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4,690 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Massachusetts in the last year

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Lexington

People who want to climb Mt. Everest and make it back safely often hire a highly skilled guide—frequently one of the famous indige...

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Cambridge

I believe everyone should be treated as a human and an individual, so I try to be as genuine as possible while making sure that th...

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Attleboro

As a compassionate and dedicated therapist, I aim to empower individuals like you to overcome challenges and discover their true p...

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Salem

Christine Burgess is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has 15 years of experience working with adolescent...

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Boston

I enjoy forming open and empathetic relationships with my clients and walking with them through their path to healing and actualiz...

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Salem

As a social worker, I understand how challenging life stressors can be and the impact it can have on overall happiness, I want to ...

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Salem

As an individual who has worked with a wide variety of individuals from all backgrounds, I have come to understand the importance ...

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Leominster

I offer a warm, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach that honors each client’s story while supporting healing, growth, and ...

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Quincy

I am passionate about destigmatizing mental health and addictions. I provide a respectful and non-judgmental approach to all of my...

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Lexington

As a transgender woman, I understand the personal, interpersonal, and systemic difficulties that can arise when living authentical...

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Boston

As a woman of color and a mom myself, I understand the issues our different communities are presented with on a daily basis with ...

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Lexington

As a woman who has experienced generational family conflict, personal trauma, and profound loss, I understand both the pain that l...

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Cambridge

As a bilingual psychologist and psychotherapist, Harvard researcher, and Catholic Deacon with over 30 years of experience, I bring...

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Boston

As a queer-identified woman, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration and life stressors....

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Salem

I am an empathetic and experienced therapist dedicated to helping clients achieve personal growth and emotional well-being....

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Quincy

With years of experience supporting people through their most challenging times, I offer a calm, grounding presence. My commitment...

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Cambridge

As a trained physician, experienced oriental medicine practitioner, and PhD medical researcher, I believe in a holistic approach t...

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Framingham

I am dedicated to helping adults and adolescents navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth through compassionate and ...

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Cambridge

As a bilingual Latina therapist, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your inner world and grow into your best self, n...

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Framingham

As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects...

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Salem

Feeling overwhelmed, unsupported, or disconnected can be challenging and frustrating. I am here to provide a supportive place wher...

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Boston

I strive to help each client utilize their strengths to improve their quality of life through a queer, sober, neurodivergent-infor...

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Boston

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW)....

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Cambridge

As a Black Haitian-American woman, I understand what it means to be different, among many other things....

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Salem

As a person of color, I understand the importance of feeling seen, heard, and culturally understood in therapy, and I am committed...

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Attleboro

As an experienced therapist, I am passionate about helping people and focusing on achieving their goals, and I am excited to learn...

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Framingham

I know how important it is to feel truly seen and supported, and I'd be honored to walk with you as you work toward healing, growt...

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Leominster

I work to make sure that my clients feel empowered and not stigmatized by any mental health issues that they are experiencing....

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Westborough

Clients often share that they feel truly heard and supported with me, and that together we’re able to bring clarity, balance, and ...

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Leominster

I understand the importance of finding the courage to raise your voice, to speak your truth, to walk in hope....

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Salem

I am dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings....

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Worcester

As a young woman, I understand the challenges that academic, work, and family stress can present....

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Cambridge

Engaging in therapy is an act of courage and self-love. As a therapist I am committed to helping my clients build on this momentum...

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Attleboro

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with adults and teenagers, as well ove...

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Framingham

Lena Nganga is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 15 years of experience assisting teens, adults...

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Boston

As a woman of color, I understand the importance of intersectionality and cultural competence and their impact on mental health....

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Cambridge

Having spent time in substance use treatment and partial hospitalization programs, I have experience working with clients to figur...

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Quincy

“As a therapist, I am a companion. I try to help people tune into their own wisdom." –Virginia Satir...

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Salem

I use a person-centered, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral approach for all clients, offering a non-judgmental, caring, and e...

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Leominster

My passion as a clinician lies in helping people to grow into the best versions of themselves through highlighting and building on...

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Newton

Starting therapy is a leap of faith— it means trusting someone to be there at vulnerable moments....

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Quincy

Caring and creative licensed professional with over 20 years' combined experience in education, mental health, and healthcare sect...

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Attleboro

As a biracial woman who has faced personal trauma and loss, I’ve transformed my pain, anger, and grief into resilience, learning t...

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Attleboro

Navigating life struggles can be challenging in ways it can feel too overwhelming. I am here to guide you through overcoming those...

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Brookline

I have a very strong skill set in treating those patients that have suffered trauma in their lives....

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Quincy

As a woman in long-term recovery, a parent in a same-sex committed relationship who went through years of infertility and has four...

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Attleboro

Healing is not for the faint of heart, but a winding road rather than a destination....

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Boston

As a passionate clinician, navigating the challenging experience of life, I look forward to meeting with you as we embark on a jou...

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Boston

Life can be stressful, busy, and sometimes overwhelming, and I love helping people find their path forward....

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Framingham

I'm a warm, deeply present therapist who specializes in helping people through their darkest moments with compassion, grounded gui...

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Cambridge

As a Dialectical Behavior Therapist, I believe people have the ability to learn from, resolve, and ultimately thrive in response t...

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Lexington

I firmly believe that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported....

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Boston

As a DBT clinician, I aim to help you achieve your best version of yourself, as we will work together to achieve a Life Worth Livi...

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Cambridge

As a person-centered clinician with a multicultural background, I focus on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space for individuals wo...

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Quincy

I understand the importance of meeting clients where they are, and I work to tailor treatment approaches to meet individual needs ...

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Boston

I am committed to helping individuals overcome any barriers to optimum mental health and reaching their goals in treatment. I have...

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Quincy

As a bilingual clinician with both professional expertise and personal experience navigating transitions in life, I provide eviden...

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Salem

As a therapist, wife, mother, and professional, I understand the complexities of balancing multiple roles and am committed to help...

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Lexington

As a queer-identified woman and first generation immigrant, I empathize with the experiences of those processing complex and nuanc...

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Leominster

As a South Asian immigrant and female therapist, I deeply understand the unique challenges and pervasive impacts of racial and gen...

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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 , MA 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.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Massachusetts accept 28 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

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

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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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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Kirsten is the best!! She empowers me with tools that help me handle the highs and lows of life. I enjoy how easy it is to schedule meetings or reschedule, and the virtual option is so convenient
Danielle Sep 2025
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Karissa is knowledgeable, personable, and easy to connect with
Jillian Sep 2025
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I like being able to do this on zoom. It gives me a lot of flexibility. . My therapist is a very good listener. She's non-judgmental. . . I have already recommended drive works to a friend.
Maureen Sep 2025
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Very good
John Sep 2025
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My therapist Sahar is good
Deepika Sep 2025
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Kind and patient
Michael Sep 2025
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Being able to talk frankly about my emotions and my health. I have been carrying a lot of anger and frustration about my relationship with my daughter as well as my health. it was good just talking about it.
Deb Sep 2025
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Catherine is great and I love the convenience.
Amanda Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Phone number

(617) 744-3679

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • Urdu
  • Gujarati
  • Hindi
  • Arabic
  • Farsi
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Greek
  • French
  • Persian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Mandarin
  • Portuguese
  • Creole
  • Turkish
  • Cantonese

Support Hours

Thursday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:59pm

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