Medically reviewed by Geralyn Dexter, PhD, LMHC Key Takeaways Dialectical behavior therapy helps people manage intense ...

DBT is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that was first developed in the 1980s by psychologist Marsha Linehan, PhD, at the University of Washington in Seattle, according to the Association ...

CBT focuses on changing harmful thinking patterns to improve your mental health. DBT is adapted for people with intense emotions. Both types of therapy can teach you healthy coping mechanisms.

Cutting the ribbon on state’s first DBT residential program. Credit: Jordan Allyn photo Accompanied by two therapy dogs outside of a house in the Heights, clinicians and government workers celebrated ...

My approach is grounded in DBT, helping you acknowledge emotions, release self-judgment, and find balance between acceptance and change. Seeking therapy takes courage, especially when you’re living ...