[Accredited] Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Counselor

Become a DBT Counselor, Use ready-made session plans & Confidently start counseling practice within weeks!

This course helps counselors and therapists confidently use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools in real sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured form of talk therapy designed to help people manage intense emotions, navigate relationships, and cope with stress. Originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the 1970s for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and chronic suicidality, DBT is now widely applied across mental health conditions and everyday challenges.

What You’ll Learn

1. Conduct therapy sessions with confidence

2. Guide conversations and know what to say next

3. Apply ready-to-use DBT session plans

4. Handle emotionally intense or challenging clients

5. Use structured DBT tools during sessions

6. Help clients manage emotions and improve relationships

7. Build your reputation as a skilled, effective counselor

8. Reduce stress and avoid burnout with a structured framework

The 4 Core Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skill Modules

• Mindfulness – Help clients become aware of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment

• Distress Tolerance – Teach techniques for coping with crises and emotional pain safely

• Emotion Regulation – Identify, understand, and manage intense emotions before they take control

• Interpersonal Effectiveness – Improve communication, set boundaries, and maintain healthy relationships

Why Take This Course

• Gain Confidence in Sessions: Move from uncertainty to clear, structured guidance for every client interaction.

• Practical, Ready-to-Use Tools: Learn DBT techniques you can immediately apply—no heavy theory, just actionable skills.

• Handle Intense Emotions with Ease: Learn to manage challenging situations and emotionally intense clients safely and effectively.

• Improve Client Outcomes: Help clients regulate emotions, improve relationships, and make meaningful progress.

• Stand Out Professionally: Build a reputation as a skilled, knowledgeable, and structured therapist.

• Reduce Burnout: Follow a proven framework to maintain clarity and confidence without overworking yourself.

• Evidence-Based Training: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a highly researched method that reduces self-harm, emotional dysregulation, and stress.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a clear, step-by-step framework to guide therapy sessions and use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools with confidence.

Start learning DBT today and confidently guide clients with real, practical therapy skills!