Treatment

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A skills-based therapy that teaches mindfulness, handling distress, managing emotions and improving relationships.

Also called: dbt

Who Can Help with Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

Psychologists
A doctoral-level mental health professional who provides talk therapy and psychological testing for conditions such as anxiety, depression and trauma.
Counselors
A licensed mental health professional who provides talk therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems.
Social Workers
A licensed professional who provides counseling and helps people connect with services. Clinical social workers diagnose and treat mental health conditions.
Mental Health Clinics
A clinic that provides counseling, psychiatric care and support services for mental health conditions.
Residential Treatment Centers
A live-in program that provides round-the-clock treatment and support for mental health conditions.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about dialectical behavior therapy and what is right for you.