DBT Therapy Philadelphia: FAQs

Philadelphia DBT Therapy: 2 Most Asked Questions 

When it comes to Borderline Personality Disorder treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy is the most sought-after treatment. If you’ve been diagnosed with BPD, chances are that you’ve run across the term, DBT. When you’re already feeling like you’re going crazy and losing control, it may help to know that DBT is effective in the treatment of BPD. 

Chances are you may have already searched for DBT therapists in Philadelphia. Yet, you may still be confused about finding the help you need. In order to help you out, I’ve listed the 2 most frequently asked questions about DBT Therapy in Philadelphia.

Top 2 Questions about Philadelphia Dialectical Behavior Therapy

1.     What does DBT stand for exactly and what does it mean?

DBT stands for Dialectical Behavior Therapy. “Dialectical” means finding a balance of seemingly opposite views. In other words, it’s finding a synthesis of opposites.

It’s like being able to see how two seemingly opposing things can both be true at the same time. It’s NOT an “all or nothing” thing. The biggest example of this in DBT therapy is finding a balance between ACCEPTANCE AND CHANGE.

“Behavior” means that DBT is a “behavioral” approach. DBT therapists assess situations and identify target behaviors that are important to their client's goals. Targeting behaviors help DBT therapists and their clients solve the problems in clients’ lives.

It’s about helping my clients use more effective strategies for dealing with problems.

 2.     How does DBT work?

DBT is a treatment that is collaborative. This means that both the DBT therapist and client work together to help clients reach their goals. DBT has 4 modes of treatment which include individual psychotherapy, DBT Skills Training, in-between session/in-the-moment coaching calls, and DBT Consultation Team for DBT therapists.

DBT Skills Training involves learning skills to help you create a life worth living. It focuses on 4 modules of training, which include: core mindfulness skills, distress tolerance skills, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and emotion regulation skills.

When you work with me, as your DBT therapist, I provide individual therapy sessions AND individual DBT Skills Training sessions. I also am part of a DBT Consultation Team and offer coaching calls as well.

Philadelphia Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment

When you’re looking for Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Philadelphia, you need to find a DBT therapist who specializes in DBT and has the experience to help you reach your goals. Clients who work with me soon discover that I’m passionate about helping people find relief from their emotional pain and that I have the experience to help them reach their goals.

Your Philadelphia DBT Therapist

Want to learn ways to help solve your problems using DBT and find relief from emotional suffering? I provide online DBT in Philadelphia. If you’re struggling with intense emotional pain, destructive behavior, and unstable relationships, please reach out today. I provide free consultations for DBT therapy in Philadelphia. Click here to book your own DBT consultation.