I think you're mostly right in your assesment of DBT. It is primarilly used to treat BPD, though it can certainly be used for other problems, and it is fundamentally similar to CBT because it challeneges behaviours and thought cycles. I did DBT for around a year--I was originally diagnosed with BPD, but was later diagnosed with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I found some things about DBT helpful, and some things were not really relevant for me, because I felt like I was able to cope with things in those areas without assitance. For example, I struggled to name and recognise and cope with emotions, so the Emotional Regulation aspect of DBT was helpful for me, but I don't have that many problems interacting with people socially, so the Interpersonal Effectiveness aspect didn't really feel very relevant to me at all. I think DBT can be very helpful, but in some ways it can feel quite basic, and if you feel like you already have good coping skills and strategies then it's true that it may not be for you.
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