Individual DBT sessions are highly focused and goal-driven. Each session typically includes: •Review of current stressors and emotional triggers •Behavioral chain analysis (understanding what led to a reaction) •Skills coaching tailored to real-life situations •Accountability for weekly skill practice •Risk assessment and stabilization when needed This is not open-ended venting. This is targeted, strategic therapy built for forward movement.

DBT is especially effective for individuals experiencing: •Intense mood swings •Chronic anxiety or emotional reactivity •Relationship instability •Fear of abandonment •Impulsivity (spending, substance use, anger, self-harm) •Trauma-related emotional dysregulation •Persistent conflict cycles •Feeling “too much” or “not enough” DBT is also one of the most effective treatments for individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and chronic emotion dysregulation. If you feel like your nervous system runs your life, DBT teaches you how to take the wheel.

DBT individual therapy may be appropriate if: •You are motivated for structured change •You are willing to practice skills between sessions •You want concrete strategies, not just insight •You are ready to move from reaction to intention If you are unsure, a consultation can help determine fit.

With consistent participation, clients often report: •Reduced emotional volatility •Fewer explosive conflicts •Improved decision-making •Increased clarity and confidence •Greater relational stability •Decreased anxiety and shame •A stronger internal sense of control DBT does not eliminate emotion. It helps you experience emotions without being controlled by them.

At A Life In Balance, DBT is delivered with: •Clear structure and defined goals •Measurable treatment planning •Integration with DBT Skills Training (if appropriate) •Clinical sophistication grounded in evidence •A calm, steady, and nonjudgmental therapeutic presence You will not be pathologized. You will not be shamed. You will be taught skills — and expected to use them.