Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Addiction in Denver
Skills for adults whose substance use comes with intense emotions
- Mindfulness, distress tolerance and emotion regulation
- Skills groups plus your own therapist
- Part of residential, PHP and IOP
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Licenses and accreditations
Measured outcomes46% improvement in overall recovery after 4 weeks of treatment, compared with a 37% national average (TRAC9, 2025). See all five outcome measures.
DBT for addiction, for adults
Our DBT is part of addiction treatment, built for substance use with co-occurring conditions.
- Adults 18 and older
- Substance use that comes with intense emotions, impulsive urges or relationship strain
- Co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety or trauma
- Mental health needs with no substance useHow we treat both
- Teens under 18Who we help
Four skills for hard moments
Each skill is taught, practiced and then used in real life, with examples from recovery. See how therapy works here.
Clinician-led groups teach one skill at a time; you practice it in the room and use it during the week. Group therapy
Your therapist helps you use the skills on what's actually happening for you, from cravings to family. Individual therapy
DBT, trauma and mental health
A DBT program at every level of care, including residential
- MorrisonResidentialEvery daySkills groups and individual sessions on our Morrison campus.Residential treatment
- LakewoodPHP30 hours a weekDBT skills built into full treatment days in Lakewood.Partial hospitalization
- Lakewood or onlineIOP9–12 hours a weekKeep practicing the skills as you go back to work and home life.Intensive outpatient
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Insurance for DBT
In network with these plans. Admissions confirms your benefits before you come in.
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Where DBT happens
Residential care is on our Morrison campus in the foothills. PHP and IOP are at our Lakewood center.
9189 S Turkey Creek Rd
Morrison, CO 80465
Medical detox and residential treatment, at our Morrison campus.
8805 W 14th Ave #200
Lakewood, CO 80215
PHP, IOP and Ascent sober living, at our Lakewood center.
What clients and families say
I spent 33 days at base camp And was able to detox And learn about my disease and the skills I need to keep moving forward. I am currently In my 2nd month at IOP in Lakewood I love the meetings and the community It has been so helpful and I would recommend it to anybody
I've struggled a few times through the last couple years. Red Rock has been consistent and caring with my recovery. I 100% recommend anyone struggling for the care and focus they provide. Plus the after-program care is top notch
If your loved one is facing addiction, this is the place to be. The entire staff is professional and caring. My son is now in a Red Rocks sober living facility and has been drug and alcohol free for almost three weeks. He is excited about being apart of this program and is embracing his sobriety.
Bre my case worker was amazing in finding me help after treatment . The whole staff was caring and understanding during a hard time . So thankful for all them ! !
This was my first time getting help for my addictions. I learned a lot from group sessions and really appreciated the schedule and staff. I’ve taken a lot of things I’ve learned from base camp with me after. I would 100% recommend Red Rocks to anyone struggling with addiction.
I decided that I couldn’t handle my addiction on my own and contacted Red Rock Recovery Center. They changed my life. From day one, I realized I was in a place where I was genuinely being cared for, by both the staff and the other people in my group. They offer peer support groups and endless sober meetups after you graduate. You’re never left alone. You’re provided with every resource imaginable and are supported for the rest of your life. I’m beyond thankful for RRRC, for their care and for their never ending support. You’re not alone out there. Promise. There is a community out there committed to your wellbeing.
Red Rock has a solid foundation w people who actually care about others at the core of it. I’m extremely grateful to the staff and community of this place and I will always talk highly about the program and most of the therapists. 10/10 would recommend
Absolutely life changing. My kids will never have to live with a drunk mommy and I feel so in control of my own life decisions now that I’m sober. I’m so grateful that I get to live a sober life for and with my children
Questions about DBT
Do you offer DBT?
Yes, as part of our addiction treatment programs. You learn DBT skills in clinician-led skills groups and practice them in one-on-one sessions with your therapist, at every level of care. DBT runs alongside CBT and other approaches; see how therapy works here for how it fits your week.
Is DBT only for borderline personality disorder?
No. DBT was first developed for borderline personality disorder, but its skills help anyone with intense emotions or impulsive urges, including cravings. In addiction treatment, those skills help you get through hard moments without using. Our program treats substance use with co-occurring conditions; read about dual diagnosis care.
Can I come for DBT if I don't use substances?
Our program is built for substance use with co-occurring conditions, so if there's no substance use and mental health is the main need, it isn't the right fit. Admissions will tell you honestly and point you to a better-fit program. Read about who we help and the people our programs serve.
What are DBT skills groups like?
They're clinician-led classes: you learn a skill, practice it in the room, and use it during the week, then talk about how it went. Groups are small and co-ed, and you can listen first until you're comfortable. Read more about what group therapy is like at Red Rock.
What is the difference between DBT and CBT?
CBT focuses on changing the thought patterns behind your behavior. DBT grew out of CBT and adds skills for intense emotions and distress, such as mindfulness and distress tolerance. Many clients use both, with their therapist deciding the balance. Read about cognitive behavioral therapy.
Can DBT help with trauma?
DBT skills can support trauma work by helping you manage distress safely, so difficult memories feel less overwhelming. Your therapist uses them alongside trauma-informed care, at your pace. Read about our trauma and PTSD treatment and how it fits with the rest of your plan.
Do you treat teens with DBT?
No. We treat adults 18 and older, from young adults to people over 65, including people traveling to Colorado for treatment. If you're looking for help for a teenager, admissions can suggest where to start. Read about who we help.
Is DBT available in outpatient?
Yes. DBT skills continue in PHP and IOP as well as residential treatment, so you keep practicing them as you return to work and home life. Admissions can explain how DBT groups fit your schedule. Read about our partial hospitalization program in Lakewood.
Is DBT covered by insurance?
DBT is part of your level of care, so coverage follows that level under your plan rather than each session. UnitedHealthcare, Optum and UMR plans cover every level of care here. Admissions confirms your benefits before you start, or use the form on this page. See the insurance we accept.
