Online Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Learn Tools to Manage Emotions, Reduce Stress, and Build Confidence—Wherever you are in Colorado.

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What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment that helps individuals manage intense emotions, strengthen relationships, and build healthy coping skills. Offered conveniently through secure online therapy sessions across Colorado, DBT empowers clients to create balance and stability in their daily lives.

Originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), DBT is now widely recognized as a proven approach for a variety of mental health challenges, including:

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Emotional dysregulation and impulsivity

  • Self-harm behaviors

  • Recovery support following addiction treatment

DBT combines the structured, skills-based approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness and acceptance techniques, creating a balanced path toward emotional well-being.
Through this integration, individuals learn to:

  • Regulate emotions more effectively

  • Tolerate distress without harmful behaviors

  • Improve communication and build healthy relationships

  • Develop mindfulness and self-awareness for lasting change

With online DBT therapy in Colorado, you can access professional support from the comfort and privacy of your home—making it easier to stay consistent, engaged, and supported on your path to growth. Although DBT was originally created for Borderline Personality Disorder, it is now used to treat depression, anxiety, codependency, PTSD, and more. Learn more about DBT.

4 pillars of DBT: Building Balance and resilience

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is built on four key pillars—Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.


Each skill area works together to help you manage emotions, navigate stress, and build healthier relationships.
At our online DBT therapy program in Colorado, we guide you through each pillar step by step, tailoring the work to your goals and pace.

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    1. Mindfulness - Finding Calm in the Present

    Mindfulness is the foundation of DBT. It teaches you to stay present, observe your thoughts without judgment, and respond rather than react.
    In online DBT sessions, our Colorado therapists help you develop mindfulness practices you can use anywhere—whether during stressful moments, at work, or in relationships.

    Benefits: Improved focus, emotional awareness, and inner calm.

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    2. Distress Tolerance - Managing Crisis Without Making it Worse

    Distress tolerance skills help you get through painful emotions or difficult situations without resorting to harmful behaviors.
    You’ll learn healthy ways to cope, self-soothe, and ride out emotional storms safely.

    Benefits: Greater resilience, stability, and confidence when life feels overwhelming.

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    3. Emotion Regulation - Understanding and Balancing Emotions

    Emotion regulation focuses on recognizing what you feel, why you feel it, and how to respond effectively.
    Our DBT therapists teach you strategies to reduce emotional vulnerability, prevent burnout, and improve your overall mood stability.

    Benefits: Fewer mood swings, better decision-making, and improved self-control. Through online therapy, Colorado clients can build these tools gradually and apply them in daily life.

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    4. Interpersonal Effectiveness - Building Stronger Relationships

    Healthy relationships are essential for emotional well-being.
    This DBT module teaches clear communication, assertiveness, and boundary-setting—so you can meet your needs while maintaining respect for others.

    Benefits: More satisfying relationships, reduced conflict, and improved self-respect.

Explore DBT Skills and Benefits
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Our Approach

Our approach to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) goes beyond traditional talk therapy. We combine supportive coaching, education, and practical skills training to help you create real, lasting change in your daily life. Whether you’re working through intense emotions, relationship challenges, or recovery after addiction treatment, our goal is to help you build balance and resilience one step at a time. Some of our methods include:

  • Supportive Coaching

  • Education and Insight

  • Practical Skills Training

  • Creating Lasting Change not Perfection