Discover Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Accept your reality and eliminate detrimental patterns
What is DBT?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is similar to CBT – they are both cognitive therapies that are based on identifying and changing/removing harmful thought patterns and behaviours. With DBT, we concentrate on balancing acceptance and change. I will help you understand and accept your current situation (things you can’t change), and then work on changing the things that you actually can change.
DBT involves improving skills in four areas:
Emotion regulation
We will work on regulating your emotions so they don’t control your life.
Mindfulness
It helps you live in the present and accept your circumstances
Distress tolerance
You will learn how to deal with stressful situations in a healthy way.
Interpersonal effectiveness
Improve your communication, self-confidence and relationships.
We will work on these four areas to help you handle stressful situations and emotions in a more effective way, as well as improve your relationships with others.
When is DBT helpful?
Just like CBT, DBT can be helpful in improving many emotional and mental health issues. I usually use this approach to help my clients overcome:
Intense emotional reactions
Mood disorders
Depression
Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Stress
I’m an experienced DBT counsellor in Ontario
I have over 18 years of professional experience and over the years, I have helped many clients in Ontario manage their emotions, reduce harmful behaviours, and improve their relationships, using different therapeutic approaches including DBT.
My clients value DBT because, just like CBT, this therapy approach is very effective and offers relatively quick results that leave them feeling like they have control over their emotions and behaviours. If you decide to work with me using this approach, you will gain the tools necessary to navigate your life's challenges with resilience and confidence.
Take the next step – book a free consultation
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, intense emotional reactions, relationship issues or overwhelming stress, DBT will allow you to overcome your challenges. If you’d like to find out more about DBT and how it works, I invite you to book a free initial phone consultation that will allow you to ask your questions and discover how DBT can help you feel better, improve your relationships and restore balance in your life.
Feel free to reach out and book this free consultation with me! At the end of the call you can decide if want to move forward with counselling but there’s no pressure to do so.
I’m excited to meet you!
Denise
