Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based behavioral treatment developed by Marsha Linehan, PhD, ABPP that helps people who have difficulty managing their emotions. The term “dialectical” means a synthesis or integration of opposites. The primary dialectic within DBT is between the seemingly opposite strategies of acceptance and change. In DBT, we learn to accept ourselves as we are while acknowledging that we need to change in order to accomplish our goals.

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DBT includes four skills areas:

• Mindfulness: The practice of maintaining awareness and being present in the current moment.

• Distress Tolerance: Tolerating painful situations without trying to change them. In other words, “weathering the storm”.

• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Asking for what you want and saying no while preserving self-respect and relationships with others.

• Emotion Regulation: Decreasing vulnerability to painful emotions and changing emotions that are ineffective.

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How Can DBT Help?
DBT is especially helpful if you:

• Feel emotionally overwhelmed or reactive

• Struggle with black-and-white thinking or impulsive behavior

• Want to build stronger boundaries and healthier communication

• Live with anxiety, mood swings, or chronic feelings of emptiness

• Are navigating LGBTQIA+ identity concerns or major life transitions

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DBT at Enrich Psychotherapy
Gab Rich, LCSW, has advanced training in DBT and takes a client-centered, affirming, and collaborative approach. Sessions are designed to meet you where you are—whether you're new to therapy or looking to deepen your emotional toolkit.

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We currently offer:

• DBT-informed Individual Therapy (50-minute virtual sessions)

• Online DBT Skills Groups (structured, skills-based, supportive)

All services are available statewide in Georgia via secure telehealth.

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Is DBT Right for You?
If you’ve tried other therapies and still feel stuck—or if you’re looking for a more practical, skills-based approach—DBT might be the right fit. Gab works with adults of all genders, and specializes in working with those navigating high sensitivity, emotional intensity, and identity exploration.

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If you’re unsure whether DBT is right for you, reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.