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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks 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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As an African American woman with over 25 years of clinical work experience, I aim to help you remove the emotional clutter and get to your best life.

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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 Evergreen Park, IL 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 Evergreen Park therapists and counselors accept 21 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | HMO - Essential Health Partners IPA

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | HMO - Essential Health Partners Kane County

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | HMO - Essential Health Partners Silver Cross

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois BCBS | PPO

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at Evergreen Park
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Hear from our clients

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Marion Apr 2025
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I appreciate the experience it was a positive one.
Jacquelin Apr 2025
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I appreciate most the ability to just get a break from work and getting to explain random things that have happened to me to someone else. I just like this because sometimes I feel like im crazy for noticing things and appreciate being able to explain it out loud to someone else.
Read more I appreciate most the ability to just get a break from work and getting to explain random things that have happened to me to someone else. I just like this because sometimes I feel like im crazy for noticing things and appreciate being able to explain it out loud to someone else.
Jackiel Apr 2025
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I appreciate my providers professionalism and how they listen and try to understand situations or comments from me. I would definitely say that she is the best provider i've had and hope to keep having these sessions with her. I feel a big growth in myself since i've had these sessions with her and hope to continue my growth and professional relationship with her.
Read more I appreciate my providers professionalism and how they listen and try to understand situations or comments from me. I would definitely say that she is the best provider i've had and hope to keep having these sessions with her. I feel a big growth in myself since i've had these sessions with her and hope to continue my growth and professional relationship with her.
Melanie Apr 2025
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Very open discussions, good advice from my therapist. Non judgemental environment and very good questions being asked.
Nicholas Apr 2025
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Sessions with Stephanie are extremely insightful and valuable. Her professionalism and experience is deeply highlighted through her compassion and positive communication during session.
Sherita Apr 2025
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I liked it
James Apr 2025
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She is very helpful. I was recently diagnosed bipolar and she is helping me learn to deal with it.
Cynthia Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Evergreen Park is located off of S Western Ave. We share a building with Midwestern Career College and Advocate Children’s Medical Group among other businesses. In addition, the Western Ave and 98th St. Bus Stop is at the corner of our building.

Phone number

(773) 985-4588

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