Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
What is DBT-informed therapy?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) was originally created to support people who have strong emotions or difficulty with relationships. Strong emotions can sometimes lead to behaviours, like self harm, or acting in ways that damage relationships and make it difficult to connect with others. A comprehensive DBT program for the treatment of borderline personality disorder includes 4 components: skills groups, individual DBT therapy, phone coaching, and a consultation team. DBT-informed therapy incorporates elements of DBT into the therapy session but is not the same as attending a comprehensive DBT program. DBT-informed therapy can be used to treat a variety of other mental health conditions including drug abuse, eating disorders and PTSD.
What to expect in a DBT-informed session?
DBT-informed therapy focuses on the development of skills related to self-regulation. You will learn how to be with your distress without engaging in undesired behaviours. DBT-informed therapy focuses on communication, mindfulness, and grounding skills. It also offers a more balanced way of thinking and making decisions.
A DBT-informed therapist will guide you through the process of skill development particularly in these four core areas of functioning: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation & distress tolerance.
What are the benefits of DBT-informed therapy?
Meet A Few of Our Therapists DBT-Informed Therapists
Kelly Reid, LCT-C
Counselling Therapist
Kelly incorporates DBT-informed strategies to help clients build skills for managing difficult emotions, tolerating distress, and navigating relationships more effectively. Her trauma-informed approach focuses on practical skills while supporting each client’s individual needs.
Taylor King, LCT-C
Counselling Therapist
Taylor uses DBT-informed strategies to help clients better understand and manage intense emotions, cope with distress, and develop healthier patterns in their relationships. Her approach combines practical skill-building with compassionate, trauma-informed support.
Rachel Milne, MSW
Registered Social Worker
Rachel uses DBT-informed strategies to help clients manage difficult emotions, cope with distress, and build practical skills for everyday life. Her warm, client-centred approach is grounded in trauma-informed care and tailored to each person’s individual needs.
Kaeli Crozier, LCT-C
Counselling Therapist
Kaeli incorporates DBT-informed strategies into her trauma-focused work, helping clients build practical skills for managing intense emotions and coping with distress. Her warm approach emphasizes safety and helping people feel supported rather than overwhelmed by the healing process.
