Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Balancing emotion and logic for real-world change

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps individuals regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships through structured, skill-based learning. At Pax Healing, DBT is a cornerstone of our outpatient programs, empowering clients to respond—not react—to life’s challenges.

Who benefits from CBT

Adults with emotion regulation challenges, impulsivity, or self-destructive behaviors

Clients with Borderline Personality Disorder or trauma-related emotional dysregulation

Individuals managing anxiety, depression, or substance use who need concrete coping strategies

People seeking a structured, skills-based approach to stability and growth

Core DBT modules at Pax Healing

Mindfulness

Staying present and self-aware in difficult moments.

Emotion Regulation

Identifying and changing unhelpful emotional patterns.

Distress Tolerance

Managing crises without impulsive reactions or substance use.

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Building stronger, more balanced relationships.

How DBT is used in treatment

Partial Hospitalization Program (Full Day Program)

Daily DBT skill-building sessions that teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Multi-day therapy that reinforces interpersonal effectiveness and problem-solving in daily life.

Outpatient Program (OP)

Continued practice of DBT skills through individualized therapy and coaching for long-term stability.

Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management

Integrated psychiatric care ensures medication supports emotional balance and participation in therapy.

How Our DBT Approach Delivers Results

Structure that builds resilience

Clients gain emotional stability through consistent practice and feedback in a safe, supportive environment.

Reduced reactivity, increased control

Therapy teaches actionable tools to navigate stress, conflict, and triggers without spiraling.

Stronger relationships

Clients learn how to set boundaries, express needs clearly, and build trust with family and peers.

Outcome targets we monitor

Reduced emotional volatility and impulsivity
Improved communication and problem-solving
Enhanced participation in therapy and daily responsibilities
Greater life satisfaction and confidence

What clients believe—and how we honor it

You want control without suppression

We teach emotional balance, not avoidance, so you can feel fully while staying in control.

You want consistent progress

Our structured DBT model builds skills step by step, with measurable growth each week

You want stability that lasts

Therapy focuses on real-world application—so you can handle life’s challenges confidently long after treatment.