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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

At Clarity Clinic, we are dedicated to guiding you through the powerful process of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, helping you build essential skills to navigate life's challenges with resilience and emotional balance.
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Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical behavior therapy is heavily based on cognitive behavior therapy. Through dialectical behavior therapy, the therapist assists individuals in discovering a balance between acceptance and change. DBT focuses on four key areas; mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness guides individuals in being more self-aware and being in the present moment. Distress tolerance teaches individuals how to experience intense feelings without resorting to self-injurious behaviors or substance abuse to manage the feelings. Emotion regulation helps individuals recognize, label, and adjust their emotions. Interpersonal effectiveness teaches individuals how to navigate conflict and interact assertively with others. In DBT, individuals learn coping skills like mindfulness practices to improve unhealthy behaviors and thoughts. In general, DBT has two main components; individual weekly psychotherapy sessions and weekly group therapy sessions. The weekly individual sessions are where individuals are given the space to discuss any difficulties that arose in the past week. If there are suicidal and/or self-injurious behaviors they are always the first priority.

DBT is influenced by the philosophical perspective of dialectics: balancing opposites. Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on high-risk, tough-to-treat individuals. These individuals often have multiple diagnoses. DBT provides individuals with the skills to manage difficult emotions and resolve as well as decrease conflict in relationships. DBT is considered an evidence-based practice (EBP). An EBP is the integration of the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of patient characteristics, preferences, and culture. This allows for DBT therapy to be both effective and accessible. There is no set timeline for DBT.

What Can DBT Treat

Although dialectical behavior therapy was developed originally to treat borderline personality disorder, research has shown it to be effective in treating other disorders and mental health problems that threaten a person’s safety, relationships, work, and emotional well-being such as:

  • Depression
  • Bulimia
  • Binge-eating disorder
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Substance abuse
  • Individuals with suicidal behavior

Why Choose DBT?

DBT is an exceptional treatment approach for a variety of mental health concerns due to its emphasis on skill-building and acceptance. Whether you are grappling with borderline personality disorder, self-harm tendencies, substance use issues, or difficulties in managing emotions, DBT offers you a structured framework to create positive and lasting change. Here's why DBT may be the right choice for you:

  • Holistic Healing: DBT provides a comprehensive approach that targets emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of your well-being, leading to profound and sustainable transformations.
  • Skill-Focused: Through a series of modules, DBT equips you with practical skills that can be applied to everyday life situations, enabling you to respond to challenges more effectively.
  • Mindful Acceptance: DBT emphasizes the importance of accepting yourself and your experiences, while also working toward meaningful change, fostering a balanced and nonjudgmental perspective.
  • Expert Guidance: Our skilled therapists are experienced in guiding individuals through the intricacies of DBT, providing you with unwavering support and encouragement.
  • Resilience and Empowerment: By mastering DBT skills, you will develop the ability to face adversity, manage emotions, and overcome obstacles, ultimately empowering you to lead a more fulfilling life.

Transform Your Life with DBT

Experience a profound shift in your mental and emotional well-being through the power of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. At Clarity Clinic, our compassionate DBT therapists are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for you to explore your emotions, learn new skills, and foster resilience. With DBT, you can:

  • Manage Emotions: Acquire strategies to navigate intense emotions and develop a healthier relationship with your feelings.
  • Improve Relationships: Enhance interpersonal communication, empathy, and conflict resolution skills to create deeper, more meaningful connections.
  • Increase Self-Awareness: Develop a strong sense of self-awareness, allowing you to recognize triggers and patterns that impact your emotions and behaviors.
  • Cultivate Resilience: Build the ability to bounce back from setbacks and adversities, developing a greater sense of inner strength.
  • Reduce Impulsivity: Learn techniques to manage impulsive behaviors and make mindful choices that align with your long-term goals.

