Care without the wait

36 licensed therapists & providers in California. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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729 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in California 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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Huntington Beach

As a woman of color who has known both trauma and healing, I am deeply committed to helping individuals build the capacity to redi...

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Thousand Oaks

I understand the unique challenges of navigating life as a minority, and I bring both personal experience and professional support...

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La Habra

As someone who has walked alongside countless individuals through trauma, self-doubt, and life's unexpected turns, I am passionate...

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Thousand Oaks

As someone who has walked alongside individuals, couples, and families through trauma, loss, and life transitions, I bring an empa...

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Thousand Oaks

As an experienced mental health professional, I know every individual deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect...

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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 California, CA 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 California accept 37 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Alignment Health Plan

  • Anthem Blue Cross of California | Commercial

  • Anthem Blue Cross of California | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Shield of California | BCBS

  • Blue Shield of California | Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at California
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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My therapist is always caring and understanding no matter what i say. I am blessed that we found each other.
Gianna Mar 2026
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Jan has been incredible. Thank you so much
Dominique Mar 2026
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She is efficient, reliable, caring, and professional. I look forward to our future conversations!
Ariel Mar 2026
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Patrice was amazing from the start. She and I clicked and were able to be freely and truly open with one another. I appreciate all of her hard work, and her dedication to her practice. I felt comfortable and heard. Patrice provided me with techniques that I can carry moving forward to live my best life!
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Brandy Mar 2026
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Easy to book, convenient telehealth and works around my schedule
Dianne Mar 2026
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Blanca Sevilla is an amazing therapist! I always feel like I get a lot out of our sessions and I appreciate their insights so much. I have been having sessions from them for a few years now and I feel like I've come leaps and bounds from where I was before. Thank you Blanca for being the best!
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Amy Mar 2026
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Sara is amazing. She makes it so comfortable to talk to her
Lili Mar 2026
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I enjoy working with Dr Juan Perez, he's very professional, knowledgeable and is focused on helping me acquire the skills and tools that I need to reduce anxiety and incorporate mindfulness into my life.
Jessy Mar 2026
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Where to find us

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Phone number

(628) 600-7682
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Languages spoken by CA providers

  • Swedish
  • Hebrew
  • Arabic
  • Farsi
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Armenian
  • Vietnamese
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Support Hours

Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
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

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