DBT for ADHD: A Powerful Approach for Emotional Regulation in NYC Adults

Why DBT Might Be the ADHD Treatment You Didn’t Know You Needed

When most people think about DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, they often associate it with borderline personality disorder or emotion regulation challenges. And when they think about ADHD, they usually think of medication or executive function coaching. But what many don’t realize is that DBT can actually be a powerful and effective treatment for ADHD. Emerging research is beginning to support this connection.

It makes sense—many of the core DBT skills directly target the difficulties people with ADHD experience every day. For instance, individuals with ADHD often struggle with emotion regulation, and DBT offers an entire module dedicated to that. Impulsivity is another common challenge for those with ADHD, and DBT teaches tools like mindfulness and opposite action to help manage these behaviors.

While DBT for ADHD is still relatively new and not widely available, especially here in New York City, our team at PRGRS Therapy has been using it for years—because it works.

If you’re living with ADHD in New York and haven’t yet considered DBT as part of your treatment, we’d love to talk. Set up a free consultation today to learn how DBT can help you manage your symptoms and move forward with confidence.