Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Restore Balance, Manage Emotions, and Build a Life Worth Living

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a powerful, evidence-based approach designed to help individuals regulate emotions, reduce impulsive behaviors, and improve interpersonal relationships. Originally developed for borderline personality disorder, DBT has since proven highly effective in treating a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

At My Life Recovery, DBT is a foundational part of our treatment programs. We provide clients with the tools and support needed to transform emotional overwhelm into emotional mastery—helping them create stability, confidence, and meaningful personal growth.

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What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

Balancing Acceptance and Change for Emotional Wellness
DBT is a structured form of therapy that blends the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness and emotional regulation techniques. The core of DBT lies in helping individuals accept their current experience while also working toward positive, lasting change.

DBT teaches four primary skill areas:

Emotion Regulation – Learn how to understand, manage, and respond to emotional experiences in healthy ways.
Distress Tolerance – Build the ability to cope with painful moments without resorting to harmful behaviors.
Interpersonal Effectiveness – Strengthen your communication skills, set boundaries, and build stronger, more respectful relationships.
Mindfulness – Stay grounded in the present and reduce emotional reactivity through focused awareness.

DBT is ideal for individuals who experience intense emotions, self-destructive behaviors, or instability in relationships—and are ready to regain control.

Who Can Benefit from DBT?

DBT is especially helpful for those facing chronic emotional dysregulation or difficulty coping with stress and interpersonal conflict. It’s widely used to treat:

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Anxiety and depression
Bipolar disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Eating disorders, including bulimia and binge eating
Substance use disorders and addiction
Self-harming behaviors and suicidal ideation

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by emotional swings or struggling to manage reactions and relationships, DBT can offer practical, life-changing solutions.

How DBT Supports Recovery

A Skills-Based Approach to Emotional Resilience and Behavior Change
DBT doesn’t just explore emotions—it gives you actionable tools to manage them. This therapy focuses on real-life skill-building, helping individuals create healthy habits that support recovery and long-term stability.

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Dual Diagnosis & Emotional Balance

Many clients with co-occurring disorders benefit deeply from DBT. Whether facing addiction, trauma, or mood disorders, this approach addresses the root causes of emotional reactivity while reinforcing constructive coping mechanisms.

Core Skills for Daily Life

Clients develop essential tools across DBT’s four core areas—mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness—building emotional intelligence and personal empowerment.

From Insight to Action

DBT is rooted in real-world application. Clients are encouraged to practice new skills both inside and outside of therapy, reinforcing growth through experience and consistent effort.

Mindfulness and Whole-Person Healing

We integrate mindfulness practices such as breathwork, yoga, and guided meditation into DBT sessions. These holistic techniques help reduce anxiety, deepen awareness, and foster inner calm throughout the recovery journey.

Expert Care, Empowering Tools, and a Path Toward Lasting Change

Why Choose My Life Recovery for DBT?

At My Life Recovery, our approach to DBT is both compassionate and practical—designed to meet you where you are and guide you forward. We blend evidence-based therapy with a deeply personal understanding of what it takes to heal and grow.