and built a program that offers patients many outlets for physical fitness and nutrition.
(719) 212-1392 View (719) 212-1392

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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Treatment Centers

Who is DBT for?

Dialectical Behavior 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 behavior 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, behavior, 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 behavioral 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 behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.