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Looking for DBT? You've found the right place. I will teach you skills to manage emotions, improve relationships, and cope with stress.
How Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Can Help You
Emotion Regulation
Learn how to name, understand, and manage big emotions without shutting down or spiraling.
Distress Tolerance
Build skills to survive crisis moments without turning to self-destructive habits or numbing out.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Improve communication, set boundaries with confidence, and maintain relationships that feel mutual and safe.
You’re the One Who Holds It Together—Until You Can’t
As a caregiver, first responder, or healer, you’re used to being calm under pressure. But behind the steady exterior, your emotions may feel anything but calm. Maybe you swing between feeling numb and emotionally flooded, struggling to keep it all in check. You might lash out when overwhelmed, then feel shame or guilt for losing control. Or you might bottle everything up, only to feel like you're slowly falling apart inside.
You may feel like your emotions are “too much,” or like you never learned how to cope in a way that actually works. It’s exhausting and lonely.
DBT offers a way forward. It gives you practical tools to respond to your emotions with awareness, not fear. With guidance and support, you’ll learn to navigate distress, communicate more clearly, and care for yourself as deeply as you care for others.
What is DBT Therapy?
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is a structured, skills-based approach originally developed to help individuals manage intense emotions and self-destructive patterns. It combines mindfulness, behavioral strategies, and acceptance practices to support both emotional stability and personal growth.
In my practice, I use DBT through a trauma-informed lens, tailored for helping professionals who are often navigating high-pressure environments while trying to manage their own emotional world. You won’t just learn coping skills; you’ll learn how to live more fully, set boundaries without guilt, and honor your needs while still being deeply compassionate.
We’ll work together to build a toolkit you can carry with you in everyday life, not just in therapy.
If you’ve been holding everything together for everyone else, you might feel like you’re one step away from snapping or shutting down entirely. Maybe you’re exhausted by the emotional rollercoaster, or frustrated that you can’t seem to “just calm down” no matter how hard you try. The truth is, your reactions make sense in the context of what you’ve been through.
That’s exactly why I created this space… to support helpers like you who are tired of feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck. I specialize in working with first responders, nurses, teachers, and caregivers who have faced trauma and need a compassionate, gentle approach to healing.
With DBT, we’ll build real-life skills to help you manage emotions, set boundaries, and stay grounded, even when everything feels like too much. This is a judgment-free zone where your whole self matters, not just your professional role. I’ll be here with you every step of the way.
Why Choose Safe Haven Psychotherapy Services?
Let’s Imagine a Different Way Forward
With time and support, you may begin to experience:
Greater confidence in handling strong emotions
The ability to pause before reacting out of overwhelm or fear
Stronger, more balanced relationships at work and at home
Freedom from patterns like people-pleasing, avoidance, or emotional shutdown
A renewed sense of agency, self-respect, and hope
Imagine waking up and not dreading the day ahead. Imagine handling conflict without losing your cool. Imagine feeling more in control, not because you're forcing it, but because you've truly grown.
That kind of life is possible. DBT can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions About DBT Therapy
Curious about what DBT therapy looks like? Here are answers to some of the most common questions to help you feel more confident about taking the next step.
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Not at all. DBT is helpful for anyone who struggles with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or unhealthy coping patterns—even if you seem “high functioning” on the outside.
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No. While DBT was originally developed for BPD, it’s now widely used to treat trauma, anxiety, burnout, chronic stress, and emotion dysregulation—especially in helpers and caregivers.
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You’ll learn real, practical tools to help you manage emotions, respond to stress, and communicate effectively. Every session includes opportunities to build and apply these skills.
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That’s okay. DBT isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about understanding why those tools didn’t work and building strategies that are personalized, trauma-informed, and sustainable.
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Yes. While DBT groups are common, I offer individual DBT-informed therapy tailored to your unique experience. You’ll get focused, one-on-one support without the pressure of a group setting.