Questions? Suffolk DBT Roslyn (516) 714-4707 | Babylon Suffolk DBT (631) 403-4719 | Mt. Sinai (631) 828-2264 | NYC (646) 939-5210
Questions? Suffolk DBT Roslyn (516) 714-4707 | Babylon Suffolk DBT (631) 403-4719 | Mt. Sinai (631) 828-2264 | NYC (646) 939-5210
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, skills-based treatment that helps people manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive behaviors, and improve relationships.
If therapy hasn’t led to lasting change, DBT focuses
on practical skills you can use in everyday life.
Comprehensive DBT Program • Individual Therapy • Skills Training • Phone Coaching • In-Person & Telehealth Across NY
Feeling stuck in therapy without clear direction or not seeing meaningful progress? It can be frustrating and discouraging. You might even start to wonder if you’re wasting your time.
It can start to affect how you respond, how you relate to people, and how you see yourself, making it even harder to know what will actually help.
Thats where Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) comes in:
Developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan, DBT is a structured, skills-based treatment that helps people manage overwhelming emotions and respond to stressful situations in a more effective way. The treatment addresses common issues we all struggle with : Emotions, Behaviors, Thoughts, Relationships, and finding direction.
At Suffolk DBT of Long Island, DBT is more than a definition, it’s a comprehensive approach we use every day
We help people start taking steps toward real, lasting change, so it finally feels like you’re getting somewhere and learning things you can actually put into practice. Life begins to change by building new skills instead of going down the same road you know all too well.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching practical, real-world skills that help individuals manage emotions, tolerate distress, and respond more effectively to challenges in daily life.
Rather than focusing only on insight, DBT emphasizes skill development and practice. Clients learn how to apply these skills in real situations, especially during moments when emotions feel most intense.
DBT is not just about talking through problems. It provides structure, guidance, and support so you can build new patterns and respond differently over time.
A core principle of DBT is that people are doing the best they can and can learn to do better with the right tools, structure, and support.
Our comprehensive DBT program includes individual therapy, skills training, and between-session coaching, providing the structure and support needed to apply these skills in everyday life.
DBT is especially helpful for people who feel emotions more intensely, struggle to manage reactions, or feel stuck in patterns that aren’t working.
DBT therapy is used to treat a range of emotional and behavioral challenges, especially those connected to difficulty regulating emotions.
DBT is commonly used to support individuals experiencing borderline personality disorder, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma-related difficulties, eating disorders, Transgender & Gender Affirming Therapy, and emotional dysregulation.
Our team of DBT therapists works together to understand what’s happening, identify patterns that keep you stuck, and help you build DBT skills needed to create meaningful, lasting change.
If you’re ready to take the next step, reach out to a member of our intake team for a confidential screening.
DBT can be a good fit if you or your child feel overwhelmed by emotions, have difficulty managing reactions, or notice that stress is impacting daily life and relationships.
You may find that emotions escalate quickly, conflicts keep happening, or that despite your best efforts, things aren’t improving in the way you hoped.
Many people seek Family DBT Treatment after realizing that insight alone isn’t enough—and that real change requires practical tools, structure, and consistent support.
DBT for adults focuses on helping you manage intense emotions and impulsivity, strengthen relationships, and move toward a life that feels more stable, connected, and aligned with what matters to you. Treatment is structured and skills-based, helping you build practical tools you can use in real life — not just in session.
DBT for teens supports adolescents who struggle with emotional intensity, impulsivity, or difficulty coping with stress. Treatment includes family involvement to improve communication, reduce conflict, and help teens feel more understood and supported.
DBT-C is adapted for younger children (5-12) and focuses on emotional regulation, behavior support, and active parent involvement — helping families build structure, connection, and more effective ways of responding.
Weekly individual DBT sessions focused on reducing problem behaviors, building skills, and creating meaningful change in daily life.
Structured DBT skills groups where clients learn, practice, and build mastery alongside others in a supportive, skills-focused environment.
Real-time, between-session coaching to help you use DBT skills when emotions are high — in the moments that matter most.
The DBT diary card is a core tool used throughout treatment to track emotions, urges, behaviors, and skill use each day. It helps both you and your therapist identify patterns in real time , creating clarity, accountability, and direction in your treatment.
Diary cards guide individual sessions, support risk monitoring, and help turn insight into real-world change, so progress isn’t just talked about, it’s tracked and built over time.
Comprehensive DBT treatment follows the full evidence-based model developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan. This model includes multiple components that work together to support meaningful, lasting progress.
Not all therapy labeled DBT follows the full model — and that distinction matters. Without a consultation team, it is not full DBT.
At Suffolk DBT, our therapists meet weekly as a team to review cases, stay aligned, and support one another — so we can provide you with the most consistent, effective care possible.
DBT is structured around four core skills modules that are taught systematically and practiced over time to support lasting change. These skills help you understand and manage emotions, tolerate distress without making things worse, improve relationships, and respond more effectively in real-life situations.
They also help you begin to notice your thoughts, urges, and actions — because it is through awareness that change becomes possible. DBT skills emphasize developing dialectical thinking, the ability to see multiple perspectives at once, which helps you stay open, flexible, and more emotionally regulated.
Distress tolerance skills help individuals cope with intense emotional pain or crisis situations without making things worse.
These skills focus on:
Emotion regulation skills help individuals understand, name, and manage emotions more effectively.
These skills support:
Interpersonal effectiveness skills focus on communication, boundaries, and relationship balance.
(Often Included in DBT for Children, Teens, and Families)
At Suffolk DBT, treatment follows a clear, organized approach designed to reduce chaos and help individuals build stability over time. Each session has direction, with a focus on what will actually help you move forward.
DBT is not something you just talk about — it’s something you practice.
Clients learn skills and actively apply them in session so they feel more prepared to handle real-life situations when emotions run high.
Support doesn’t stop when the session ends.
Our clinicians are available for in-the-moment coaching, helping clients use their skills when they need them most — not just after the fact.
Treatment is also supported by a full DBT team.
Therapists meet regularly in consultation to stay aligned, effective, and accountable, ensuring clients receive consistent, high-quality care.
DBT includes structured skills training in a group setting, where individuals learn alongside others, build confidence, and develop a sense of connection while practicing new ways of responding.
Family involvement is an important part of the process.We help families better understand emotional sensitivity, improve communication, and learn how to support their loved one ,creating an environment that reinforces growth outside of therapy. Everyone is learning skills and growing.
We provide in-person DBT therapy across Long Island, including Mount Sinai, Babylon, and Roslyn Heights, as well as NYC, with Telehealth available statewide.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy at Suffolk DBT is a structured, comprehensive program—it’s not something you simply show up for once a week and then try to carry on your own.
You’ll work with a clinician based in New York, with in-person availabiltiy, supported by a full DBT team, in a consistent, structured environment designed to reduce chaos and build stability over time.
Our program includes individual therapy, structured skills training, and support between sessions, so you’re not left trying to figure things out on your own when emotions run high.
This approach helps you not just get through the week, but begin to feel more stable, more in control, and more confident in your life.
Completely confidential. Only takes 10-15 minutes.
