Pros and Cons of DBT

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Pros and Cons of DBT

Therapy
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) helps individuals tolerate and regulate their
emotions.
It comprises behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and mindfulness.
For more information, see our post “What is DBT and how does it work?”
Certified DBT mental health professionals offer acceptance and support to individuals
in therapy.
Many clients who benefit from DBT are often considered “difficult to treat.” People
often wonder,
what are the advantages and disadvantages of DBT? Learn whether DBT is suitable for
you
by reviewing some of the advantages and disadvantages listed below!
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DBT allows consumers to

learn and practice skills in a
safe and supportive
environment.
- Researchers have found

that the effectiveness of
DBT is far-reaching and
generalize to clients of
various ages, gender
identities, sexual
orientations, and
race/ethnicities.
- DBT has been adapted for various populations, mental

health problems, and settings; including, psychosis,
mania, substance use, eating disorders, adolescents, and
forensic settings, to name a few!
- DBT incorporates Zen Buddhist mindfulness practices,

which may be appealing to consumers who want to work
toward spiritual fulfillment.
- DBT teaches consumers that thinking is dialectical, not

“right” or “wrong,” evaluating and integrating
contradictory ideas.
Criticisms of Dialectical
Behavior Therapy
- DBT requires a significant time commitment (from the
consumer and the clinician).
- There are many skills in DBT, which may be

overwhelming. As a result, consumers who may benefit
from it may find it overly complex and unwilling to try.
- DBT involves homework that may not be well suited for

everyone.
- DBT is structured and has strict boundaries that must

be set and followed.
- There is no formal trauma processing in DBT, which may

be a necessary component of treatment for some clients
to recover from a traumatic experience(s) entirely.
- Certain facets of DBT are derived from Eastern religious

philosophies; therefore, some clients whose religious
values are Western (e.g., Christianity, Judaism, and Islam)
may object to Zen Buddhist teachings.
- DBT clinicians must be highly trained mental health

professionals as there is the possibility for increased risky
behavior throughout treatment.
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For more information, see our post What is DBT and How
Does It Work? or visit the next blog in our DBT series
Radical Acceptance with DBT.
Amanda Beltrani
Amanda Beltrani, Ph.D., is a
licensed forensic and clinical
psychologist. She obtained a
master’s degree in forensic
psychology at John Jay College
of Criminal Justice. She then

earned a doctoral degree in
clinical psychology with an
emphasis in forensic
psychology at Fairleigh
Dickinson University. She
completed an APA-accredited
internship on the forensic
psychology track at New York
University-Bellevue Hospital.
Dr. Beltrani has published over
15 peer-reviewed journal
articles and book chapters on
competency to stand trial,
clinical assessment and
decision making, serious
mental illness, and barriers to
implementing evidence-based
practices. Currently, she is a
staff psychologist at Kirby
Forensic Psychiatric Center in
New York City. She works on a
secure ward, conducting
forensic psychological
evaluations for the Courts as
well as treatment and
intervention programs for
patients with various
psychological and legal issues.
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aspiring mental health
professionals with information
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practice to elevate their career

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DBT allows consumers to

- Researchers have found

- DBT has been adapted for various populations, mental

- DBT incorporates Zen Buddhist mindfulness practices,

- DBT teaches consumers that thinking is dialectical, not

- There are many skills in DBT, which may be

- DBT involves homework that may not be well suited for

- DBT is structured and has strict boundaries that must

- There is no formal trauma processing in DBT, which may

- Certain facets of DBT are derived from Eastern religious

- DBT clinicians must be highly trained mental health

of Criminal Justice. She then

practice to elevate their career

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