852 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in New Jersey in the last year

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Melissa Albano

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

MY approach for helping clients with dialectical behavior therapy is open and detailed to individual needs. I find the best benefit of DBT is to provide techniques and tools to help deliver change while identifying issues/triggers that cause troubling behaviors.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

I utilize the four basic principles, including emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness tools.

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

I speak with clients to set attainable goals and monitor progress, while teachings skills and techniques to manage their outcomes.

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

I provide clients with worksheets to describe DBT tools and help client to implement techniques between sessions.

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

To prepare my clients for their first dialectical behavior therapy session, an individual can explore area of focus for goals and treatment planning. A detailed intake helps us to determine and prioritize attainable treatment goals.

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 Red Bank, NJ 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 Red Bank therapists and counselors accept 29 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth New Jersey

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS - HMO

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Self-pay costs at Red Bank
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Hear from our clients

5.0 Thriveworks Red Bank reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Zack Diamond Drake has some of the best ears around. If there is something dragging you down or simply holding you back, this individual will not only help you work through whatever it is, but help you to think through the process yourself. This, in my opinion, is the best kind of counseling there is. I would highly recommend his services.
Read more Zack Diamond Drake has some of the best ears around. If there is something dragging you down or simply holding you back, this individual will not only help you work through whatever it is, but help you to think through the process yourself. This, in my opinion, is the best kind of counseling there is. I would highly recommend his services.
Red Bank Apr 2022
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★★★★★
Christina Ward has been so helpful to get to the heart of my issues. Christina made me feel comfortable to discuss my hard to talk about problems and helping me work thru them. I especially like the homework. Thank you, Christina.
Read more Christina Ward has been so helpful to get to the heart of my issues. Christina made me feel comfortable to discuss my hard to talk about problems and helping me work thru them. I especially like the homework. Thank you, Christina.
Red Bank Feb 2022
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★★★★★
I had a positive experience during my counseling sessions with David. He was understanding and made very helpful suggestions. I would highly recommend David and Thriveworks to anyone interested in counseling.
Read more I had a positive experience during my counseling sessions with David. He was understanding and made very helpful suggestions. I would highly recommend David and Thriveworks to anyone interested in counseling.
Red Bank Jan 2021
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★★★★★
I have been seeing a therapist at Thriveworks for a little while now, and I am very pleased with the progress I am making as well as the insight I have gained. It truly has been affective for me. I highly recommend Thriveworks!
Read more I have been seeing a therapist at Thriveworks for a little while now, and I am very pleased with the progress I am making as well as the insight I have gained. It truly has been affective for me. I highly recommend Thriveworks!
Red Bank Jan 2021
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★★★★★
Everyone needs help especially during this difficult time. Thriveworks Counseling is a wonderful place that is committed to helping those who need it!
Read more Everyone needs help especially during this difficult time. Thriveworks Counseling is a wonderful place that is committed to helping those who need it!
Red Bank Jan 2021
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★★★★★
Great location, professional staff. Very inviting environment.
Red Bank Jan 2021
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★★★★★
I would highly recommend Thriveworks for counseling. The staff is friendly and informative. The offices are very comfortable and the practice seems to hold it’s staff to a high standard of professionalism!
Read more I would highly recommend Thriveworks for counseling. The staff is friendly and informative. The offices are very comfortable and the practice seems to hold it’s staff to a high standard of professionalism!
Red Bank Jan 2021
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★★★★★
If you're ready to make some changes in your life for the better, it's a great place to go! The people really care about helping improve the lives of others.
Read more If you're ready to make some changes in your life for the better, it's a great place to go! The people really care about helping improve the lives of others.
Red Bank Dec 2020
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Red Bank is off of Washington Street and Mechanic Street. We share an office building with FACE FORWARD Permanent Cosmetics, and DOT Compliance.

Phone number

(732) 785-4715

Languages spoken by NJ providers

  • Arabic
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