Dbt Skills Training Handouts And Worksheets Second Edition Edition 2 – Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral treatment that was developed by Marsha M. Linehan to assist individuals who have difficulty managing their actions as well as feelings. DBT aids individuals determine and transform unfavorable thought patterns and actions that might be adding to their difficulties. One manner in which DBT experts sustain their clients in this process is via the use of worksheets.