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1,915 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Pennsylvania in the last year

Discover how starting dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Each client has unhealthy and healthy characteristics, and I assist them through various clinical approaches in identifying, enhancing, and increasing... Each client has unhealthy and healthy characteristics, and I assist them through various clinical approaches in identifying, enhancing, and increasing healthier aspects to achieve their goals. Read more

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Life can bring its share of stress; I'm personally dedicated to offering you the support you need on your unique journey.

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

My go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is to help them learn to manage intense emotions through their imagination, such as by visualizing themselves experiencing an intense emotion while, in their imagination, they remain in complete control of themselves. I find benefit in helping clients learn how to face their intense emotions because it provides them with tools so that they can handle what are often the most challenging experiences of their lives.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

In DBT, I teach the following tools:

  • Mindfulness training.
  • Distress tolerance, such as through visualization of one's being able to effectively handle a highly distressing occurrence.
  • Learning to talk about one's feelings in a constructive manner when intense emotions occur, rather than simply acting them out or trying to ignore them.
  • “I feel” statements that enable one to communicate one's uncomfortable feelings in a constructive manner to 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 they are able to deal with a highly stressful event in an effective and respectful manner.

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

Clients can supplement their time in DBT by journaling their feelings on a regular basis.

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

To prepare for their first DBT session, an individual can make a list of the biggest challenges and stressors in their life for which they would like some relief.

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 Bensalem, PA 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 Bensalem therapists and counselors accept 40 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Bensalem
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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

First session

$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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I was very nervous about sharing my feelings Deirdre made me feel very comfortable and I look forward to sharing more with her so I can start to feel better about myself.
Dawn Apr 2025
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I absolutely LOVE my therapist! She really has me think about things in a different perspective and has really been helping me maneuver through things in my life.
Courtney Apr 2025
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My counselor listens to what I'm saying without severe judgement of my feelings.
Lynsey Apr 2025
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Diedre is fantastic! She is a good listener and gives you good strategies to help improve your mental health.
Kelly Apr 2025
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great counselor
Diane Apr 2025
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She listened & gave me some feedback and this is my first visit
Sheree Apr 2025
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How they helped my a solve my issues.
Amanda Apr 2025
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I appreciate that she fully listens and provides very insightful feedback. She listens without judgement which is an amazing feeling to have as the sharer
Victoria Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Bensalem is located off Street Road, between Route 13 and Dunksferry Road. We share The Constitution Building with Bensalem Dental Specialties, among other businesses, and next door you will find a McDonalds.

Phone number

(215) 782-6844

Languages spoken by PA providers

  • Russian
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Filipino
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