At Layers Counseling Specialists, we use DBT-informed strategies to support individuals navigating emotional overwhelm, social struggles, and difficulty managing daily stressors. While we are not a full DBT program, our team has received intensive training and thoughtfully integrates DBT skills into sessions—particularly when working with anxiety, ARFID, ADHD, Autism, and trauma-related concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps people develop effective skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, improving relationships, and staying grounded in the present moment. Originally created for individuals with borderline personality disorder, DBT has since been adapted to treat a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
At its core, DBT teaches four primary skill sets:
We use research-backed therapeutic frameworks to help clients build emotional resilience, improve relationships, and develop skills that stick:
We draw from core DBT modules—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—to support clients in navigating big emotions and daily stress. These skills are woven into our sessions in practical, accessible ways.
CBT helps clients recognize and reframe negative thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, impulsivity, and interpersonal struggles. This foundation complements DBT by strengthening awareness and cognitive flexibility.
ACT encourages clients to move toward meaningful life goals—anchoring behavior in values rather than avoidance. This is especially effective for clients who feel stuck in rigid patterns or emotional reactivity.
✓ Personalized emotion-regulation goals
✓ Skills coaching and take-home exercises
✓ Mindfulness practice tailored to age and neurotype
✓ Parent/caregiver collaboration when applicable
✓ Progress tracking based on emotional growth and real-world outcomes
This integrative approach empowers clients to not just cope—but to thrive. Whether you're navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, trauma, or daily stressors, we’re here to help you build a life that feels more grounded, connected, and aligned.
At Layers Counseling Specialists, our DBT-informed therapy is adapted to meet each client’s age, neurotype, and emotional development:
We help young clients build emotional awareness, improve frustration tolerance, and develop skills to navigate school, friendships, and family life—without shame or overwhelm.
For adults navigating anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges, we offer structured skills to manage big emotions, improve boundaries, and reduce reactive patterns.
We support families in learning DBT-based tools to model emotion regulation, create calmer homes, and respond supportively to their child’s emotional needs.
Why Choose Our Plano Practice?
Our clinicians have advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and apply DBT skills with precision—whether it's emotion regulation for anxiety, distress tolerance for trauma, or mindfulness for ADHD and Autism. We go beyond surface-level support to offer real, skills-based transformation.
We understand the unique stressors North Texans face—from academic pressures and competitive work environments to fast-paced family dynamics. Our therapy is tailored to fit real lives in Plano and the surrounding communities.
