What is DBT?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, trauma-informed therapy designed to help you manage overwhelming emotions, improve relationships, and navigate stressful situations. DBT is especially helpful for neurodivergent adults or anyone who struggles with emotion regulation, rigid thinking, or difficulty responding effectively in relationships.
Here are Valley-High Counseling we use DBT informed practices. You'll learn valuable DBT skills to help bring a sense of stability to your day to day life that you may not feel today.
How DBT works
DBT teaches practical skills in four main areas:
Mindfulness: Learn to focus on the present moment without judgment.
Emotion Regulation: Identify, understand, and manage intense emotions.
Distress Tolerance: Build strategies to cope with stress and crises safely.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Improve communication, boundaries, and relationships.
Through guided practice, coaching, and structured exercises, DBT helps you create more stability and balance in daily life.
Who Can Benefit from DBT?
DBT is useful for a wide range of challenges, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
- Suicidal thoughts
Many people who feel like life has become unmanageable benefit from DBT therapy.
With DBT techniques, you’ll be able to learn skills that are necessary for managing your emotions and behavior, improve your relationships, and learn to live in the moment.
Why DBT is Neurodivergent-Affirming
Neurodivergent adults often face unique challenges with emotion regulation, social communication, and coping strategies. DBT is tailored to honor your pace, sensory needs, and individual differences, making therapy accessible and effective for diverse brains.