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CBT DBT Associates
Lisa A. Napolitano, Ph.D.
New York, NY 10022
212-546-9200
What is DBT?
What is DBT? Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was developed by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan to treat problems in emotion regulation. It balances the use of change techniques from cognitive-behavior therapy with acceptance strategies from Zen practice. It is designed to address problems in regulating emotions, impulse control, assertiveness, and distress tolerance. Clients learn cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness skills to better identify and manage their emotions, including anxiety and depression. They then practice applying those skills to better tolerate life events and improve their ability to interact effectively with others.
DBT is a multi-component treatment consisting of the following elements: 1) once weekly individual therapy; 2) once weekly skills training group; and, 3) phone coaching by the individual therapist on the use of skills.
Although DBT was originally designed to treat chronically suicidal and self-injurious behavior, it has since been adapted to treat a variety of other problems including binge eating disorder and depression.
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Lisa A. Napolitano, Ph.D.
New York,
New York 10022
212-546-9200
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and
Dialectical Behavior Therapy in New York City
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