Care without the wait

135 licensed therapists & providers in Massachusetts. 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

#1 for in-network coverage †

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

Patients who get better

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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4,690 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Massachusetts 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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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 , 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 insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling 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

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Self-pay costs at Massachusetts
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Talk therapy

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Hear from our clients

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Hannah is brilliant, sensitive, empathetic, enthusiastic, supremely competent and compassionate and in every way the most gifted and qualified therapist I’ve had the opportunity to to work with since I began treatment for anxiety, trauma and major depressive disorder over 60 years ago.
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Riley Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Pamela is really listening to me, and giving me great feedback.
Tiffany Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Helen is a wonderful, thoughtful listener who offers positive feedback and a path to help improve my anxiety induced limitations.
Claudia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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The therapist i talk with is amazing I think we clicked!! I look forward to talking with her more!
Ariana Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Jennifer is friendly and attentive. I really appreciate her!
Esperanza Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I very much appreciate the humanity aspect. The actual care for the person and not just prescribing meds and upping doses. The last couple weeks have been difficult in my home life, so we made the decision to not increase any meds until that stabilizes as to not overdo it and have unintended consequences.
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Claudia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Thriveworks overall has been very easy to use and when I wanted to switch therapists. It was very painless.
Alexander Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Im happy that I can talk to someone and not dump my issues in family. Thank you.
Ruby Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Being heard and understood
Jessica Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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The ease of being virtual fits my schedule well.
Alice Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Very friendly felt comfortable
Daniela Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Easy to get appointments. Communication is great. Cherly is awesome
Layla Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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She is genuinely a caring person. She treats me like a real person and is so kind. She is compassionate and listens to me and is very supportive and smart. I look forward to seeing her every week. I really appreciate her and all she for me.
Ebony Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Provider was personable, active listener, didn’t make me feel judged or misunderstood
Haruko Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Compassionate Care
Emi Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Working with my provider has been so easy and convenient. She is attentive and honest, and makes me think critically about what is going on in my life when needed. I thought I would have trouble connecting with someone via telemedicine and that has not been the case at all.
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Aubrey Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I felt heard
Adam Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Daniela is amazing. I feel more comfortable talking to her than the majority of friends and family. She is so compassionate, understanding and funny too! I appreciate her beyond words!
Camila Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I really feel safe speaking with Cara-Leigh about anything. What a wonderful compassionate human being.
Marisol Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My therapist has been so helpful. She is supportive, helped me with strategies, and is so easy to talk to…
Alicia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Phone number

(617) 744-3679
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Languages spoken by MA providers

  • Urdu
  • Gujarati
  • Hindi
  • Arabic
  • Filipino
  • Farsi
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Greek
  • French
  • Persian
  • Mandarin
  • Portuguese
  • Creole
  • Cantonese
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Support Hours

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

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