Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT is the new golden standard for treating Emotional Dysregulation, self-harm, eating disorders, mood disorders and a GREAT starter package into some of the more sticky-icky transformative work. Imagine you are embarking upon a strange journey and you are bringing you a set of 38 robust tools that provide some variety onto your therapy experience. I integrate aspects of modified DBT into my approach and will summon various dbt skills as the needs naturally emerge. We use the green McKay Book

When working with clients, Andrea incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), having completed the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Foundational Training through the Linehan Institute.

DBT is a skills based approach that blends aspects of CBT, mindfulness, ACT and other approaches with a focus on "doing what works" and is considered an evidence-based Best Practices model. At a mental health agency I worked for, I was heavily involved in the development of their DBT program. I taught DBT skills classes for agency clients for several years and trained other staff on how to use DBT approaches in their individual work. I often use DBT concepts/skills in my individual work still.

emotions and behaviors. DBT is based on the dialectical philosophy, which emphasizes finding a balance between acceptance and change. DBT focuses on teaching individuals skills to manage difficult emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and build a life worth living. It typically consists of four components interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation.

I used DBT exclusively while working in a residential treatment facility. I can provide individual DBT therapy and one-on-one skills coaching.

DBT focuses on distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful in finding a more effective way of dealing with difficult or overwhelming emotions, interrupting maladaptive coping mechanisms like self-harm, and improve relationships.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, is a highly researched set of skills/techniques that is useful with a variety of mental health struggles. It is commonly used in the treatment of personality disorders, but also is very useful with various mood difficulties, as well as chronic stress. I am trained in DBT, and work with client's on developing the specific set of skills that will work for each individual. I also help client's with not only learning the skills, but specifically how to implement them.

DBT has four categories: mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. DBT provides skills that can help you cope with feelings and stressful situations individually and communication skills with others.

Do you feel your mind is being pulled in a hundred different directions at once? Do you have a hard time handling some of your emotions, and does this cause any problems in your relationships? Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers individuals comprehensive skills to manage painful memories and emotions and decrease conflicts in their relationships.Many of us live our daily lives with a constant stream of uncontrollable negative emotions right under our awareness.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach developed by Psychologist and author Marsha Linehan. It is a accountability and skills-based approach with four different categories: - mindfulness - distress tolerance - emotion regulation - interpersonal effectiveness This approach helps people become more self-aware, more equipped to sit with their feelings, make themselves feel better in healthy ways, and engage in relationships with healthy boundaries and communication.

Specialized DBT training through Marsha Linehan's Behavioral Tech Institute (2020-2022), including DBT Skills Training, DBT Foundations Training, and DBT for Adolescents & Families.

We use DBT skills training to increase coping skills, such as distress tolerance skills.

Like most common cliches, "accept the things you cannot change and work to change the things you can" is far easier said than done. Some principles of DBT can help to find an effective balance between acceptance and change, tailored to the unique circumstances of your life. I have training and experience in providing full model DBT, and I integrate some of these techniques and insights in my practice where appropriate.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach that helps manage intense emotions and improve relationships through a blend of cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness. It's especially effective for those with overwhelming emotions or self-destructive behaviors. DBT focuses on four key skills: mindfulness (staying present), distress tolerance (coping with stress), emotion regulation (managing feelings), and interpersonal effectiveness (improving relationship skills).

Danielle has experience applying techniques within DBT in a variety of treatment settings and populations. Danielle has attended trainings to learn and teach the different modules (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness) to clients as a way to implement skill usage outside of session.

In addition to the many DBT and CBT course I have taken, several of the treatment centers I have worked with employ both DBT and CBT modalities.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is especially effective for people who have difficulty managing and regulating their emotions.

We teach DBT skills in a flexible way tailored to our clients. These are skills that are helpful for all of us (why didn’t we learn them in middle school?) to support emotional awareness and regulation, develop healthy communication and assertiveness, and be able to get through intense moments in our life. These skills can also be helpful for clients to gain more self-reliance between therapy sessions, and trust themselves to make wise choices!

I offer DBT to help with emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, and distress tolerance.

DBT is especially helpful when folks feel very upset in the moment and seemingly lose their train of thought. DBT was a focus of my more advanced training (internship) prior to licensure.