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Insights, research, and practical tips on DBT, CBT, and mental health from our team.
DBT Diary Card Templates
The diary card is DBT's core tracking tool — a daily record of emotions, urges, and skills. What goes on it and how to u...
Preparing for Your First Psilocybin Session
A practical guide to physical, emotional, and logistical preparation for your first psilocybin-assisted therapy session ...
The DBT Skills Wheel Explained
DBT's four modules — mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness — explained as one...
Psychedelic Therapy for Couples: What the Research Says
What the research says about psychedelic and psilocybin therapy for couples — relationship satisfaction, intimacy, integ...
Psilocybin in Colorado: One Year In
One year into Colorado's Natural Medicine Act: what's actually available for psilocybin-assisted therapy, the evidence, ...
Sarah Gordis Earns DBT-Linehan Board Certification
Sarah Gordis, LCSW is now a DBT-Linehan Board Certified DBT Clinician™ — the field's gold-standard credential. Here's wh...
Summer Anxiety in Teens (CBT)
Summer break can spike teen anxiety — less structure, more pressure, looming transitions. A parent's CBT toolkit you can...
DBT for Shame
Shame is hard to regulate because it tells you to hide. A clinician on the DBT skills that work on shame — and when oppo...
Is Psilocybin Therapy Right for You?
Not sure if psilocybin therapy is right for you? Walk through key questions on readiness, contraindications, timing, and...
Where Is Psilocybin Legal in the U.S.? A State-by-State Guide (2026)
Where is psilocybin legal in the United States? A 2026 state-by-state guide to legal psilocybin therapy, decriminalizati...
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy in Denver
What 'LGBTQ+ affirming' actually means in therapy, how to vet Denver providers, and which approaches fit which concerns....
BPD and PTSD: Co-occurrence and Treatment
BPD and PTSD co-occur in roughly half of BPD cases. A clinician's guide to the overlap, distinctions, and integrated tre...
Finding a PTSD Therapist in Denver
A Denver guide to finding a PTSD therapist — what evidence-based treatments actually do, how they differ, and which fits...
Colorado Natural Medicine Act
A plain-language breakdown of Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act — what's legal, who can participate, and what chang...
Online Couples Counseling in Colorado
Telehealth couples therapy is now standard, not a compromise. A Colorado clinician on when online sessions work and how ...
Is BPD a Disability? What the ADA Says
BPD can qualify as a disability under the ADA and may qualify for SSDI, but eligibility hinges on functional impact, not...
DBT Worksheets: Starter Pack
The DBT worksheets clinicians actually use — diary cards, chain analysis, DEAR MAN, pros-and-cons. What each does and wh...
Psilocybin Alongside DBT & CBT
Psilocybin therapy doesn't replace your existing treatment — it can deepen it. How psilocybin works alongside DBT, CBT, ...
How to Help Someone With BPD
A clinician's guide for partners, parents, and loved ones of someone with BPD. Two skills that matter most, traps that m...
BPD Splitting: Stop the Cycle
BPD splitting is an automatic coping response — not a choice and not manipulation. A clinician's plain-language guide to...
Does Insurance Cover Psychological Testing?
What in-network, out-of-network, and superbills actually mean for psychological and ADHD testing — plus the specific CPT...
How Long Does ADHD Testing Take?
Hours of testing, days of scoring, weeks to a report — what each phase of an ADHD evaluation actually involves and how l...
How to Get Tested for ADHD in Denver
A practical walkthrough of getting a real ADHD evaluation in the Denver area — what to ask, what to expect, what it cost...
Personality Testing: Theory-Driven vs. Empirical Approaches
Why the PAI and MMPI differ from an average personality quiz — a clinician's tour of factor analysis, empirical keying, ...
Psychiatric Evaluation vs. Psychological Evaluation: What's the Difference?
Psychiatric and psychological evaluations sound similar but answer different questions and are done by different profess...
Social Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle With CBT
Social anxiety is more than shyness — it is a treatable condition. Learn how CBT helps you break free from the cycle of ...
What BPD Self-Assessments Actually Measure
What real BPD tests actually measure, which online quizzes are research-based, and why a quiz score is never a diagnosis...
What to Do When Your Child Refuses Therapy
Your child needs help but won't go to therapy. Here are practical strategies from Denver DBT therapists for navigating r...
Denver Couples Therapy Compared
Denver couples therapy: DBT, Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused Therapy compared. How each works, who they fit, and...
CBT for Anxiety in Denver
CBT is the gold standard for anxiety treatment. Learn how it works and what to look for in a CBT therapist in the Denver...
Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant Suicidal Ideation: What a New Trial Shows
A new open-label trial tested single-dose psilocybin for chronic, treatment-resistant suicidal ideation. Here is what it...
Quiet BPD: Why It's Not a Real Diagnosis
'Quiet BPD' is not in the DSM and is not a clinical diagnosis. Why the term gets weaponized — and how to get a real eval...
School Refusal: A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Child Go Back
School refusal is usually anxiety, not defiance. A parent's guide to why it happens, the avoidance trap to avoid, and ho...
How to Find a Therapist in Denver
An insider's guide to finding a therapist in Denver — where to search, which credentials matter, how Colorado insurance ...
Parent Coaching for ADHD: How It Helps Your Child
Parent coaching is one of the most effective approaches for childhood ADHD. Here's what it changes — transitions, homewo...
BPD vs. Bipolar: What Clinicians Look For
BPD and bipolar both involve mood instability but differ in episode length, triggers, and treatment. A clinician's guide...
Health Anxiety Explained
Health anxiety turns normal body sensations into catastrophic fears. Learn how CBT helps break the cycle of reassurance-...
Parent Coaching vs. Therapy for Your Child: Which Does Your Family Need?
Parent coaching or individual child therapy? A clear comparison of how each works, when each fits, and why coaching is o...
DBT in Denver: Certified Programs
Most Denver clinics advertise DBT — few deliver it as designed. What separates real comprehensive DBT from 'DBT-informed...
Body Scan: A DBT Mindfulness Skill
The body scan is one of the most practical mindfulness exercises in DBT. Learn how to practice it and why it matters fro...
Tantrums and Meltdowns: A Parent's Guide to What's Really Going On
Why children have tantrums and meltdowns, the difference between them, and how to respond in the moment — plus how to ha...
Comprehensive DBT vs. DBT-Informed
Comprehensive DBT and DBT-informed therapy aren't the same — they differ in structure, intensity, and outcomes. Here's h...
Do I Have BPD? A Self-Reflection Guide
An honest, clinician-written guide for people wondering if they have BPD. The nine DSM-5 criteria in plain language and ...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder: A Parent's Guide
What oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) really is, why it develops, and how parent-led treatment helps. A clear, practi...
How to Choose a DBT Workbook
A DBT workbook is a self-guided resource for practicing mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation skills. ...
Grief and Loss: How DBT Skills Help
Grief is not a problem to solve — it is a reality to survive. Learn how DBT distress tolerance and emotion regulation sk...
BPD Medication: What Helps
BPD medication targets specific symptoms — mood instability, impulsivity, anxiety — not the disorder itself. What works,...
ACCEPTS: A DBT Distress Tolerance Skill
ACCEPTS is a DBT distress tolerance skill: Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Pushing away, Thoughts, Sens...
Setting Boundaries With BPD
Loving someone with BPD means learning to hold boundaries with compassion. Practical guidance from Denver DBT therapists...
The Four Modes of Comprehensive DBT
Comprehensive DBT runs on four modes: skills group, individual therapy, phone coaching, and consultation team — what eac...
Check the Facts (DBT Skill)
Check the facts is a DBT emotion regulation skill for evaluating whether your emotional response fits the actual situati...
Couples Therapy in Denver: What to Expect
Considering couples therapy in Denver? Learn what to expect from evidence-based couples counseling and how DBT skills st...
Urge Surfing in DBT: Riding Out the Wave
Urge surfing is a DBT mindfulness technique: observe an urge without acting on it, like watching a wave rise and fall. S...
Panic Attacks and How CBT Helps
Panic attacks can feel terrifying, but they are treatable. Learn what causes them and how CBT helps you break the panic ...
FAST: A DBT Skill for Self-Respect
The DBT FAST skill helps you maintain self-respect during difficult conversations. Learn the four steps from Denver DBT ...
Somatic Integration: Working with the Body After a Psilocybin Experience
Why the body holds insights the mind misses: somatic experiencing, breathwork, yoga, and movement as integration tools a...
DBT for Anger
Anger is not the problem — what you do with it is. Learn how DBT teaches you to manage anger effectively, from Denver DB...
How Psilocybin Changes the Brain: Neuroplasticity & DMN
How psilocybin changes the brain: an accessible explainer of default mode network disruption and structural neuroplastic...
Psilocybin Ceremony vs. Facilitator-Led Therapy
Psilocybin ceremony vs licensed facilitator-led therapy in Colorado: how each works, what they offer, and how to think a...
