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Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Faith Recovery Center
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Addiction in Los Angeles, CA.
DBT builds emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and healthier relationships — especially helpful when intense emotions or impulsivity contribute to substance use.
- Emotional regulation skills
- Distress tolerance training
- Mindfulness-based
- Most PPO insurance accepted
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What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally developed for intense emotional dysregulation, and has since become a core tool in addiction treatment — because intense, unmanaged emotion is one of the most common paths back to substance use.
DBT teaches four specific skill sets — mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness — so you have concrete tools to manage overwhelming feelings without turning to substances.
Managing emotions without tools
- Intense emotions feel unmanageable in the moment
- Substance use becomes the default coping response
- Conflict in relationships often escalates quickly
- No structured way to tolerate distress without acting on it
DBT at Faith Recovery
- Specific skills practiced for managing intense emotion
- Healthier coping responses replace substance use over time
- Interpersonal effectiveness skills reduce relationship conflict
- Structured distress tolerance techniques for crisis moments
How we apply it
Our DBT approach to addiction treatment.
Six clinical commitments shape how DBT is delivered at Faith Recovery Center.
Mindfulness Foundation
Every DBT skill set is built on a foundation of present-moment awareness, helping you notice urges and emotions before reacting to them.
Distress Tolerance Skills
Practical techniques for getting through a crisis or intense craving without making the situation worse or turning to substances.
Emotion Regulation Training
Identifying, naming, and reducing the intensity of overwhelming emotions before they drive impulsive substance use.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Skills for asking for what you need, setting boundaries, and navigating conflict — common relapse triggers when left unaddressed.
Individual + Skills Group Format
DBT is delivered through a combination of individual therapy and structured skills-training groups, the model's traditional format.
Balance of Acceptance and Change
DBT's core 'dialectic' — accepting where you are right now while actively working to change — runs through every session.
Core skill sets
DBT skills used in your treatment plan.
These four skill sets form the foundation of DBT and are practiced throughout your treatment plan.
Mindfulness
Present-moment awareness skills that help you notice cravings, thoughts, and emotions without immediately reacting to them.
What DBT can help with.
DBT is especially effective for substance use connected to intense emotion, impulsivity, or relationship conflict.
Substance Use Disorders
Mental Health & Co-Occurring
Continuum of care
DBT integrated across each level of treatment.
DBT skills training continues across every stage of your treatment journey.
Medical Detox
Early distress-tolerance skills are introduced once you're medically stable, to support the acute withdrawal period.
Residential Treatment
Daily DBT skills groups and individual sessions are part of the structured residential schedule.
Outpatient & Aftercare
DBT skills groups continue part-time as you apply them to daily life and relationships.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
DBT is commonly paired with MAT to address the emotional and behavioral side of recovery.
Getting started
What to expect when you start DBT at Faith Recovery.
Confidential Admissions Call
Our admissions team learns what's going on and discusses whether DBT-focused treatment is the right fit — confidentially.
Insurance Verification
We review your benefits confidentially so you understand your possible coverage before committing to anything.
Clinical Assessment
Your therapist identifies your emotional patterns, relationship dynamics, and goals to shape your individualized DBT plan.
Skills Training Begins
You start individual DBT sessions and skills groups, with concrete tools introduced from your very first week.
Why Faith Recovery
Why choose Faith Recovery Center for DBT in Los Angeles?
Skills-based, emotionally attuned care delivered by licensed clinicians in a private Beverly Hills setting.
Licensed addiction treatment program
Therapists trained specifically in DBT skills training
Individual sessions plus structured skills groups
Skills for emotion regulation and relationships
Integrated with dual-diagnosis support
Multiple levels of care in one private facility
Free, confidential insurance verification
Continuing care planning before discharge
Licensed & accredited
FAQ
DBT for addiction FAQ.
What is DBT used for in addiction treatment?
DBT teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal skills — helping you manage the intense emotions that often drive substance use.
Who benefits most from DBT?
DBT is especially helpful for clients whose substance use is connected to intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship conflict, though the skills are useful broadly.
Is DBT only for borderline personality disorder?
No. While DBT was originally developed for emotional dysregulation, it's now widely used in addiction treatment for anyone who would benefit from stronger emotion-regulation skills.
Will I do DBT in individual or group sessions?
Both. The traditional DBT model combines individual therapy with structured weekly skills-training groups.
Can DBT help with co-occurring conditions?
Yes. DBT is commonly used for bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and other conditions that frequently co-occur with substance use.
How long does DBT take?
Many clients begin using new coping skills within the first few sessions, though full skills training typically continues throughout your treatment program.
Does insurance cover DBT for addiction treatment?
Most PPO plans cover addiction treatment, including individual and group therapy, as an essential health benefit. We verify your specific benefits before admission, at no cost.
What happens after I finish DBT-focused treatment?
Your team builds a continuing care plan before you finish treatment, including outpatient DBT skills groups and relapse-prevention resources.
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