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Bailey Vickers

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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 to start out by teaching coping skills. I prefer starting with this as I feel it helps the client regulate their emotions better before diving into more specific concerns.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

I teach the following tools in dialectical behavior therapy:

  • Mindfulness: teaching individuals how to live in the moment and why this is important
  • Emotional regulation skills: being dysregulated makes it difficult to do almost anything else
  • Distress tolerance skills: skills that allow you to step away from a situation so that when you come back to it, you are in a better headspace

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 are able to better manage life stressors thrown at them.

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

Clients can supplement their time in dialectical behavior therapy by practicing/reviewing their skills before they are too escalated and reflecting on things that they find triggering.

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

To prepare for their first dialectical behavior therapy session, an individual can take a deep breath and come into the session with an open mind ready to learn and try some new skills!

Starting Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in North Charleston

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 North Charleston, SC 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 North Charleston accept 31 insurance plans

  • Absolute Total Care | Healthy Connections Medicaid

  • Aetna

  • AnMed Employee Program

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Clover Health Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at North Charleston
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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I appreciate the seamless integration of technology (text and email communications), but it felt like a deluge with how many came in short succession. Perhaps they could be bundled or stepped differently to help signing up feel less overwhelming.
Read more I appreciate the seamless integration of technology (text and email communications), but it felt like a deluge with how many came in short succession. Perhaps they could be bundled or stepped differently to help signing up feel less overwhelming.
Kayla Sep 2025
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Very professional and personable
Isabelle Sep 2025
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She listened to all of my concerns and gave me feedback on what to work on before the next visit
Curtrise Sep 2025
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Jen is awesome and very helpful!
Monique Sep 2025
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Dominique Darby is an excellent therapist, she has been so helpful to me and I have made more progress with her than I ever had with previous providers. I often recommend her by name to friends and colleagues struggling with depression and anxiety.
Read more Dominique Darby is an excellent therapist, she has been so helpful to me and I have made more progress with her than I ever had with previous providers. I often recommend her by name to friends and colleagues struggling with depression and anxiety.
Amber Sep 2025
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What I appreciated most about this course was the therapist really listened and cared about how I was feeling.
Markella Sep 2025
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I was immediately comfortable with her, she doesnt interrupt my incessant ramblings and she always has wise suggestions and conclusions in our sessions.
Kristen Sep 2025
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I absolutely love My therapist no complaints so glad I found her
Classie Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry North Charleston is located at 4975 Lacross Rd # 351, North Charleston, SC 29406, near Sam’s Club and Walmart Supercenter.

Phone number

(843) 549-4786

Languages spoken by SC providers

  • English
  • Mandarin
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