Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in Sherwood Park & the Edmonton Area
Build real skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and steadier relationships.
What DBT is
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy was originally developed for people experiencing intense emotional pain and self-destructive urges. It's built around a core tension: accepting yourself as you are right now, while also working toward meaningful change.
DBT is highly skills-based. It gives you concrete tools organized into four areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
What DBT is used for
- Intense or rapidly shifting emotions
- Difficulty managing distress without self-destructive behaviour
- Relationship instability and conflict patterns
- Borderline personality features
- Self-harm urges or history
- Chronic feelings of emptiness or shame
What to expect
DBT at Vault is delivered in individual therapy sessions. Your psychologist will teach you specific skills and work through real situations where they apply. The focus is always practical — building tools you can use when intensity is high and options feel limited.
Ready to build steadier ground?
DBT gives you concrete skills for managing intense emotions and difficult relationships. If you're feeling overwhelmed or out of control, we can help you build a way through.