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

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Tori Sweeting

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

My go-to approach in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is helping individuals develop a sense of self-awareness: One's ability to identify the mood he/she finds to be the most distressing and matching the appropriate intervention/skill to assist with alleviating the distressful thought, feeling, and/or behavior. Treatment planning is beneficial and integral in the journey of recovery; thus, I find the following skill areas to be beneficial in DBT, i.e., distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

I utilize the following tools in DBT: Distress tolerance:

  • Weighing the pros and cons: The ability to identify the pros and cons of a decision that is causing distress and the consideration of the short and long term effects of one's decision.
  • Self-soothing skills: The utilization of the five (5) senses to encourage mindfulness.
Emotion regulation:
  • Opposite to emotion: With this skill, one identifies his/her current emotion and participates in activities that encourage the desired emotion. If one is experiencing an increase in anxiety, one should participate in mindfulness or self-soothing skills to assist with managing the anxiety.
  • Opposite to behavior: Opposite to behavior is often utilized when one experiences a lack of motivation; it suggests that one should consider the long-term effects of not participating in a specified behavior, thus motivating oneself to do its opposite. For example, not taking out the trash could potentially lead to an increase in trash and pests.
Life satisfaction:
  • The utilization of a daily schedule or routine: This skill assists clients in developing a sense of happiness in their day-to-day. It is the planning of day-to-day activities coupled with identifying the actual task one has completed. It assists with monitoring an individual's mood from day-to-day and prompts the utilization of skills to encourage the desired emotion.
Interpersonal Effectiveness:
  • Listening: Listening requires that an individual develops a mindfulness practice; it emphasizes the following: 1) attentiveness, 2) letting go of distractions, and 3) focusing on what is communicated in the moment.
  • Validation: This skill requires that one non-judgmentally value others opinions with the utilization of listening skills to assist with clarification and reflection. It encourages the communication of emotions, an awareness of the non-verbal communication/behaviors, and the acceptance of others.

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in DBT when an individual is able to identify the fluctuation in mood, is able to identify and implement boundaries in their relationships, and able to create balance in one's decision making.

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

I encourage individuals to focus their time and effort in participating in activities that encourages their desired emotion, i.e., spending time with friends and/or the utilization of a schedule or routine to assist with developing a sense of accomplishment from day to day.

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

In preparation for a DBT session, an individual should have a qualitative assessment or numerical value of their mood that has prompted the need for individual therapy, i.e., the number of days per week one experiences depression and/or anxiety.

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Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
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Our Charlotte therapists and counselors accept 27 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

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I have been seeing Terryn Maher for a couple of months now and she is awesome!! Very knowledgeable, attentive, thorough, thoughtful, caring, etc. I could go on for awhile. I’ve been in counseling with another therapist for about 14 years but I already feel like I’m getting so much more from working with Terryn. Thriveworks on a whole has been great to work with as well. They are easy to work with and schedule appointments with. I was nervous about working with a company over directly with just the therapist but it has actually worked out well. I highly recommend them!
Read more I have been seeing Terryn Maher for a couple of months now and she is awesome!! Very knowledgeable, attentive, thorough, thoughtful, caring, etc. I could go on for awhile. I’ve been in counseling with another therapist for about 14 years but I already feel like I’m getting so much more from working with Terryn. Thriveworks on a whole has been great to work with as well. They are easy to work with and schedule appointments with. I was nervous about working with a company over directly with just the therapist but it has actually worked out well. I highly recommend them!
Jennifer Feb 2024
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Clifford Feb 2024
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I love my therapist and psychiatrist
John Feb 2024
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Very helpful She is a pro. I know because I’ve had a lot of therapists. I’d give Thriveworks 6 stars if I could
Read more Very helpful She is a pro. I know because I’ve had a lot of therapists. I’d give Thriveworks 6 stars if I could
Alfred Feb 2024
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My online visits with William have been a God-send! His style is relaxed, but attentive. I highly recommend ThriveWorks for your counseling needs.
Read more My online visits with William have been a God-send! His style is relaxed, but attentive. I highly recommend ThriveWorks for your counseling needs.
Jody Feb 2024
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Krystal made my first session very comfortable and welcoming. Her goal is to get the best version of yourself she can. I can’t thank her enough for saving my life when I didn’t even know how desperate I was to be saved. HIGHLY recommend her services.
Read more Krystal made my first session very comfortable and welcoming. Her goal is to get the best version of yourself she can. I can’t thank her enough for saving my life when I didn’t even know how desperate I was to be saved. HIGHLY recommend her services.
Belinda Feb 2024
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My Therapist Sara M. is an amazing Therapist. She is an excellent listener, coach, and is very attentive to the needs of the patient. I was able to connect with her in ways that I have not been able to connect with prior therapist. I am truly grateful to have found Thrivewoks and their referral to Sara M.
Read more My Therapist Sara M. is an amazing Therapist. She is an excellent listener, coach, and is very attentive to the needs of the patient. I was able to connect with her in ways that I have not been able to connect with prior therapist. I am truly grateful to have found Thrivewoks and their referral to Sara M.
Gloria Feb 2024
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I am very impressed with Rikki Hester. She is very professional and has a warm caring manner. I look forward to our weekly sessions.
Read more I am very impressed with Rikki Hester. She is very professional and has a warm caring manner. I look forward to our weekly sessions.
Ellen Feb 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Charlotte is near the corner of Park Road and Woodlawn Road. We are across the street from Starbucks and Exxon. Sharonview Federal Credit Union is the building next to our office.

Phone number

(980) 217-6901

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