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Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Learn to Manage Emotions, Stay Grounded, and Strengthen Relationships

Do you ever feel like your mind is being pulled in a hundred different directions? Maybe your emotions feel bigger than you can handle, or you notice that stress and conflict keep showing up in your relationships. If that sounds familiar, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can help.

I use DBT to teach practical, evidence-based skills that help you manage intense emotions, stay grounded during stress, and communicate more effectively with others. It’s one of the most researched and effective therapies for improving emotional balance and relationship health.

How DBT Helps

DBT focuses on building four key skill areas:

  • Mindfulness – Learning to stay present and calm, instead of reacting automatically.

  • Distress Tolerance – Managing painful emotions without falling into old habits or avoidance.

  • Emotion Regulation – Understanding and reducing the intensity of emotions that feel out of control.

  • Interpersonal Effectiveness – Communicating clearly and confidently while maintaining self-respect and healthy boundaries.

Through DBT, I help clients find a middle ground between accepting where they are and making the changes they want. This balance of acceptance and change is at the heart of healing.

What to Expect in DBT Therapy

In our sessions, I’ll teach you tools to help you slow down, understand what’s happening in your body and mind, and respond rather than react. DBT can be especially helpful for people dealing with:

  • Anxiety, depression, or trauma symptoms

  • Mood swings or emotional overwhelm

  • Relationship conflicts

  • Burnout or stress from caregiving or high-pressure jobs

  • Challenges with self-esteem or boundaries

DBT combines skill-building, reflection, and real-life practice so you can start noticing positive changes right away — in your confidence, your emotional control, and your relationships.

Start Finding Balance Today

You don’t have to feel consumed by your emotions or stuck in the same patterns. With DBT, you can learn how to manage your emotions, calm your body, and reconnect with yourself and others.

📍 Available online across Texas

💬 Contact me today to learn more about DBT and how we can work together to help you feel more centered, calm, and in control.