Dialectical Behavioral Therapy—better known as DBT—is a game-changer when it comes to handling tough emotions and finding a sense of calm. People often ask what makes DBT special, and the answer is simple: it gives you a toolkit of practical skills so you’re less overwhelmed by your feelings and more able to navigate life’s ups and downs. In fact, one of our therapists is nationally certified in DBT, so you know you’re in expert hands.

Who can benefit from DBT skills? Honestly, just about anyone who struggles with emotional ups and downs, tricky relationships, or symptoms like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, addiction, or personality disorders. The full DBT program involves weekly individual and group sessions, where you learn more than 100 skills—yes, really!—over the course of a year. But we get that not everyone can commit to that kind of time, so we’ve streamlined things.

Here, you can get the core DBT skills in just 10 sessions—each about an hour. These sessions are structured, come with handouts, and are designed to be practical and actionable. If you’re dealing with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, we’ll help you put together a safety plan right from the start, so you’re supported every step of the way. Our condensed format means you won’t have to wait months to start seeing changes; you’ll learn skills you can use right away to feel more in control.

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Let’s talk about what you actually get when you sign up for our 10-session DBT skills package—because it’s so much more than just “therapy sessions.” Here’s how we break it down:

First, we’ll sit down together and figure out what a “life worth living” looks like for you. That’s our north star for this journey. From there, we kick things off by diving into mindfulness skills—think practical meditation, tuning into your emotions, and actually learning how to pause instead of spiraling. No sitting cross-legged on a mountain required.

Next up is emotional regulation. If your feelings have ever felt like a runaway train, you’re not alone! Here, we’ll get into hands-on techniques and strategies that help you manage those intense emotions, so they don’t manage you.

Then, we tackle distress tolerance. Everyone hits rough patches—those moments when emotions threaten to take over. In these sessions, you’ll learn real-life tools that help you ride out those storms without making things worse.

Finally, we get into interpersonal effectiveness. Translation? Building (and keeping!) healthy relationships. Whether you’re trying to set boundaries, ask for what you need, or just get along better with others, we’ve got you covered.

It’s all structured, straightforward, and—most importantly—doable. Our goal is to help you walk away with practical skills you can actually use in the real world, not just in the therapy room. And who knows? You might even surprise yourself with how much you grow along the way.