Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Toronto — Skills to make life worth living

Are your intense feelings, ongoing difficulties, and relationship struggles overwhelming you? Our clinic provides Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in Toronto, North York, Mississauga and also remotely across Ontario.

DBT therapy teaches you new structured skills and provides support to help you manage your emotions, develop resilience, and build a life that is worth living. You don’t need to go through this alone. Secure Your Free Consultation Now

DBT Therapy in Toronto

What is DBT?

DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) is an evidence-based therapy originally developed for people who experience intense emotions, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Today, it is also used to help with ADHD, trauma, eating disorders, and anxiety.DBT is a synthesis between Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and acceptance-based strategies. It offers tools for dealing with emotions, ways to curb unwanted behaviours and ideas for building stronger relationships.

Core DBT skills include:

Mindfulness: How to be present and engaged.

Distress Tolerance: Getting through or out of a crisis without making it worse.

Emotion Regulation: Recognize and manage your emotions.

Interpersonal Effectiveness: Getting Needs Met and Setting Boundaries.

The Good News: DBT Works

DBT is supported by decades of research that prove it reduced the rates of self-harm, suicidal behaviour and hospital visits — while boosting relationships and quality of life. No matter what you’re struggling with — intense emotions, destructive behaviors, or relationship conflicts — DBT can help.

Individual DBT therapy

DBT Treatment Can Help with:

Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotional Dysregulation

Living with BPD can be like being on a rollercoaster of emotions, including intense feelings, the fear of abandonment, and impulsive actions that may lead to damaged relationships. DBT teaches to increase stability, self-awareness, and acceptance as well as emotion regulation to bring balance back into life.

Suicidal Thoughts and Self-Harm Urges

When it gets unbearable, self-harm or even suicide can seem like the only way out. DBT teaches distress tolerance and grounding tools to help you manage urges, stay safe, and find better ways of coping with your pain.

Intense Emotional Responses

Rapid mood shifts can make the simplest circumstances exhausting. DBT will teach you how to recognize triggers and respond with clarity rather than reactivity.

Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms

Unprocessed trauma can lead to flashbacks, emotional flooding, and even the sense of emptiness. DBT teaches grounding and mindfulness skills to help you re-regulate your nervous system for safe healing.

ADHD-Related Impulsivity and Frustration

Problems with impulse control or emotional regulation can also have an impact on work, school, and relationships. DBT gives you skills to work on the core issues of ADHD—concentration, patience, and emotional control.

Eating Disorders (Bingeing, Purging, Restriction)

The cycles of emotional eating are often accompanied by feelings of guilt. and control, often protect deeper pain. DBT teaches you to identify emotional triggers around food and substitute harmful cycles with self-compassion and coping strategies.

Substance Misuse and Relapse Prevention

Substance use might start as a means of distracting from overpowering emotions but is usually also accompanied by distress. DBT develops your tolerance for distress and supports your decision-making, aligning you with your long-term goals.

Anxiety and Relationship Difficulties

Anxiety and conflict can render connections as unsafe or unpredictable. DBT improves communication, boundaries, and mindfulness to decrease reactivity as well and improve your close relationships.

Getting DBT therapy in Toronto is a powerful step toward creating balance and stability.

Comprehensive Care for Complex Lives

Emotional Well-Being

Overcoming depression and building resilience against anxiety.

Interpersonal Relationships

Enhancing family dynamics and nurturing healthy connections.

Self-Worth

Elevating self-esteem and reinforcing confidence for life’s many roles.

Stress Mastery

Developing robust coping strategies for life’s stressors and transitions.

Growth & Empowerment

Facilitating personal development to help you thrive.

Crafting Your Balance

Our Approach to DBT Therapy

Individual DBT Therapy

Working one-on-one with a therapist to apply DBT skills to your individual experiences. We will work together to develop personalized plans for managing and coping with your emotions.

DBT Skills Training

We teach you DBT skills in a form of a structured program with activities on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. These are the skills that allow you to respond effectively in the moment.

EMDR therapy with DBT

In EMDR, you follow guided eye movements to process past traumatic events that contribute to emotional dysregulation, allowing the brain to heal and rewire in a healthier way. Combined with DBT we offer grounding skills and ensure stability before processing traumatic experiences or memories, so your nervous system can repair itself.

DBT-Informed Therapy for Teens

Adolescents often experience difficulties with heightened emotions, self harming or impulsive behaviours. DBT therapy for teens is about teaching them the skills to respond more calmly and incorporates parent involvement for additional family support.

Some Questions

FAQ's About DBT Therapy in Toronto

What makes DBT different from other therapies?

DBT combines traditional cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, focusing on both acceptance and change.

How long does DBT therapy typically take?

The duration varies, but most find significant progress within 6-12 months of consistent therapy.

Can DBT help with anxiety and depression?

Absolutely, DBT is effective in managing a wide range of emotional and mental health issues.

Reaping the Rewards

The Four Core Skills of DBT Therapy

DBT Skills Explained: Tools for Emotional Regulation and Connection

Navigating Life's Challenges

Why Choose Evolution Psychotherapy?

At Evolution Psychotherapy, we blend clinical expertise with authentic human connection. Here’s why people across Ontario trust us for anxiety treatment:

No waitlists – Get started quickly with flexible evening and weekend appointments

Licensed Professionals – Registered Psychotherapists, Social Workers, and Psychologists

Personalized Care – You’re not just a diagnosis — we tailor therapy to your goals

Neurodiversity-Affirming & Trauma-Informed – Safe space for all identities and experiences

Insurance Receipts Provided – Many plans reimburse our services

Free 15-Minute Consultations – No pressure, just a conversation

Whether you’re in downtown Toronto, North York, Etobicoke, Scarborough, or Mississauga, our online therapy options mean anxiety treatment is always nearby.

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." - Helen Keller

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Toronto — Skills to make life worth living

DBT Therapy in Toronto

What is DBT?

Individual DBT therapy

DBT Treatment Can Help with:

Getting DBT therapy in Toronto is a powerful step toward creating balance and stability.

Comprehensive Care for Complex Lives

Emotional Well-Being

Interpersonal Relationships

Self-Worth

Stress Mastery

Growth & Empowerment

Crafting Your Balance

Our Approach to DBT Therapy

Individual DBT Therapy

DBT Skills Training

EMDR therapy with DBT

DBT-Informed Therapy for Teens

Some Questions

FAQ's About DBT Therapy in Toronto

Reaping the Rewards

The Four Core Skills of DBT Therapy

Mindfulness

Distress Tolerance

Emotion Regulation

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Navigating Life's Challenges

Why Choose Evolution Psychotherapy?

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." - Helen Keller

Checkout NEWS

Related Blogs

What client says

Testimonials

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Receiving DBT therapy in Toronto is a great way to move toward balance and stability.

DBT Therapist in North York and MIssissauga

Meet Our Specialists in DBT Therapy

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