CBT/DBT-Informed Therapy

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) are evidence-based approaches that help you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors — and teach you tools to make meaningful changes.

At Palm Atlantic Behavioral Health, our CBT/DBT-informed therapy combines these powerful techniques in a way that’s tailored to your personal challenges, empowering you to break unhelpful patterns, manage emotional responses, and live with more clarity and control.

This service is ideal for individuals seeking structured support for issues like anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and relationship struggles.

What is CBT/DBT-Informed Therapy?

Understanding the difference between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can help you decide which tools might best support your goals. At Palm Atlantic Behavioral Health, we integrate both as needed — so your care is always tailored to you.

CBT vs. DBT – What’s the Difference?

Feature

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)

Main Focus

 Identify and change negative thought patterns Regulate intense emotions and improve relationships

Core Goal

 Restructure unhelpful thoughts and beliefs Build balance between acceptance and change

Useful For

 Anxiety, depression, perfectionism, low self-esteem Emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, interpersonal conflict

Key Techniques

 Thought records, cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation Mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness

Style

 Goal-oriented and problem-focused Skills-based with both structure and emotional validation

Session Feel

 Insight + action-based Reflective + skill-building, often with real-life examples

What CBT/DBT Can Help With:

  • Persistent anxiety or overthinking

  • Depressive thought patterns or low motivation

  • Emotional outbursts or dysregulation

  • Impulsive behaviors or self-sabotage

  • Perfectionism, shame, or self-criticism

  • Social anxiety or avoidance

  • Boundary-setting and interpersonal challenges

  • Recovery from trauma or chronic stress

“You are not your thoughts — therapy helps you learn how to challenge and change them.”
— PABH

What to Expect

🧩 50-minute structured sessions via secure telehealth

🧠 Techniques for identifying and reframing negative thought loops (CBT)

🌀 Skills for mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation (DBT)

📓 Personalized worksheets and between-session practices

🎯 Practical tools to use in real life, not just in therapy

Pricing for CBT/DBT-Informed Therapy

📌 All sessions are private pay. Payment is due at the time of booking. 📌

📦 Packages not only offer discounted rates, they also support a structured, long-term approach to emotional growth and mental clarity. 📦

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