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1,915 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Pennsylvania 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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My goal is to create a safe space for us to explore identity, overcome obstacles, and achieve your maximum possible growth.

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As a clinical psychologist, I enjoy working with my clients to help them solve their problems and utilize coping skills.

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Mark Bingel McKillips

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

I use DBT in my practice as a supplementary treatment modality, a guide for ethical treatment standards, and a catalog of coping skills that can benefit clients with differing symptoms. DBT was specifically designed for use in the treatment of individuals with borderline personality disorder, but can be adapted to work with individuals with various treatment needs. While the creator of the modality encourages the flexible use of the treatment's components, practicing the modality requires individual therapy, skills group instruction, and 24/7 skills coaching. As such, I use DBT-related interventions and theories to enrich my practice when aspects of the treatment are called for. The core value of nonjudgment central to DBT theory is something I strive to embrace with all of my clients.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

Some of the DBT-related skills that I introduce are emotional regulation skills, such as the FTIP skills. I also incorporate concepts such as radical acceptance and taking opposite action.

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress when they are meeting their treatment goals and objectives.

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

Practicing skills in the moment is important for skill integration. A client can know all of the skills available; however, if they cannot access them when they need them, the knowledge is pointless.

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

Clients preparing for therapy should take a risk and come with an open mind. Usually, clients find that the process is much less intimidating than they think it might be.

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 Philadelphia, PA 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.
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Our Philadelphia therapists and counselors accept 40 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Hear from our clients

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My experience was extremely positive . My Therapist immediately established trust. Which is essential for me to discuss disclose verbalize my feelings
Barbara Apr 2025
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My therapist is absolutely amazing at her job. She is very helpful and very nice and truly listens and understands
Jamie Apr 2025
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I have been working with my Thriveworks provider for several months now and I've come to know him as someone that I can identify with, who is very compatible with my personality, and has offered me some great insights as to looking at things in my life in ways that I have improved upon as a result and I look forward to continuing to work with him.
Read more I have been working with my Thriveworks provider for several months now and I've come to know him as someone that I can identify with, who is very compatible with my personality, and has offered me some great insights as to looking at things in my life in ways that I have improved upon as a result and I look forward to continuing to work with him.
John Apr 2025
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Marla has been a huge help to me in my transition into parenthood and in my continuing effort to regulate my emotions. She has given me tools and resources to do this and has also given me space to vent frustrations and celebrate small wins with her. I can safely say the last few months of my life would have been a lot harder without Marla.
Read more Marla has been a huge help to me in my transition into parenthood and in my continuing effort to regulate my emotions. She has given me tools and resources to do this and has also given me space to vent frustrations and celebrate small wins with her. I can safely say the last few months of my life would have been a lot harder without Marla.
Katherine Apr 2025
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It was nothing that really stood out it was just the expected start to a first therapy session, it wasn't bad at all though just about average.
Lameer Apr 2025
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I appreciate the patience, emotional support and sincere advice that my therapist has to give me.
Suneet Apr 2025
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Brain was on time which I appreciate and super friendly during our intake session.
Gwyn Apr 2025
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Thriveworks: Thriveworks has been great for finding a therapist who is in-network with my insurance, and their reps have helped when there were insurance issues too. It's great to be able to try a few therapists until you find the right fit. . . My provider, Jacquelyn: Jacquelyn has been hugely helpful as I work through a life transition of one relationship ending, and then another. She has helped me understand more about myself, shared strategies I can use to develop healthy habits and patterns, and overall helped me live more from a mindset of openness and opportunity.
Read more Thriveworks: Thriveworks has been great for finding a therapist who is in-network with my insurance, and their reps have helped when there were insurance issues too. It's great to be able to try a few therapists until you find the right fit. . . My provider, Jacquelyn: Jacquelyn has been hugely helpful as I work through a life transition of one relationship ending, and then another. She has helped me understand more about myself, shared strategies I can use to develop healthy habits and patterns, and overall helped me live more from a mindset of openness and opportunity.
Peter Apr 2025
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Philadelphia is off of Ludlow Street and S 40th Street. We are near Smoke Shop Convenience and Locust Moon Comics.

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