What is DBT?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy builds practical skills in four areas: emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and relationships.
Who is DBT for?
In Angela's practice, DBT interventions are used alongside CBT with teenagers and adults working on emotional dysregulation, personality disorders and interpersonal difficulties.
NICE guidance in the UK suggests considering a comprehensive DBT programme for women with borderline personality disorder for whom reducing recurrent self-harm is a priority, and DBT adapted for adolescents for young people with significant emotional dysregulation who frequently self-harm.
How DBT with Angela works
Therapy starts with a comprehensive assessment and a psychoeducation session, so you understand the model and your formulation before treatment begins. From session 3, you and Angela set clear goals and work through them using DBT and CBT interventions, adjusting the plan as you progress.
Written by Angela Barhouch, licensed clinical psychologist and psychology instructor at the American University of Beirut. Last updated November 2026. This page is general information and doesn't replace an individual assessment.