How to Find the Best DBT Therapist
The best DBT therapist delivers comprehensive DBT — not just 'DBT-informed' therapy. Credentials, program structure, and...
What Is a Natural Medicine Facilitator? Colorado's New Profession, Explained
What natural medicine facilitators do under Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act: training, licensing, scope of practi...
Psychedelic Therapy in the Denver Metro: Community, Resources, and Next Steps
The Denver psychedelic ecosystem: integration circles, community organizations, practitioner networks, and how Denver be...
How to Talk to Your Teen About Therapy
Bringing up therapy with your teenager can feel daunting. Here are practical tips from Denver DBT therapists for startin...
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Psilocybin: Complementary Paths
Research suggests combining psilocybin with meditation may produce more enduring outcomes. How the practices complement ...
The STOP Skill in DBT
STOP is a DBT skill that stands for Stop, Take a step back, Observe, and Proceed mindfully. Learn the four steps to inte...
Psilocybin Retreats vs. Facilitator-Led Therapy in Colorado: How to Choose
Psilocybin retreats vs licensed facilitator-led therapy in Colorado: how they differ, when each makes sense, and what to...
Psilocybin Therapy in Colorado
A complete guide to legal psilocybin therapy in Colorado — the three-phase process, who it's for, safety screening, cost...
What Psilocybin Therapy Costs in Colorado — And What to Know About Insurance
What psilocybin therapy costs in Colorado, whether insurance covers it, how to evaluate the investment, and what the fut...
Teen Therapy in Denver
Looking for teen therapy in Denver? Learn what to look for, what to expect, and how DBT-based therapy helps teens build ...
The Neuroscience of Rumination: How Psilocybin Breaks the Loop
The neuroscience of rumination: default mode network hyperconnectivity, and how psilocybin may break the rigid loops beh...
ADHD and DBT: Why Skills Training Helps
ADHD and emotion dysregulation often go hand in hand. Learn how DBT skills training helps manage ADHD symptoms from Denv...
Why Psychedelic Therapy Is Different from Traditional Treatment
How psilocybin-assisted therapy differs from conventional psychiatric treatment: the neuroscience, therapeutic model, ti...
Building a Support System for Your Psychedelic Therapy Journey
How to build a support system before psilocybin therapy: talking to family, finding integration circles, and working wit...
Wise Mind in DBT
Wise Mind is the DBT mindfulness concept where emotion and logic overlap. Learn what Wise Mind means, exercises to acces...
How DBT Helps with Depression
How DBT treats depression through emotion regulation, behavioral activation, and mindfulness. A practical guide from Den...
What Is ERP (Exposure & Response)?
A beginner's guide to ERP therapy for OCD. Learn how exposure and response prevention works, what to expect in treatment...
Indigenous Roots and Ethical Considerations in Modern Psychedelic Therapy
Honoring the indigenous traditions that preceded modern psychedelic research, plus the field's evolving approach to comm...
Journaling for Psychedelic Integration: A Practical Guide
Why journaling is one of the most effective psychedelic integration tools: when to write, prompts for each phase, and ho...
How to Choose a Psilocybin Facilitator in Colorado
How to choose a Colorado psilocybin facilitator: licensing requirements, questions to ask, red flags to watch for, and f...
Harm Reduction and Safety: What You Should Know Before Considering Psilocybin
An evidence-based safety overview of psilocybin therapy: contraindications, common side effects, screening, and how safe...
The Mystical Experience: What It Is and Why It Predicts Therapeutic Outcomes
The 'mystical experience' is a measurable construct (MEQ30) — and the strongest predictor of lasting therapeutic benefit...
The Role of Set and Setting in Psychedelic Therapy
Why context matters as much as the substance: what 'set' (mindset) and 'setting' (environment) mean in clinical psilocyb...
Finding a Psychedelic Clinic Near You in Colorado: What to Look For
How to find a licensed psilocybin therapy clinic in Colorado: how to verify licensure, what to ask, and how to distingui...
Self-Harm and DBT: How Treatment Helps
How DBT treats self-harm — the skills, the approach, and why it's the most effective treatment available. What to expect...
Integration 101: How to Make Your Psilocybin Experience Last
What psychedelic integration is, why it matters more than the session itself, and practical approaches: journaling, soma...
The Cost of Untreated BPD
What happens when BPD goes untreated? The real costs — emotional, relational, financial, and physical — and why effectiv...
Psilocybin Contraindications: Who Should Not Do Psychedelic Therapy
A clear overview of the medical, psychiatric, and medication-related contraindications to psilocybin-assisted therapy — ...
