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Dina Hirsch, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, innovative form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal adults with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).

DBT is now being utilized for a wider variety of problems, including substance abuse, eating disorders, impulsivity, and self-injury. DBT has also been adapted to be utilized with adolescents. Teens who may benefit from DBT have experienced several of the following:

·         Recurrent suicidal behaviors, threats, and self-injury

·         Anger problems

·         Relationship problems

·         Mood swings

·         Impulsive behaviors

·         Poor sense of self

·         Fears of abandonment

·         Family conflict

To discuss whether DBT is right for your teen and how DBT can help, please contact me.  You may also visit www.behavioraltech.org for more information about DBT.       
                           



 



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