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Matthew S Harmon He/Him

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +21 more

Anger, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD

I personally understand the challenges of mental illness, life changes, managing stress, and needing help, especially in therapy.

Next opening: Fri Jun 20, 5 pm View all availability

Peggy Myers She/Her

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)

Aetna, Compsych, First Health Network, +8 more

Medical / Health Issues, Domestic Abuse, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Stress, +8 more

As an older adult woman, I understand the unique issues of navigating life's journey.

Next opening: Sat Jun 21, 8 am View all availability

Karly McMillin She/Her

Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor (LISW-S)

JP Farley Corporation, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, +2 more

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, Career, +11 more

My hope each day is to make even the smallest positive difference in someone's life, whether by offering a safe space to process difficult emotions, h... My hope each day is to make even the smallest positive difference in someone's life, whether by offering a safe space to process difficult emotions, helping create a plan to manage life’s stressors, or exploring strengths to pursue meaningful goals. If I’ve lightened even one person’s burden, I consider that day a success. Read more

Next opening: Fri Jun 20, 5 pm View all availability

Cory Capitini He/Him

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +21 more

LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, +12 more

Next opening: Sat Jun 21, 4 pm View all availability

Nan Little She/Her

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +20 more

LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Stress, +12 more

Therapy is weird, uncomfortable, unfamiliar, AND it is an investment in your emotions and your time. I get it, and I am here to help you figure it out... Therapy is weird, uncomfortable, unfamiliar, AND it is an investment in your emotions and your time. I get it, and I am here to help you figure it out with support and down to earth feedback. Read more

Next opening: Mon Jun 23, 9 am View all availability

Jennifer McCowan She/Her

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Supervisor (LPCC-S)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +21 more

LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, +8 more

I am here to meet you where you are, and excited to help you move forward.

Next opening: Wed Jun 25, 12 pm View all availability

Winter Houser

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio | BCBS, Cigna | Evernorth, +20 more

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, Bipolar Disorder, +3 more

Life can take some unexpected turns and cause some hurt; it is good to talk with someone when feeling ready to heal and finding the root of why we fee... Life can take some unexpected turns and cause some hurt; it is good to talk with someone when feeling ready to heal and finding the root of why we feel hurt and learn to heal from it. Read more

Next opening: Tue Jun 24, 8 am View all availability

Common approaches to Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

Hear from Matthew S Harmon, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC)

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

My go-to approach for helping people in dialectal behavior therapy is teaching various DBT skills that involve tools for managing intense emotions and examining thought patterns. I find the best benefit in teaching what are known as distress tolerance skills and grounding techniques because of their effectiveness in helping with intense emotions.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

I teach the following tools in dialectal behavior therapy:

Mindfulness meditation
Mindful engagement in sensory activities
Wise Mind (seeing the relationship of emotional and logical mind working together)
General emotional regulation
Distress tolerance skills (coping tools for managing intense emotions)
Grounding techniques (tools for remaining in the present moment)
Radical acceptance (steps for processing and moving forward from hard-to-accept events)
Communication skills/effective interpersonal skills

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in dialectal behavior therapy when they are able to implement DBT skills consistently.

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

Clients can supplement their time in dialectal behavior therapy by practicing skills they learn in therapy. They can also record events (and their responses to them) that are associated with behaviors they want to address and their specific goals.

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

To prepare for their first dialectal behavior therapy session, an individual can reflect on and record what they would like to specifically focus on in therapy.

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 Columbus, OH 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 Columbus therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio | BCBS
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSmart Accel
HealthSmart PPO

Self-pay costs at Columbus

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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