Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Big Emotions Don’t Make You Broken. They Make You Human
DBT gives you the skills to manage intense feelings, improve relationships, and respond instead of react.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Learn to communicate clearly, set boundaries, and maintain healthy relationships.
Emotional Regulation
Understand and manage intense emotions without feeling overwhelmed.
Distress Tolerance
Build skills to cope with crisis and pain without making the situation worse.
Mindfulness
Stay present in the moment and observe thoughts and feelings without judgment.
What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a specialized, evidence-based therapy designed to help people who experience intense emotions, mood swings, or impulsive behaviours.
It blends mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal tools to help you feel more in control — without suppressing who you are.
Originally developed for borderline personality disorder (BPD), DBT is now widely used for many mental health challenges where emotional sensitivity or reactivity is present.
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What DBT Helps With
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) helps people manage intense emotions, mood swings, and impulsive behaviours. It’s especially effective for those dealing with self-harm, high-conflict relationships, trauma, or personality-related challenges like BPD. DBT also supports those struggling with depression, anxiety, or emotions that feel overwhelming.
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Improves Emotional Regulation
Enhances Relationship Skills
Builds Resilience to Stress
Promotes Mindful Awareness
Supports Lasting Behavior Change
Is DBT Right for Me?
DBT is often helpful if:
You’ve been told you’re “too emotional” or “too sensitive”
You feel like your feelings control your life
You’ve tried other therapies but still feel overwhelmed
You’re dealing with unsafe coping patterns (e.g., self-harm, rage, shutdown)
You want clear, practical tools — not just talk
How DBT Works
At Aref Psychotherapy, DBT is adapted for both individual sessions and group skills training (when available).
It’s structured, supportive, and broken into 4 key skill areas:
Mindfulness
Grounding in the present moment without judgment
Emotion Regulation
Identifying, understanding, and navigating your emotions
Distress Tolerance
Tools to get through crises without making things worse
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Assertive, respectful communication that preserves relationships
Multilingual Services
DBT at Aref Psychotherapy
Our DBT-trained therapists create a supportive space to build skills at your pace, adapting the approach for adults, teens, and clients with trauma histories. We consider cultural, religious, and family backgrounds, and offer therapy in multiple languages including Farsi, French, Russian, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, and English.
Want to Understand DBT More?
Visit our FAQ Page to learn how DBT compares to CBT, how sessions are structured, and what to expect if you’ve been referred for emotional regulation therapy.
Your Emotions Are Valid, Let’s Help You Handle Them
You don’t need to shut your feelings down. You just need support in managing them and we’re here for that.