Care without the wait

41 licensed therapists & providers in South Carolina. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

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94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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

Discover how starting dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Columbia

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North Charleston

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Greenville

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Rock Hill

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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 , 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 South Carolina accept 33 insurance plans

  • Absolute Total Care | Healthy Connections Medicaid

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • 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

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Self-pay costs at South Carolina
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

Hear from our clients

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very easy to talk to
Camryn Mar 2026
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My appointment started on time and my therapist was super nice, I felt comfortable talking with her.
Kooper Mar 2026
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Personable and professional. Very approachable.
Novalee Mar 2026
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I appreciated the therapist being honest and accepting of my weaknesses & encouraging my self-love & emotional growth. She provides me tools to solidify my journey.
Whitnie Mar 2026
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Celeste is a top notch therapist. I never have issues so we just talk about what's going on with me then talk about how my meds r working. She's great!!
Julissa Mar 2026
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I appreciate how thorough and kind Dr. Hensley is and how informative she is when I have questions. I can tell she cares about me as a person and she is invested in helping me have a good quality of life! I greatly appreciate the efficient and effective manner that Thriveworks makes my psychiatrist accessible to me!
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Beckit Mar 2026
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Joanne is very easy to talk to. She gives me a lot of info to help with my anxiety, and for relaxation. I couldn't ask for anyone more qualified. I have had lots of conversations about my health concerns with her, and she knows what I'm talking about. I really appreciate her.
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Spenser Dec 2025
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Abdul is very in tune to my needs. He is very knowledgeable in the field and able to use this to help me with my various challenges. It is honestly the best help I’ve received in therapy. He is very calm and understanding.
Janice Dec 2025
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Where to find us

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Phone number

(803) 636-8059
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Languages spoken by SC providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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Support Hours

Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
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

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