Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Skills to manage intense emotions, tolerate distress, and build a life worth living.
Get Started- CCN Credentialed Provider
- TriWest Regions 4 & 5
- TRICARE Accepted
- Veteran-Informed Providers
For informational purposes only. Veterans Room does not solicit VA referrals. Coverage subject to individual eligibility. Currently accepting patients in Texas and Washington State. Additional states coming Q3 2026.
In-Network with TRICARE and TriWest
How DBT Works
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy was originally developed for individuals with intense emotional responses and difficulty regulating emotions. It has since been adapted for veterans dealing with PTSD, suicidal ideation, substance use, and emotional dysregulation.
DBT balances acceptance and change. You learn to accept your experiences while simultaneously building skills to change harmful patterns. The four core skill modules, mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, give you a practical toolkit for daily life.
What to Expect in DBT
Understand DBT
Learn the four skill modules and how they apply to your challenges.
Set treatment targets
Prioritize goals from safety to quality of life.
Diary card tracking
Track emotions, urges, and skill use daily to build self-awareness.
Mindfulness
Observe and describe your experiences without judgment.
Distress tolerance
Survive crises without making them worse using proven techniques.
Emotion regulation
Understand your emotions, reduce vulnerability, and build positive experiences.
Interpersonal effectiveness
Learn to ask for what you need, say no, and maintain self-respect.
Apply skills to life
Generalize skills to family, work, and community situations.
Build your life worth living
Move from surviving to thriving by pursuing your values.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Veterans Room provides veteran-informed, trauma-informed therapy, covered by TriWest CCN and TRICARE at no cost to most veterans in Texas and Washington State. Review 2026 TRICARE costs & fees ↗