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1,084 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in South Carolina in the last year

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16  therapists available in North Charleston

Columbia

As a member of the lgbtqia+ community, with long term health conditions, I understand how important it is to have someone to talk ...

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Greenville

As a compassionate, person-centered therapist with more than a decade of experience, I use evidence-based approaches to help you f...

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Columbia

I help you build the confidence and clarity to live a more empowered, authentic life....

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Rock Hill

Having lived experience with trauma, loss, and complex family relationships—including being a forever mother and part of a militar...

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Columbia

As one who has experienced personal trauma, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circumstances...

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Columbia

Many of us are just going through life with only the means of breathing and not living, but as a clinician, it is my duty to guide...

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Greenville

I know firsthand the pain of life and mental illness, and my passion is to provide hope to those who feel hurt, lonely, and misund...

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Columbia

Seeking help for life’s challenges makes you powerful and can lead to personal growth....

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Rock Hill

As someone who has walked through the deep grief of losing my mother, I understand how painful life transitions can reshape us and...

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Greenville

As someone who navigates the complexities of life and social systems related to race, gender, mental health, and overall identity,...

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Charleston

I will work with you to establish a better quality of life....

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Greenville

As a queer non-binary person, I understand the importance of feeling seen, heard, and valued....

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Rock Hill

Kathleen has served as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 25 years. She works with clients from the age of 18 through the ...

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Charleston

Drawing from my journey with anxiety, self-esteem, and postpartum challenges, I am dedicated to helping both men and women find st...

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Greenville

I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their journey toward...

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Greenville

I understand that every person is living their unique experience and I believe that everyone is deserving of support....

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Bailey Vickers

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What is your go-to approach for dialectical behavior therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavior therapy is to start out by teaching coping skills. I prefer starting with this as I feel it helps the client regulate their emotions better before diving into more specific concerns.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

I teach the following tools in dialectical behavior therapy:

  • Mindfulness: teaching individuals how to live in the moment and why this is important
  • Emotional regulation skills: being dysregulated makes it difficult to do almost anything else
  • Distress tolerance skills: skills that allow you to step away from a situation so that when you come back to it, you are in a better headspace

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in dialectical behavior therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in dialectical behavior therapy when they are able to better manage life stressors thrown at them.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement dialectical behavior therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in dialectical behavior therapy by practicing/reviewing their skills before they are too escalated and reflecting on things that they find triggering.

What should someone do to prepare for starting dialectical behavior therapy?

To prepare for their first dialectical behavior therapy session, an individual can take a deep breath and come into the session with an open mind ready to learn and try some new skills!

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 North Charleston, SC 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 Charleston accept 33 insurance plans

  • Absolute Total Care | Healthy Connections Medicaid

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care | Commercial

  • AnMed Employee Program

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Healthy Blue | Healthy Connections Medicaid

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Clover Health Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at North Charleston
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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Where to find us

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Address

4975 Lacross Rd Suite 351
North Charleston, SC 29406

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Charleston is located near the intersection of Lacross Road and Mall Dr, off I-26. It is near the North Charleston Coliseum and a short distance from the Charleston International Airport. The office is in a modern, multi-story glass and brick office building; enter through the main lobby to access Suite 351 on the third floor.

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Phone number

(843) 549-4786
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Languages spoken by SC providers

  • English
  • Mandarin
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Hours

Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
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Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
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