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It’s common to feel overwhelmed by intense emotions, uncertainty about your identity, or difficulty in relationships. These experiences can sometimes point to deeper issues, like anxiety or emotional dysregulation. With the right support and DBT therapy, you can learn the skills needed to navigate these challenges and find a path toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
You might notice a pattern of emotional outbursts or impulsive actions that seem out of proportion to the situation. These could include frequent arguments, difficulties in relationships, or acting out in ways that disrupt daily life.
Conversely, there may be periods of detachment or loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. You may feel disconnected from others, unsure of your emotions, and struggle to find motivation to engage in daily routines or social interactions.
Regardless of your struggles, you may be considering that it’s time to talk to a therapist.
It can be hard to know what you are feeling and why you are feeling that way. It can also be difficult to manage intense or rapid shifts in mood or emotions. DBT therapy at MindWell NYC can increase your ability to identify emotions (feelings) you are experiencing (i.e., labeling emotions, and understanding what they feel like in your body). The DBT approach can also help you learn to rate emotional intensity levels and become more aware of the way they relate to your thoughts and behaviors. In addition, we can help you learn to change unwanted emotions and reduce the likelihood of negative emotions occurring. Learning how to manage your emotions at varying intensity levels will help you change your behavior and problem solve difficult situations when needed.
You might be using behaviors that are not helpful or are making things worse in order to make yourself feel more calm or less out of control. These behaviors range from things such as cutting or burning, scratching, restricting your eating, eating more than you want to, slamming doors, yelling at people you care about, or using substances. Unfortunately, using these behaviors as a way to cope typically makes a bad situation even worse. In our MindWell NYC DBT program, we will teach you skills and strategies to to learn to get through a difficult situation and to tolerate painful situations that can’t be changed in the moment.
With difficulty regulating emotions often comes behavior patterns that are hard to change on your own. Dialectical behavior therapy can teach you skills to increase your flexibility in thinking and acting, to practice acceptance of yourself and others as you are, and to learn to change behavior when needed.
With so many opinions and strategies out there, it can be hard to figure out what really helps, especially when traditional methods seem inadequate. In these moments, therapy becomes a vital resource, offering clarity, fresh perspectives, and customized strategies to address your unique challenges.
DBT was initially developed for treatment of individuals experiencing suicidal ideation with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Since its’ development, DBT has been shown to be an effective treatment for many other problems, including difficulties with regulating emotions, eating disorders, trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and depression. We are happy to talk with you about what you are struggling with to see if DBT could be an appropriate fit.
MindWell NYC does not bill health insurance directly. We are happy to provide you with statements at the end of the month which can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement as per your plan.
Phone: 646-809-5440
Email: intake@mindwellnyc.com
Address: 80 8th Avenue, Suite 600
New York, NY 10011
(NE corner of 8th Avenue and 14th Street)
