What is DBT?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a highly effective, evidence-based therapeutic approach that can help you.

If you’re struggling with intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, or difficult relationships, DBT can help you develop the skills needed to create a life worth living. By learning how to manage your emotions and improve your interactions with others, DBT empowers you to take control of your well-being. By balancing acceptance and change—learning to accept yourself as you are in the moment while also working to improve harmful behaviors DBT can help you build a more fulfilling life.

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What makes a DBT Program comprehensive?

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DBT can help treat

Personality disorders

Self-harm

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Bulimia

Binge-eating disorder

Depression

Anxiety

Substance use disorder

Bipolar disorder

And more...

Adult Program - Valera's evidence-based Adult DBT program is designed to help individuals 18 and older (out of high school) navigate life's challenges. Through weekly group skills training and individual therapy sessions, patients learn valuable tools to:

Manage intense emotions
Improve relationships
Reduce impulsive self-destructive behaviors
Increase mindfulness and other skillful behaviors

Adolescent Program - Valera's Adolescent DBT program is tailored to the unique needs of teens aged 12 and older. Through a combination of multifamily group therapy and individual sessions, adolescents and their caregivers will learn to:

Strengthen family relationships
Improve communication and problem-solving skills
Develop healthy coping mechanisms
Reduce emotional distress and impulsive behaviors
With additional phone coaching, patients receive ongoing support to apply these skills in real-world situations.