Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Kingwood, TX

My approach to dialectical behavior therapy is to first establish a good rapport with the clients. I welcome questions along the way, and, especially in intake, let them know they can share what they are comfortable with and that I respect their boundaries.

I work with clients while teaching breathing exercises, mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, grounding techniques, guided imagery, journaling exercises, and worksheets.

I know clients are making meaningful progress in therapy when they are gaining more insight into their issues, start catching themselves in old thinking and problem-solving patterns, and are able to apply learned skills in various situations and environments. When clients are better able to use appropriate, effective communication; establish healthier boundaries with others; and successfully use mindfulness and better coping strategies, I know they are making progress.

Clients can do many things in their personal time to supplement therapy. They can supplement their time between sessions by working on some of the exercises and techniques reviewed with them in sessions. Worksheets and other exercises can be used to work on skills such as distress tolerance and emotion regulation.

To prepare for your first therapy session, you can write down a list of questions and concerns to discuss. This can include current stressors in your life, past issues/events that have occurred that you may want to address, as well as current symptoms and how long you have been experiencing them. Of course, you will want to think about what you want to work on while in therapy, as well as what goals you want to strive for.