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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

CBT is short-term, goal-oriented, and highly structured, making it ideal for people who want practical strategies to manage their mental health challenges. At Calida Rehab, CBT is central to our approach to treating everything from anxiety and depression to addiction and personality disorders.

What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)?

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy designed to help individuals manage intense emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and build healthier relationships.

Originally developed for people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), DBT is now widely used for:

Substances We Offer Detox For:

  • Emotional dysregulation
  • Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
  • Chronic anger, shame, or impulsivity
  • Trauma recovery and PTSD
  • Addiction and relapse prevention
  • Eating disorders
  • Relationship instability

At Calida Rehab, DBT is a core part of our mental health recovery programs. We help clients balance acceptance with change learning how to validate their emotions while still choosing actions that support long-term growth.

DBT is Ideal For:

  • Borderline Personality
    Disorder (BPD)
  • PTSD and Complex Trauma
  • Emotionally unstable relationships
  • Mood swings, aggression, and impulsivity
  • Teen and young adult emotional regulation issues
  • Substance use with co-occurring personality traits

Why Choose Calida Rehab for DBT?

At Calida Rehab, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is more than a clinical technique it’s a lifeline for individuals overwhelmed by emotions they can’t manage or explain. Our DBT programs are carefully structured, trauma-informed, and delivered with compassion by certified professionals.

Our DBT-certified psychologists and therapists are equipped to guide clients through:

  • Emotion regulation techniques
  • Crisis management strategies
  • Self-harm prevention and suicide risk reduction
  • Interpersonal effectiveness and assertiveness training
  • Long-term behavior tracking and emotional validation


We pair clients with therapists who understand high-intensity emotions, trauma histories, and the delicate balance of acceptance vs. change.

We deliver DBT in:

  • One-on-one individual therapy
  • Skills training groups (4-module model)
  • Phone coaching and crisis support during inpatient stays
  • Mindfulness integration through yoga and nature-based therapies
  • Family education for healthy boundary setting and communication

Across our centers in Mumbai, Pune, and Karjat, DBT is part of a complete recovery plan that includes:

  • Medication management (if required)
  • Trauma therapy and CBT
  • Nutrition, yoga, and physical wellness
  • Art, music, and journaling therapy to support emotional release

How DBT Works - The 4 Modules We Use at Calida Rehab

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy at Calida Rehab is delivered through a structured, skills-based approach focused on teaching clients how to handle emotional overwhelm, manage relationships, and make grounded decisions. We follow the core DBT module framework, adapted to each individual’s needs.

The foundation of DBT.

Teaches clients to observe, describe, and participate in their thoughts and feelings without judgment.

  • Learn to live in the present moment
  • Strengthen emotional awareness
  • Increase control over impulsive reactions

It is for managing crisis situations without making them worse.

Equips clients with tools to survive emotional pain without resorting to harmful behaviors.

  • Self-soothing and distraction skills
  • Radical acceptance
  • Crisis survival strategies for panic, urges, and emotional crashes

Understand and reduce emotional vulnerability.

Helps clients name their emotions, reduce reactivity, and maintain more stable moods.

  • Identifying emotional patterns and triggers
  • Increasing positive emotional experiences
  • Building resilience in difficult situations

Communicate clearly while maintaining self-respect and relationships.

Empowers clients to express needs, say no, and navigate conflict.

  • Assertiveness training
  • Boundary-setting
  • Navigating emotionally intense relationships (family, partner, coworkers)


At Calida, we deliver these modules through group sessions, personal therapy, and daily practice, ensuring that clients don’t just learn they live the skills.

DBT in Our Programs - Inpatient, Outpatient & Aftercare

At Calida Rehab, DBT is delivered as a fully integrated treatment path across inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare programs. Whether you’re managing emotional instability, trauma, or impulsive behaviors, DBT is structured to meet you where you are and support you all the way forward.

Ideal for individuals with severe emotional dysregulation, personality disorders, or high-risk behaviors (e.g., self-harm, substance abuse, suicidal ideation).

Program Highlights:

  • Daily or alternate-day DBT therapy
  • Core skills modules taught over a rolling 4-6 week cycle
  • Crisis intervention and phone coaching during high-risk moments
  • Holistic practices to reinforce DBT (mindful walks, grounding yoga, journaling)
  • Safe, stable environment for emotional recalibration

Available at Mumbai | Pune | Karjat

Best suited for clients ready for day-structured support or post-inpatient step-down care.

Includes:

  • Weekly individual DBT sessions
    Skills group twice a week (in-person or virtual)
  • Therapist check-ins and behavioral assignments
  • Access to support groups for interpersonal skill-building
  • Family involvement when required

DBT is a life skill, and we ensure it lasts beyond your discharge:

  • Monthly therapy sessions for accountability
  • Personalized Relapse Prevention Workbook
  • Tools for managing urges, anger, or social triggers
  • Alumni support and mindfulness workshops

Take the First Step - Contact Calida Rehab

If your emotions often feel like too much or too hard to express Dialectical Behavioral Therapy can help you find balance, calm, and control. At Calida Rehab, our DBT programs provide real-life tools to manage emotional storms, build stronger relationships, and live with more self-respect and stability.

Whether you’re navigating intense mood swings, trauma recovery, addiction, or relationship chaos, DBT gives you the skills to stop surviving and start choosing.

DBT Therapy Available at:

Mumbai – Private, clinical setting with round-the-clock support

Pune – Quiet and structured space for emotion-focused therapy

Karjat – Serene environment for deep emotional work and mindfulness

Feel. Accept. Respond. Heal.

Let Calida Rehab and DBT help you turn emotional pain into personal power.

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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy at Calida Rehab - FAQS

CBT focuses on challenging and changing thoughts to influence behavior.

DBT combines CBT with mindfulness, emotional acceptance, and relational skills making it ideal for clients with high emotional intensity, trauma, or personality disorders.

DBT is especially effective for:

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
  • PTSD or complex trauma
  • Self-harming or suicidal behaviors
  • Addiction with emotional instability
  • Teens and young adults with emotional outbursts or impulsivity
The full DBT cycle typically spans 12 to 24 weeks, depending on the intensity and whether it’s delivered inpatient or outpatient. Many clients continue with aftercare for reinforcement and relapse prevention.
Not at Calida. We create a safe, validating space where clients learn at their own pace. DBT is structured but non-judgmental, and our therapists are trained in trauma-informed approaches.

Yes. Calida Rehab offers flexible DBT options, including:

  • Weekly outpatient sessions
  • Online skills groups
  • Virtual therapy for aftercare clients

Experts Who Will Guide Your Recovery

Dr. Prashant Dasud
Designation: Consultant Psychiatrist
Experience: 15+
Illnesses:
SLD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dementia, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Drug Addiction
Dr. Santosh Pawar
Designation: Consultant Psychiatrist
Experience: 15+
Illnesses:
SLD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dementia, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Drug Addiction
Dr. Neha Shetty
Designation: Psychiatrist
Experience: 7+
Illnesses:
SLD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dementia, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Drug Addiction
Dr. Abhijit Bombe
Designation: Consultant Psychiatrist
Experience: 10+
Illnesses:
SLD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dementia, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Drug Addiction