Acceptance and Mindfulness
Understanding Acceptance and Mindfulness: What is Acceptance? Acceptance is willingness to experience pain as an inevitable part of human life. If we understand the reality that pain and discomfort are going to occur in this lifetime we can learn how to react differently to our pain. So, acceptance is a crucial part of change. Accepting something… Read More >
Anxiety
Anxiety is a combination of physical and psychological symptoms that emerge when we are faced with a threat. Anxiety may range in intensity, frequency, and impact on the person. When a person is struggling with anxiety, he or she may experience intense fears coupled with physical arousal, including rapid heartbeat, quick and shortened breathing, and… Read More >
Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a diagnosis given to individuals who display many or all of the following behaviors: Fear of being abandoned or left alone Having unstable relationships that alternate between love and hate for another Having an unstable self-image or no identity Engaging in impulsive behaviors (gambling, spending, shoplifting, sex,… Read More >
Chronic Pain
Depression is a strong feeling of sadness. Often people experience depression in response to a loss or sad event, such as divorce or unemployment. However, if the strong feelings of sadness, disconnection, and loss of interest in enjoyable activities persist past six to nine months, professional help may be needed. Unlike more common forms of depression,… Read More >
Depression
Everyone experiences periods of time when they feel sadder or more down than usual. This is both normal and expected. Decreases in mood are natural responses to certain life experiences. For example, stress, the death of a loved one, or the end of a significant relationship. But depression is different and you don’t have to suffer. CBT for depression has… Read More >
Anger
Anger is an emotion everyone has felt at times. There will always be moments (and people) in life that push our buttons and try our patience. There is nothing wrong with feeling anger. It is how we react to it and express it that gets us into trouble. We hurt the people we love most with our words and behavior. We hurt ourselves, physically and… Read More >
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder, formerly known as manic-depression, is a brain disorder that causes atypical changes in energy and activity levels, mood, and the ability to fulfill day-to-day obligations. Severe symptoms characterize Bipolar Disorder. They are different from the normal mood swings that we all experience from time to time. But the good news is, DBT and… Read More >
Chronic Depression
Depression is a strong feeling of sadness. Often people experience depression in response to a loss or sad event, such as divorce or unemployment. However, if the strong feelings of sadness, disconnection, and loss of interest in enjoyable activities persist past six to nine months, professional help may be needed. Unlike more common forms of depression,… Read More >
DBT Friends and Family Program
We at CBT California are aware of the difficulties of having a loved one with emotional and behavioral difficulties. While many of these people are often described as “difficult” or “manipulative,” the CBT California team perceives them differently and understands the core of their emotional struggles. Our Friends and Family program is designed to help the… Read More >
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is proven in clinical research to help people with the following problems: Borderline Personality Disorder Suicidal Adolescents Substance abuse/Implusive behaviors (i.e., shoplifting, high risk sex, etc.) Suicidal Behavior/Self-Injurious Behavior Intense emotions (i.e. anger, sadness, fear) Difficulty building and… Read More >
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Divorce/Breakups
Ending relationships can be a major stressor in anyone’s life. Divorce or breakups can lead to increased depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and increased stress. Sleep problems are also common and can lead to problems with concentration, memory, irritability, and physical illness. Substance use behaviors, gambling, impulsive sexual activity can all… Read More >
Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is serious and potentially life-threatening problem characterized by extreme attitudes, behaviors and emotions about eating, body image and weight. Behaviors can include extreme restriction in food intake, overeating, compulsive exercise, and various methods of purging. CBT for eating disorders has proven to be very effective. What are… Read More >
Substance Use Disorders
There is a difference between substance abuse and addiction. Based on the different theories surrounding the causes of addiction, the definition varies across schools. Addiction: A primary, chronic, and neurobiologic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. One or more of the following… Read More >
Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder involves experiencing repeated panic attacks and being preoccupied with the fear of future panic attacks. Panic attacks can occur unexpectedly and “out of the blue,” sometimes even during sleep. They can also occur in situations where you expect them to happen. A panic attack is thought of as the body’s “alarm reaction.” In a truly dangerous… Read More >
Dysthymic Disorder
Dysthymic Disorder, or Dysthymia, is a depressive disorder characterized by chronic, low grade depressive symptoms. These symptoms persist for two years or more without symptom remittance, or with only brief symptom-free intervals. But the good news is, CBT for Dysthymic Disorder has proven to be very effective. Dysthymic Disorder generally has an early… Read More >
Emotion Regulation Problems
Everyone experiences emotions—whether enjoyable or painful, our emotions make us human. However, some individuals can experience emotions in an intense, labile (quickly changing) way. Some emotionally sensitive individuals may have developed difficulties regulating their emotions. This depends on how one was taught to understand and cope with feelings…. Read More >
Panic Attacks/Agoraphobia
A Panic Attack, as described by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorder, is a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort that develops abruptly and reaches its peak within approximately 10 minutes. The good news is, CBT for panic attacks is very effective. What are the symptoms of Panic Attacks? Heart palpitation Trembling Sweating… Read More >
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
As the name suggests, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by the presence of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are intrusive, often disturbing thoughts or images that are difficult to get rid of. They can also cause a lot of anxiety. Compulsions are behaviors or rituals that a person performs to temporarily reduce the… Read More >
Interested In Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?
DBT California (the DBT program at CBT California) is the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program of award-winning clinicians and scholars. DBT California was founded by leaders in the field of DBT treatment and research for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
We are dedicated to bringing you state of the art, scientifically sound DBT treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and other disorders. With offices in Orange County, Torrance (South Bay), and the Beverly Hills area (Los Angeles), expert DBT is closer than you think.