Recovery DBT

focuses on teaching practical skills that can be used in everyday life.

These are designed to help people manage intense emotions, cope during difficult moments, and improve relationships.

They are not things you are expected to already know.

They are taught, practiced, and strengthened over time, with support.

Learning these skills can create more stability and clarity when things feel overwhelming.

is one of the core skills in .

It involves paying attention to what is happening in the present moment, without trying to judge or change it.

This can include noticing your thoughts, your emotions, or what is happening around you, simply as it is.

Over time, mindfulness helps create space between what you feel and how you respond.

This space can make it easier to choose how to move forward, rather than reacting automatically.

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It can be easy to feel like your emotions are too much or not appropriate.

But emotions are part of being human. They often reflect something important, even if they feel overwhelming.

The goal is not to get rid of emotions, but to understand them and respond in a way that feels safer and more manageable.

You are allowed to feel what you feel.

We’re proud to welcome Dr. Kimberly Vay to the team.

A Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, Dr. Vay brings deep expertise and leadership in evidence-based care. She is the Founder of Evidence Based Therapy & Consultation of Atlanta and currently serves as President of the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, where she also holds certification as a DBT Clinician.

Her clinical training spans RO-DBT, DBT-PE for trauma, DBT-PTSD, DBT-C for children, and Theraplay, alongside extensive experience as a Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director, and Program Director. Dr. Vay has also led programming across education, residential, and outpatient settings, and is a respected speaker and trainer for clinicians, educators, and families.

Her passion for advancing makes her an incredible addition to our community.

Welcome, Dr. Vay.

We offer structured, skills-based support for teens and adults who are feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions and are going through a difficult period of life.

Our programs provide a consistent, supportive environment where practical coping skills can be taught, practiced, and strengthened over time.

We also understand that families and friends are often part of the journey, and may be looking for guidance and clarity as they explore treatment options.

If you are unsure whether is the right fit, reaching out to learn more is a perfect first step.

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Distress tolerance is the ability to get through difficult moments without making things worse.

It doesn’t mean ignoring emotions or pretending everything is fine. It means learning how to cope safely when emotions feel overwhelming and immediate solutions are not available.

In , distress tolerance help individuals manage intense moments with more stability, clarity, and control.

These skills can be learned. And with practice, they can become a reliable part of your support system.