DBT Therapy Castle Rock Colorado
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with Ashley Jangro, LPCC. Evidence-based DBT skills training for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
DBT Skills
Balance emotions and improve relationships
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
DBT is an evidence-based therapy that teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and building a life worth living through mindfulness and acceptance.
DBT Helps With
Core DBT Principle: Dialectics
Dialectical thinking means holding two seemingly opposite truths at the same time:
- • I can accept myself AND work to change
- • My feelings are valid AND I can choose my actions
- • I want support AND I need independence
- • Life has pain AND I can find meaning
Four DBT Skills Modules
DBT teaches four core skill sets that work together to help you build emotional resilience and create lasting positive change in your life.
Mindfulness
Core foundation skill for staying present and aware without judgment
Key Skills:
Benefits:
Reduces anxiety, increases self-awareness, improves focus and decision-making
Distress Tolerance
Survive crisis situations without making them worse through harmful behaviors
Key Skills:
Benefits:
Prevents impulsive actions, reduces self-harm, manages crisis effectively
Emotion Regulation
Understand, experience, and manage emotions in healthy ways
Key Skills:
Benefits:
Stable moods, reduced emotional reactivity, increased emotional intelligence
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Build and maintain healthy relationships while getting your needs met
Key Skills:
Benefits:
Stronger relationships, better communication, increased self-respect
My DBT Therapy Approach
DBT combines acceptance and change strategies to help you build a life worth living while managing difficult emotions and relationships.
DBT Session Structure
DBT Treatment Goals
Reduce Life-Threatening Behaviors
Priority focus on self-harm, suicidal behaviors, and substance use
Decrease Quality-of-Life Interfering Behaviors
Address impulsive actions, relationship conflicts, emotional reactivity
Increase Behavioral Skills
Build mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills
Increase Capabilities & Joy
Create a life worth living with meaning, connection, and fulfillment
Individual DBT vs. Full DBT Program
While full DBT includes group skills training and phone coaching, I provide individual DBT therapy that incorporates all four skills modules. We'll work at your pace to build the skills you need most.
What You'll Get:
- • All four DBT skills modules
- • Personalized skills coaching
- • Crisis management strategies
- • Between-session support as needed
Perfect For:
- • Emotional regulation challenges
- • Relationship difficulties
- • Trauma recovery with skills focus
- • Building distress tolerance
Ready to Build Your DBT Skills?
Learn practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and building healthier relationships.
Mindfulness Foundation
Learn to stay present and aware, reducing anxiety and increasing clarity
Emotional Balance
Develop skills to manage intense emotions without being overwhelmed
Stronger Relationships
Build communication skills and maintain healthy boundaries
Ashley Jangro, LPCC
DBT Skills Training • Castle Rock, CO • Online & In-Person Sessions • Medicaid Accepted