What is DBT?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment designed to support people who:
- Feel emotions intensely
- Have difficulty regulating emotions
- Experience conflict in relationships
- Engage in impulsive or self-destructive behaviors
- Struggle to cope during distress
- Feel disconnected or misunderstood
DBT teaches you how to manage emotions without shutting them down, communicate without escalating conflict, and choose responses that align with your goals and values.
It doesn’t ask you to ignore your feelings, it helps you work with them.
What DBT Can Help With
DBT is especially effective for:
- Anxiety & depression
- Trauma & PTSD
- Borderline personality dynamics
- Intense emotional swings
- Self-harm urges
- Suicidal ideation (non-emergent)
- Relationship conflict & attachment wounds
- Impulsive behaviors
- OCD & intrusive thoughts
- Perfectionism & shame
- Identity struggles & self-esteem issues
Four core skills you’ll learn in DBT
Many clients leave CBT with tools like:
1. Mindfulness
Be present, reduce spiraling thoughts, and stay grounded in the moment.
2. Distress Tolerance
Navigate emotional crises without turning to harmful or impulsive behaviors.
3. Emotion Regulation
Reduce emotional intensity and increase your sense of control.
4. Interpersonal Effectiveness
Build stronger relationships, communicate needs clearly, and set boundaries.
Why DBT at Thrive Hive is different
Many people seeking DBT have been told they’re “too emotional,” “overreactive,” or “difficult.” We don’t believe that.
At Thrive Hive, DBT is delivered through:
- Warmth, not judgment
- Identity-affirming and LGBTQIA+–inclusive care
- Trauma-informed support
- Cultural sensitivity and respect for lived experience
- A deep belief in every client’s capacity for change
Who DBT is right for
DBT may be a good fit if you’re:
