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2,711 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Texas in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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As someone who has personally experienced the challenges of anxiety, depression, and navigating through life's obstacles, I understand the weight you ... As someone who has personally experienced the challenges of anxiety, depression, and navigating through life's obstacles, I understand the weight you carry, and I'm here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. Read more

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Having experienced deep trauma in my own life, I share what my life, training and education have shown me to help others heal.

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Mikela Rae Bowers

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

My go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavior therapy is a DBT workbook and daily mindfulness-based practices. I find the best benefit in structured DBT efforts because it helps increase personal awareness and understanding of complex disorders, allowing for increased distress tolerance and emotional regulation.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

I teach the following tools in dialectical behavior therapy: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

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 behavior therapy when they begin to better manage their reactions to triggers and are able to increase levels of self-control. Ultimately, a client's relationships and environment will begin to reflect their increased levels of self-control.

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

Clients can supplement their time in dialectical behavior therapy with daily self-care practices such as exercise, journaling, and meditation.

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

To prepare for their first dialectical behavior therapy session, an individual can research the method and understand that a more structured approach may be introduced for DBT. Preparing for a more interactive relationship than traditional talk therapy is useful, as DBT often requires timely completion of homework practices to impress DBT skills upon the mind.

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 Helotes, TX 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 Helotes therapists and counselors accept 36 insurance plans

  • APEX Memorial Hermann

  • ARIA | Covenant Management Systems

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Buist Byars and Taylor (Employers Health Network)

  • Christus Health Plan Exchange

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Self-pay costs at Helotes
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

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Always on time and service is great, I am happy with the service that I am receiving.
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My therapist was very understanding and willing to work with me
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Helotes is located off of Bandera Rd. We currently share a building with Jalapenos Mexican, Club KO Boxing & Personal Training 2, Northwest Real Estate and Property Management, among other businesses. When you turn off of Bandera Rd. to get to our office, you’ll pass Falcon International Bank on the right.

Phone number

(682) 228-6406

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • English
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