Anchor Your Mind. Build Skills. Create Balance with DBT Therapy.
Online DBT therapy in Illinois and Colorado for adults and teens experiencing emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, or overwhelming stress. Evidence-based DBT helps clients develop coping skills, manage intense emotions, and build more stable, fulfilling lives.
Virtual Therapy Available Across Illinois and Colorado | Now Accepting Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), United, Cigna, and Aetna
Online DBT Therapy in Illinois and Colorado
Who It Is For:
Adults and teens · Ages 12+ · Experiencing intense emotions, anxiety, depression, or mood instability · Individuals struggling with impulsivity, overwhelm, or relationship challenges
Common Issues Treated:
Emotional dysregulation · Anxiety or panic · Depression · Mood swings · Impulsive behaviors · Self-destructive patterns · Relationship conflict · Stress and burnout
Therapies Offered:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · CBT skills · Mindfulness-based strategies · Supportive psychotherapy
Session Format:
Virtual 60 minute sessions
Insurance Accepted:
Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Aetna, United, Cigna
Location:
Online therapy available throughout Illinois and Colorado
Accessibility:
Secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform
How DBT Therapy Can Help
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals manage intense emotions, reduce harmful behaviors, and improve relationships. Through guided sessions, clients learn practical skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT helps you move from feeling overwhelmed and reactive to feeling more grounded, in control, and confident in how you respond to life.
Building Skills to Navigate Emotions and Life
Many adults and teens experience emotions that feel overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to manage. Intense feelings can show up as impulsive reactions, mood swings, anxiety, or conflict in relationships. You might feel stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, even when you want things to change.
DBT helps you understand these patterns without judgment and gives you practical tools to respond differently. What may feel like “overreacting” is often your nervous system trying to cope — DBT teaches you how to regulate, tolerate distress, and respond more effectively.
You may consider DBT therapy if you are:
Experiencing intense or rapidly changing emotions
Feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or anger
Struggling with impulsive behaviors or reactions
Having difficulty maintaining stable relationships
Feeling stuck in cycles of conflict or emotional distress
Experiencing low mood, emptiness, or frustration
Wanting practical tools to better manage emotions and situations
Satisfied clients helped over the years
Years of combined therapist experience
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You Deserve Support And We’re Here to Guide You
Maybe you’ve tried coping on your own, leaning on friends, or using strategies that worked in the past—but your emotions still feel overwhelming or hard to control. You’re not failing. You may just not have been given the right tools yet.
Our goal is to support you as a whole person. In DBT therapy, we work collaboratively to understand your patterns, strengthen your coping skills, and help you respond to challenges with greater clarity and control. Whether it’s anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or relationship stress, we guide you through a structured, supportive, and practical approach to change.
Understanding DBT Therapy
How does DBT help with emotional regulation?
DBT teaches practical skills to help you understand, manage, and respond to intense emotions more effectively. Through techniques like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation, you learn how to pause, reduce emotional reactivity, and choose responses that align with your goals instead of reacting impulsively.
Can DBT be combined with other types of therapy?
Yes. DBT is often integrated with other evidence-based approaches such as CBT, trauma-informed therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. This allows treatment to be personalized based on your needs, whether you’re working through anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges.
Is DBT effective for teens and young adults?
Yes. DBT is highly effective for teens and young adults, especially those who experience strong emotions, impulsivity, or difficulty in relationships. It provides structured, easy-to-learn skills that help younger clients build emotional awareness, improve communication, and navigate challenges with more confidence.
How long does DBT therapy usually take?
The length of DBT therapy varies depending on your goals and needs. Some clients begin to notice improvements within a few months, while a full DBT skills cycle typically lasts around 6 months to a year. Many people continue longer to strengthen and maintain their skills over time.
Therapy That Helps You Build Skills and Move Forward
At Anchor Health, our licensed therapists specialize in DBT therapy for adults, teens, and children. We provide a structured, supportive, and personalized approach focused on helping you build real-life skills to manage emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. We focus on meeting you where you are, helping you understand your patterns, and giving you tools you can actually use in your daily life.
We make it easy to get started:
Intake: You complete a short online form and share your concerns, goals, and availability so we can match you with the right therapist.
Assessment: Your therapist takes time to understand your emotional patterns, current challenges, strengths, and goals for therapy.
Treatment: DBT skills—including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—are used to help you manage emotions and build healthier responses.
Integration: You begin applying DBT skills in your daily life, improving relationships, decision-making, and emotional stability.
Follow-Up and Continued Support: Your therapist works with you on long-term growth, reinforcing skills and adapting care as your needs evolve.
Begin Your Journey to Relief Today
With over 25 years of combined experience and thousands of clients helped, Anchor Health Counseling is proud to offer online EMDR therapy across Illinois and Colorado that is modern, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate.
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Serving adults, teens, and children virtually across Illinois and Colorado
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Next-day appointments often available
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Free consultations | Secure, HIPAA-compliant platform
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A team of therapists trained in EMDR, CBT, ACT, and supportive therapy who understand your needs
Frequently Asked Questions About DBT Therapy
How soon can I start DBT therapy?
Most clients can get started quickly, often within a few days to a week. After your initial consultation, your therapist will work with you to schedule sessions that fit your availability. Next-day or same-week appointments are often available if you’re looking to begin right away.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person DBT therapy?
Yes. Research shows that virtual DBT therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions. DBT is a skills-based approach, which translates well to a secure online format. Many clients also find virtual therapy more convenient and consistent, making it easier to stay engaged and apply skills in daily life.
Are there side effects to DBT therapy?
DBT is a safe and structured therapy, but like any meaningful therapeutic work, it can sometimes bring up difficult emotions as you learn new ways of coping. This is a normal part of the process. Your therapist will support you in building skills to manage these feelings safely and effectively.
Is DBT therapy private and secure?
Yes. DBT therapy sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform to protect your privacy. Your personal information and what you share in sessions remain confidential, with the same standards as in-person therapy.
Do you accept insurance for virtual DBT therapy?
Yes, we proudly accept Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare. We’ll help verify your benefits and guide you through the process so you can focus on healing.
Sources and Evidence
- Linehan, M. M., Comtois, K. A., Murray, A. M., Brown, M. Z., Gallop, R. J., Heard, H. L., Korslund, K. E., Tutek, D. A., Reynolds, S. K., & Lindenboim, N. (2006). Two-year randomized controlled trial of dialectical behavior therapy vs. therapy by experts for suicidal behaviors and borderline personality disorder. Archives of General Psychiatry, 63(7), 757–766.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16818865/ - Kliem, S., Kröger, C., & Kosfelder, J. (2010). Dialectical behavior therapy for borderline personality disorder: A meta-analysis using mixed-effects modeling. Psychological Medicine, 40(10), 1–12.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20100339/ - Panos, P. T., Jackson, J. W., Hasan, O., & Panos, A. (2014). Meta-analysis and systematic review assessing the efficacy of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Clinical Psychology Review, 34(3), 213–223.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24668116/ - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). (n.d.). Borderline Personality Disorder.
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/borderline-personality-disorder
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Virtual Therapy Available Across Illinois and Colorado