Who Would Benefit from DBT?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy was created by Marsha Linehan as the 'gold standard' treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder and it still is considered that. But, over time, we have learned that DBT is effective in teaching and applying coping skills for ANY person struggling with managing emotions including below. I work with clients who have any of the following diagnoses or struggles:

Anxiety:

Generalized Anxiety Disorders

Panic Disorder

Postpartum Anxiety 

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Mood/Depression: 

Major Depressive Disorder (episodes of depression)

Bipolar Disorder I & II

Persistent Depressive Disorder (always have some degree of depression)

Seasonal/Situational Depression

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder/Complex PTSD

Perinatal Depression - postpartum, pregnancy, grief/loss, trying-to-concieve, partners/Dads

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Other Diagnoses & Issues: 

Substance Abuse 

Eating Disorders - generally Binge Eating Disorder & Bulemia

ADHD

History of trauma 

Life transitions & adapting to change

Overwhelming Stress - often teenagers

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Problem Behaviors: 

Self-harm

Suicidal Behavior 

Self-Sabotage behaviors  

Anger outbursts 

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