Effective, research-backed therapy to help you manage overwhelming emotions, improve relationships, and create lasting change.
Do your emotions sometimes feel too big to handle—or like they control your life? If you’re feeling stuck in patterns of overwhelm, conflict, or self-destructive behavior, you’re not alone.
At Weston Family Psychology, we offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you develop the tools to regulate emotions, reduce distress, and respond more effectively to life’s challenges. With the right support, meaningful change is possible.
Take the first step toward emotional strength and healthier relationships. Schedule your DBT consultation today.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, skills-based therapy designed to help people navigate intense emotions and improve how they cope with stress, relationships, and crisis moments.
DBT blends acceptance and change strategies—helping you learn to stay grounded during emotional storms while also building healthier patterns over time. At Weston Family Psychology, our DBT-informed therapy includes four key skill areas:
Mindfulness: Staying present without judgment
Distress Tolerance: Coping with pain and crisis without making things worse
Emotion Regulation: Understanding and managing emotional reactions
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Building stronger relationships and communicating more clearly
These are practical, teachable skills—designed to make life feel less chaotic and more manageable.
DBT was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, but its benefits go far beyond. It’s now widely used to support individuals facing:
Emotional dysregulation
Suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviors
PTSD and trauma-related symptoms
Anxiety and depression that haven’t improved with other therapies
Eating disorders
Chronic stress or burnout
If you’ve tried other forms of therapy and still feel overwhelmed, DBT may offer a more structured and effective approach.
DBT is designed for anyone struggling with intense emotions, difficult relationships, or harmful patterns. It can help:
People who feel emotionally overwhelmed – DBT teaches you how to name, understand, and manage intense feelings—so they don’t control your decisions or relationships.
Those experiencing frequent conflict or isolation – Learn how to set boundaries, express yourself clearly, and build stronger connections with the people in your life.
Individuals coping with self-harm or suicidal thoughts – We’ll work together to develop safer, more effective strategies to cope with emotional pain.
People living with anxiety, depression, or trauma – DBT offers skills to stay grounded during distress and helps build longer-term emotional stability.
Professionals dealing with burnout – If you’re constantly under pressure, DBT can help you regulate your stress responses and stay present under pressure.
If your emotions are disrupting your relationships, work, or quality of life, DBT may be the right next step. The earlier you seek support, the sooner you can build healthier, more sustainable habits.
At Weston Family Psychology, our DBT services are tailored to your needs and goals—not a rigid protocol. Here’s what you can expect:
Comprehensive Assessment – We begin with a full evaluation to understand your emotional patterns, challenges, and therapy goals.
Individualized Therapy – You’ll work one-on-one with a licensed therapist using DBT-informed strategies customized to your unique situation.
Core Skills Training – We’ll teach you the four essential DBT skills—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—and help you apply them to real-life situations.
Ongoing Progress Monitoring – We regularly check in on your growth and adjust your treatment plan to ensure lasting change.
Our goal is to help you move from emotional survival to stability and growth. Through DBT, you’ll learn how to:
Stay calm in overwhelming situations
Set boundaries and navigate conflict
Cope with painful thoughts or urges
Manage anxiety and mood swings
Build more meaningful relationships
Feel more grounded and in control of your life
DBT isn’t about fixing who you are—it’s about building the skills to respond to life in a more balanced, grounded way. You deserve support that’s structured, compassionate, and focused on real results.We’re here to help you take that next step.
Let’s work together to help you manage emotions, reduce distress, and create lasting change. Reach out to schedule your consultation today.
Many clients benefit from weekly sessions over 6 to 12 months, though the length of treatment depends on your individual goals.
DBT combines acceptance and change techniques with structured skill-building. It’s especially helpful for those who haven’t responded to traditional talk therapy.
At this time, we offer individual DBT-informed therapy. We’ll let you know if group sessions become available in the future.
Yes. DBT is often used for people with anxiety and depression, especially when emotional intensity or relationship difficulties are involved.
No. While it was developed for BPD, DBT is now used for a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
