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DBT-Informed Therapy in Toronto

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals develop practical skills for managing emotions, coping with distress, and improving relationships.

DBT focuses on building skills in emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Whole Heart provides therapy services across the Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto and Ajax.

What Is DBT Skills Training

DBT skills training focuses on building practical tools for managing emotions, navigating stress, and improving relationships. These skills help individuals respond to challenges in healthier and more balanced ways.

Building Practical Coping Skills

DBT helps individuals develop skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and stronger communication in relationships.

DBT Therapy at Whole Heart Mental Health & Wellness

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy focuses on building practical coping skills that support emotional balance, resilience, and healthier relationships.

Therapists may integrate DBT therapy techniques into individual counselling sessions depending on a client’s needs and treatment goals.

DBT therapy may be helpful for individuals experiencing:

DBT-Informed Therapy at Whole Heart

DBT therapy focuses on developing practical skills for managing emotions, navigating stress, and improving relationships

Therapists at Whole Heart may incorporate DBT-informed strategies into individual therapy sessions depending on a client’s needs and goals.

These skills help individuals build emotional awareness, strengthen coping strategies, and develop healthier responses to challenging situations.

sESSION lENGTH

60 Minutes

fORMAT

In-person or virtual

What You May Learn in DBT Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy focuses on four core skill areas that support emotional wellbeing

Mindfulness Skills

Mindfulness helps individuals develop greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in the present moment

Distress Tolerance

Distress tolerance skills help individuals cope with stressful or overwhelming situations without making them worse

Emotion Regulation

Emotion regulation skills help individuals better understand and manage emotional experiences

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Interpersonal effectiveness skills focus on strengthening communication and relationship skills

Skill Practice and Support

DBT encourages practicing new coping skills in everyday situations with guidance from a therapist

DBT Therapy FAQs

What is DBT therapy?

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals develop skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and improving relationships.

DBT can help individuals experiencing intense emotions, difficulty coping with stress, relationship challenges, or emotional overwhelm.

Yes. Whole Heart Mental Health offers both in-person therapy in Toronto and secure virtual sessions across Ontario.

Many extended health insurance plans cover psychotherapy services. We recommend checking with your provider.

Ready to Build Stronger Coping Skills?

Our therapists provide compassionate DBT-informed therapy in Toronto to help individuals better understand their emotions, manage stress, and build healthier coping strategies.