As a psychologist who specializes in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), it hasn't been an uncommon experience for new clients to tell me that they hate DBT. Usually, the person explains that they ...

Anxiety is among the most common psychological complaints, and for good reason. Most psychodynamic theories see anxiety as a necessary feature of human nature, helping us avoid danger and seek ...

DBT was originally developed to help people with thoughts of suicide manage overwhelming distress. DBT teaches you to replace unhelpful behaviors with skills like mindfulness and distress tolerance.