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Christopher Andrew

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

My go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavioral therapy is emotional regulation skills.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

The tools that I teach in dialectical behavior therapy are how to engage in positive self-talk, planning, and distress tolerance.

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in dialectical behavioral therapy when they are doing a much better job dealing with their anxious and depressive symptoms.

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

Clients can do the homework that is assigned by the clinician.

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

The clients should reflect on the symptoms and potential triggers that make it hard to manage depression and anxiety.

Starting Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in Brookline

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 Brookline, MA 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 Brookline accept 29 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Hear from our clients

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My therapist Sahar is good
Deepika Sep 2025
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It's been so great!
Elyse Sep 2025
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My experience was life saving. Kelsey Flynn was a kind understanding none judgemental woman. I can't say enough on how much my life has changed . God definitely put Her in my path. Thank you Kelsey. God bless. .
Leonard Sep 2025
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This is my first time doing therapy and my provider makes me feel safe and I feel that I'm making progress.
Jessica Sep 2025
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Kelsey creates a safe, open, and warm space to talk about the things I'm going through. She is non-judgmental and helps to find tools and thought patterns that helped me improve my day-to-day life. Together we work through emotions and create tangible plans and I've seen a lot of improvement.
Read more Kelsey creates a safe, open, and warm space to talk about the things I'm going through. She is non-judgmental and helps to find tools and thought patterns that helped me improve my day-to-day life. Together we work through emotions and create tangible plans and I've seen a lot of improvement.
Megan Sep 2025
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Good experience
Pauline Sep 2025
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Kelsey was AMAZING!! I truly can't say enough good things! She helped me so so so much. I'd recommend her to anyone. I will miss her.
Andrea Sep 2025
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The patience and listening skillls of my therapist and her wonderful suggestions
Deepika Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Brookline is at the corner of St Paul Street and Beacon Street. We are across the street from the Public Library of Brookline, and next to Mass General Brigham Urgent Care.

Phone number

(617) 958-5912

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • Persian
  • Turkish
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Farsi
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