Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Build emotion regulation, resilience, and healthy relationships
DBT teaches practical skills for handling intense emotions, urges, and conflicts. At Recovery In Motion, DBT is delivered by licensed clinicians within a coordinated plan that aligns with psychiatry, skills training, and relapse prevention in Tucson and Phoenix.
Why DBT helps
Skills you can use today
DBT breaks change into teachable tools you can practice between sessions so results show up at work, school, and home.
Balanced approach
We pair acceptance strategies that calm the nervous system with change strategies that build new habits and choices.
Integrated care
DBT aligns with Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management, Individual Therapy, and Group Therapy so every part of care supports progress.
Core DBT skill areas
Mindfulness
Learn to notice thoughts, emotions, and urges without judgment so you can choose your next action.
Distress tolerance
Crisis survival skills reduce harmful behaviors during high stress moments. We create stepwise plans for 10, 30, and 60 minutes.
Emotion regulation
Understand what drives emotions and practice routines that reduce intensity, improve sleep, and stabilize mood.
Interpersonal effectiveness
Use clear scripts for requests, boundaries, and conflict repair that protect relationships and recovery.
Who benefits from DBT
Adults who experience intense emotions, impulsive choices, self harm risk, or unstable relationships. DBT also supports clients with Personality Disorders Support, Substance Use Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and Anxiety.
How DBT fits your program
DBT skills are available across levels of care:
DBT pairs well with Relapse Prevention Planning and, when indicated, Medication-Assisted Treatment.
Locations
- Tucson, AZ