DBT Therapy Denver: Finding Balance Through Skills and Self-Awareness
For so many people, trauma and emotional dysregulation can make you feel out of control. You might be used to reacting impulsively to stressful situations and having strong reactions that are triggered by different experiences.
No matter how strong your emotions are or how many negative coping mechanisms you’ve developed to cope with it all, there is always a way to heal and grow. Through DBT therapy in Denver (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), you can finally find balance, self-assuredness, and more peace in your life.
As a Denver-based trauma therapist, I utilize DBT with individuals to support them through traumatic experiences, disordered eating, and difficult relationships. Together, we can work toward a brighter future where you have more control over your emotions and are able to feel more positive every day.
If you're ready to take the next step in your healing journey, reach out today—I’d love to connect and see how I can support you.
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals work toward greater emotional balance and acceptance through skills-based treatment.
It combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help you manage intense emotions, especially for those struggling with self-destructive behavior or emotional dysregulation.
The Four Key Modules of DBT
DBT includes four key components:
Mindfulness
Through mindfulness techniques, clients work on increasing their awareness of the present moment to feel more grounded. DBT also helps you become more aware of your emotions in a nonjudgmental way in order to choose your responses rather than reacting to situations impulsively.
Distress Tolerance
Another aspect of DBT is learning to better handle stressful situations that are out of your control. Clients can learn how to cope with distress in healthier ways by accepting situations and reducing impulsive or destructive reactions.
Emotional Regulation
DBT uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help you regulate and manage your emotions. You’ll learn to identify and label your emotions to have more control over your responses and focus more on positive emotions. As a result, through DBT therapy in Denver, you’re able to understand and manage more intense emotions.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
DBT also helps clients improve their communication and relationships. Through practice, you learn to assert your needs, set boundaries, and improve your self-respect and self-confidence to create more healthy connections.
Who Benefits from DBT
DBT therapy in Denver is especially helpful for the following types of clients:
Individuals with Trauma: DBT helps clients with trauma by teaching them to cope with triggers and manage intense emotions that impact their daily lives and relationships.
Individuals Struggling with Disordered Eating: DBT can help clients with disordered eating by helping them identify their urges and triggers and develop healthier ways to cope with emotions without turning to food-related behaviors.
Individuals with Emotional Dysregulation: DBT helps individuals with emotional dysregulation by promoting nonjudgmental acceptance and teaching skills to understand and regulate their emotions more effectively.
What a DBT Session Entails
If you’re ready to begin your healing journey with DBT therapy in Denver, your sessions will include practical skills and personalized strategies.
To start working on distress tolerance, we might use an exercise that helps you identify the emotions you feel and the patterns you experience. We’ll also work together to look back at your experiences and explore alternative responses to impulsive actions.
With DBT therapy in Denver, you can always count on personalized strategies to help you reach your goals. We’ll celebrate successes together and address setbacks to find the right path forward. Overall, we’ll find the best ways for you to learn practical skills that you can take into your day-to-day lives.
DBT Therapy in Denver for Deeper Healing
Especially if you’re working through trauma and disordered eating, DBT therapy in Denver enables you to reflect on your experiences and move toward acceptance while also balancing healthy change. You’ll work to understand your experiences in a non-judgmental way so you can move forward to healing and emotional resilience.
DBT also supports you and your needs in a structured way, allowing you to better understand what progress should look like. DBT sessions are highly organized with a clear agenda that’s tailored to you so you can feel secure, which is especially helpful if you’re struggling with emotional dysregulation.
Above all, we’ll work together on your healing journey toward long-term recovery and personal growth. If you’re ready to get started, schedule a consultation with me today. I’m looking forward to supporting you toward a healthier, happier life!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gigi Woodall, LMFT
Eating Disorder & Trauma Therapist in Denver
Hi, I’m Gigi—a Denver-based trauma therapist passionate about helping people heal and reconnect with themselves. My work focuses on exploring how early experiences, relationships, and protective parts of the self shape our inner narratives. Through a compassionate and individualized approach, I help clients challenge limiting beliefs and step into a more authentic, intuitive way of living.
My background includes working with organizations like the National Eating Disorders Association, Project HEAL, and the One Love Foundation. I’ve also worked in eating disorder treatment centers and am actively involved with the Eating Disorder Foundation and IAEDP’s Denver chapter. Currently, I’m on the path to becoming a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS).
With specialized training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and eating disorder treatment, I provide a safe, supportive space for those navigating recovery, trauma, and self-discovery.
Looking for support on your healing journey? Book a free consultation to see if we’re a good fit.