DBT Therapy in Calgary

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) helps you manage intense emotions, reduce harmful behaviours, and build a life worth living. Learn how DBT at Refresh Counselling can support your emotional well-being.

Find Balance and Emotional Strength with DBT Therapy

Struggling with emotional ups and downs, impulsive reactions, or patterns that feel out of control? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers practical tools to help you regulate emotions, improve relationships, and build a more stable life.

You may have heard:

The truth? DBT is specifically designed for people who feel emotions intensely and need proven, structured strategies to cope. Therapy isn’t about judgment—it’s about support, skill-building, and real change.

How DBT Therapy Helps You Build Stability

DBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that blends acceptance and change. Originally developed for those experiencing self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or personality-related challenges, DBT has expanded to help many individuals build emotional resilience and healthier coping patterns.

At Refresh Counselling, DBT helps you:

Understand and regulate intense emotions
Reduce impulsive or self-destructive behaviours
Build distress tolerance skills
Improve communication and relationship dynamics
Practice mindfulness and emotional awareness

Beside You On Your Journey

We provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore emotions, heal from difficult experiences, and overcome internal or external challenges. Our registered Calgary psychologists and online therapists offer compassionate care and dialectical therapy strategies to help you move forward.

Common Reasons People Seek Counselling

Our clients come to us with a wide range of concerns, including:

Anger Management
Anxiety
Body Image
Boundaries
Cancer
Cultural Issues
Decision-Making
Depression
Eating Issues
Emotional Regulation

Family of Origin Issues
Fear
Guilt
Shame
Grief & Loss
Parenting Issues
Perfectionism
Phobias
Relationships

Self-Care
Self-Development
Self-Esteem
Sleep Problems
Spirituality
Stress Management
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma
Work & Career

Whether you’re dealing with one issue or a complex mix of emotions, our DBT counsellors help you unpack what’s really going on and create a path forward rooted in self-awareness and personal growth.

What to Expect from Your DBT Therapy Session

Every person’s path is different. Our registered Psychologists and Counsellors take a personalized approach based on your needs, history, and goals. Many clients find dialectical behaviour therapy helpful in:

Processing past traumas and painful experiences.
Understanding core emotions and unmet needs.
Developing healthier thinking patterns
Improving emotional regulation and communication
Building coping skills and resilience
Gaining clarity around identity, values, and direction

Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches We Use

We draw on a range of proven therapeutic models to support your growth, including:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): Reshape negative thoughts and build better behaviours
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Understand and express your emotions in healthier ways
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT): Identify strengths and set practical, future-focused goals
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Heal from trauma and reduce distress tied to painful memories

Why Choose Refresh Counselling for DBT?

At Refresh Counselling, we deliver personalized mental health care that honours your story. Our team takes time to understand your challenges and build a treatment plan that fits your goals.

Mental Health Matters

We’re passionate about helping people heal—with genuine care, empathy, and respect for every journey.

Licensed & Certified

You can trust that our therapists are not only qualified but committed to staying informed and improving their practice.

Holistic & Collaborative

Our care is rooted in a holistic view of well-being, nurturing every part of you with the help of our dedicated team.

Specialized Care

With varied specialties, our team tailors care to each client—drawing from approaches like EMDR, CBT, Play Therapy, and more.

Meet our DBT Therapy Specialists

Below is a list of our therapists who offer DBT Therapy.

Regain Control, One Step at a Time

You don’t have to stay overwhelmed. With the support of DBT therapy, you can develop the tools to manage emotions and create lasting change.

Have Questions About DBT Therapy?

Find quick answers about what to expect, how it works, and how to get started with the right DBT therapist for you.

What is DBT therapy and how does it work?

DBT stands for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. It helps people understand intense emotions and build practical coping skills so life feels more manageable. DBT therapy works by combining acceptance strategies with tools for change, including mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance, allowing you to feel more in control during difficult moments.

How is DBT different from CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)?

Both DBT and CBT help you understand unhelpful thinking patterns. The difference is that DBT behavioural therapy places a stronger focus on validating emotions, mindfulness, and learning how to handle distress without making things worse. It teaches DBT skills that support acceptance and emotional balance alongside change.

What is DBT therapy used for?

DBT was originally created for people with borderline personality disorder or suicidal thoughts, but today it supports a wide range of mental health concerns. Many clients seek DBT treatment for anxiety, self-harm urges, trauma reactions, relationship struggles, and patterns that feel overwhelming or out of control.