Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Newport Beach, CA
Practical Tools for Intense Emotions and Real-Life Struggles
At Redeemed Mental Health, we don’t believe in sugarcoating anything—healing is hard work. But with the right tools and the right support, it’s possible to build a life you’re proud of. That’s where Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) comes in.
Our dialectical behavior therapy DBT program is designed to help you manage overwhelming emotions, improve relationships, and find peace in situations that used to feel impossible. Whether you’re facing borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, or other mental health conditions, DBT offers a clear path forward.
What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
Dialectical behavior therapy is a type of cognitive behavioral treatment, originally developed for people with borderline personality disorder who struggle with intense emotions, self-harm, and unstable relationships. But over the years, it’s been proven effective for a wide range of mental health conditions, from anxiety and depression to binge eating disorder and trauma-related symptoms.
DBT is structured, straightforward, and skill-based. It combines individual therapy with weekly DBT skills training groups that teach core life tools to help you handle stress, regulate your emotions, and communicate effectively.
The Four Core DBT Skills We Teach
Our program at Redeemed focuses on building out your toolbox with the four key sets of DBT skills:
Mindfulness Skills
Stay grounded in the present moment—without judgment. This helps you break free from spiraling thoughts and automatic reactions.Distress Tolerance
Learn distress tolerance skills that help you survive emotional crises without making things worse. These are the skills you use when everything hits the fan.Emotion Regulation
Gain emotional regulation skills to better understand and control your emotional responses. You’ll learn how to reduce vulnerability to intense emotions and respond with clarity.Interpersonal Effectiveness
Build stronger, healthier relationships. DBT teaches interpersonal effectiveness so you can ask for what you need, say “no” when necessary, and respect others (and yourself) at the same time.
DBT at Redeemed Mental Health: What to Expect
At Redeemed, you’ll work with a licensed mental health professional who specializes in dialectical behavior therapy DBT. Your treatment will likely include a mix of individual therapy sessions and DBT skills training groups—depending on what’s right for your goals.
You won’t just be “venting” about your week. You’ll be actively learning DBT skills and applying them to your real life. From calming yourself down in moments of crisis to repairing broken relationships, this work is about making daily life more manageable and more meaningful.
We understand that many clients who benefit from DBT have tried other forms of therapy before. If you’ve felt misunderstood or brushed off in the past, our DBT therapists are here to meet you where you’re at—with no judgment, just support.
Who Can Benefit from Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
You don’t have to meet any specific diagnosis to benefit from dialectical behavior therapy. However, this approach is especially helpful for:
Borderline personality disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Eating disorders, including binge eating disorder
Substance use issues tied to emotional dysregulation
Chronic anxiety, depression, or self-harming behaviors
Many people come to DBT feeling exhausted, misunderstood, and stuck in patterns they can’t seem to break. If that sounds familiar, dialectical behavior therapy DBT might be the structure and support you’ve been missing.
Why DBT at Redeemed Mental Health?
At Redeemed, we don’t run a massive, impersonal facility. We’re a small, clinician-owned team based in beautiful Newport Beach, California, led by Dr. Andrea Wagner. Our DBT program is hands-on, customized, and deeply compassionate. We see you not as a diagnosis, but as a whole person capable of real change.
Our DBT therapists are trained in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and deeply committed to helping you build the life you want. Whether you need brief DBT skills training or a longer-term path with ongoing individual therapy, we’ll create a plan that fits your needs.
Take the First Step Toward Stability and Self-Respect
You don’t have to keep fighting your emotions—or the world—alone. DBT gives you the tools to navigate life with more peace, more power, and more self-respect.
Contact Redeemed Mental Health today to learn more about our dialectical behavior therapy program and how we can help you start building a better future.
