What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?

Many of us feel uncomfortable with emotions. At times this discomfort comes from feeling like we don’t know what to do with them or how to handle them effectively. DBT is a system of behavioral focused therapy that can increase self-confidence, self-respect, and emotion management capabilities.

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Because skills are learned, oftentimes we may not know they exist! Maybe we are stuck in what we learned from our parents and the generations before us. DBT gives specific tools to help work through complex emotions and can be an incredibly supportive environment where a person can process challenges such as anxiety, behavioral concerns, grief, trauma, family transitions, and social difficulties.

At our Christian Counseling Center in College Station, TX, DBT is grounded in evidence-based practices while honoring biblical values and principles when requested. Through carefully selected skills, activities, and therapeutic techniques, Adults and teens can build emotional resilience, develop healthy coping skills, improve relationships, and grow in confidence.

In the DBT process we provide guidance, support, and practical tools that help children thrive both at home and in everyday life.

If you're looking for Christian informed Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in College Station, our compassionate therapists are here to help you experience healing, growth, and hope.

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Not all DBT is the same.

Certified DBT therapists go above and beyond basic training in this approach.

To earn the right to be called a Certified DBT therapist (Evergreen Certifications), you are required to engage in 500 direct client hours of providing DBT, spend 30 additional credit hours towards learning DBT, and read 4 Full books/manuals on the system of DBT.

In order to maintain this designation, each C-DBT therapist must complete 24 hours of DBT focused and approved coursework every two years to stay on the front lines of excellent care.

Upward Counseling Collective is proud to be the home of Travis Long, LPC ( C-DBT).

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • DBT is GREAT for:

    • Reduction of impulsive behavior

    • Decreasing controlling or aggressive behaviors

    • Increasing meaning in life

    • Improving relationships

    • Reduction of harmful behaviors

    • Increasing confidence and self-advocacy

    • Reducing occurrence of traumatic responses

    • Stabilizing before depth work and reducing “blow back” in trauma work

    • Clients who want more structure

  • Not necessarily as the therapist can incorporate skills training in individual sessions but it may take away time from “processing” in your sessions.

    The skills group gives us a specific place for psychoeducation that allows your individual session to be more about you instead of feeling like a class.

  • No, at this time we offer three of the four requirements to be considered comprehensive DBT. We offer Individual therapy, skills group, and our clinician is engaged in regular case consultations.

    The phone skills coaching portion is the only element we cannot provide at this time, but we do have several recommendations and resources to help cover this area that many client report as sufficient to their needs.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

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