Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Boulder, Colorado

Find Balance, Regulate Emotions, and Build Healthier Relationships

What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach designed to help individuals navigate intense emotions, improve relationships, and develop healthier coping skills. Originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, DBT is now widely used for a range of mental health challenges, particularly those involving emotional dysregulation.

I offer DBT therapy in Boulder, Colorado, integrating the principles of DBT with trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to support lasting growth and change.

Who Can Benefit from DBT?

DBT is particularly helpful for people who:

  • Experience intense or rapidly shifting emotions

  • Struggle with impulsive behaviors, including self-harm or substance use

  • Feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or stress

  • Have difficulty managing conflict in relationships

  • Live with borderline personality disorder or complex trauma

  • Struggle with emotional outbursts or chronic emptiness

Whether you're navigating daily stressors or deeper emotional wounds, DBT therapy in Boulder can help you develop tools for self-regulation and relational well-being.

How I Use DBT in Therapy

As a Boulder-based therapist, I integrate the core components of DBT into personalized, culturally responsive care. My approach includes:

🧠 Mindfulness

Learn to observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment, so you can respond intentionally rather than react impulsively.

💬 Interpersonal Effectiveness

Gain tools to set healthy boundaries, communicate clearly, and build stronger, more respectful relationships.

🌊 Emotion Regulation

Understand the function of your emotions and learn techniques to reduce their intensity and regain control.

🛡 Distress Tolerance

Develop strategies to cope with crisis moments or emotional pain without resorting to harmful behaviors.

While traditional DBT often includes group work and phone coaching, I offer DBT-informed individual therapy tailored to your unique needs—drawing from DBT’s proven framework while adapting it to your specific goals and values.

Why Choose DBT Therapy in Boulder, Colorado?

Living in a place like Boulder—known for its academic rigor, outdoor lifestyle, and progressive culture—can create pressures to appear "put together" even when you're struggling inside. DBT offers a pathway to balance: helping you honor your emotions while also building resilience and clarity.

I work with college students, professionals, new parents, BIPOC clients, and individuals navigating trauma to support their healing journey through practical, grounded DBT tools.

What to Expect in DBT Therapy

In our work together, you’ll:

  • Learn to identify triggers and create space between emotion and action

  • Practice real-life coping skills in a nonjudgmental, supportive space

  • Explore the deeper patterns that shape your behavior and relationships

  • Build a stronger connection to your values, purpose, and sense of self

Begin DBT Therapy in Boulder or Online Across Colorado

You don’t have to be ruled by your emotions. With the right tools and support, you can create more stability, connection, and peace in your life.

I offer in-person DBT therapy in Boulder, CO, as well as teletherapy across Colorado, so you can access care that fits your lifestyle.

Ready to Build a More Emotionally Balanced Life?


Let’s explore how DBT-informed therapy can help you find relief, strengthen your relationships, and live more fully.