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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DBT might be really helpful.  Had a relative do it and I was really impressed at the specific tools provided and the emphasis on reframing how you look at things.  [/quote]

I've been trying to find a therapist who specializes in this. When I filter on Psychology Today there are plenty that come up, but when I visit their websites/read their bios, they seem to practice some kind of combination of CBT/DBT/etc...not just DBT itself.[/quote]

I never found a therapist who really specialized in this way. Most do talk therapy and will support CBT or DBT (obviously filter out anyone who wouldn’t support it). But I’ve found that therapy isn’t really the right setting for practicing it. It’s more something I do on my own and then therapy is for talking through my issues, including issues that come up with DBT. I think unless you are able and willing to pay for one of the rare practitioners who really specialize in DBT (and their wait lists will be long), you need to be more self-directed. Maybe get a workbook and read it through, then use the stuff that comes up in your exercises as a jumping off point for therapy with a therapist who is versed in DBT/CBT and similar methods.[/quote]

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