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Dialectic Behavioral Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and build a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling. Originally developed for people who experience strong emotional reactions or difficulty coping with distress, DBT focuses on practical skills that create real, lasting change.

In therapy, you’ll learn four key skill areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These tools help you respond to challenges with awareness and flexibility rather than impulse or avoidance.

DBT offers a structured, supportive space to understand yourself, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater stability and self-acceptance.

Therapy session discussion

Connecticut Counseling 
Group

 

(475) 477-0278

kelly@ctcounselinggroup.com

Monday-Sunday by appointment

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We accept most major insurances & Husky

Aetna

Anthem

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

Connecticare

Emblem

Husky Medicaid

First Health Network

Optum

Oxford

United Healthcare

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LOCATIONS

 

​​Danbury

44 Old Ridgebury Road

Suite P130

Danbury, CT 06810 

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Mystic

11 Main Street

Suite 11-211B

Mystic, CT 06355

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New Haven

383 Orange Street

New Haven, CT 06511

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Norwalk

14 Westport Avenue,

Suite 104

Norwalk, CT 06851 

 

Shelton

4 Corporate Drive

Suite 486

Shelton, CT 06484​
 

Stamford

1177 High Ridge Road

Stamford, CT 06905

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Telehealth provided across Connecticut​

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