Begin Your Journey to Resilience Today

At Clarity Clinic, we believe that every individual has the potential to create lasting positive change. Our DBT treatment area is designed to guide you toward a life of emotional balance and personal growth. Take the first step toward embracing change and cultivating resilience by reaching out to us today.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Providers

Laura
Laura Valiukenas, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor
Nikhil
Nikhil Verma, MA
Therapy
Evelia
Evelia Czarnik, LPC
Therapy
Ian
Ian Dowdy, MA
Therapy
Stefan
Stefan Dabizljevic, LSW
Therapy
Mackenzie
Mackenzie Liotta, MA
Therapy Clinical Intern
Camryn
Camryn McKee, LPC, MS, Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
Therapy
Kortney
Kortney Genske, MA
Therapy
Serena
Serena Etcheson, MSW
Therapy
Hana
Hana Khan, LSW
Therapy
De'Ayne
De'Ayne Scaife, LSW
Therapy
Amanda
Amanda Stephans, LCSW, MSW
Therapy
Michael
Michael White
Therapy Clinical Intern
Jenny
Jenny Mantis, LCSW, MBA
Therapy
Alexandra
Alexandra Gremp, LPC, MEd, PEL
Therapy
Jessica
Jessica Selk, LPC
Therapy
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Ehler, LSW
Therapy
Maggie
Maggie Semprevivo, LSW
Therapy
Jaimee
Jaimee Jaucian, LCPC, BC-DMT
Therapy
Sloan
Sloan Kodroff, LCPC
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
Rahael
Rahael Mathew, LCPC
Therapist
Virginia
Virginia Harren, LCPC
Clinical Supervisor
Brittney
Brittney Segoviano, LCPC
Therapist
Callie
Callie Perlman, LPC, NCC
Therapist
Sara
Sara Fakhri, MA
Therapy
Sarah
Sarah Beerman, LCSW, CADC
Therapist
Renie
Renie Stoller-Zak, LCPC
Therapy
Sonnie
Sonnie Cousins, MA
Therapy
Nicole
Nicole Ortiz, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Melissa
Melissa Melzer, LPC
Therapy
Leslie
Leslie Wolf, LCPC
Therapist
Khrystyna
Khrystyna Helner, LPC, MBA
Therapist
Laura
Laura Schroeder, LCPC
Therapist
Kelli
Kelli Lo, LSW
Therapy
Lizzie
Lizzie Ausland, LCPC, CADC
Therapist
Judy
Judy Bitzer, LCPC
Therapist
James
James Histed, MA
Therapist
Keith
Keith Merrifield, LCSW, CCTP, ADHD-CCSP
Therapist
Julia
Julia Ray, MA
Therapy
Jessica
Jessica Masbaum, LCSW
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
Janel
Janel Wenger, AMFT
Therapist
Emily
Emily Shelton, LCPC, LMHC, CADC, CAGCS, CRSS
Therapy
Daniel
Daniel Shuter, LSW
Therapist
Cindy
Cindy Meraz, LPC
Therapy
Chloe
Chloe Wesley, MA
Therapy
Samantha
Samantha Espinosa, MA
Therapy
Randi
Randi Schulman, LCSW
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
Savanna
Savanna Murphy, LSW
Therapy
Khadija
Khadija Manzoor, LPC, CRC
Therapy
Lauren
Lauren Stanley, LCSW
Therapy
Mark
Mark Bey, LPC
Therapy
Samantha
Samantha Adjekum, LCPC
Therapy
Miriam
Miriam Mixon, LCSW
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
Katherine
Katherine Cunningham, LPC, CADC
Therapy
Carol
Carol Briggs, LPC, NCC
Therapy
Autumn
Autumn Holtschlag, ALMFT, LPC
Therapy
Liz
Liz Hand, LCSW
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
Dane
Dane Davlantis, LCPC
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
Dillon
Dillon Pfau, LSW
Therapy
Courtney
Courtney Daly, LCPC, CADC
Therapy
Carolyn
Carolyn Klinkert, LCPC
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
Abbey
Abbey DeBaene, LCSW, CADC
Therapy
Brittany
Brittany Wilson, LPC
Therapy
Brent
Brent Hope, LCSW
Therapy
Carleigh
Carleigh Joseph, MA
Therapy
Antonina
Antonina Lunetta, LCPC
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor

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