Discover how starting dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
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I will work to develop a space that allows clients to feel safe and secure to achieve their therapeutic goals.
Sean Raymond is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience. He has worked in community-based settings with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. Sean has experience treating clients with symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger management, impulse control, family conflict, attachment issues, stress management, and trauma.
Sean received his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Duquesne University. He utilizes an eclectic and person-centered approach to meet each client’s needs and incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
Life’s stressors can cause people to feel hopeless and need support. Sean meets clients where they are with empathy and respect. When you are ready, please schedule an appointment to begin your healing journey.
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I am passionate about helping children and youth struggling with the anxieties that come with being an athlete or performer....
I am passionate about helping children and youth struggling with the anxieties that come with being an athlete or performer.
Bailey Doggett is a Resident in Counseling with two years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in helping children and young adults struggling with behavioral issues, family conflict, life transitions, trauma, and grief. Bailey has a background in sport and exercise psychology and is deeply committed to helping individuals who are dealing with performance anxiety. She has worked alongside coaches and trainers at NCAA Division 1 athletics programs to support athletes and their families.
Bailey has a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness practices. Bailey assists her clients in understanding their diagnosis and developing a treatment plan that coincides with their goals.
Whether you identify as an athlete or simply want to start your journey to better mental health, Bailey is ready and waiting. She promises to develop a therapeutic rapport that will result in conquering daily challenges and long-term success. Schedule an appointment with her today!
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach with DBT is to use lots of worksheets and handouts. I find the best benefit in using visual aids to teach the core skills of DBT because this allows clients to have a reference to practice what we learn outside of sessions. We also discuss a ton of hypothetical examples to ensure a comprehensive understanding as we go along.
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I know a client is making meaningful progress in dialectical behavior therapy when they share awareness of their emotions and the impact they have on thoughts, behaviors, and interactions with others. When clients can then use this emotional awareness to choose and practice an appropriate DBT skill, we’re getting somewhere!
Clients can supplement their time in dialectical behavior therapy by reviewing handouts and worksheets. Practice is very important in DBT! Often we use a DBT diary card, which is a very handy tool to track emotions and skills practiced between sessions.
To prepare for their first dialectical behavior therapy session, an individual can reflect on areas in their life where they feel they are getting “stuck” (for example in relationships, at work, etc.) and how they envision those areas changing for the better. It is also helpful to know that making progress with DBT takes time and effort, but with commitment to the process comes increased self-awareness, knowledge, and a sense of agency in daily life.
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.
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.
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.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
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).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Richmond, VA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
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.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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