Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Treatment in Los Angeles, California
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Empowers You to Heal
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps you manage mental health challenges by focusing on emotional regulation, mindfulness, and effective communication. Through learning to tolerate distress, navigate relationships, and stay present in the moment, DBT helps uncover the root of emotional dysregulation and builds healthy coping mechanisms for long-term emotional stability.
At Clear, our clinicians integrate DBT into treatment plans to help you develop practical skills that promote resilience, reduce harmful behaviors, and support lasting mental wellness.
DBT Treatment at Clear
We incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into our outpatient mental health programs throughout Los Angeles and California to help you better understand and manage overwhelming emotions, interpersonal conflicts, and impulsive behaviors.
Depending on your individual needs, DBT may be used in both one-on-one therapy and group skills training sessions to teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—key areas that support emotional balance and resilience.
Whether you are struggling with intense mood swings, self-harming behaviors, or difficulty navigating relationships, our DBT-trained therapists help identify the patterns driving these challenges. From there, we provide evidence-based tools to help you accept your emotions while learning healthier ways to respond—core principles of DBT treatment at Clear.
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We accept most major insurance plans. Common plans we accept include:
How DBT Works
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps manage emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and mood swings through mindfulness, acceptance, and behavioral skills. Through structured skill-building and open communication, the benefits of DBT include:
- Stronger emotional regulation
- Improved distress tolerance
- Increased mindfulness and present-moment awareness
- Healthier interpersonal relationships
- Greater self-confidence
- Effective communication skills
- Reduced self-harming behaviors
- Improved problem-solving under stress
- Enhanced ability to navigate conflict
- Better overall mental wellness
DBT helps you identify and change harmful patterns, while learning skills to stay grounded, connected, and emotionally resilient—building a strong foundation for long-term healing.
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What to expect with our treatment programs
Depending on the level of care that best suits your needs, you may begin with our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and transition to the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), or begin directly at the IOP level.
Wherever your journey begins, after completing your treatment, you’ll become part of our supportive alumni community, offering encouragement and inspiration to others on their path to recovery. Our programs are carefully designed to include individual and group therapy, comprehensive case management, holistic treatments, and medication management. This integrated approach ensures a detox and addiction treatment plan that promotes healing at every stage. These programs include:
Individual therapy
Weekly sessions with a therapist to help you explore the underlying causes of your condition, identify your triggers, and develop coping strategies to last a lifetime.
Medication management
If necessary, our clinicians will prescribe and monitor medications to manage the condition symptoms and support your wellness.
Case management
Weekly case management meetings will help you develop life skills, build healthy daily routines, and support reintegration into your daily life.
Group therapy
Daily group therapy sessions help you to build a supportive network of peers and explore therapeutic techniques like CBT, mindfulness, and wellness.
Holistic groups
Yoga, meditation, sound baths, and other holistic therapies are practiced daily to restore balance between your mind and body.
Conditions we treat
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Whether you are struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation, our therapists use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help build emotional resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and improve relationships.
If you do not require a structured outpatient program, our partner company, Neuro Wellness Spa, offers traditional talk therapy both in-person and online, and is in-network with insurance.
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Frequently asked questions
Read through our FAQ for any questions you may have or give us a call today. We are here to answer your questions and support you or your loved one through their healing journey.
What is DBT therapy and how does it work?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps individuals regulate intense emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve interpersonal relationships. DBT works by teaching four core skills: mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Through a combination of individual therapy, group skills training, and family involvement, DBT empowers you to understand your emotions and develop healthier ways of coping and communicating.
What’s the difference between DBT and CBT?
While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are both evidence-based therapies that help people manage emotional and behavioral challenges, they differ in approach and focus:
CBT focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns to change behaviors and emotions.
DBT incorporates CBT principles but adds mindfulness, acceptance, and emotional regulation strategies. It’s especially effective for managing intense emotions, self-harm, and relationship difficulties.
In short, CBT helps reshape thinking patterns, while DBT balances acceptance with change—particularly useful for individuals who experience overwhelming emotions.
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What disorder is DBT best for?
DBT was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD) and remains one of the most effective treatments for individuals with BPD. However, it has since been adapted and proven effective for a variety of other conditions, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Self-harm and suicidal ideation
- Substance use disorders
- Emotional dysregulation
DBT is especially beneficial for those who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or unstable relationships.
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