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2,938 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Georgia in the last year

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

Clinicians providing dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) tend to use various techniques in hopes of helping clients manage their emotions and behaviors and adopt healthier coping strategies and behavioral tools to promote overall wellness.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

Core DBT techniques taught and used in therapy include mindfulness (ability to stay in the present moment without judgment), distress tolerance (navigating difficult situations and problem-solving with a clear, rational mind), emotional regulation (managing intense emotions), and interpersonal effectiveness (improving relationships and self-respect by communicating more effectively).

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

Meaningful progress in therapy would usually involve a client's ability to master specific DBT skills and utilize those skills, both routinely and when in crisis.

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

Therapists and clients often use worksheets and workbooks to help reinforce the concepts of various tools that are introduced in sessions.

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

All clients should prepare questions that they may have about the therapist and the therapeutic process, make goals, and be mindful of their own expectations prior to starting therapy. Our goal as clinicians is to address these things in initial sessions.

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 Atlanta, GA 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 Atlanta accept 30 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • AnMed Employee Program

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Clover Health Medicare Advantage

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Christy made me feel comfortable right away. I had been working with another local therapist who I loved, but who is moving and I was nervous about switching. But Christy has been fantastic already just in our first two visits. Would definitely recommend Christy and Thriveworks
Read more Christy made me feel comfortable right away. I had been working with another local therapist who I loved, but who is moving and I was nervous about switching. But Christy has been fantastic already just in our first two visits. Would definitely recommend Christy and Thriveworks
Tiana Sep 2025
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I am so grateful for the Zoom calls and the availability of my Therapist. Cindy is a great resource for me and truly has helped me with my concerns, stressors, and coping strategies.
Natalie Sep 2025
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Enjoy the experience with this provider.
Patrick Sep 2025
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Geneen brown Is the most incredible human being I've ever met I am so grateful to her for all the growth and healing. I have done over the past four years. I don't know where I would be without her.
Rachel Sep 2025
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Great intake session. Thank you.
Briana Sep 2025
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I was matched with Ms Geneen Brown a little over 2 years ago & it's been the best match ever. She's helped me so much. I was one of those people who thought asking for help from a therapist was silly. I can say nothing but amazing things about Thriveworks & Geneen.
Read more I was matched with Ms Geneen Brown a little over 2 years ago & it's been the best match ever. She's helped me so much. I was one of those people who thought asking for help from a therapist was silly. I can say nothing but amazing things about Thriveworks & Geneen.
Barbara Sep 2025
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Christy makes you feel comfortable . She explained the process & was very empathetic, realistic, & patient. We are from different generations & backgrounds, but is very relatable. I look forward to speaking with her again.
Betty Sep 2025
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Dr. Cindi Sweatman is fabulous. I appreciate her expertise
Maureen Sep 2025
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Where to find us

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Address

8800 Roswell Road Suite A-135
Atlanta, GA 30350

Getting here

Thriveworks Atlanta Counseling is located in the Chattahoochee Ridge Office Park, near the intersection of on Roswell Road and Dunwoody Place. It is off Highway 9, near the Chattahoochee River and right by Cherokee Town and Country Club. The office is in a serene, campus-style office park with mature landscaping. Follow the signs for building A, then enter through the direct suite entry at ground level to access Suite A-135.

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Phone number

(404) 737-2670
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Languages spoken by GA providers

  • English
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Hours

Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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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
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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