Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical & Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Find a greater sense of well-being through behavioral therapy.
Behavioral therapy seeks to understand the connections between our actions and our beliefs and behaviors. In both positive and negative situations, we respond based on our past experiences and feelings about the situation. By reframing our awareness and understanding of our responses, we can find more control of our lives and greater self-esteem. Behavior therapy is an approach to understand our reactions, and it contributes to better relationships, lower stress levels and healthier lifestyle choices.
Cognitive behavior therapy.
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT therapy) helps to understand and reframe our beliefs and how negative thoughts or maladaptive beliefs might interfere with our experience of the world. At Resilience, CBT therapy is one approach to reframe unhealthy cognitions to improve behaviors and relationships.
Dialectical behavior therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT therapy) leverages mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness to interrupt self-destructive behaviors and cope with life stress. For anyone with a high degree of emotional reactivity, DBT therapy can contribute to more balanced reactions and enhanced self-esteem and self-respect.
What to Expect from CBT & DBT Therapy
Get matched with the therapy that fits your goals.
At your first session of DBT or CBT therapy, your therapist will strive to learn more about what you are experiencing today and the life or family experiences that may have contributed to the ways that you cope or react. Our goal for your first behavioral therapy session is to understand your experiences and identify the tools or approaches that can lead to resiliency, improved relationships and better well-being.
Things that may be addressed in CBT therapy are:
Anxiety
Depression
Low self-esteem
Chronic pain
Managing emotional triggers within relationships
Things that may be addressed in DBT therapy are:
Addictive behaviors
Complex trauma
Relationship issues
Personality challenges
Severe anxiety
Low self-esteem
A collaborative approach to dialectical and cognitive therapy.
Find new coping skills and understand your reactions through dialectical and cognitive behavior therapy. After your first session, we will work collaboratively with you to address the areas of your life where you are feeling challenged. The strategies and approach to CBT and DBT therapy will be tailored to your needs and goals.
CBT and DBT Therapy Services
Dialectical and cognitive behavior therapy are approaches we use within our individual, relationship or sex counselling. Explore our therapy services and meet our practitioners.
Get Started with Behavioral Therapy
If you have any questions about cognitive or dialectical behavior therapy, request a 15-minute consultation. We can review what to expect and discuss how CBT or DBT therapy can contribute to your resiliency.