The Blog
Practical, straightforward guidance on DBT, emotional regulation, relationships, and what treatment actually looks like—with Leslie Gil, LMHC.
Comprehensive DBT vs. “I've learned some DBT skills before: What's the Difference?”
Think you’ve already done DBT? You may have learned DBT skills without participating in comprehensive DBT. Here’s how DBT skills training, DBT-informed therapy, and comprehensive DBT are different.
Why Do My Emotions Feel So Intense and Hard to Regulate?
If your emotions hit hard, stick around, or lead you to react in ways you later regret, emotional dysregulation may be part of the pattern. Here’s what sensitivity, reactivity, and a slow return to baseline can look like — and what emotion regulation is actually meant to change.
What Is a DBT Skills Group Like? What to Expect in Group
Wondering what a DBT skills group is actually like? Here’s what happens during a typical group, what you’ll be expected to share, what you’ll learn, and why it may feel very different from the group therapy you’re imagining.