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DBT Therapy & Emotional Regulation in Michigan

Practical skills to manage distress, improve relationships, and build a life worth living.

The Approach

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment designed for those who experience emotions intensely. At our Southfield and Grand Blanc offices, we utilize DBT to help clients find the balance between acceptance and change. Whether you are struggling with mood swings, relationship conflict, or impulsive behaviors, Scott Turner provides the structured guidance needed to master your emotions rather than being controlled by them.
Mindfulness

The practice of being fully present in the moment without judgment. We help you stay grounded when emotions start to spiral.

Distress Tolerance

How to get through a crisis without making it worse. We teach "survival skills" for the moments when life feels overwhelming.

Emotion Regulation

Identifying and labeling emotions to decrease their intensity. Learn how to change the feelings you want to change.

Interpersonal Effectiveness

The tools to ask for what you need and say "no" while maintaining self-respect and healthy relationships.

Is DBT Right for You?

Understanding the nuances of DBT can help you decide if this approach fits your goals. Scott has written extensively on the clinical benefits and daily applications of these skills.

DBT Skills for Triggers & Emotional Regulation

Practical skills to manage urges, distress, and emotional overwhelm.

Together, we will achieve success in taking care of your addiction and mental well being.

Meet the Therapist

A Dedicated Skills-Based Practitioner

I believe therapy should give you more than just insight—it should give you a plan. My approach to DBT in Mid and Southeast Michigan is direct and action-oriented. I help my clients move from emotional chaos to a place of centered, mission-focused stability.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides a roadmap for navigating intense emotions and interpersonal conflict. We specialize in teaching the four pillars of DBT—Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Emotion Regulation. Whether you are in Oakland County or Genesee County, our DBT-informed therapy offers the practical skills needed to handle life’s challenges with composure.

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DBT Specialists in Mid and Southeast Michigan

Providing DBT skills to clients in Southfield and Grand Blanc

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Common Questions About DBT

While CBT focuses on changing thoughts, DBT emphasizes finding a balance between acceptance and change. It is particularly helpful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through mindfulness and distress tolerance.
DBT focuses on four key areas: Mindfulness (being present), Distress Tolerance (getting through a crisis), Emotion Regulation (managing feelings), and Interpersonal Effectiveness (communicating effectively with others).

No. While originally developed for BPD, DBT is now widely used for trauma, substance abuse, depression, anger management, and general emotional dysregulation. It is an effective tool for anyone struggling with intense emotional swings.