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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks 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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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 Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix therapists and counselors accept 20 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | BCBS

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • Imperial Insurance Companies AZ

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Self-pay costs at Phoenix
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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$1

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Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Linda is very compassionate and professional. She listens well and has thoughtful insights. She has given me great encouragement and encourages me to see situations with broader perspectives that helps me to heal.
Wendy Apr 2025
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Linda is very knowledgeable and accommodating. .
Eliane Apr 2025
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My provider was compassionate, thoughtful, and insightful. Michelle guided me through some of my darkest moments, past and present. I have gained new skills to forge ahead and I am forever grateful to her for helping me create a new framework to lead life to its fullest.
Read more My provider was compassionate, thoughtful, and insightful. Michelle guided me through some of my darkest moments, past and present. I have gained new skills to forge ahead and I am forever grateful to her for helping me create a new framework to lead life to its fullest.
Erin Apr 2025
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Linda is just great overall. She really listens, and she has valuable insights. I feel safe talking to her, and I always look forward to our next session. Since I began talking to her I have found myself much less anxious, and I am forming healthier habits.
Read more Linda is just great overall. She really listens, and she has valuable insights. I feel safe talking to her, and I always look forward to our next session. Since I began talking to her I have found myself much less anxious, and I am forming healthier habits.
Lucas Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Phoenix is near the corner of Ray Road and S 46th Place. We share an office building with many other doctors, and are near Ray Road Medical Center.

Phone number

(480) 637-5574

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