Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Addiction Treatment

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, evidence-based treatment that helps people manage intense emotions, reduce harmful behaviors, and build a more stable life. It teaches you to accept your current challenges while actively working to improve them. At MLB Recovery, we use DBT in our outpatient addiction treatment programs. Our therapists guide you in building practical tools to handle stress, regulate emotions, and strengthen relationships. Whether you face addiction, a mental health condition, or both, DBT helps you move forward with clarity and control.

What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy originally developed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder. Today, it’s used to support individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns. This includes substance use disorders and co-existing challenges, like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. The word dialectical means learning to hold two truths at once: acceptance and change. DBT helps you accept difficult thoughts and feelings without judgment. At the same time, it teaches practical tools to change behaviors that no longer serve you.

At MLB Recovery, DBT is one of our core treatment options. It’s proven effective, fosters empowerment, and is tailored to your needs. Over time with DBT, you’ll experience increases in your mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships.

Embrace Recovery with Outpatient Addiction Treatment in New Jersey

DBT is only one piece of the journey at MLB Recovery. Here, we combine proven therapies, compassionate support, and flexibility to guide you to a sustainable life in recovery.

Care that meets you where you are

Your treatment plan is customized to support your unique goals, experiences, and challenges.

Dual-diagnosis support

We treat addiction and mental health together, offering integrated care that sees the whole you.

Expert clinical care

Our team leverages DBT and other proven approaches like CBT, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness.

Flexible outpatient options

Get the help you need in an outpatient setting to help you continue your recovery.

Healing through connection

We create space for you to feel safe, seen, and supported because true recovery starts with trust.

Understanding the Role of DBT for Substance Abuse Treatment

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical tools to manage emotions, handle stress, and break free from harmful coping behaviors. These are key elements in addiction recovery treatment.

Through regular individual sessions and group skills training, you’ll build essential skills that support a life in recovery. DBT helps you:

Manage intense emotions that can lead to substance use or impulsive actions
Cope with distress without turning to drugs, alcohol, or destructive behaviors
Stay grounded through mindfulness and present-moment awareness
Strengthen relationships with healthy communication and boundaries
Build confidence in handling triggers and preventing relapse

Experience Support That Meets You Where You Are

At MLB Recovery, we believe that more love leads to better recovery. That’s why we’ve created an environment dedicated to treating people, not problems.

Our outpatient addiction treatment in New Jersey allows you to get treatment without stepping away from your responsibilities. Let’s talk about what healing could look like for you.