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Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Chesterfield, VA

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3,571 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Virginia 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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I am here to listen, validate, and support you in using the gifts you already have to tackle the challenges, hurts, and disappointments that life unex... I am here to listen, validate, and support you in using the gifts you already have to tackle the challenges, hurts, and disappointments that life unexpectedly brings. As someone who is queer-identifying and neurodivergent-affirming, I understand how our differences are our superpowers and our identities and values are our ultimate tools for problem-solving. Read more

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

My go-to approach for helping clients needing DBT is to provide a comfortable, supportive environment upon which a strong clinical relationship can be built. It is my belief that through this partnership, clients are best able to draw on their individual strengths and capabilities.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

A variety of tools, techniques, and resources are shared with clients receiving DBT. An example of a tool I would be using is a workbook that addresses cycling in/out problems that impact their mental health.

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

I know my clients are making meaningful progress in DBT because they share how they have been making improvements in areas they addressed as presenting problems during their intake.

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

DBT clients can supplement their time in therapy by completing therapeutic homework, identifying support systems and using them, and ruling out any medical symptoms and/or diagnoses that may contribute to mental health.

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

I recommend contacting your insurance company to make sure you understand your mental health benefits before our intake. During your intake, we will be going over a variety of questions so I can get a snapshot picture of your biological, psychological, and social factors, and then briefly go over what brings you in for therapy. This is also a good time to share your mental health goals with me. This information will help me identify if I am a good fit for you and if I am not, I can refer you to someone who can meet your mental health needs.

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 Chesterfield, 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.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Chesterfield 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

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Self-pay costs at Chesterfield
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Dr. Ashely is wonderful, knowledgeable, and so so helpful. I'm very thankful to be connected with her! Thank you.
Crysta Mar 2025
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My therapist is very insightful and helpful. She expressed understanding and helped me with finding solutions to issues I was having problems with. I am very pleased with the help I am receiving from Thrive. I also like the videos on the website. They are also very helpful. I appreciate that I can have my sessions over Zoom. It's very convenient and I'm in the comfort of my own home. I'm extremely happy with Thrive. I thank you.
Read more My therapist is very insightful and helpful. She expressed understanding and helped me with finding solutions to issues I was having problems with. I am very pleased with the help I am receiving from Thrive. I also like the videos on the website. They are also very helpful. I appreciate that I can have my sessions over Zoom. It's very convenient and I'm in the comfort of my own home. I'm extremely happy with Thrive. I thank you.
Robin Mar 2025
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I like that I feel like it's a safe space for me to just spill everything that's been on my mind and built up inside of me. Nessalyn is a good listener and validates my emotions. I would like to get into receiving feedback or actual techniques for coping from my therapist.
Read more I like that I feel like it's a safe space for me to just spill everything that's been on my mind and built up inside of me. Nessalyn is a good listener and validates my emotions. I would like to get into receiving feedback or actual techniques for coping from my therapist.
Courtney Mar 2025
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Ashley seems like a good fit for me and was very thorough. She asked the right questions and was a good listener. Looking forward to more time with her.
Daniel Mar 2025
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Cheryl Colt is wonderful. She listens and she provides good feedback. She is very wise and I am so thankful for our sessions. The therapy helps me with managing my anxiety. I look forward to meeting with her each week and I feel better after our appointments.
Read more Cheryl Colt is wonderful. She listens and she provides good feedback. She is very wise and I am so thankful for our sessions. The therapy helps me with managing my anxiety. I look forward to meeting with her each week and I feel better after our appointments.
Kasey Mar 2025
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Wish my sessions were more than once a week.
Kevin Mar 2025
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Cheryl has very thoughtful questions for me to think about between each session
Holly Mar 2025
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I appreciated that my therapist was professional, interested in what I wanted to talk about, was a good listener, and asked questions.
Brenda Mar 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Across the street is Simple Intervention and Huff Poole & Mahoney PC legal services. Next door is Branches of Life and the office of dentist Sasala Albert. There is also a Starbucks in the parking lot, as well as First Watch restaurant and TowneBank.

Phone number

(804) 375-5195

Languages spoken by VA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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