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2,865 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Florida in the last year

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Maitland

As a Registered Nurse for many years, as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I understand the intricate balance between ph...

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Maitland

As a queer woman married to a transgender man, with many years serving LGBTQ+ communities, I have a heart for marginalized communi...

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Orlando

As a cancer survivor and a career-oriented professional, I understand the need for support to help manage the stress of life’s adv...

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Tallahassee

Having gone through therapy myself, I have an empathic understanding of what it is like to search for a therapist who truly gets y...

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Tampa

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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) FAQs

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 , FL 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 insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Florida accept 30 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • AvMed

  • AvMed | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Hear from our clients

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I love my therapist & psychiatrist! They have helped me so much!!
Cora Sep 2025
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Really great program with people that genuinely care. You can tell their hearts are in it. They also make everything very easy as far as scheduling. Thank you all!
Christopher Sep 2025
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My experience has exceeded my expectations. My therapist is exceptional in helping me navigate through my emotions and anxiety. She doesn't judge and/or condemn me. I feel safe speaking to her. I feel inspired and motivated to continue on my mental health journey.
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Rita Sep 2025
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My provider helped me alot.
Natalie Sep 2025
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Sabrina is Awesome and Authentic!
Shacorrius Sep 2025
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I love that my therapist listens to me and helps me come up with solutions.
Joshua Sep 2025
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It was nice to have someone to talk to and just get what I'm feeling out without judgement .
Mechelle Sep 2025
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i love my therapist candace she knows me through and through. i've become a stronger woman because of her
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Phone number

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Languages spoken by FL providers

  • Russian
  • Telugu
  • Urdu
  • English
  • Punjabi
  • Spanish
  • Creole
  • French
  • Korean
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Support Hours

Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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