Is DBT Right For Me?
People come to therapy because feelings and relationships can feel too big to manage. You might feel sad, angry, or stuck in the same fights with loved ones. Sometimes, these struggles can feel so heavy that life feels hopeless. At Humanistic Therapy NW, one way we help is with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
What Is DBT?
DBT is a type of therapy made to help people who feel emotions very strongly. It uses tools from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), adds mindfulness, and teaches skills for healthier relationships.
“Dialectical” means holding two things as true at the same time. For example:
“I am doing the best I can.”
and “I can still work on making changes.”
How DBT Helps With Emotions
Big emotions can come fast and feel overwhelming. DBT gives you real-life skills to use, such as:
Mindfulness: Staying in the present moment instead of worrying about the past or future.
Distress Tolerance: Managing painful feelings without making things worse.
Emotion Regulation: Learning what emotions mean, how to lower emotional intensity, and how to recover more quickly.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Communicating well with others, even when emotions are strong. Healthier relationships often make emotions easier to manage.
These skills help you feel more in control, instead of letting emotions take over.
How DBT Supports Relationships
Relationships are a big part of life, but they can be tough when emotions run high. DBT teaches skills to help you:
Ask for what you need without feeling guilty.
Say “no” when you need to protect your boundaries.
Speak clearly, even during disagreements.
Balance self-respect with care for others.
These skills can stop unhealthy patterns and help you build stronger, more supportive relationships.
What Therapy at HTNW Looks Like
At HTNW, our therapists often combine DBT with other approaches like CBT, ACT, and Internal Family Systems. This means your therapy plan is made just for you.
Our therapy is:
Collaborative: We work together as a team.
Compassionate: We listen and care deeply.
Practical: We give tools you can use in everyday life.
Connected: We live and work in the same places you do. We understand the local culture, struggles, and strengths because we are part of those places too.
Whether this is your first time in therapy or you’ve tried before, DBT may help you build a life with more balance, stability, and healthier connections.
Are you ready to try DBT? We have caring therapists ready to meet with you. Reach out today and let’s take the first steps toward healing, growing, and thriving together.