Music for Psilocybin Sessions: Why It Matters and How It's Chosen
Music isn't background during a psilocybin session — it's an active therapeutic tool. Why music matters and the research...
A Brief History of Psychedelic Therapy: From Ancient Ritual to Modern Medicine
How psychedelic therapy evolved from indigenous ritual through 1960s research, the long shutdown, and the modern renaiss...
CBT vs DBT: Which Is Right for You?
CBT vs DBT — how they differ, what each treats best, and how to choose. Compare philosophy, structure, skills taught, an...
BPD in Movies and TV Shows
Explore how BPD in movies and TV shows is portrayed. From Girl Interrupted to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, see what Hollywood ge...
7 Common Myths About DBT
Debunking 7 common myths about dialectical behavior therapy. Learn what DBT really is and who can benefit from this evid...
Online DBT: Does It Actually Work?
Examining the evidence for online DBT therapy. Is virtual DBT as effective as in-person? What to expect, what works well...
Walking the Middle Path
Walking the middle path in DBT — the skill for moving beyond black-and-white thinking. Useful for teens, families, and a...
ABC PLEASE Skill in DBT
Learn how the ABC PLEASE skill from DBT helps you reduce vulnerability to intense emotions by building positive experien...
DBT Distress Tolerance Skills
DBT distress tolerance skills are techniques for surviving emotional crisis without making it worse. TIPP, ACCEPTS, IMPR...
Opposite Action (DBT Skill)
Opposite action is a DBT emotion regulation skill: do the opposite of what your emotion urges. When and how to use it fo...
Denver Mental Health Resources
A comprehensive guide to mental health resources in the Denver metro area. Therapy options, crisis lines, support groups...
Family Conflict and BPD
Why BPD creates intense family conflict. Learn validation skills, boundary strategies, and how DBT helps families find b...
Social Media and Teen Mental Health
What does research say about social media's impact on teen mental health? A balanced look at the evidence, risks, and wh...
When Your Partner Starts Therapy
Practical advice for supporting a partner who's starting therapy. What to expect, how to help, common mistakes to avoid,...
When Your Child Is in DBT
Practical guidance for parents whose child or teen is starting DBT therapy. What to expect, how to support the process, ...
Emotion Dysregulation in Teens
Understand why teens experience intense emotions, when it crosses into dysregulation, and how DBT helps adolescents buil...
Communication Skills for Couples
Discover how DBT interpersonal effectiveness skills improve couple communication. Practical tools for validation, confli...
The Freeze Response Explained
Learn what the freeze response is, why your body shuts down under stress, and how DBT and CBT skills can help you move t...
What DBT Certification Actually Means
Learn what DBT-Linehan Board Certification means, how it differs from DBT-informed therapy, and why certification matter...
How CBT Treats Obsessive Thoughts
How CBT addresses obsessive thinking through cognitive restructuring, ERP, and thought records. A guide from Denver CBT ...
When Talk Therapy Isn't Enough
Why insight-based talk therapy sometimes falls short and how skills-based approaches like DBT and CBT deliver lasting ch...
How DBT Helps with Trauma Recovery
Learn why DBT is used before and alongside trauma processing. Distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and mindfulness sk...
Anxiety Therapy in Denver
Comparing CBT, DBT, and exposure therapy for anxiety treatment in Denver. What to look for in a therapist and how to cho...
DEAR MAN (DBT Skill)
DEAR MAN is the DBT interpersonal effectiveness skill for making requests and saying no. Each letter, full dialogue exam...
DBT Skills for Relationships
How DBT interpersonal effectiveness skills help you set boundaries, ask for what you need, and strengthen your relations...
OCD Myths: It's Not Just About Being Neat
Debunking 5 common myths about OCD. Learn the truth about harm OCD, pure O, relationship OCD, and why OCD is far more th...
DBT Emotion Regulation Skills for Depression
DBT emotion regulation skills for depression: opposite action, checking the facts, ABC PLEASE, and more. Practical techn...
Radical Acceptance in DBT
Radical acceptance is the most misunderstood DBT skill. Learn what it actually means, how to practice it, and why it's n...
DBT Programs in Denver: How to Choose
How to choose a DBT program in Denver. Learn the difference between comprehensive and DBT-informed therapy, what to ask ...
Prolonged Exposure for PTSD
A practical guide to Prolonged Exposure therapy for PTSD. Learn how PE works, what sessions look like, and how to know i...
What is the 4-miss rule in DBT?
