Therapy for People Who Feel Deeply & React Intensely

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Online in MA, NH & CT

You feel everything—hard.


When emotions hit, they hit big. One moment you’re okay, and the next you’re overwhelmed, shut down, or reacting in a way you don’t even recognize.

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Maybe:

  • You’ve been told you’re “too much,” or people say they’re worried about you

  • You find yourself pulling away from others—or clinging tighter

  • You shut down, lash out, or act on impulse before you even realize it

  • You feel like your anxiety, sadness, or anger are just part of who you are now

You’re tired of feeling like you’re too sensitive, too reactive, or just too much

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And even though you want to change, it can feel like no one really gets what it’s like to live this way.

You're Not Broken—You're Wired Differently

Some people experience emotions more intensely, quickly, and deeply than others. That’s not a flaw—it’s a different way of being in the world.

But without the right support and skills, it can start to feel overwhelming, isolating, or unmanageable.

If you're struggling with:

  • Emotional outbursts or shutdowns

  • Impulsive or self-destructive behaviors

  • Feeling like your emotions rule your life

  • Constant conflict or disconnection in relationships

  • Difficulty setting boundaries or asking for what you need

You are not alone—and DBT can help.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, skills-based approach that helps you:

✔️ Understand your emotions without judging yourself
✔️ Learn how to stay grounded when feelings get intense
✔️ Respond rather than react—especially in relationships
✔️ Tolerate distress without self-sabotaging
✔️ Communicate clearly and advocate for your needs
✔️ Live a more balanced, meaningful life—even when things feel hard

What is DBT—and Why Does It Work?

I specialize in DBT-informed therapy for people who feel deeply.

Emily Harlan, LICSW | Anxiety and Perinatal Therapist online in MA, NH & CT

My approach is grounded in two things: acceptance and change.

That means we’ll work together to:

  • Understand why you feel what you feel—so it makes more sense to you

  • Identify the specific DBT skills that actually work for your nervous system and your life

  • Practice those skills in a supportive space where it’s okay to be overwhelmed, frustrated, or messy

  • Rebuild trust in yourself—your emotions, your voice, and your choices

This isn’t about suppressing who you are.

It’s about learning how to work with your emotions, not against them.

You’re Allowed to Feel Deeply—Without Falling Apart

You don’t have to keep living on the edge of emotional burnout.
You can feel more stable, more connected, and more in control of your life.

Let’s take the first step together.