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Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Raleigh, NC

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2,400 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in North Carolina 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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Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +21 more
LGBTQIA+, Anger, Coping Skills, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, +4 more

As a black male therapist, I seek to maintain an open-minded and nuanced space for therapeutic exploration.

JP Farley Corporation, Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, +2 more
Military / Veteran, Medical / Health Issues, Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Anger, +19 more

I am a trauma survivor as well as a military veteran, and I am dedicated to being the best therapist I can be, which means providing individualized ca... I am a trauma survivor as well as a military veteran, and I am dedicated to being the best therapist I can be, which means providing individualized case management and staying up-to-date on cutting-edge trends and interventions. Read more

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +22 more
Coping Skills, Stress, Women’s Issues, Career, Divorce / Breakup, +5 more

Aetna, Carelon, Caresource, +19 more
LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Stress, Career, Bipolar Disorder, +5 more

As an Indian-American therapist with experience transitioning careers, navigating partnerships, and relocating across countries, I offer a rich tapest... As an Indian-American therapist with experience transitioning careers, navigating partnerships, and relocating across countries, I offer a rich tapestry of cultural understanding and empathetic insight, creating a secure environment for your personal growth and exploration. Read more

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +21 more
LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, +7 more

Shannon Sauls

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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 (DBT) is learning a particular skill or tool during session, practicing during session, and then having clients practice the skill daily outside of sessions.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

I teach the following tools in DBT:

  • Mindfulness
  • Interpersonal effectiveness
  • Distress tolerance
  • Emotion regulation

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 begin reporting feeling calmer daily, responding to situations in a healthy way, increase in healthy interactions and relationships, and regulating their emotions.

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

Clients can supplement their time in dialectical behavior therapy with scheduled daily practice of the skills learned in each session.

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

To prepare for their first dialectical behavior therapy session, an individual can be ready to learn and ready for change.

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 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 23 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 Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at Raleigh
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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

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Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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everything about it is very easy, and everyone ive seen has been incredible.
Katherine Apr 2025
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The 15 minute window is kinda short sometimes, but overall I like my provider a lot and feel like it helps me.
Mark Apr 2025
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Stephanie is wonderful. Listened to my grumpy remarks in the dark days. Always offered positive ideas to situations or kept quiet. Respected that. Good therapy to a bad situation. Thanks
Robert Apr 2025
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The doctors and therapists really understood where I was coming from and what I was getting at. Their help changed my life forever. Thank you!
Charles Apr 2025
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Stephaine shows concern and tools to move forward I would suggest her to friends
Yvette Apr 2025
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The best therapist I have had in 30 years. Can navigate quickly to the core of the problem and extremely helpful finding the right tools to heal and rise above difficult situations.
Christine Apr 2025
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It was great. Thank you!
Isabel Apr 2025
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I appreciated that she started the session early, since I was already online getting ready .
Omega Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Raleigh is located at 8406 Six Forks Rd Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27615, next to Spherion

Phone number

(919) 642-4857

Languages spoken by NC providers

  • Hindi
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  • English
  • Punjabi
  • Creole
  • French
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