DBT-INFORMED CARE
Are you struggling with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or impulsive behaviors? At New Horizons, we offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed treatment to help you develop skills for managing emotions, navigating relationships, and building a more fulfilling life.

What is DBT?
DBT is an evidence-based therapy originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder. It has since proven effective for a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and eating disorders.
DBT focuses on teaching practical skills in four key areas:
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Mindfulness: Increase awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the present moment without judgment.
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Distress Tolerance: Develop coping strategies to navigate challenging situations and crises without resorting to harmful behaviors.
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Emotion Regulation: Understand and manage your emotions effectively, reducing emotional vulnerability and increasing positive experiences.
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Interpersonal Effectiveness: Build and maintain healthy relationships, communicate effectively, and set boundaries.
DBT can help you:
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Manage intense emotions: Learn to identify, understand, and regulate your emotions, reducing emotional reactivity and increasing emotional stability.
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Cope with distress: Develop healthy coping mechanisms to navigate difficult situations and crises without resorting to self-destructive behaviors.
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Improve relationships: Enhance communication skills, build stronger relationships, and set healthy boundaries.
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Increase self-awareness: Develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your thoughts, and your behaviors.
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Reduce impulsive behaviors: Learn to make thoughtful choices and avoid impulsive actions that may have negative consequences.
Conditions We Treat with DBT-Informed Therapy:
DBT at New Horizons:
Our therapists incorporate DBT principles and skills into individual therapy sessions, tailoring treatment to your specific needs and goals. We may also offer DBT skills groups to provide additional support and practice opportunities.