Suffolk DBT

Suffolk DBT Suffolk DBT a mental health therapy practice located in Mt. Sinai, NY . With additional offices in Babylon , Roslyn Heights, and NYC . We love DBTđź’ś

Treating Children , Teens, Adults , and Families . We work as a team , trained in DBT . Suffolk DBT located on Long Island and Manhattan is a psychotherapy practice in Suffolk County which provides individual, group, and family treatment. We are a program that strives to provide adherent Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

How many of these myths about emotions have you believed?Many of us grew up believing that emotions should be controlled...
08/04/2026

How many of these myths about emotions have you believed?

Many of us grew up believing that emotions should be controlled, hidden, or ignored. But what if those beliefs are actually keeping us disconnected from ourselves and the people we care about?

RO-DBT takes a different approach. Instead of fighting emotions, it teaches us to become curious about them. Every emotion has a purpose, and understanding what it’s trying to tell us can help us become more open, flexible, and connected.

💜 Emotions aren’t the problem.
đź’ś The stories we believe about them often are.

Which myth do you relate to the most? Let us know in the comments.

07/31/2026

The Only Way Out is Through.
Acceptance does not mean liking what is happening or giving up on change. It means turning toward reality as it is, rather than exhausting ourselves fighting what has already occurred.
Growth often happens within the walk toward what feels uncomfortable—one step at a time. Along the way, we can learn new skills, practice different responses, and begin replacing behaviors that may have helped us survive but no longer help us build the life we want.
You do not have to feel ready before taking the first step. Sometimes willingness begins simply by choosing not to turn away.

Trauma is not always something we can simply “think” our way through. It can show up in the body, emotions, images, phys...
07/30/2026

Trauma is not always something we can simply “think” our way through. It can show up in the body, emotions, images, physical sensations, and the nervous system—even when we understand exactly why we feel the way we do.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy, or ART, uses guided eye movements and imagery techniques to help the brain reprocess distressing experiences without requiring someone to repeatedly describe every painful detail. For some people, this can create meaningful relief in a relatively short period of time.

Healing is not about erasing what happened. It is about helping the memory feel like something that happened in the past—rather than something your mind and body are still reliving today.

Willing Hands is a simple DBT skill that can help us move toward acceptance when a moment feels painful, frustrating, or...
07/29/2026

Willing Hands is a simple DBT skill that can help us move toward acceptance when a moment feels painful, frustrating, or unfair.

When we are resisting reality, our bodies often show it first, clenched fists, crossed arms, tight shoulders, or a tense jaw. Willing Hands invites us to gently open our hands, relax our fingers, and turn our palms upward.

This small change in posture sends a message to the mind:
“I may not like this moment, but I am willing to stop fighting the fact that it is happening.”

Acceptance does not mean approval, giving up, or pretending something does not hurt. It means caring for what is within your control and allowing the rest to be what it is—one moment at a time.

Soften your body. Open your hands. Breathe.
Less struggle, more living.

07/29/2026

Sometimes the best way to get through a crisis is to stop focusing on the crisis.

One of the DBT Distress Tolerance skills is Contributing—doing something kind or helpful for someone else when you’re overwhelmed.

When we’re in emotional pain, our attention naturally narrows onto our own thoughts and feelings. By shifting your focus outward, even briefly, you give your nervous system a chance to reset. It doesn’t erase the problem, but it can lower the intensity of the emotion enough to help you get through the moment without making things worse.

Contributing can be as simple as:
đź’ś Sending a supportive text
đź’ś Holding the door for someone
đź’ś Helping a coworker
đź’ś Checking in on a friend
đź’ś Volunteering your time

In a crisis, you don’t always have to solve the problem right away. Sometimes the next right step is simply doing something meaningful for someone else.

07/21/2026

We can all get stuck in different states of mind.

Fixed Mind says, “I already know.”
Fatalistic Mind says, “Why bother?”
Flexible Mind says, “I’m willing to learn.”

RO-DBT helps us notice when certainty, defensiveness, or hopelessness may be keeping us disconnected—and practice approaching life with more openness, curiosity, and flexibility.

You don’t have to know exactly how things will turn out. Sometimes growth begins with being willing to find out.

07/19/2026

No matter how hopeless things may feel, there is often a small part of you that still believes life can be different.

Hold on to that part.

You don’t have to have everything figured out—you just have to take the first step. If you’re ready, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

DBT can be life-changing. đź’ś

07/16/2026

Practicing Mindfulness brings peace to our mind and our body.

At Suffolk DBT in Roslyn Heights, we help children, teens, adults, and families build a life worth living through compre...
05/20/2026

At Suffolk DBT in Roslyn Heights, we help children, teens, adults, and families build a life worth living through comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Many people come to us feeling overwhelmed by:
✨ Intense emotions
✨ Impulsive or reactive behaviors
✨ Racing thoughts & rumination
✨ Difficulty in relationships
✨ Feeling empty, stuck, or unsure of themselves

Our full-model DBT program includes:
âś” Individual Therapy
âś” DBT Skills Groups
âś” Phone Coaching Between Sessions
âś” Consultation Team Support

We believe treatment works best when families are involved and supported too — especially in DBT for children and teens.

đź“Ť Roslyn Heights Office
97 Powerhouse Rd #104
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
đź“ž (516) 714-4707

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5505 Nesconset Highway #222
Mount Sinai, NY
11766

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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