Therapist Ottawa informational guide
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in Ottawa
Learn about an approach that may combine acceptance with skills for navigating emotions, relationships and difficult moments. This is educational information, not a recommendation or a promise of results.
What it is
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an approach that may combine acceptance with skills for navigating emotions, relationships and difficult moments. A label alone does not tell you exactly how an individual practitioner works.
General principles
Practitioners may describe this work through balancing validation with change and practising skills in context. Their training, scope and style can differ.
What a session may involve
A session may include reviewing what has been happening, learning or revisiting a skill, and discussing how it might be used. You can ask for a clear explanation before trying any exercise or process.
Who may provide it
Different regulated and non-regulated professionals may describe training in an approach. Ask about relevant education, ongoing training, scope and registration, then verify regulated titles with the appropriate Ontario college.
A useful question
Which parts of DBT do you offer, and what does skills practice look like in your setting?