Do your big emotions have a negative effect on your life? Dialectical behavior therapy was developed to help people who struggle with intense emotions.

DBT originated from the work of psychologist Marsha Linehan, who worked with people living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or ongoing thoughts of suicide.

What is dialectical behavior therapy? Selena Gomez praises DBT therapy, a form of talk therapy that promotes both acceptance and change.

What is DBT? DBT is a cognitive behavioral treatment developed by Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, in the late 1980s.

Linehan made a vow to help others like herself, and after two years she was released and became a psychologist, ultimately developing DBT by combining practical life skills, Zen teachings, and ...

Dialectical behavior therapy, the main treatment for borderline personality disorder, can help anyone learn skills to navigate emotional turmoil.

Dr. Marsha Linehan developed DBT to treat BPD, a mental health disorder that involves intense fear of abandonment, self-image issues, difficulty managing emotions, and relationships.

University of Washington psychologist Marsha Linehan pioneered the use of DBT for people with suicidal behavior and borderline personality disorder.