Finding Balance Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Learning to Navigate Emotions with Compassion and Skill
Life doesn’t always come with a roadmap — especially when emotions feel too big, unpredictable, or overwhelming. If you often find yourself caught between extremes — wanting to change but feeling stuck, craving connection but fearing vulnerability — Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) may be the support you’ve been looking for.
At Silver Lake Counseling in Fenton, Michigan, we offer DBT-informed therapy to help clients find balance, build emotional resilience, and improve their relationships — all while learning to respond to life’s challenges with greater calm and self-compassion.
What Is DBT Therapy?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan. It combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies, helping people both accept themselves and create change at the same time — that’s the “dialectic.”
DBT focuses on four core skill areas:
Mindfulness – learning to stay present instead of reacting automatically.
Distress Tolerance – building tools to handle crises or intense emotions without self-destructive behavior.
Emotion Regulation – understanding and managing feelings before they spiral out of control.
Interpersonal Effectiveness – improving communication and maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships.
When practiced regularly, these skills help you move from surviving to living.
How DBT Helps
DBT is especially effective for individuals who:
Feel emotions very deeply or struggle to manage them
Experience patterns of intense relationships or conflict
Cope with stress through unhealthy behaviors
Live with anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood instability
Want to improve self-esteem and emotional balance
Through DBT, clients learn practical, step-by-step strategies to calm their bodies, focus their minds, and strengthen their relationships — without judgment or shame.
DBT at Silver Lake Counseling
At Silver Lake Counseling, our therapists integrate DBT techniques with other evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness. We tailor every session to your unique needs — helping you identify triggers, practice real-world coping skills, and build emotional resilience over time.
We also focus on self-acceptance and compassion as key parts of growth. Therapy isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress, healing, and learning to trust yourself again.
Why Choose Silver Lake Counseling in Fenton
Trauma-informed, holistic approach to therapy
EMDR and DBT-trained licensed counselors
Safe, inclusive, non-judgmental environment
Serving clients across Fenton, Linden, Holly, and Grand Blanc
In-person and telehealth appointments available
At Silver Lake Counseling, you’ll find a team that understands both the science of therapy and the art of compassion. We meet you where you are — and walk beside you toward balance and healing.
You’re Not Alone
If you’re ready to build emotional strength and regain a sense of calm, Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help. Contact Silver Lake Counseling in Fenton, MI today to learn how DBT can support your journey toward balance, confidence, and connection.
