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Treatment/Procedure: Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Also called: DBT

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a specific form of therapy that helps patients regulate emotions. It is often used to help people with chronic suicidal thoughts and people with borderline personality disorder, eating disorders and PTSD.

It teaches new skills to help people take personal responsibility to change unhealthy or disruptive behavior. It may include one-on-one and group therapies.

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Conditions Related to Dialectical Behavior Therapy

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Locations Providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Note that Dialectical Behavior Therapy may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Behavioral Medicine

Behavioral Medicine Clinic

449 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-686-8700
New Patients
501-686-8700
Returning Patients
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Areas of Expertise for Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Behavioral Health

Behavioral health care at UAMS Health includes a wide range of outpatient and inpatient services.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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