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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for big emotions, relationship struggles, and everyday stress.
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Overview
When emotions hit hard and fast, it can be hard to think straight, let alone respond the way you want to. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for calming down, getting through hard moments, and handling relationships with more ease.
At Layers Counseling Specialists, several of our therapists have intensive DBT training and weave DBT skills into individual sessions, though we don’t run a full DBT program. We use them often when working with anxiety, ARFID, ADHD, autism, and trauma, in Plano and online across Texas.
DBT was first developed for people with very intense emotions, and it has since been adapted to help with many kinds of emotional and behavioral struggles. At its core, DBT teaches four sets of skills:
We bring DBT skills into therapy in practical, easy-to-use ways, often alongside other approaches.
We pick the skills that fit what you’re facing and practice them until they feel natural.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you notice the thoughts that fuel strong feelings and respond to them differently.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) helps you move toward what matters to you, even when emotions are loud.
You’ll get take-home practice, and for kids and teens, parents learn the skills too so they can coach them at home.
Who it's for
We help kids name their feelings, handle frustration, and get through school, friendships, and family life with fewer blowups.
For anxiety, trauma, or relationship stress, DBT skills help you manage big emotions and set healthier boundaries.
Learning DBT skills yourself helps you stay steady and model calm when your child is struggling.
Why Layers
Several of our therapists have completed intensive DBT training and use these skills every week.
Emotion regulation for anxiety, distress tolerance after trauma, mindfulness adapted for ADHD and autism. We fit the skills to you.
Meet at our Plano office or by secure video from anywhere in Texas.
Who you'll work with
Read about each therapist’s experience and approach to care.
Karla recovered from OCD through exposure and response prevention (ERP) herself, and now helps adults stuck in what-if loops. She also offers Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for trauma.
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Rachel treats OCD in kids and adults and specializes in ARFID, when eating narrows to a few safe foods. Through SPACE, she coaches parents to help an anxious child, even one not ready for therapy.
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Jessica, who has ADHD herself, offers neurodiversity-affirming care for ADHD, autism, and trauma, plus AutPlay for kids, in sensory-friendly sessions without forced eye contact.
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