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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 , MD 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 therapists and counselors accept 17 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • JP Farley Corporation

  • Johns Hopkins Healthcare | JHHC

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Hear from our clients

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Anne is great
Walter Apr 2025
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I believe in this type of Field the only thing the company can do is to continue hiring people who have the same mindset and teaching as Kyle Kunkel. She has been everything I needed, and more she has the mindset and the teaching to really guide you through your journey. I believe if you have more coaches like this that do not judge and have an open mind. I believe this will not only help the company thrive but help the patients thrive Through their journey through life.
Read more I believe in this type of Field the only thing the company can do is to continue hiring people who have the same mindset and teaching as Kyle Kunkel. She has been everything I needed, and more she has the mindset and the teaching to really guide you through your journey. I believe if you have more coaches like this that do not judge and have an open mind. I believe this will not only help the company thrive but help the patients thrive Through their journey through life.
Bruce Apr 2025
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Randy's the best.
Ben Apr 2025
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I have been with Janay approximately 10 months. As a lifelong Therapy goer, working with different specialists, I have had such a positive mental switch things to my sessions with Janay! There is feeling of judgment and I am so much less anxious about my personal relationships
Read more I have been with Janay approximately 10 months. As a lifelong Therapy goer, working with different specialists, I have had such a positive mental switch things to my sessions with Janay! There is feeling of judgment and I am so much less anxious about my personal relationships
Michelle Apr 2025
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Darwin is patient and kind on top of being highly professional, very skilled at what he does, and incredibly informed about trauma. He has helped me through some of the worst experiences in my life and has changed the way my brain can process stress. I recently dealt with the suicide of a close friend. Darwin's help was immeasurable. Thank you for supporting clients and for having such great therapists at the practice.
Read more Darwin is patient and kind on top of being highly professional, very skilled at what he does, and incredibly informed about trauma. He has helped me through some of the worst experiences in my life and has changed the way my brain can process stress. I recently dealt with the suicide of a close friend. Darwin's help was immeasurable. Thank you for supporting clients and for having such great therapists at the practice.
Haley Apr 2025
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I like how user friendly and easy to use the thriveworks website is and how easy it was to get started. In terms of my provider Rachel Guididas, she has been wonderful I've loved my experience with her and would absolutely recommend her to anyone I know. I can't stress how impactful my experience with her has been with her. She truly does a great job.
Read more I like how user friendly and easy to use the thriveworks website is and how easy it was to get started. In terms of my provider Rachel Guididas, she has been wonderful I've loved my experience with her and would absolutely recommend her to anyone I know. I can't stress how impactful my experience with her has been with her. She truly does a great job.
Steven Apr 2025
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Our therapist is close to our age and has been through similar experiences. She allows each of us to have a say and keeps us on topic.
Tara Apr 2025
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Mohammed is an excellent therapist!
David Apr 2025
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(410) 919-9082

Languages spoken by MD providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Support Hours

Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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