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DBT Associates of Austin

Established First. Trusted Ever Since.

DBT therapy in Austin

Who we are

Established in 2007, DBT Associates of Austin is the first group of licensed independent Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) professionals in Austin. All members have decades of experience in the mental health field and are foundational figures in the DBT community.  The team is committed to providing quality DBT to adolescents and adults in the Austin area and beyond.

All therapists have gone through the intensive 10-day DBT Training given by Behavioral Tech, LLC and participate in weekly consultation to remain adherent to DBT protocol. They provide a wide range of DBT, Advanced DBT, RO-DBT and RO-DBT process groups depending on clients needs.

What DBT treats

01

Intense Emotions

  • Heightened emotional sensitivity

  • Quick and intense emotional reactions

  • Slow returns to normal mood

  • Chronic problems with depression, anxiety, anger or anger expression

02

Problematic Behaviors

  • Suicidal ideation and attempts

  • Self-harm behaviors

  • Impulsive behaviors such as binge-purge eating, substance abuse, high-risk sexual activity, gambling or excessive spending

  • Engage frantic efforts to keep relationships, out of fear of abandonment, that ultimately fail

03

Processing Difficulties

  • Extreme black-or-white/all-or-nothing thinking

  • Difficulty making decisions and solving problems

  • “Detached” thinking including mild inattention and episodes of severe dissociation

04

Trauma Symptoms

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  • Feeling easily triggered or constantly on guard

  • Emotional numbness or dissociation

  • Impulsive or self-destructive behavior

  • Substance misuse, binge eating, or other attempts to escape distress

  • Difficulty calming down after a trigger

  • Persistent feelings of emptiness, worthlessness, or hopelessness

05

Relationship Challenges

  • Frequent arguments or conflicts that escalate quickly

  • Fear of rejection, abandonment, or being alone

  • Rapid shifts between idealizing and distrusting someone

  • Anger, jealousy, defensiveness, or emotional outbursts

  • Difficulty setting or respecting boundaries

Contact us to get started.

We will be in touch to setup an initial assessment and consultation.

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