Medically reviewed by Geralyn Dexter, PhD, LMHC Key Takeaways Dialectical behavior therapy helps people manage intense ...

DBT is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that was first developed in the 1980s by psychologist Marsha Linehan, PhD, at the University of Washington in Seattle, according to the Association ...

CBT focuses on changing harmful thinking patterns to improve your mental health. DBT is adapted for people with intense emotions. Both types of therapy can teach you healthy coping mechanisms.

With Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training and experience, skill building and education is key to my approach. My experience lies in working with people to find greater balance in emotions, ...