Chicago Area DBT Therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy that utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach. The theory behind DBT is that some people are prone to react in a more intense and out-of-the-ordinary manner toward certain emotional situations, primarily those found in romantic, family and friend relationships. DBT believes that all individuals are doing the best that they can, and the goal of therapy is to help each client build a life worth living. DBT incorporates mindfulness skills into therapy in conjunction with skills from cognitive behavior therapy such as distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.