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2,400 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in North Carolina in the last year

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

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Hayden Blaine She/Her

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +22 more

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, ADHD, +5 more

As a therapist, I want to meet you where you are at and walk alongside you to where you want to be.

Next opening: Fri Sep 20, 12 pm View all availability

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Ida Shipman Ham She/Her

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +21 more

Coping Skills, Stress, Women’s Issues, Addiction, Relationships, +1 more

As a woman of color with over 20 years of lived experiences, I understand the varied life cycle events – family, career and individuality -- with he... As a woman of color with over 20 years of lived experiences, I understand the varied life cycle events – family, career and individuality -- with healthy life balances. Read more

Next opening: Tue Sep 24, 10 am View all availability

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Liana Nelson Peterson She/Her

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +22 more

Coping Skills, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, +8 more

My goal as a culturally aware Black woman is to bring awareness to the power of our mental health within our community, build mental wellness, and all... My goal as a culturally aware Black woman is to bring awareness to the power of our mental health within our community, build mental wellness, and allow my community to see more therapists who look like them, like myself. Read more

Next opening: Tue Sep 24, 2 pm View all availability

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Common approaches to Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

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

When utilizing dialectical behavior therapy, it's important to assess a client's knowledge base of the approach and information. Many times, a client may already be familiar with the basics and may need either a refresher or increased accountability for using the numerous skills associated with DBT. For those who have not had DBT before, a basic tenet is to not just balance but fully utilize perspectives of both acceptance and change. I enjoy and often engage clients in DBT because it gives a clear process for how to experience, work with, and effectively communicate our thoughts and emotions to others.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

I cover and/or review the following tools in DBT:

Mindfulness - “How” and “what” skills, as far as practicing mindfulness.
Distress tolerance - Using ACCEPTS, IMPROVE, and TIP skills.
Emotion regulation - Managing vulnerability, PLEASE skills, and building mastery.
Interpersonal effectiveness - Using DEAR MAN, GIVE, and FAST skills.

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

Clients are making progress in DBT when they are better able to utilize their Wise Mind to understand their emotional reactions and their logical decision-making sides. Improved interactions with themselves and others are typically the outcome of effective DBT.

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

To supplement DBT-focused sessions, clients can engage with DBT workbooks that can be purchased online (we cover some worksheets in sessions), check out free resources on DBT online or through their local library, and attend DBT groups that are often being run in local areas. These groups are typically more so focused on the skills related to DBT, and as such can be experienced more like workshops than support groups.

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

To prepare for their first session of DBT, a client can explore and present their personal struggles in their life as they relate to the things they are struggling to accept about themselves, others, or a situation, and identify the things they can and want to change in relation to these areas.

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).

What\'s better: CBT or DBT?

The selection between Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) hinges on an individual’s distinct requirements and the specific nature of their concerns. CBT is commonly preferred for a broad spectrum of conditions like anxiety and depression, whereas DBT stands out in aiding individuals dealing with borderline personality disorder and challenges associated with emotional regulation.

Is DBT conducted in person or online?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Cary, 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 insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.

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Insurance options

Self-pay costs

Our Cary therapists and counselors accept 26 insurance plans

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
Caresource
Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA)
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth EAP
Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage
Compsych
First Health Network

Self-pay costs at Cary

Talk therapy

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

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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I highly recommend Dr. Deborah Bell if you need an empathetic and experienced therapist for trauma and/or bereavement issues.

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My husband and I saw Dr. Bell for marital counseling. She helped us work through things that I thought were impossible! Her style and methods of communicating helped us to examine ourselves and reestablish our relationship. Truly a God-send!

Read more My husband and I saw Dr. Bell for marital counseling. She helped us work through things that I thought were impossible! Her style and methods of communicating helped us to examine ourselves and reestablish our relationship. Truly a God-send!

Cary Mar 2022