DBT
DBT Skills for When Emotions Feel Too Big to Manage.
DBT is one of the skills-based approaches we use to help people manage intense emotions, tolerate distress, and build steadier relationships.
What DBT is
Practical skills for big emotions.
DBT is a structured, skills-based therapy that teaches practical tools for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and staying present in relationships, even when things feel overwhelming. It blends mindfulness with skills training across four areas: staying grounded in the moment, tolerating distress without making things worse, managing intense emotions, and communicating effectively in relationships. Originally developed to support people who feel emotions especially intensely, DBT has since been shown to help with a much wider range of experiences.
How we use it
How DBT fits into care at The Newly.
DBT is not something you need to choose alone. Our team uses DBT within a broader plan — sometimes as part of individual therapy, sometimes alongside collaborative care or structured programs.
Where it lives
This approach may be part of:
What to expect
A clear path, step by step.
Start with a first conversation
A free 15-minute call to talk through what’s going on and what kind of support might help.
Assessment + fit
Your clinician learns about your history and goals, and you decide together whether DBT fits.
Integrated if appropriate
When it’s a good fit, DBT skills work is woven into your plan alongside the other support you need.
Ongoing support beyond one technique
DBT is one tool among many. We stay with you across the whole plan, not just one session type.
FAQ
Common Questions
It varies. DBT skills can start to feel more familiar within a few weeks of practice, while deeper change often takes longer. Your clinician will give you a realistic sense of what to expect after getting to know you.
No. DBT can help with a wide range of experiences involving intense emotion or relationship strain, not just a formal diagnosis. If your emotions feel bigger than you can manage, it may be worth exploring.
In many cases, yes. Virtual DBT can be a good fit depending on your situation. We’ll talk through what’s appropriate for you on your first conversation.
You don’t need to decide on your own. Most people come in unsure of what they need. Your clinician will help you understand whether DBT is a good fit or whether another approach makes more sense.
Want to know if DBT is right for you?
Book a first conversation and we’ll help you understand the best next step.
