Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Overview of DBT skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness

Clients practicing DBT skills in a supportive group setting

Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy

DBT blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness to teach four core skills: emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. These practical tools reduce reactivity, strengthen boundaries, and promote steady progress in recovery.

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Our Approach to Dialectical Behavior Therapy

We deliver DBT in an organized, supportive format so clients can learn, practice, and apply skills in everyday situations.

Mindfulness Training

Cultivates nonjudgmental awareness to pause, notice, and choose healthier responses.

Distress Tolerance

Teaches crisis survival strategies that prevent relapse and impulsive actions.

Emotion Regulation

Builds tools to identify, understand, and stabilize intense emotions.

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Strengthens communication, boundaries, and conflict resolution.

Why Choose Uplift Recovery for DBT

DBT at Uplift Recovery is taught by clinicians who pair clinical rigor with genuine empathy—so skills stick and confidence grows.

Experienced DBT clinicians

Therapists trained in dialectical behavior therapy deliver structured, high-quality skills training tailored to your needs.

Integrated dual diagnosis support

We treat substance use and co-occurring conditions together to improve outcomes and reduce relapse risk.

Personalized skill plans

Your DBT plan aligns with your triggers, goals, and strengths—evolving as you progress.

Supportive learning environment

A calm, consistent setting that makes it safe to practice skills and apply them in real life.