Understand the 4 miss rule in DBT therapy. Learn why consistent attendance matters and how this policy supports your tre...
DBT for Teens: What Parents Need to Know
A parent's guide to DBT for teenagers. Learn how teen DBT works, what to expect, and how families are involved in treatm...
Emotion Dysregulation & DBT
Emotion dysregulation and Emotion Regulation are two terms that DBT clients hear a lot. What exactly does your DBT thera...
BPD in Girl, Interrupted
Does Girl Interrupted accurately portray BPD? A certified DBT therapist examines the book, the film, and what Borderline...
DBT: Evidence-Based Treatment
DBT is a research-supported, evidence-based therapy that helps manage emotions, reduce harm, and improve relationships. ...
DBT for Eating Disorders
DBT is a proven therapy for eating disorders. Learn how it helps reduce harmful behaviors and supports emotional recover...
Describing the D in DBT
What does dialectical mean in DBT? Learn how the balance of acceptance and change defines Dialectical Behavior Therapy a...
Fighting the Stigma of BPD
BPD stigma still shapes how people get diagnosed and treated. DBT therapists on the cost of stigma and what compassionat...
Five Books to Learn More About DBT
Discover five essential books on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to deepen your understanding of DBT skills, techniques, an...
Five Relationship Tips for BPD
Loving someone with BPD is hard. These DBT-informed tips can help you navigate the challenges and improve your relations...
Hospitalization of Persons with BPD
Many with BPD face hospitalization - but care isn’t always tailored. Learn why and how DBT provides a better treatment p...
How DBT Skills Transform Daily Life
Learn how DBT skills like mindfulness and emotion regulation can make daily life easier - at work, in relationships, and...
How to Find a BPD Therapist in Denver
Looking for a BPD therapist in Denver? Learn about symptoms, treatment options, and how to find a specialist in Borderli...
Invalidation and Self Harm
Why do people self-harm? Learn how invalidation contributes to self-injury and how DBT addresses this cycle with compass...
Family Support in BPD Treatment
Learn how involving partners or family in BPD therapy improves outcomes and reduces relationship conflict using DBT tech...
Is Instagram Bad For Your Mental Health?
Is Instagram hurting your mental health? Explore research on social media, anxiety, and how to protect your emotional we...
Mindfulness in DBT
Mindfulness in DBT helps you stay present without judgment. Learn how this core skill supports emotional balance and hea...
The Benefits of DBT for BPD
DBT is the most evidence-based treatment for BPD. How it reduces self-harm and crises, builds emotion regulation, and wh...
The Biosocial Theory of BPD
Biosocial theory explains how BPD develops from emotional sensitivity and invalidating environments. Learn how DBT addre...
The Role of Validation in DBT
Validation is the heart of DBT — the move that builds trust, reduces shame, and makes change possible. Why it matters an...
TIPP Skills for Panic Attacks (DBT)
Overwhelmed by panic? DBT TIPP skills—Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, Paired muscle relaxation—calm your...
The Levels of Validation in DBT
DBT defines six levels of validation, from listening to radical genuineness. Each level explained with examples — for cl...
The Lifecourse of BPD
BPD develops in adolescence, peaks in early adulthood, and softens with age — but only with the right care. How the diso...
The Science Behind DBT
DBT is backed by science. Learn how evidence-based strategies help people manage emotions and improve their relationship...
Tips for Friends & Family of BPD
Supporting someone with BPD? These DBT-informed tips help friends and family maintain boundaries, empathy, and connectio...
CBT: A Beginner's Guide
New to CBT? Learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works, what to expect, and why it's a trusted treatment for many issu...
The History and Growth of DBT
Explore the history of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, from its origins with Dr. Marsha Linehan to its current impact worl...
What are DBT Consultation Teams?
DBT consultation teams support therapists in delivering top-quality care. Learn how they work and why they matter in DBT...
DBT Diary Cards Explained
A DBT diary card is a daily tracking tool for emotions, urges, behaviors, and skills use. How to fill one out and why it...
What is DBT for children?
What is DBT-C? Learn how Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children supports emotional regulation and healthy development...
Why Can't I See Two Therapists?
Wondering if you can see two therapists at once? Our DBT therapists explain the ethical guidelines, treatment risks, and...
Can DBT Help with Anxiety?
Can DBT help with anxiety? Learn how DBT skills can reduce panic, overthinking, and emotional spirals by building calm a...
How to Find a DBT Therapist in Denver
Looking for a DBT therapist in Denver? This guide explains what to look for and how to find a qualified, certified DBT p...