DBT Therapy at Hold Space Counseling

Find balance between acceptance and change.

If you feel like your emotions are too intense, your relationships too hard to manage, or your reactions too much to handle, you’re not alone—and you’re not “too much.” You may just need new tools to navigate it all.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a skills-based therapy designed to help you cope with overwhelming emotions, build healthier relationships, and create a life that feels more stable, connected, and worth living.

At Hold Space Counseling, we integrate DBT into our work with clients who want to feel more grounded, emotionally regulated, and in control—without pushing away or judging their experiences.

What Is DBT?

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is an evidence-based approach developed to support people who experience intense emotions, struggle with relationships, or feel stuck in black-and-white thinking. The term “dialectical” means holding two truths at once—like “I’m doing the best I can” and “I want to grow.”

DBT blends mindfulness, emotional awareness, and practical coping skills to help you:

• Regulate difficult emotions

• Tolerate distress without making things worse

• Improve communication and set healthy boundaries

• Shift rigid, all-or-nothing thought patterns

• Build a more compassionate relationship with yourself

It’s especially effective for people who’ve felt invalidated, overwhelmed, or like traditional talk therapy hasn’t quite given them the tools they need to feel better.

What Can DBT Help With?

DBT is helpful for anyone who struggles with emotional intensity, impulsivity, or unstable relationships—but its applications are wide-reaching. At Hold Space Counseling, we use DBT to support clients navigating:

• Anxiety and panic

• Depression and emotional numbness

• Mood swings or emotional dysregulation

• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

• Suicidal thoughts or self-harm

• Eating disorders or disordered eating patterns

• Chronic shame and self-criticism

• Relationship conflict and codependency

• Perfectionism and burnout

• Trauma and complex PTSD

You don’t have to fit a diagnosis to benefit from DBT. If you’ve ever wished you had better tools to handle your emotions or relationships, DBT can help.

What Happens in a DBT-Informed Session?

At Hold Space Counseling, we tailor DBT skills to fit your life—not the other way around.

In session, you’ll learn and practice tools from four core DBT modules:

1. Mindfulness – Learn to observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment, and stay present in the moment.

2. Distress Tolerance – Build skills to get through a crisis or emotional storm without acting impulsively or shutting down.

3. Emotion Regulation – Understand your emotions, reduce vulnerability to mood swings, and respond more effectively.

4. Interpersonal Effectiveness – Communicate clearly, set boundaries, and maintain self-respect in relationships.

We also integrate these skills with compassionate support, reflective insight, and space for deeper healing. You won’t just learn the skills—you’ll have room to talk about where they come from and how they show up in your story.