Benchmark Transitions accepts most major insurance plans, making quality care accessible and straightforward for patients. They also proudly accept Medicaid, ensuring individuals and families with government-sponsored coverage can get the support they need.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Benchmark’s DBT program teaches the skills to manage intense emotions, strengthen relationships, and build a life worth living.
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
Get Help TodayDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, skills-based form of psychotherapy originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder. It operates on the principle that lasting change comes from balancing acceptance of who you are today with the motivation to grow. DBT teaches four core skill sets — mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness — that help individuals navigate even the most overwhelming moments.
DBT is now widely used to treat a range of conditions, including substance use disorders, depression, PTSD, anxiety, and self-harming behaviors. Treatment typically combines individual therapy sessions with group skills training, giving clients both personalized clinical support and the chance to practice new behaviors in a structured environment.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) at Benchmark
At Benchmark, DBT is delivered by a dedicated team of clinicians trained in its full, evidence-based model. Clients participate in individual therapy sessions focused on applying DBT skills to real-life situations, as well as structured group training sessions designed to build those skills progressively. Our consultation-driven team approach ensures that every therapist stays focused, motivated, and consistent throughout your care.
Benchmark’s DBT program is built around each client’s individual goals. Our clinicians work collaboratively with clients to identify the behaviors and emotional patterns they most want to change and then provide the tools to do exactly that. Clients regularly report stronger emotional stability, healthier relationships, and a renewed sense of control over their lives.
Key Benefits of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotional Stability
DBT’s emotional regulation skills help clients identify, understand, and manage intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions and building inner steadiness.
Crisis Survival Tools
Distress tolerance techniques give clients concrete strategies to get through difficult moments without making things worse, a critical skill in early recovery.
Stronger Relationships
Interpersonal effectiveness training helps clients communicate needs clearly, set healthy boundaries, and maintain meaningful connections with others.
Mindfulness as a Foundation
DBT is grounded in mindfulness practice, helping clients stay present, reduce rumination, and engage more intentionally with their thoughts and feelings.
Effective for Co-Occurring Disorders
DBT has strong clinical evidence for treating both substance use and mental health conditions simultaneously, making it especially valuable for dual diagnosis clients.
Skill-Based and Practical
Unlike approaches focused purely on insight, DBT gives clients hands-on behavioral skills they can practice immediately and carry into everyday life.
Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) For You?
If you struggle with emotional intensity, impulsive behavior, turbulent relationships, or a pattern of feeling overwhelmed, DBT was specifically designed with you in mind. While self-awareness is a valuable starting point, the structured skills training at the heart of DBT is most effective when guided by a trained clinician who can tailor the work to your specific challenges and history.
At Benchmark, our DBT program is individualized from the start. Your treatment team will assess your needs, identify your goals, and build a plan that integrates DBT seamlessly with any other therapies or support structures that will serve your recovery. You won’t just learn the skills — you’ll have expert support in putting them to work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about our programs or how treatment works? Find answers to the most common questions below to help you feel informed and confident in your next steps toward recovery.
Benchmark Transitions offers Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and soon Residential Treatment and Detox.
Benchmark Transitions offers Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and soon Residential Treatment and Detox.
At Benchmark Transitions, you can bring comfortable clothing, personal hygiene items, and any prescribed medications in their original bottles. Bringing a journal or meaningful personal items can also help you stay grounded and focused on your recovery.
Yes, at Benchmark Transitions family involvement is encouraged as part of the recovery process. When appropriate, loved ones can participate in therapy and support planning to help strengthen connection and long-term healing.