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Starting Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in Durham

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 Durham, NC 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 Durham accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Durham
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Hear from our clients

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Krystal has been very helpful in forming a game plan to help with my recovery!
Rebekah Sep 2025
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Robert is the best in the business, he so related and has gotten me more growth in the year I have saw him than the many I have seen before him.
Deon Sep 2025
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What I appreciate most about my experience is the fact that I feel like my conversations with my therapist are extremely open and safe. I feel very comfortable with my therapist and understand that it is a no judgment zone. He makes the therapy sessions easy for me to talk to him.. He has a way to rephrase certain structured questions to help me better understand others point of view.
Read more What I appreciate most about my experience is the fact that I feel like my conversations with my therapist are extremely open and safe. I feel very comfortable with my therapist and understand that it is a no judgment zone. He makes the therapy sessions easy for me to talk to him.. He has a way to rephrase certain structured questions to help me better understand others point of view.
Nissa Sep 2025
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I appreciate Dr. Horne's thoughtful response to my issues as it shows he is clearly listening.
Victor Jun 2025
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Mary Tayal is fabulous! I treasure her experience, positive attitude, and keeping me on track to discuss my main issues.
Karen Jun 2025
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i feel heard and am changing in a positive way due to this type of therapy. Aura LaBarre is a healer.
Jeanne Jun 2025
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Crystal is always professional but makes me feel comfortable and that I matter no matter how small I think my struggles are.
Britne May 2025
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I appreciate how I was listened too and how many questions were asked .
Antonio Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham is located on S Duke St. Further, our building is centrally located in the middle of S Duke St., Jackson St., Willard St., and Yancey St. Duke St. at Jackson St. is the nearest bus stop.

Phone number

(919) 629-0255

Languages spoken by NC providers

  • English
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