Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Cedar City and Kanab
Skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and building the life you want, one step at a time.
How We Help
DBT was originally developed to help people who experience very intense emotions and difficulty managing them, and has since been shown to help with a much wider range of concerns. It combines acceptance of where you are right now with practical strategies for changing what isn’t working.
DBT is built around four skill areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Rather than just talking about problems, you practice specific skills you can use in the moments that matter most.
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Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you.
A typical course of DBT includes individual sessions focused on your specific goals and challenges, along with skills training to build your toolkit across the four core skill areas. Your therapist helps you apply these skills to real situations in your life, tracking what’s working and adjusting as needed.
A Few Ways We Can Help
Anxiety
DBT’s distress tolerance and mindfulness skills complement anxiety therapy, giving you tools to stay grounded when anxiety spikes.
Anger Management
Emotion regulation skills from DBT are often incorporated into anger management work, helping you respond rather than react.
Self-Esteem
DBT’s focus on self-acceptance alongside change pairs well with self-esteem and self-compassion work.
Skills You Can Actually Use
DBT is practical by design. You’ll leave sessions with specific skills to practice, not just conversation.
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Structured Skills Training
We teach the four core DBT skill areas in a way that’s tailored to what you’re actually working on, not a generic checklist.
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Balance of Acceptance & Change
DBT holds both truths at once: you’re doing the best you can right now, and you can still build new skills to do things differently.
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Ongoing Support
We check in regularly on how skills are working in your real life and adjust the approach as your needs change.
Each of our therapists has their own training and specializations. Not all therapists are trained in the same treatment modalities. Please refer to each individual therapist’s page for information on what they specialize in, or call or email us if you have questions about which therapist will be right for you and your individual needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is DBT for?
DBT was originally developed for people experiencing very intense emotions, but has since been shown to help with anxiety, anger, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties more broadly.
What are the four DBT skill areas?
Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Each addresses a different part of managing emotions and relationships.
What can DBT help with?
DBT was originally developed for intense emotional experiences, but it’s also used for anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and self-destructive behaviors. Many clients also combine DBT skills with other approaches like CBT.
How is DBT different from CBT?
DBT builds on CBT with additional focus on acceptance, mindfulness, and skills for tolerating distress, alongside changing unhelpful patterns. Many clients benefit from elements of both.
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Build the Life You Want
DBT works best when you’re actively practicing skills between sessions, and we’ll support you every step of the way. Ready to get started? Book an appointment with one of our therapists, or visit our Fees & Insurance page if you have questions about cost.