Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach developed by Marsha Linehan to help individuals cope with:
- impulsive behavior,
- self-harm behavior, and
- intense emotional instability.
This highly structured approach gives clients concrete skills around mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. It involves a considerable amount of both validation as well as active problem solving. DBT is a well-researched, highly effective approach for treating both emotional dysregulation and also Borderline Personality.
DBT can help. If you are feeling intense emotional instability or considering harming yourself, contact me either via email or at 703-541-1277 to see how I can help you.
Adults and Adolescents
Dr. Weber works collaboratively with individuals to set goals and articulate areas of growth. She primarily uses cognitive and psychodynamic approaches to individual treatment. She will help you to understand and process what may be underlying your distress, while also helping you to develop alternative coping styles and behaviors. As you better understand how your problems developed, it may become easier to implement the types of changes you would like to see.
Couples
In working with couples, Dr. Weber utilizes attachment approaches to help you to develop a more secure foundation for your connection. She will work with you to develop and successfully implement strategies for experiencing a safer, more fulfilling, and more gratifying partnership. She focuses both on the present circumstances while also working to understand how your problems developed, so as to prevent their reoccurrence.