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1,170 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Michigan in the last year

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Cassie Watts is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Michigan. She has a passion for helping teens, adults, and...

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As your therapist, I will provide a safe place to explore your story and create the change you deserve....

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I graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters in Couples, Marriage, and family Therapy. I am a Licensed Professional...

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Sometimes we all have difficulties in life, there is nothing wrong with reaching out for help....

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My aim is to offer you a therapeutic alliance through which you can heal from past wounds and embrace imperfections so that you ma...

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Who you are is beautifully and uniquely crafted by your experiences in life and I am here to help you discover ways to improve you...

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I am a caring and supportive individual that will help guide children and adults to learn the skills they need, while supporting t...

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As the wife of a United States Marine and the daughter of parents who fostered teenage girls, I am able to understand the struggle...

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My passion is to help people feel heard and empowered to live their best lives....

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Starting Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in Portage

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 Portage, MI 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 Portage accept 27 insurance plans

  • ASR

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Alliance Health and Life (HAP)

  • Blue Care Network of Michigan

  • Blue Care Network of Michigan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at Portage
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Jamie has been of significant help to me. She is an extraordinary therapist. I also appreciate that she is always on time, has never cancelled (which happened a lot with previous therapists) and she remembers details and names which makes me feel like what I say matters. I am so grateful to have found Jamie!
Read more Jamie has been of significant help to me. She is an extraordinary therapist. I also appreciate that she is always on time, has never cancelled (which happened a lot with previous therapists) and she remembers details and names which makes me feel like what I say matters. I am so grateful to have found Jamie!
Laura Sep 2025
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Brandi Belcher is amazing. We have been working together for about a year & she has helped me so much in every aspect. She's honest, respectful, kind & listens thoroughly to what I am saying. Highly recommend her!
Kinslea Sep 2025
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Brandi has helped me beyond words. She is caring, helpful, and has given me tools to use in the future. I am so grateful to have her in my life.
Chelsea Sep 2025
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It was good
Moriah Sep 2025
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Nathan is incredible. God truly put him in my life for a reason.
Kent Sep 2025
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Haili is awesome! great active listener and always makes me feel like I am her only patient, I know that I am not. She really invests in her patients, and I am grateful for her!
Susan Sep 2025
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Michelle was kind, knowledgeable and thorough. I loved her treatment plan and am looking forward to seeing her again
Celina Sep 2025
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Michelle Brown is wonderful and has helped me manage my meds. I appreciate Thriveworks and Michelle for everything!
Latasha Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Portage is off of Milham Avenue and New Port Road. We are somewhat near a Chick-fil-A, and in the same shopping area as DICK’s, off of Gladys.

Phone number

(269) 264-4920

Languages spoken by MI providers

  • English
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