Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps people manage challenging emotions, reduce impulsiveness and gain greater control over their behavior. It is a therapeutic approach that is often helpful for people who experience a range of symptoms including suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, self-harm, substance use, PTSD, depression, anxiety and ongoing problems getting along with others.

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DBT Options for People We Serve

  • WellPower offers a variety of groups for children, teens and young adults that incorporate DBT skills. We also provide a DBT skills group for parents and caregivers so they can also utilize and help reinforce the skills at home.
  • Spanish DBT Skills Group
    • For adults ages 18+ who speak Spanish
    • Individual therapy and phone coaching also available in Spanish as needed
    • Please contact us at DBT@wellpower.org for more information
  • Wellpower offers a full DBT program in English for adults who are already enrolled in other services at Wellpower. This program includes individual therapy, skills group and phone coaching. If you are already enrolled in services at Wellpower and are interested in learning more about DBT, please speak with your treatment team for additional information. For more information about how to enroll in services at Wellpower, please visit our Access Services page or call (303) 504-7900.

What is the time commitment?

DBT is typically delivered in multi-week modules of approximately 7 to 8 weeks in length. It usually takes at least six months to complete all of the modules. If needed and recommended, it is possible to attend the program for up to 1 year. 

Program participants will have weekly homework to practice skills at home and in the community. This homework will be reviewed in the group. Participants will be expected to complete a diary card to track behaviors, urges and emotions each week with their DBT therapist. Consistent engagement is required to remain in the program and experience the benefits of DBT. 

 For adolescents, this program highly encourages parent(s)/caregiver(s) to be involved, including by attending a weekly multi-family group. This is to help family members learn the skills themselves and to help reinforce the use of the skills at home and in the community. 

How can I get more information or join the program?

For more information about enrolling or referring someone to our DBT program, please contact us at DBT@wellpower.org.