Why Working With a Dialectical Behavior Therapist Is Essential for Dual Diagnosis

Master Your Mind and Recovery at Edge Treatment in Greater Atlanta

Living with addiction AND a mental health disorder (dual diagnosis) feels like fighting two battles at once. Traditional talk therapy often falls short. That’s why Edge Treatment in the greater Atlanta area makes dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) the cornerstone of every dual-diagnosis program. 

Working one-on-one and in group therapy for drug addiction with a skilled dialectical behavior therapy therapist can literally rewire your brain for lasting sobriety.

The Dual-Diagnosis Trap Most Programs Miss

Over 50% of people seeking addiction treatment also battle anxiety, BPD, depression, or PTSD. Standard rehab focuses only on the substance, leaving the mental health piece untreated. The result? Relapse rates skyrocket. Edge Treatment flips the script by pairing proven cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with full DBT certification, treating BOTH conditions simultaneously.

How Dialectical Behavior Therapy Rewires Emotional Chaos

Developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, DBT teaches four life-changing skills:

• Mindfulness – Stay present instead of numbing out
  
  
• Distress Tolerance – Survive cravings without using
  
  
• Emotion Regulation – Turn overwhelming feelings into manageable ones
  
  
• Interpersonal Effectiveness – Set boundaries and ask for help without guilt
  
  

A dialectical behavior therapy therapist at Edge Treatment guides you through individual sessions AND skills-training groups, so you practice these cognitive behavioral therapy techniques in real time.

Why Group Therapy for Drug Addiction Supercharges DBT

At Edge Treatment, group therapy for drug addiction isn’t just sharing war stories. It’s a living laboratory. Under the guidance of licensed dialectical behavior therapy therapists, you role-play saying “no” to triggers, practice mindfulness during high-stress moments, and receive instant feedback from peers who get it. Clients consistently rate our DBT groups as the #1 reason they stay sober after leaving.

Real Atlanta Stories, Real Results

• A Roswell mother with opioid addiction + borderline personality disorder celebrated 18 months clean after mastering distress tolerance.
  
  
• A former Marine from Marietta overcame PTSD-fueled alcohol binges using emotion regulation skills learned in group.
  
  
• A Buckhead executive with cocaine addiction + severe anxiety now runs weekly peer-led mindfulness sessions.
  
  

Every story started with one decision: trusting a dialectical behavior therapy therapist at Edge Treatment.

The Edge Treatment Difference

We’re one of the only facilities in greater Atlanta with FULL DBT program certification by the Linehan Board. That means 24/7 skills coaching, phone support between sessions, and family DBT training, all included. No extra fees, no shortcuts.

Begin Your Dual-Diagnosis Breakthrough Today

From Chaos to Calm: Take the First Step Now

If you’re tired of programs that treat only half the problem, it’s time for Edge Treatment. Our dialectical behavior therapy therapists are ready to help you build a life worth staying sober for.

Call Edge Treatment 24/7 at (insert number) or visit edgetreatment.com for a confidential assessment. Verify your insurance in under 5 minutes; most plans cover 100%. 

Dual diagnosis doesn’t have to mean double defeat. With DBT and group therapy for drug addiction at Edge Treatment, it means double victory.

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