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7,295 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Texas in the last year

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Susan Farris

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

I find that using DBT is most beneficial when an individual is in crisis or just coming out of crisis because it is a skill-based therapy.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

I teach skills-based training when using DBT — including mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance — to help improve well-being.

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

I know that an individual is making meaningful progress in DBT when they are able to regulate their emotions and manage stressful situations.

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

Individuals can supplement their time in DBT by practicing the skills taught in therapy on a daily basis.

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

To prepare for an individual's first DBT therapy session, they can identify the emotions that they are having the most difficulty with.

Starting Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in Bastrop

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 Bastrop, 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 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Bastrop accept 52 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • 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)

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Self-pay costs at Bastrop
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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

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$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Kris is wonderful and makes me feel less alone in a very tough area. . I never dread seeing her.
Nichole Jun 2025
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I love the experience so far that I am having with thrive works and their providers here. Kristine is wonderful. She really tries to get into your head to better understand your needs and super sweet.
Amber Jun 2025
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I appreciated her validation and her input and her straightforwardness.
Eva Jun 2025
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Susan was very open & understanding. She listened & offered great advice.
Judy Jun 2025
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I have only great praises for my therapist. She listens and guides as needed.
Twanna Jun 2025
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I love that you can reach out and make an appointment whenever you need it.
Shauna Jun 2025
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I appreciate her honesty and understanding towards my situation. She is very professional.
Maria Jun 2025
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My counselor, Sheena Hahn, has been wonderful. I've been doing so much better emotionally and have learned new coping skills, as well. I'm very grateful.
Daniela Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

The Bastrop Thriveworks office is located on College Street which is the feeder road of Highway 71E close to the downtown area, between Highway 95 and the Colorado River. It is housed in the Bastrop Professional Building nestled between Advanced Pain Care and Austin Retina in Suite E.

Phone number

(512) 601-5809

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • English
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