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1,852 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Massachusetts in the last year

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

The go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavior is helping clients understand how thoughts affect emotions and behaviors. Mindfulness, which has its roots in Eastern meditation, as a daily practice is very effective in “being in the moment.”

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques are especially useful for people who experience emotions very intensely. In addition to mindfulness, DBT teaches distress tolerance, which is the ability to manage emotional distress in the moment by using techniques like distraction.

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

Clients with a significant history of intense emotional dysregulation are making meaningful progress in therapy if they no longer need the safety and containment of a psychiatric hospital. Some clients will report an improvement in interpersonal relationships.

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

Clients can supplement their time in dialectical behavior therapy by making the practice of mindfulness an everyday activity and utilizing specific homework assignments tailored to their particular needs.

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

Before a client is seen individually, it is recommended that they learn the basics of DBT in a partial-hospitalization setting or at an intensive outpatient program in a group setting.

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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 Salem, 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 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Salem therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • 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

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Tim is an awesome listener! He remembers conversations that we've had and will bring them up as a gage to of the progress I've made. I would recommend him to anyone who is considering therapy!
Mikelyn Apr 2025
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Flexibility for evening and weekends was really important to me seeking out therapy. The availability alone for Timothy was a positive for keeping him as my provider, in addition to the understanding he has for allowing me to express feelings and opinions at my workplace which is the primary stressor as an educator.
Read more Flexibility for evening and weekends was really important to me seeking out therapy. The availability alone for Timothy was a positive for keeping him as my provider, in addition to the understanding he has for allowing me to express feelings and opinions at my workplace which is the primary stressor as an educator.
Sebastian Apr 2025
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Ken is a great therapist. Made a connection right away and has helped me through a very dark time
Douglas Apr 2025
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Lisa is really thoughtful and has such great information.. She has helped me extremely well although I don't think that sentence is synthetically correct.
Steph Apr 2025
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I felt heard and that continuing was going to be beneficial to me
Joseph Apr 2025
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I appreciate the helpful insights/perspective and supportive suggestions, therapeutic tools, compassionate understanding, and honest feedback/coaching that my therapist provides each session, which is helping me to learn to reframe my thoughts/experiences in healthier ways and practice greater self-compassion.
Read more I appreciate the helpful insights/perspective and supportive suggestions, therapeutic tools, compassionate understanding, and honest feedback/coaching that my therapist provides each session, which is helping me to learn to reframe my thoughts/experiences in healthier ways and practice greater self-compassion.
Judy Apr 2025
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I have had difficulty finding a therapist I clicked with in the past. They were either too afraid of losing clients or they'd promote unhealthy coping mechanisms. This was my first time going to a therapist where it felt like I was working with a professional who knew what he was doing and had the resources and know-how to help. It's been an extremely helpful experience over the last two years- I don't know if I'd be in the place I'm at without it
Read more I have had difficulty finding a therapist I clicked with in the past. They were either too afraid of losing clients or they'd promote unhealthy coping mechanisms. This was my first time going to a therapist where it felt like I was working with a professional who knew what he was doing and had the resources and know-how to help. It's been an extremely helpful experience over the last two years- I don't know if I'd be in the place I'm at without it
Shane Apr 2025
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Lisa is amazing. She takes the time to listen and makes me feel as though I can share anything with her. She knows how to take it in and approach the matter without making me feel less than or worse for sharing. Plus she is extremely knowledgeable. . The only thing I would like to see, and this has nothing to do with Lisa, would be like sick time or something I could build or have for times something would come up and i couldn't make an appointment. I understand this can't be an option for all, but if you have been with the program for a year plus and have weekly meetings that you do make it to, I just feel as though the program should beable to work with you if you show that you are serious about it. That's all. Thank you. -Kevin
Read more Lisa is amazing. She takes the time to listen and makes me feel as though I can share anything with her. She knows how to take it in and approach the matter without making me feel less than or worse for sharing. Plus she is extremely knowledgeable. . The only thing I would like to see, and this has nothing to do with Lisa, would be like sick time or something I could build or have for times something would come up and i couldn't make an appointment. I understand this can't be an option for all, but if you have been with the program for a year plus and have weekly meetings that you do make it to, I just feel as though the program should beable to work with you if you show that you are serious about it. That's all. Thank you. -Kevin
Kevin Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Salem is located in McIntire Historic District on Washington St. where it intersects with Lynde St. We share a building with MassHire North Shore Career Center - Salem, Koto Grill & Sushi, and other businesses.

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(978) 637-8213

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