Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a cognitive behavioral therapy originally developed to treat individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) struggling with suicidal and self-harm behaviors.  It is now also used to treat depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance use disorders, anger management problems and interpersonal difficulties, and to improve emotional and behavioral control and well-being.  Although DBT does attend to past experiences, the focus of treatment is primarily on the here and now, and how to decrease distress and improve skillful functioning in all areas of life. Often, individuals have gained insight into their behaviors but don't have the tools for making concrete changes.  DBT addresses both understanding along with skills training and problem solving to unlearn bad habits, and gain control over emotions, thoughts and behaviors. DBT balances acceptance and change.  Acceptance that individuals who are struggling and in distress are doing the best they can, and also need to do better.  DBT offers support, skills, acceptance and non-judgment in order to facilitate change.