239. why dbt hits different (it literally saved my life) feat. dr. maddy ellberger

November 20, 2025 · 44 min

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what sets dbt apart + is it actually effective?! today’s guest is dr. maddy ellberger— the founder of downtown behavioral wellness, a therapeutic practice that utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt), dialectical behavior therapy (dbt), and mindfulness-based stress reduction (mbsr). dr. ellberger previously appeared on she persisted to discuss using dbt to improve therapeutic outcomes.

in this episode, we discuss what sets dbt apart from other therapies! we also answer your most-asked questions related to all things dbt!

we talk about:

• why dbt therapists are so different from other types of therapists

• disagreeing or breaking up with your dbt therapist

• how dbt got known for its distress tolerance skills + why that’s problematic

• radical acceptance + what that actually looks like in dbt

• willfulness + signs that you’re being willful in your life

• what to do if your loved one needs therapy but won’t go

• parents who don’t understand their child’s mental health struggles

• how to make better friends + have closer relationships using dbt

• + so much more!

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