We know what it’s like to feel like you’re too much and not enough—all at once. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers something radical: the belief that you can accept yourself exactly as you are and still move toward meaningful change. That’s not weakness—it’s wisdom. DBT helps you build the emotional skills to ride the waves of life with more steadiness and less shame. It’s about learning to stay present, to regulate what feels overwhelming, and to respond to yourself with compassion, not criticism. Healing begins when we give ourselves permission to feel and the tools to move through it.
DBT might be a good fit for you if:
Your emotions often feel intense, unpredictable, or hard to manage
You’ve struggled with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or chronic feelings of emptiness
You find yourself in conflict-heavy or rollercoaster relationships
You tend to go from 0 to 100 emotionally and want tools to pause and reset
You’ve been told you’re “too sensitive” or feel like you’re always walking on emotional eggshells
You’re trying to break free from impulsive behaviours that no longer serve you
You want to build better boundaries without feeling guilty or losing connection
You’re ready to practice mindfulness, self-respect, and emotional resilience—even when it’s hard
DBT teaches you how to honour your emotions without being ruled by them. It’s a therapy for the bold-hearted—for people who are tired of barely holding it together and are ready to learn how to live with both strength and softness. You’re not broken. You’re just learning a new way to be with yourself.
To book a counselling session, please feel free to use our online booking platform. Alternatively, you can call our office for assistance booking an appointment.
#201 - 9807 34 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Clarity Psychology acknowledges that our clinic and staff reside on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional gathering place of Indigenous peoples, including the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene, Nakota Sioux, and others. We acknowledge that these lands were colonised in reprehensible ways. We are committed to continuing acts of reconciliation to repair the harm unfairly forced upon those who are the true stewards of this land.
© 2025 Clarity Psychology | Privacy Policy | Edmonton Digital Marketing