US Medical Term · mental-health
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
Terapia dialéctico-conductual (TDC)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) |
| Spanish (Español) | Terapia dialéctico-conductual (TDC) |
| Chinese (中文) | 辯證行為療法 |
| Korean (한국어) | 변증법적 행동 치료 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Liệu pháp hành vi biện chứng |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) |
| Portuguese (Português) | Terapia comportamental dialética (DBT) |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การบำบัดพฤติกรรมวิภาษวิธี |
| Japanese (日本語) | 弁証法的行動療法 |
What it means
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based form of cognitive behavioral therapy originally developed for people with borderline personality disorder but now used for a range of conditions including depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and substance use. DBT focuses on four core skill areas: mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. A full DBT program typically includes weekly individual therapy sessions, a weekly skills training group, and phone coaching between sessions. DBT was developed to help people build a life worth living by learning practical skills to manage overwhelming emotions and improve relationships. It is one of the most thoroughly researched psychotherapy approaches. Ask your insurer for in-network DBT providers.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My doctor recommended DBT therapy and I need to find a therapist who offers a full DBT program.
Mi médico me recomendó la terapia dialéctico-conductual y necesito encontrar un terapeuta que ofrezca un programa completo de TDC.
I am enrolled in a DBT skills group — does my insurance cover group therapy sessions?
Estoy inscrito en un grupo de habilidades de TDC — ¿mi seguro cubre las sesiones de terapia grupal?
How long does a standard DBT program last?
¿Cuánto dura un programa estándar de terapia dialéctico-conductual?
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Last reviewed: September 2026