Dialectical Behavior Therapy training programs exclusively for psychologists and psychiatrists, with direct mentorship from Dr. Marsha Linehan's team, the creator of DBT.
DBT Brasil is the only institution in the country certified by Behavioral Tech, the institute founded by Dr. Marsha Linehan, creator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the treatment with the strongest scientific backing for emotional dysregulation, suicidal behavior, and borderline personality disorder. Developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, it combines behavior-change strategies with acceptance practices, in a structured four-mode program.
Informational content intended for health professionals. It does not replace individualized assessment, diagnosis, or treatment.
Structured care with a target hierarchy, guided by chain analysis and behavioral principles.
Groups on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Generalizing skills to real life, right when the patient needs them most.
Therapists treating therapists: technical and emotional support for those who deliver the treatment.
Programs designed for every stage of your clinical practice, always with close supervision and selective, curated classes.
WorkshopThe Case Formulation in DBT Workshop, led by Brisa Burgos, teaches how to build case formulation within the DBT model, from functional analysis to the hierarchy of therapeutic targets. It is a theoretical-practical online event, 8 hours long.
International facultyAdvanced DBT-PE Training with Melanie Harned is the largest DBT-PE event in Latin America, limited to 60 participants. It is held in person in São Paulo, with simultaneous translation, and focuses on treating PTSD in patients with Borderline Personality Disorder and high clinical risk.
ProgramThe DBT Proficiency Program is the continuation of the Specialization, designed for psychologists and psychiatrists with an active professional license who have already completed that stage. Over two years, with monthly fully online sessions, the program combines training, supervision, workshops, and assessments toward international certification.
TrainingDBT Training is designed for psychologists and psychiatrists already working in mental health who want a proven methodology for treating severe emotional disorders. The course is fully online, with live classes, case studies, and supervision sessions.
SpecializationThe DBT Specialization, run in partnership with CTC Veda, is designed for mental health professionals with a completed degree and familiarity with the behavioral approach. Sessions are monthly, on Fridays and Saturdays, combining in-person classes, complementary materials, and access to recordings.
ProgramDBT 5D is a theoretical-experiential immersion held over five consecutive Saturdays, totaling 40 hours, for psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, and final-year Psychology students. The program covers everything from the theoretical-philosophical foundations of DBT to advanced applications, with DBT Brasil certification.
Every application goes through individual review. That is how we keep classes qualified and training worthy of the certification behind it.
You fill out a questionnaire about your training and professional background. Enrollment is individual and receives personalized follow-up.
Our team evaluates experience and goals to make sure the program fits the specific needs of each participant.
Theory and practice integrated, with close supervision from trained mentors and integration into collaborative teams.
Completion with recognized certification and the option to join the DBT Brasil directory of professionals.
A public directory of psychologists and psychiatrists who completed our trainings. For patients, a trustworthy reference. For alumni, a lasting credential.
Search professionals →Clinics, psychology centers, and partner institutes that make up our Dialectical Behavior Therapy training network.
Classes are limited and enrollment goes through a profile review. If DBT is part of your professional path, this is the place to deepen it.