Developed by Marsha Linehan, PhD, DBT is a cognitive behavioral treatment that includes a dialectical philosophy on a client’s world view.
Originally the treatment was developed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder, a condition of dysregulation of behaviors, moods, self-identity, relationships and thoughts. The treatment also effectively treats suicidal and non-suicidal self-injury.
Today, data demonstrates that DBT is effective in treating many conditions with dysregulated emotions and behaviors in both adults and adolescents, and is especially effective with multi-diagnostic presentations.
Several of our treatment team members are certified by the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, an independent non-profit certification board that evaluates clinicians’ knowledge and application of DBT protocols and principals through knowledge exams and work product samples. CEBT offers comprehensive DBT treatment for adults and adolescents.