There’s a better way to manage your emotions, and therapy can help you discover it. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches skills for being mindful, regulating emotions, and building better relationships. You don’t have to do it alone. Get the compassionate care you deserve without having to put your life on hold at Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health. We’re just five minutes from Gillette Stadium off I-95.
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What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?
DBT is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that was originally designed to treat people with borderline personality disorder. Today, it’s adapted to treat a range of other mental health conditions, including PTSD and trauma-related disorders.
Dialectical behavior therapy is a popular option at our Massachusetts center because it gives our clients space to learn better ways of:
- Managing emotions
- Improving relationships
- Reducing self-destructive behaviors, including self-harm
Who DBT can help
A DBT therapist can help when you have a hard time finding balance with your mental health. A mental health specialist may recommend dialectical behavioral therapy if you struggle with:
- Impulsive behaviors
- Having a regulated mood
- Self-harming thoughts, urges, or behaviors
- Conflicts in your relationships
- Trauma-related symptoms
- Anxiety and depression
Still not sure if DBT is right? Ask yourself these questions:
- Do I act too quickly and later regret it?
- Is it hard to calm down when I get upset?
- Do my emotions create tension with my loved ones?
- Do even small challenges feel impossible?
Core DBT skills you’ll learn
There are four key skills that dialectical behavior therapy teaches.
Mindfulness
Learn to live in the present moment and be more aware of your thoughts and feelings. Practicing mindfulness can reduce stress, which improves overall well-being.
Caught yourself replaying the stressful conversation you had at work? Mindfulness can help you recognize when you’re tense and thoughts are spiraling. Taking time to notice that you’re overwhelmed gives you space to pause instead of reacting without thinking.
Distress tolerance
Get through stressful challenges without resorting to self-harm, substance use, disordered eating, or other unhealthy coping mechanisms.
It’s not always easy to know when you’re stressed, even when you’re mindful. It is, however, easier to notice when you’re coping. Rather than giving in to urges to your regular vice, you can put your energy into something constructive until you calm down.
Emotional regulation
Manage emotions by identifying, understanding, and regulating them. Better emotional regulation can reduce impulsive behaviors.
Anger and frustration are often just energy without direction. You might just be hurt, tired, anxious, or even hungry. Labeling and validating how you truly feel can bring you more balance, without so many ups and downs.
Interpersonal effectiveness
Improve communication and relationship-building skills. Being able to connect with others and feel connected improves quality of life.
You can express yourself, calmly and clearly, with those closest to you. Instead of shutting down or blowing up, you get your point across, which lets your relationships grow deeper and stronger than ever before.
How DBT works at Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health
We may recommend DBT as part of your therapy plan at Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health in Sharon, MA. Therapy plans are always created with you in mind, because you shouldn’t have to put your life on hold to get the intensive care you need.
- No need to break from work, family, or school. We’ll work with you to make a structured plan that works with your schedule.
- Skilled providers who have your progress in mind. The Rockland team will create a unique plan for you, because your life is your own.
- Effective, evidence-based methods are at the core. If you’re in DBT for emotional dysregulation, we might pair it with solutions-focused therapies so you can reach your goals.
- Group-driven healing keeps you connected. Build bonds with others during DBT group therapy in our Massachusetts center and practice your interpersonal skills directly in sessions.
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DBT therapy near Sharon, MA
Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health serves Sharon, MA, and the surrounding communities of Foxborough, Walpole, Norfolk, and Canton. You can also find support at other Rockland Recovery locations throughout Massachusetts.
Rockland Recovery
Open 24 hours
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374 Old Post Rd
Sharon, MA 02067
FAQs about DBT in Massachusetts
Some clients benefit from several months of DBT skills work, while others continue longer to strengthen and apply those skills in daily life. Because our programs are outpatient, you can get meaningful, structured care without putting work, family, or other responsibilities on hold.
No. While DBT was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, it’s now widely used to help people who struggle with emotional intensity, stress reactivity, impulsive behaviors, and relationship challenges.
Yes. DBT skills are primarily delivered through group therapy at Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health. Group-based DBT allows clients to learn and practice skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness in a supportive, real-world setting.
Yes. DBT skills can be very effective for people experiencing anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Many clients struggle not just with their emotions, but with how overwhelming or hard to manage those emotions feel. DBT teaches skills to calm the nervous system, reduce emotional spirals, and respond more intentionally—rather than feeling stuck in cycles of avoidance, shutdown, or reactivity.
Yes. Dialectical behavior therapy is an evidence-based treatment supported by decades of clinical research. DBT skills have been shown to improve emotional regulation, reduce harmful coping behaviors, and strengthen relationships.
Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health works with many insurance providers, and coverage can vary depending on your plan and level of care. Our admissions team can help you verify benefits, explain your options, and walk you through any out-of-pocket costs before you begin.
Absolutely. Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health serves clients from Sharon and surrounding communities, including Foxborough, Walpole, Norfolk, Canton, and other parts of Massachusetts. If we’re convenient for your life or commute, we’re available for help.
Getting started is simple. You can call Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health directly or reach out online to schedule a consultation. From there, our team will talk with you about what you’re experiencing, answer your questions, and help determine whether DBT skills or another therapy approach is the right fit for your needs.