Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Wondering whether talk therapy alone is enough for you or your loved one? At Dunham Institute, Dialectical Behavior Therapy anchors many of our treatment plans, teaching concrete skills to manage overwhelming emotions, reduce self-destructive patterns, and handle relationships. It pairs acceptance with change. Here is how it works.
How Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Works in Treatment
Wondering what actually happens in a DBT session, and whether it will help you or your loved one? In practice, you meet with a licensed clinician and work through concrete skills: managing intense emotions, tolerating distress without turning to substances, and communicating without conflict. You practice these tools between sessions, then review what worked. DBT helps with the emotional swings, self-destructive urges, and relationship strain that often accompany addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. At Dunham Institute, clinicians weave DBT into your broader treatment plan and adjust the approach as you make real progress.
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