Who DBT may help
DBT may help adults and teens who experience intense or rapidly shifting emotions, struggle with emotional regulation or impulsive behaviors, deal with relationship conflict or communication difficulties, or cope with anxiety, depression, or trauma-related distress. It can also help when urges to self-harm or difficulty tolerating distress start affecting daily life, school, or work.
What DBT may include
Mindfulness and present-moment awareness
Emotional regulation skills
Distress tolerance for overwhelming situations
Interpersonal communication and boundaries
Balancing self-acceptance with meaningful change
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Skills for intense emotions, relationships and stress
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach that helps you build skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and handling stress more effectively. DBT balances acceptance and change: understanding your emotional experiences while building practical tools for responding to what life throws at you.
How DBT works at Bodhi
DBT at Bodhi is collaborative, trauma-informed, and client-centered. Your therapist works with you to identify emotional patterns and behaviors that add to your distress, and helps you build new skills for regulation and resilience.
DBT can be the main approach in your therapy or blended with other therapies, depending on your needs and goals.
Take the first step
We offer DBT in our Champaign office and by telehealth anywhere in Illinois. Text us at 217-731-4638 to set up a free consultation.
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