Evidence-Based Trauma Therapy to Heal, Regulate, and Reclaim Your Life
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE) for Mental Health
Evidence-Based Therapy for Trauma, PTSD, and Emotional Regulation
At Insight Counseling, we offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE), a specialized, evidence-based therapy that combines the skills of DBT with trauma-focused prolonged exposure techniques. DBT-PE is designed for individuals struggling with trauma, PTSD, and persistent emotional distress, helping them process traumatic experiences safely while learning skills to regulate intense emotions.
If past trauma or ongoing distress is affecting your daily life, relationships, or sense of safety, DBT-PE can help you confront and process those experiences while building resilience and emotional stability.
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What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE)?
DBT-PE is a hybrid therapy that integrates:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
Prolonged Exposure (PE): A structured, evidence-based approach to trauma treatment that helps individuals safely confront memories, thoughts, and reminders of traumatic events.
This combination allows individuals to face trauma safely, process difficult memories, and develop the coping skills necessary to manage the intense emotions that often arise during exposure.
How DBT-PE Supports Mental Health
DBT-PE helps individuals recover from trauma and PTSD while improving overall emotional regulation. Through therapy, clients learn to:
Process and desensitize traumatic memories safely
Manage distress and emotional triggers effectively
Reduce avoidance behaviors associated with trauma
Regain a sense of control and safety
Improve interpersonal functioning and relationships
Strengthen resilience and coping skills
DBT-PE emphasizes safety, skill-building, and empowerment, helping clients move from survival to growth.
Conditions Commonly Treated With DBT-PE
DBT-PE is effective for individuals experiencing:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Complex trauma and childhood trauma
Trauma-related anxiety or depression
Self-harming or impulsive behaviors
Dissociation and emotional dysregulation
Fear and avoidance related to traumatic experiences
Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks
It is particularly valuable for clients who need skills to tolerate intense emotions while safely confronting trauma.
Core Components of DBT-PE
DBT-PE combines trauma-focused exposure techniques with DBT skill-building, including:
Mindfulness: Staying present and aware while experiencing traumatic memories or triggers.
Distress Tolerance: Learning to cope with intense emotions without reacting impulsively.
Emotion Regulation: Managing emotional responses triggered by trauma.
Prolonged Exposure: Gradually confronting trauma-related thoughts, feelings, and situations in a safe, therapeutic environment.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Maintaining healthy relationships and communicating needs effectively during and after trauma recovery.
DBT-PE at Insight Counseling Fort Wayne
At Insight Counseling Fort Wayne, DBT-PE is provided by licensed, trauma-informed therapists experienced in both DBT and prolonged exposure therapy. Our approach prioritizes safety, collaboration, and empowerment, helping clients build the skills and confidence to process trauma effectively.
Our DBT-PE Approach Includes:
Evidence-based trauma therapy
Personalized treatment plans
DBT skills integrated with exposure therapy
Supportive, nonjudgmental environment
Long-term coping and resilience building
We provide a structured pathway to recovery and emotional stability.
Begin DBT-PE Therapy in Fort Wayne
If trauma, PTSD, or intense emotional distress is impacting your life, DBT-PE can help you regain control, process your experiences, and develop practical skills for long-term emotional well-being.
Take the next step today:
Schedule a consultation
Learn more about DBT-PE therapy
Connect with a trauma-informed therapist
At Insight Counseling, we help you navigate trauma safely, rebuild resilience, and restore balance one step at a time.