DBT THERAPY IN MIAMI, FL

Find Balance, Break Harmful Patterns, and Create Healthy Habits

You’re Tired of Struggling with Intense Emotions, Turbulent Relationships, or Self-Destructive Behaviors

Whether you're a teen overwhelmed by emotions or an adult feeling stuck in unhealthy cycles, life can sometimes feel like an emotional rollercoaster. At Lumina Counseling & Wellness, we understand how exhausting it can feel to keep going when your emotions feel unpredictable, your relationships are unstable, or your coping strategies are no longer working.

You or your teen might be struggling with:

  • Rapid mood swings that leave you feeling out of control

  • Self-harming behaviors or suicidal thoughts

  • Impulsivity, substance use, or reckless decision-making

  • Feeling numb or emotionally shut down

  • Constant conflict in relationships or fear of abandonment

  • Low self-esteem and negative self-talk

  • Emotional sensitivity and difficulty handling criticism or rejection

  • Anxiety, depression, or a sense of hopelessness

If any of this sounds familiar, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) may be the structured, compassionate approach that can truly help.

DBT CAN HELP

DBT Therapy Can Help You or Your Teen Regain Emotional Stability & Reclaim Joy.

DBT is a proven treatment that helps individuals struggling with intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, and interpersonal challenges. Originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD), it’s now widely used to address a range of mental health concerns in both teens and adults, especially those who feel stuck in chronic emotional or behavioral cycles.

At Lumina Counseling & Wellness in Miami, our comprehensive DBT programs are designed to help clients:

  • Understand and regulate overwhelming emotions

  • Break free from harmful or impulsive behaviors

  • Develop stronger coping skills and distress tolerance

  • Improve relationships while maintaining self-respect

  • Build confidence and a sense of control

  • Create a life that feels more balanced, peaceful, and worth living

Whether you're a teenager navigating emotional chaos or an adult ready for change, our DBT-trained therapists are here to guide you.

ABOUT DBT

What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a highly structured, evidence-based treatment that blends acceptance and change strategies. Through a skills-based approach, DBT empowers clients to manage emotions, respond to stress more effectively, and build healthier relationships.

Our DBT therapists help clients cultivate four key skill sets:

  1. Mindfulness – Staying grounded in the present moment

  2. Emotion Regulation – Identifying and managing intense feelings

  3. Distress Tolerance – Navigating crisis without harmful reactions

  4. Interpersonal Effectiveness – Building stronger, more respectful relationships

These skills are life-changing tools that support both teens and adults in transforming emotional chaos into emotional clarity.

HOW DBT CAN HELP

Symptoms DBT Can Help Address

Many clients seek DBT because they’re unsure how to stop patterns that keep them feeling stuck. DBT is particularly effective for individuals experiencing:

  • Self-harm or suicidal thoughts

  • Intense or unpredictable emotional reactions

  • Social isolation or unstable relationships

  • Depression, anxiety, or trauma-related symptoms

  • Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

  • Emotion dysregulation and impulsivity

  • Chronic shame or self-invalidation

  • Difficulty tolerating distress or coping with change

If you or your teen experiences any of the above, DBT therapy can help you move forward with confidence.

THE LUMINA APPROACH TO DBT

Our Therapists Are Here to Support You with Compassion and Expertise

At Lumina Counseling & Wellness, we don’t just teach a few DBT skills in a therapy session. We offer true, comprehensive DBT. Our programs include all four essential components:

Individual Psychotherapy

Weekly one-on-one sessions with a DBT-trained therapist to personalize treatment and track progress.

Group Skills Training

Clients learn core DBT skills in a supportive group setting (separate groups for teens and adults).

Between-Session Phone Coaching

Access real-time support from your therapist to practice skills when you need them most.

Parent & Caregiver Support

For teens, we offer mental health support and guidance for families to help reinforce new skills at home.

All care is delivered by DBT-trained clinicians who regularly consult as a team to ensure you or your teen are receiving the highest quality treatment.

Why Choose Comprehensive DBT?

Many therapy practices may claim to offer DBT, but only a small number provide comprehensive DBT with all four components. Our program follows the gold standard of DBT treatment and is designed to help you or your teen:

  • Feel more emotionally stable and in control

  • Develop healthy coping strategies that actually work

  • Strengthen family dynamics and social relationships

  • Break long-standing patterns of shame or self-judgment

  • Move from just surviving to truly living

Get Started Today

STEP ONE

Schedule a call.

You’ll visit with our care coordinator during a quick 20-minute call.

STEP TWO

Get matched.

We’ll learn about your needs and answer your questions so we can connect you with the right therapist for you!

STEP THREE

Book your first session.

We’ll guide you to fill out a few forms and get your first appointment on the calendar so you can start feeling better!

FAQs

  • DBT is a structured, skills-based therapy that focuses on helping individuals manage intense emotions, reduce harmful behaviors, and improve relationships. It blends acceptance and change strategies to create meaningful, lasting change. Unlike general talk therapy, DBT includes structured skills training and real-time coaching between sessions.

  • No. While DBT was originally developed for BPD, it’s now widely used to treat a range of challenges, including emotion dysregulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, and trauma-related issues in both teens and adults.

  • DBT-A (Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents) is adapted to meet the developmental needs of teens and includes caregiver involvement. Both DBT-A and adult DBT include the four core components: individual therapy, skills group, phone coaching, and a consultation team for therapists.

  • DBT is typically structured as a 7-month to 1-year program, depending on individual goals and needs. Clients often begin to see improvements within the first few months as they begin applying the skills in real-life situations.

  • Yes, we offer both in-person and virtual DBT therapy options for teens and adults in Florida. This allows clients to access consistent care, even with busy schedules or transportation challenges.

  • If you or your teen struggles with intense emotions, impulsive behavior, self-harm, or difficulty in relationships, DBT may be a good fit. Our care coordinator can help determine whether DBT is the right approach during your free consultation call.