DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY

DBT AT IMPACT: SKILLS-BASED CARE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

Emotion Regulation, Connection, and Self-Understanding for Children, Teens, and Adults

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What is DBT?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach that combines acceptance and change strategies to help people manage overwhelming emotions, strengthen relationships, and reduce behaviors that get in the way of a meaningful life.

Originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan for adults with severe emotion regulation difficulties, DBT has grown into a broader family of treatments with strong research support across ages, diagnoses, and presenting concerns. At its core, DBT teaches practical skills that clients can use in real time, in real life.

At IMPACT, DBT is not a rigid, one-size-fits-all program. It is a set of skills and strategies embedded across our clinical work, adapted to the developmental stage, identity, and goals of each client.

How DBT Can Help

Improved emotion regulation
Reduced impulsive and self-destructive behaviors
Stronger, more connected relationships
Greater self-awareness and self-acceptance
Practical skills you can use for a lifetime
More flexibility in how you respond to stress

KEY BENEFITS

Who Can Benefit From DBT?

DBT is helpful for a wide range of people and presenting concerns. It can support:

Whether you're seeking support for the first time or have previous experience with therapy, our individualized approach ensures your specific needs are addressed.

Children with emotional dysregulation
Adolescents and teens
Adults navigating chronic dysregulation
Perfectionists and high-achievers
Neurodivergent individuals
People with self-harm history
Those experiencing chronic depression
Individuals with trauma and PTSD
People with eating disorders
Relationship and interpersonal difficulties

IMPACT's Approach to DBT

Our clinicians integrate DBT into individual therapy, tailoring pace, language, and skills to each client.

We offer a full range of DBT approaches so that clients can receive the version of DBT that best fits their needs:

Our DBT Services Include:

DBT for Adolescents (DBT-A): Skills work for teens navigating emotional intensity, identity, and interpersonal challenges.
DBT for Adults: Standard DBT skills applied to adult concerns, including chronic dysregulation, self-harm, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT): For clients whose difficulties stem from overcontrol rather than undercontrol, including chronic depression, perfectionism, anorexia, and OCPD traits.
Integrative DBT: DBT skills blended with psychodynamic, attachment-based, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems approaches.