DBT & CBT Therapy
At Centric Counseling, we use evidence-based approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you understand your thoughts, manage emotions, and create lasting change in your daily life.
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Understanding CBT & DBT
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) are structured, goal-oriented approaches that teach practical skills for managing emotions, shifting unhelpful thought patterns, and improving relationships. These therapies are highly effective for anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and trauma recovery.
Who It’s For
DBT and CBT therapy may be a good fit if you experience:
- Frequent worry, rumination, or negative thought loops
- Strong emotional swings or difficulty calming down
- Self-criticism, guilt, or perfectionism
- Challenges in relationships or communication
- Difficulty maintaining boundaries or coping with stress
Our Approach
We integrate DBT and CBT techniques in a collaborative, personalized way. Sessions combine insight and skill-building, helping you manage distress, reframe patterns, and practice healthier coping strategies both in and outside of therapy.
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): Identifies unhelpful thought patterns and replaces them with balanced, realistic ones.
- DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy): Teaches emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
- Skills Integration: Builds resilience through daily application of coping tools.
- Collaborative Focus: Sessions adapt to your pace, preferences, and growth goals.
Emotional Regulation
Develop strategies to calm your body and manage emotional intensity effectively.
Cognitive Clarity
Identify distorted thinking and replace it with grounded, helpful perspectives.
Resilient Relationships
Strengthen communication skills and boundary-setting to foster healthy connections.
What to Expect
Sessions are structured yet flexible. You’ll learn new tools, track progress, and apply techniques between meetings. Over time, you’ll notice shifts in thinking, reactions, and how you relate to yourself and others.
Skills That Create Real Change
With the right tools and support, you can regain stability, reduce distress, and build the life you want — one skill at a time.
Start TherapyFrequently Asked Questions
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. DBT builds on CBT by adding emotional regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
Duration varies by individual. Many clients begin noticing positive change after several sessions, while others continue long-term for skill mastery and maintenance.
Yes. Both are effective for managing trauma-related symptoms, improving self-regulation, and building coping tools alongside trauma-focused methods when needed.