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2,400 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in North Carolina in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Medical / Health Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Divorce / Breakup, +5 more

As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circumstances and how bu... As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circumstances and how building of new life skills can empower us once again. Read more

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As a person who has had many life transitions and has been married to a man and now a woman, I am in the unique situation to have been exposed to so m... As a person who has had many life transitions and has been married to a man and now a woman, I am in the unique situation to have been exposed to so many challenges. Those experiences have made me more empathic and understanding of my patients. Read more

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Hear from our clinicians

What is your go-to approach for dialectical behavior therapy?

Levi: Dialectical behavior therapy focuses on helping individuals manage changes in their emotional states and communicate their emotions to others. DBT helps individuals accept and respond to emotional changes in a way that does not negatively impact their daily lives.

Caroline: My go-to approach for helping people in dialectical behavior therapy is to first engage the client in a daily breathing and mindfulness practice to reset the nervous system and connect the client to their place of inner calm. It is here that they are able to slow the mind down so that they can move towards identifying and implementing problem-solving and coping strategies from a clearer mind and thought perspective.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

Levi: Common tools taught in dialectical behavior therapy include:

  • Mindfulness skills: These skills help individuals to identify and accept their emotional states as they experience them in the present moment. They can also assist individuals in promoting emotional regulation in the present moment.
  • Distress tolerance skills: This set of skills helps individuals build comfort in responding to and remaining present in more distressing emotional states.
  • Interpersonal effectiveness skills: These skills help individuals communicate their emotions in an assertive and respectful manner that promotes positive social relationships.

Caroline: I teach the following tools in dialectical behavior therapy:

  • Mindfulness
  • Distress tolerance
  • Interpersonal effectiveness
  • Emotional regulation
I find these core tools to be the best to accomplish successful emotional regulation through the recognition and release of anxiety and depression symptoms. Through DBT therapy, we develop the ability to use our body's built-in senses to establish the most powerful direct connection to our minds that, in turn, can have the most immediate impact on how we feel.

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

Levi: One sign of meaningful progress in dialectical behavior therapy is when a client is able to identify, express, and accept their emotional states, respond to their emotional states using positive emotion regulation skills, and communicate their emotional states to others in a positive manner.

Caroline: I know a client is making meaningful progress in dialectical behavior therapy when I see consistently improved mood, increased insight, an overall calmer presence, and a renewed sense of quality of life.

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

Levi: Clients can supplement their time in dialectical behavior therapy by setting aside intentional time for reflection between sessions. DBT therapists often encourage the use of a mood journal to track emotional states between sessions, so setting aside a brief period of time each day between sessions to reflect can help clients meet their goals.

Caroline: Clients can best supplement dialectical behavior therapy by through daily practice of the tools and exercises learned during sessions. While the therapist provides the tools, the most dramatic and positive changes happen between sessions through the client's own time and efforts to incorporate what is learned into their everyday lives.

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

Levi: To prepare for your first dialectical behavior therapy session consider the following questions:

  • What are some common themes or patterns I have noticed about my emotional state?
  • What behaviors or activities have helped me to manage my emotional state in the past?
  • What are the goals that I am hoping to accomplish through DBT?
Additionally, individuals preparing to start DBT should come to the session prepared to share their emotional experiences with the counselor. Often, individuals find it difficult to share the intensity of their emotions for a variety of reasons. Counseling is a safe space to express those emotions and begin learning to manage those emotions so that you can work toward your personal life goals.

Caroline: To prepare for their first dialectical behavior therapy session, an individual is best served by coming prepared to engage in self-discovery and having a willingness to change the thoughts and habits that are no longer serving them. Dialectical behavior therapy provides the best opportunity to learn how to use the skills already within yourself to overcome life's daily challenges. If you are ready for change, DBT can help you to accomplish that!

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).

What\'s better: CBT or DBT?

The selection between Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) hinges on an individual’s distinct requirements and the specific nature of their concerns. CBT is commonly preferred for a broad spectrum of conditions like anxiety and depression, whereas DBT stands out in aiding individuals dealing with borderline personality disorder and challenges associated with emotional regulation.

Is DBT conducted in person or online?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh therapists and counselors accept 26 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Caresource

  • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

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Hear from our clients

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I quite pleased with my Therapist. She’s quite professional. She’ll corrects me, and is detailed. I’d definately recommended her to friends.
Read more I quite pleased with my Therapist. She’s quite professional. She’ll corrects me, and is detailed. I’d definately recommended her to friends.
June Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Read more I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Jan Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Read more I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Jan Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Me and my wife love Levi! He is a great therapist for couples grief counseling! Highly recommend!
Read more Me and my wife love Levi! He is a great therapist for couples grief counseling! Highly recommend!
Harley Dec 2023
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★★★★★
I have known Meredith Hinson for several years. She is patient and kind without judgement. She definitely makes me feel at ease.
Read more I have known Meredith Hinson for several years. She is patient and kind without judgement. She definitely makes me feel at ease.
Northeast Raleigh Sep 2021
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★★★★★
Kathleen is such a professional, educated, and expert in her field. She shows a lot of compassion and pride in her work with clients. Kathleen will be someone you can trust and be able to have a wonderful working relationship. I would pick her for a counselor any day!
Read more Kathleen is such a professional, educated, and expert in her field. She shows a lot of compassion and pride in her work with clients. Kathleen will be someone you can trust and be able to have a wonderful working relationship. I would pick her for a counselor any day!
Raleigh Dec 2020
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★★★★★
I have known Kathleen Moore for many years and find her to be highly skilled and professional as a Counselor. In my personal experience she is highly intuitive and knows how to listen well and respond accurately to issues as they are presented. I highly recommend her to others.
Read more I have known Kathleen Moore for many years and find her to be highly skilled and professional as a Counselor. In my personal experience she is highly intuitive and knows how to listen well and respond accurately to issues as they are presented. I highly recommend her to others.
Northeast Raleigh Dec 2020
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★★★★★
Your staff, Kathleen Moore, has been a constant professional. Her expertise and sound advice as a counselor exemplifies compassion, integrity, and honesty that is most needed in this field. Thank for the years of unwavering support.
Read more Your staff, Kathleen Moore, has been a constant professional. Her expertise and sound advice as a counselor exemplifies compassion, integrity, and honesty that is most needed in this field. Thank for the years of unwavering support.
Northeast Raleigh Dec 2020
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Northeast Raleigh is off of Highwoods Blvd. We are across the street from Highwoods Park KinderCare, and down the road from Taco Bell.

Phone number

(919) 822-8270

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