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1,084 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in South Carolina in the last year

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As a queer nonbinary person with lived experience of trauma, I bring an authentic understanding of intersectionality and approach ...

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As a counselor who has had his fair share of personal counseling, I understand what immense courage and vulnerability it is like t...

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As a compassionate, person-centered therapist with more than a decade of experience, I use evidence-based approaches to help you f...

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As a therapist who has participated in therapy myself, I know how important it is to find a provider you connect with and feel tru...

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I am a warm, open-minded therapist who understands life's challenges firsthand and guides clients toward healing, balance, and sel...

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I know firsthand the pain of life and mental illness, and my passion is to provide hope to those who feel hurt, lonely, and misund...

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As a queer non-binary person, I understand the importance of feeling seen, heard, and valued....

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As someone who has experienced the transformative power of therapy, I understand the importance of feeling safe, supported, and tr...

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I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their journey toward...

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My desire is to offer hope that despite life's difficulties, there is still joy and purpose to be found....

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Ashley Harrell is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has worked in healthcare for 13 years in various s...

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

My go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavioral therapy is mindfulness and distress tolerance skill development. I find these beneficial for navigating everyday life and they create the groundwork for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

Skill development is an important part of dialectical behavior therapy. Skills centered around mindfulness (being present in the moment), emotional regulation (navigating emotional changes), distress tolerance (handling unpleasant feelings or situations), and interpersonal effectiveness (interactions with others) are helpful for everyday life and are the pillars of dialectical behavioral therapy.

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 behavioral therapy when they are able to reflect on events and acknowledge the emotions they had during the situation without re-triggering those emotions.

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

Clients can supplement their time in dialectical behavioral therapy by practicing the skills they learn in sessions. This can include practicing different ways to process events and feelings, breathing exercises, and creating and utilizing self-care plans.

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

Look into what dialectical behavioral therapy is and reflect on their relationship with their emotions.

Starting Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in Greenville

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 Greenville, SC 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.
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Our therapists and counselors in Greenville accept 31 insurance plans

  • Absolute Total Care | Healthy Connections Medicaid

  • Aetna

  • AnMed Employee Program

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Clover Health Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at Greenville
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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She listens and is very thoughtful and insightful with her answers.
Kathleen Sep 2025
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She is understanding and doesn't make me feel bad about my actions or the decisions that I make.
Fatima Sep 2025
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Austin is a great listener and has some very valuable and useful insights. When I first started with him I thought he might be too young, but he is wise WELL beyond his years. As much life I've lived and experience gained, I take notes when we talk.
Read more Austin is a great listener and has some very valuable and useful insights. When I first started with him I thought he might be too young, but he is wise WELL beyond his years. As much life I've lived and experience gained, I take notes when we talk.
James Sep 2025
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I love that I wasn't rushed and I could fill him in on everything.
Alicia Sep 2025
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I love that my clinician is very nice and understanding.
Kyana Sep 2025
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I feel heard and understood completely.
Brittany Sep 2025
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Everything has been amazing.
Caitlin Sep 2025
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I have anxiety when I am near other people. I appreciate the fact that there were no reception or other people in the office.
Susan Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Greenville is located on Pointe Circle Circle off Pelham Road, near the La Quinta Inn. We are located in the back corner of the building complex, and currently share the building with Chumney & Associates and STORY Web Design, among other businesses. Next door you will find Tom James Clothing Company.

Phone number

(864) 301-6458

Languages spoken by SC providers

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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