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3,822 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in North Carolina in the last year

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28  therapists available in North Carolina

Cornelius

As a Black millennial therapist, I help individuals and couples of color who are exhausted from carrying the weight of everything ...

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Durham

Laura Harris, MS, LCMHC, is a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting people who are used to performing und...

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Raleigh

I desire to support others impacted by unique challenges and to be a resource for those in need of developing effective responses ...

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Raleigh

I'm Dr. Atia, and I’m committed to providing a supportive, collaborative, and compassionate space where you can explore challenges...

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Raleigh

As a black male therapist, I seek to maintain an open-minded and nuanced space for therapeutic exploration....

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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 , NC 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 North Carolina accept 26 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Hear from our clients

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Patricia Sep 2025
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Karen Gall is a great counselor! She has helped me so much. She is knowledgeable and very caring and compassionate.
Cheryl Sep 2025
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I felt heard.
Rhonda Sep 2025
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Love my therapist she is so process and easy to talk to and always there to help when I need her
Crystal Sep 2025
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Molly is awesome. She does an excellent job of maintaining a balance between using therapy as an opportunity to unwind and doing the work of identifying and addressing challenges.
John Sep 2025
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therapist laid out the plan and a little about how future sessions would work - she seems like she will be able to help me
Michael Sep 2025
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I always appreciate Stephanie's honesty and taking time to listen to me and how she helps me process what I am going through. She gives me strategies to help me work through my challenges and reminds me of my strengths and abilities to live life to the fullest.
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Michele Sep 2025
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Danielle is absolutely amazing! She listens so well and offers great feedback. She is a keeper!
Andrea Sep 2025
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Phone number

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Languages spoken by NC providers

  • Hindi
  • Urdu
  • English
  • Punjabi
  • Spanish
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Support Hours

Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
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

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