In this episode, hosts Marianne and Angie sit down with licensed mental health counselor Leslie Gil, founder of The DBT Collective in Miami, Florida. Leslie specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and breaks down what it is, who it's for, and the life-changing skills it teaches.In this episode, hosts Marianne and Angie sit down with licensed mental health counselor Leslie Gil, founder of The DBT Collective in Miami, Florida. Leslie specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and breaks down what it is, who it's for, and the life-changing skills it teaches.In This EpisodeWhat DBT really is — It's not just a buzzword. A comprehensive DBT program involves weekly individual therapy, a 90-minute skills group, 7-day-a-week crisis coaching calls, and a consultation team. It's a big commitment with big payoff.Who benefits from DBT — While it's the gold standard for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), DBT helps anyone struggling with emotional dysregulation, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and eating disorders.What emotional regulation actually means — It's not just "staying calm." It's the ability to work through difficult feelings without acting in ways that make the situation worse — whether that's lashing out, quitting a job, or stonewalling a partner for days.The six-month vs. one-year program — Leslie explains why she condenses the program to six months, why seeing the skills a second time produces better outcomes, and why real behavior change takes time.DBT and trauma — Why DBT doesn't treat trauma until Stage 2, and the importance of getting controlled behaviors under control first.Two key DBT skills everyone can use:Opposite Action — Do the opposite of what your emotion is telling you to do. If anger says scream, be kind. If fear says avoid, approach. It won't fix the problem, but it stops the situation from getting worse.Radical Acceptance — Accept your reality for what it is, not what you wish it was. Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional. Everything changes — staying in the now doesn't mean giving up hope.Beyond DBT — Leslie also works with teens, uses Prolonged Exposure for trauma, and is trained in ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) for OCD.Quick-fire round — Leslie shares the DBT skills she uses personally (check the facts, non-judgmental stance), her go-to grounding technique (5-4-3-2-1), her message to therapists, parents, and teens, and what she wishes everyone understood about feelings.Key Quotes"If you've gotten this far and you're not in jail, you probably can regulate your emotions — it's just harder with the people closest to us.""Pain in life is inevitable. What is within our control is whether we choose to suffer.""Feelings are awesome. How else do you know that you're not a robot?"Guest BioLeslie Gil, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor in Miami, FL, specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She is the founder of The DBT Collective, a private practice offering both in-person and virtual DBT services for teens, adults, and families.Website: www.thedbtcollective.comServices: In-person and virtual therapy, DBT individual therapy, DBT skills group, crisis coachingConnect with Eden's TableConnect with Eden Therapy Co:Find us on Instagram at EdensTablePodDownload free resources on our website EdenTherapyco.com Hosted by Marianne & Angie — therapists in Miami exploring where faith and mental health collide. New episodes drop monthly. Find them wherever you get your podcasts.If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, comment, and follow for more. Join us next time at Eden's Table, where you can always sit with us.Key Quotes"If you've gotten this far and you're not in jail, you probably can regulate your emotions — it's just harder with the people closest to us.""Pain in life is inevitable. What is within our control is whether we choose to suffer.""Feelings are awesome. How else do you know that you're not a robot?"Guest BioLeslie Gil, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor in Miami, FL, specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She is the founder of The DBT Collective, a private practice offering both in-person and virtual DBT services for teens, adults, and families.Website: www.thedbtcollective.comServices: In-person and virtual therapy, DBT individual therapy, DBT skills group, crisis coachingConnect with Eden's TableConnect with Eden Therapy Co:Find us on Instagram at EdensTablePodDownload free resources on our website EdenTherapyco.com Hosted by Marianne & Angie — therapists in Miami exploring where faith and mental health collide. New episodes drop monthly. Find them wherever you get your podcasts.If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, comment, and follow for more. Join us next time at Eden's Table, where you can always sit with us.
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