DBT

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a structured form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that can help you manage harmful behaviors, intense emotions, and relationship challenges. At Therapy Services of the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colorado, the highly trained licensed mental health professionals offer DBT to help you build effective coping skills and thrive. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.

What is DBT?

DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) at Therapy Services of the Rockies is a form of therapy (talk therapy) based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). However, it’s adapted for clients who experience intense emotions. DBT combines opposite ideas, helping you accept the reality of your behaviors and learn ways to alter unhelpful behavior patterns in a healthy, effective way.

What is DBT used for?

DBT at Therapy Services of the Rockies can help you better manage the following conditions and more:

• Depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorder 
• Eating disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Trauma
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Grief
• Personality disorders
• Stress
• Low self-esteem
• Substance use disorder 

This type of therapy is especially useful if you struggle to regulate your emotions appropriately. 

What are the benefits of DBT?

The advantages of DBT at Therapy Services of the Rockies include:

• Happier mood
• Improved emotion regulation
• Fewer mood swings
• Less anxiety, worry, and/or fear
• Easier ability to concentrate
• Better sleep
• Reduced stress
• Improved work or school performance 
• Enhanced interpersonal relationships

Dialectical behavior therapy is a highly effective form of therapy that can dramatically improve your quality of life. 

Is DBT right for me?

Your Therapy Services of the Rockies specialist completes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to learn if DBT or another type of therapy is right for you. They use DSM-5 criteria to discuss your emotions, moods, lifestyle, behaviors, thoughts, and health history and tailor a treatment plan for better, long-lasting mental health outcomes. 

What happens during DBT?

During DBT sessions, your therapist helps you find balance between acceptance, your challenges, and the potential benefits of altering behavior patterns. They help you find effective ways to improve emotional regulation in a compassionate, nonjudgmental atmosphere. 

You can meet with your therapist weekly or as needed to experience healthy changes. It might take several months up to a year, but this will vary from person to person. Therapy Services of the Rockies offers child and adolescent therapy in addition to adult therapy sessions.

You might meet with your therapist for individualized therapy, family therapy, and/or group therapy sessions.

Schedule DBT therapy at Therapy Services of the Rockies by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.