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3,571 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Virginia in the last year

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Jerusha McClendon She/Her

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO, +22 more

LGBTQIA+, Anger, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +7 more

With life transitions of moving several states away and changing career paths, I have the ability to connect with those who are making similar life ch... With life transitions of moving several states away and changing career paths, I have the ability to connect with those who are making similar life changes. Read more

Next opening: Mon Jun 30, 10 am View all availability

Brittney Juanita Pearson She/Her

Psychologist

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO, +22 more

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, ADHD, Life Transition, +4 more

Thank you for taking the first step! Now, let me share with you the gift of therapy.

Next opening: Mon Jun 30, 1 pm View all availability

Alise Stults She/Her

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO, +20 more

LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, +7 more

As a black woman with many roles and responsibilities in my own life, I understand how to help meet your personal needs and accomplish your goals.

Next opening: Tue Jul 1, 10 am View all availability

Andrea Stephen She/Her

Counselor (Resident In Counseling)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO, +6 more

Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Stress, +8 more

As an African-American women, I understand the challenges of balancing family issues, career, and racial inequalities.

Next opening: Mon Jun 30, 2 pm View all availability

Bertresh London Nunez

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO, +22 more

Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +7 more

As an African American woman with a PhD who was raised by two parents in the military, I understand diverse cultures and extreme pressures that indivi... As an African American woman with a PhD who was raised by two parents in the military, I understand diverse cultures and extreme pressures that individuals experience. Read more

Next opening: Tue Jul 1, 10 am View all availability

Common approaches to Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

Hear from Sarah Kate Hawkins, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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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 is for them to balance their efforts to accept and change whatever is causing them anxiety and/or depression. I find the best benefit in explaining and teaching mindfulness and distress tolerance skills because with understanding comes action and change.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

I teach the following tools in dialectical behavior therapy:

Mindfulness skills: Paying attention to your experiences in the here and now, resulting in living in the moment.
Emotion regulation skills: Better understanding your emotions, reducing vulnerability to negative emotions, and learning strategies to manage, accept, and/or change them.
Interpersonal effectiveness skills: Identifying and setting goals, needs, and wants within relationships.
Distress tolerance skills: Learning to tolerate and manage overwhelming emotions, thoughts, and situations and using coping/calming methods to accept yourself, your situation, and your experiences.

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 behavior therapy when they are using the skills taught in therapy in their life. For example, accepting you are anxious and using your self-talk, self-love, and so forth to experience your feelings rather than getting busy to avoid them.

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

Clients can supplement their time in dialectical behavior therapy by practicing mindfulness through apps like Calm, taking a walk in nature to be in the moment, and hugging themselves.

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

To prepare for their first dialectical behavior therapy session, an individual can be open to sharing themselves.

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 Chesapeake, VA 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.

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Insurance options

Self-pay costs

Our Chesapeake therapists and counselors accept 24 insurance plans

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange
CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO
CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO
Carelon
Carelon | Medicare Advantage
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage
Compsych

Self-pay costs at Chesapeake

Talk therapy

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

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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