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90 licensed therapists & providers in Georgia—10 in Lawrenceville. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

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We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

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94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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2,938 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Georgia 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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What is your go-to approach for dialectical behavior therapy?

A go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavior therapy is mindfulness. Clinicians find the best benefit in mindfulness because it helps clients respond objectively, which helps with self-criticism.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

Clinicians can teach the following tools in dialectical behavior therapy:

  • Distress tolerance: This helps clients deal with the ups and downs of life.
  • Emotion regulation: This helps clients deal with uncontrollable emotions and bring them to a manageable level.
  • Gratitude journaling: This helps clients focus on gratitude instead of the negative things that can happen during the day.

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

Clinicians know a client is making meaningful progress in dialectical behavior therapy when they are able to self-regulate.

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

Clients can supplement their time in dialectical behavior therapy with radical acceptance, accepting reality as it is.

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

To prepare for their first dialectical behavior therapy session, an individual can have questions ready to ask the clinician if they are unfamiliar with DBT.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) FAQs

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 Lawrenceville, GA 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 insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Lawrenceville accept 32 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • AnMed Employee Program

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Pathways

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

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Self-pay costs at Lawrenceville
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Talk therapy

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Hear from our clients

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She was very comforting and reassuring.
Andrew Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Marva seemed interested in my well being. I look forward to next session.
Alexa Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Both my therapy and psychiatrist are excellent, friendly and i feel comfortable and safe with them. I came to thriveworks because my previous therapist and psychiatrist were not that way.
Liliana Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Apparently my appointment time was double booked. I was told I was not on the schedule at all. I clearly got the email to join the zoom call. Received a reminder the day before the zoom call. I felt very rushed and most of the time was spent trying to figure out how the problem happened and very little time talking about my problems. Meds were ordered and another appointment was scheduled for September 9th
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Christina Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Great first visit! The intake process was less overwhelming than I thought. I’m excited to continue.
Lucy Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Dr. Marva Calder listens to my concerns and helps me understand what steps we need to take
Lucas Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Very nice positive and a great listener
Naomi Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My NP Marva was absolutely great. Will definitely recommend her
Aiko Jul 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

884 Legacy Park Dr Suite 302
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Lawrenceville is located near Legacy Park Dr and Collins Hill Rd, off GA-316. It is right by Georgia Gwinnett College and near the Chadwick Lake.

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Phone number

(770) 626-5302
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Languages spoken by GA providers

  • Vietnamese
  • English
  • Spanish
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Hours

Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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