Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

What Is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based form of cognitive behavioral therapy that helps you better understand and manage intense emotions.

Originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD), DBT is now widely used for a range of mental health concerns. It combines practical skills with mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies to help you build a more balanced and stable life.

At Careful Counseling, we offer in-person and virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Brookline, MA, with both individual therapy and skills-based support tailored to your needs.

What Can DBT Therapy Help With?

DBT is commonly used to support individuals experiencing:

  • Intense or rapidly changing emotions

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Stress and burnout

  • Relationship challenges

  • Impulsivity or difficulty coping with distress

  • Eating disorders or substance use

Many people seek DBT therapy when they feel overwhelmed by emotions or struggle to manage reactions in difficult situations.

Who Can Benefit from DBT?

DBT may be a good fit if you:

  • Feel emotionally overwhelmed or reactive

  • Have difficulty managing stress or distress

  • Struggle in relationships or communication

  • Experience mood swings or intense emotional responses

  • Want practical tools to feel more in control

DBT helps you build skills to respond to situations more effectively, rather than feeling stuck in automatic patterns.

What to Expect in DBT Therapy

Learn mindfulness skills to stay present and grounded

Understand and manage emotional patterns

Build skills to handle difficult situations

Develop interpersonal skills for healthier relationships

Get Started with DBT Therapy

Serving Brookline and the Greater Boston Area

Our Brookline therapy office supports individuals throughout:

  • Brookline

  • Boston

  • Cambridge

  • Newton

  • Surrounding Massachusetts communities

Both in-person sessions and secure online therapy options are available.