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Courtney Rogers McInturff

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

My goal with DBT is to assist individuals in working through challenges with anxiety, anger, and bothersome thoughts.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

The use of educational tools such as grounding skills worksheets and physical aids is a helpful way for individuals to maximize the benefits of DBT.

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

I know when individuals achieving success through self-reports of decreased bothersome feelings and behaviors.

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

Clients can practice treatment interventions and review skills sheets regularly.

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

An individual can prepare for DBT by understanding what it is they hope to achieve, such as decreased anxiety, improved personal relationships, and a decrease in bothersome thoughts and behaviors.

Starting Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

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 Oklahoma City, OK 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 Oklahoma City therapists and counselors accept 22 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma | BCBS Blue Advantage PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma | BCBS Blue Preferred PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma | BCBS Native Blue HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma | BCBS Blue Choice PPO

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma | BCBS Blue Traditional HMO

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Hear from our clients

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I appreciate the fact that I can talk about what I'm dealing with and not feel judged.
Charles Mar 2025
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Dr. Banken is one of the best therapists I've had the pleasure of working with. He's incredibly supportive, wonderfully insightful, and extremely accommodating. He always has great advice and interesting, new perspectives to view life situations through. Any time I've asked for extra support or resources for coping skills or research, he has immediately emailed them to me. I'm more than happy to recommend Dr. Banken or Thrivework's virtual services to anyone in my life searching for a great therapist or virtual care.
Read more Dr. Banken is one of the best therapists I've had the pleasure of working with. He's incredibly supportive, wonderfully insightful, and extremely accommodating. He always has great advice and interesting, new perspectives to view life situations through. Any time I've asked for extra support or resources for coping skills or research, he has immediately emailed them to me. I'm more than happy to recommend Dr. Banken or Thrivework's virtual services to anyone in my life searching for a great therapist or virtual care.
Colleen Mar 2025
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Dr. Banken is a top notch expert in his field. Not only did he provide truly life changing and meaningful advice, but he did it in a way that felt like he truly cares about my well being. He is very personal, polite, and professional.
Troop Mar 2025
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I appreciated most about how kind of a person my therapist is. She's genuine, she's real, & I couldn't have found the perfect person to help guide me.
Karen Mar 2025
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I appreciate that I feel safe and unjudged. I can be myself.
Carmen Mar 2025
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Amazing- that was so powerful!! I can breathe again!!
Kelly Mar 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Oklahoma City is located off of Northwest Expressway behind Sonic Drive-In, just south of Centennial Plaza mall. We currently share a building with a handful of other businesses, including Taylor Staffing and Precise Dental Lab. There is parking available at the front of the building, and the closest bus stop is N May Ave at United Founders.

Phone number

(405) 347-7772

Languages spoken by OK providers

  • ASL
  • English
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