Treatment Modalities

DBT

Common abbreviation for Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a skills-based approach that pairs acceptance with change.

DBT is shorthand for Dialectical Behavior Therapy. It refers to the same skills-based approach that combines acceptance with practical tools for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships.

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