DBT Therapy & Medication Management in Utah

Cultivate a Life Worth Living, Act on Your Values, Believe in Your Worth

Welcome to DBT Network of Utah!

Welcome! We are so glad that you are here.

Are you exhausted? Do you feel a sense of despair and hopelessness? Are you emotionally sensitive? In a world that often tells you to endure pain or hardship without showing your feelings, being emotionally sensitive can feel like a challenge or even a curse.

At DBT Network of Utah, we are dedicated to supporting mental well-being through the power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Our mission is to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based resources to individuals seeking to improve their mental health and emotional resilience.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a proven approach designed to help individuals manage intense emotions, build healthy relationships, and develop effective coping strategies. Our network offers a range of services, including individual therapy, medication management, skills training groups, and workshops tailored to meet your needs.


“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.”

- Brené Brown

Here, you’ll find information about DBT principles, access to experienced therapists, and opportunities to connect with others on similar journeys. We are passionate about supporting our clients and walking with them on this journey toward a more effective future. No matter what struggles you are coping with, it is never too late to change your course and start down a new path. 

Explore our website to learn more about our services, resources, and how we can assist you in building a more balanced and fulfilling life. Welcome to DBT Network of Utah - It’s time to embark on the journey to the life you’ve always wanted.

SO, what is DBT?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive behavioral treatment which offers individuals comprehensive skills to manage painful or intense emotions, reduce suffering, decrease conflicts in their relationships and build a life worth living.

  • Choosing DBT Network of Utah means receiving top-quality mental health care that’s made just for you. We offer expert help with psychiatric medication to make sure you get the right treatment for your needs. Our Nurse Practitioners are able to provide both therapy and medication management so that you can see one provider for both services. It takes a lot to be specialized and trained in DBT strategies. The Linehan Board of Certification is a non-profit organization that has developed certification standards for DBT clinicians. There are only eight certified clinicians in the state of Utah. DBT Network of Utah has three Linehan Board Certified Clinicians that work with our clients and others who are working toward certification.

    • Mindfulness – Helps individuals be present in the current moment.

    • Distress tolerance – Most people try and keep themselves safe from all negative emotions. Distress tolerance is geared toward increasing a person’s tolerance to negative emotion.

    • Emotion regulation – Offers strategies to manage intense emotions that are the root cause of problems in a person’s life.

    • Interpersonal effectiveness – These techniques allow an individual to communicate with others in a confident, assertive way that maintains self-respect and strengthens relationships.

  • Comprehensive DBT has the most research behind it.  It includes 4 Components:

    1. Weekly Individual Therapy with a DBT Trained Therapist

    2. Weekly DBT Skills Class that lasts at least 6 months

    3. Telephone Skills Coaching with your DBT Therapist to help you generalize the skills you are learning

    4. Weekly Consultation Team Meeting for all providers to make sure they adhere to DBT best practices

    If the DBT program you are in or are investigating doesn't include those 4 Components, you are not getting DBT.  

    DBT Informed therapy offers a portion of DBT without all 4 Components.  It may include individual therapy alone where you learn DBT skills.  It might include attending a skills class but not meeting with a DBT individual therapist.  DBT informed therapy can be helpful for some individuals.  But if you frequently have suicidal ideation, self harm thoughts and/or behaviors, impulsive behaviors, and/or have not found other therapies helpful, you may benefit most from doing a Comprehensive DBT Program. 

    • Generalized Anxiety

    • OCD

    • Social Anxiety

    • Chronic Depression 

    • Bipolar Disorder

    • ADHD

    • Borderline Personality Disorder

    • Emotion Dysregulation

    • Postpartum Mood Disorders

    • Perinatal Mood Disorders (disorders during pregnancy)

    • PMDD

    • Suicidal Ideation

    • Self Harm 

    • Impulsive Control Issues

    • Trauma 

    • PTSD

    • Life Stressors

    • Major Life Transitions

    • Shame and Self Hatred 

    • Complex Mental Health Issues 

    • Active and Extensive Substance Use

    • Medically Unstable Eating Disorder Behaviors

    • Psychosis

    • Schizophrenia

    • Dementia

    • Intellectual Disabilities

    • Couples

    • Families (except in our Comprehensive Adolescent DBT Program)

 

Here are some ways we can help you

“The two most powerful words when we are in struggle? ‘Me too’”

— Brené Brown

Meet our Team

Let’s connect and get started!

 

Our office is located in the two story building on the south side of the office park. Above is a picture of what our building looks like.

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