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2,711 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Texas 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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What is your go-to approach for dialectical behavior therapy?

Sue: One of the main approaches for DBT is individual therapy, with and emphasis on working on skills.

Abraham Abe: My main approach to DBT often doesn't name DBT, so much as use its principles in conversation with clients' concerns. I start by addressing the values they hold strongly, then advocate for others they're trying to rely on more, emphasizing that they are not mutually exclusive and they do not need to only choose one.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

Sue: Group therapy is a powerful tool if it's available. Also, working on mindfulness.

Abraham Abe: I find I incorporate the concept of balance and opposing values the most in DBT: “wants” vs. “shoulds,” with both having value, is the most common. I start with the values they hold more strongly, then advocate for the other ones they're trying to rely on more, emphasizing that they are not mutually exclusive and they do not need to only choose one.

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

Sue: Meaningful progress in DBT occurs when you can see that clients are not just venting week after week and doing homework.

Abraham Abe: I can see someone making progress in DBT when they're able to say in practice that they have been incorporating their other value(s) and tools into their daily life (i.e. making room for rest or relationships and interests in a work-oriented person, or committing to “to-do's” & identifying strongly with them in a more work-avoidant person).

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

Sue: Clients can practice mindfulness skills and read related material.

Abraham Abe: I recommend that clients revisit the “shoulds” vs. “wants” concepts on a regular basis, seeing where they could apply to their priorities at the time.

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

Sue: Like any therapy, clients should review if this is an approach they are willing to do and know it will be challenging.

Abraham Abe: To prepare for DBT, a client can think consciously about their current values and whether there are benefits to the other values that they may be missing out on. Focus on what a “best-of-both-worlds” life might look like for them, as opposed to one extreme or the other.

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).

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 Austin, TX 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 Texas therapists and counselors accept 46 insurance plans

  • APEX Memorial Hermann

  • ARIA | Covenant Management Systems

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Buist Byars and Taylor (Employers Health Network)

  • Carelon

  • Christus Health Plan Exchange

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Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Read more Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin is located on Crown Colony Dr, off of Monarch Hwy. We share a building with Onion Creek Homeowners Association and other businesses. Sullivan Park is nearby.

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(512) 601-5856

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