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4,690 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Massachusetts in the last year

Discover how starting dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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As a second-generation Haitian woman and survivor of trauma, I carry the resilience of my ancestors and offer a compassionate, aff...

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As a psycho-dynamically trained therapist, Raef believes relationship building is the root of all lasting change. His goal in ther...

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Starting Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in Boston

What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?

At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.

How does DBT work?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.

What is DBT best used for?

DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.

What are the 4 pillars of DBT?

The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

Is DBT better than EMDR?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Is DBT conducted in person or online?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Boston, MA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How many months is DBT?

The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Boston accept 28 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Boston
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Talk therapy

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Psychiatry

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$1

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Hear from our clients

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Doctor Zhiran Li is so knowledgeable and professional i really appreciate all his support and efforts
Hichem Sep 2025
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Russ was great
Jonathan Sep 2025
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My therapist is amazing. Highly recommend.
Mark Sep 2025
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I love working with Herdine! She is super patient while still keeping me accountable and working toward all of my goals. I am so happy I found her as my provider!
Kathryn Sep 2025
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I appreciated how Dr. Smith took the time to listen to me and explain thoroughly step-by-step the process of evaluating my mental health status. She explained the medication she prescribed in depth and the side effects.
Melissa Jun 2025
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Herdine is fantastic! She is exactly who I hoped she would be based on her Thriveworks profile and has already helped me so much just in the few weeks we've been meeting. I'm really excited to see what we can achieve together.
Kathryn Jun 2025
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I have been seeing my therapist Kimberly for a long time now and she is excellent. She is consistent and flexible with scheduling. I feel like I can be fully honest with her and that helps me a lot
Colin May 2025
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This was my first meeting with Gabriella but I'm excited to work with her!
Emma Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Boston is located on Massachusetts Ave where it intersects with Columbus Ave. We share a building with Salon 428, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston.

Phone number

(617) 958-5365

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • Cantonese
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Creole
  • Mandarin
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