Care without the wait

73 licensed therapists & providers in New Jersey—6 in Red Bank. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage †

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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1,786 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in New Jersey 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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Red Bank, NJ

My goal is to empower you to find a sense of strength in order to establish healthy coping mechanisms....

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Red Bank, NJ

As a professional, I understand the importance of creating an environment for my clients to feel safe and supported....

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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.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) FAQs

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 insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Red Bank accept 32 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth New Jersey

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Open Access Plus New Jersey

  • Clover Health Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at Red Bank
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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Rosa Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I absolutely love her. She listens and is not judgemental!
Mia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Alexis was very informative and straightforward about my care. She wants me on the right medication to help me.
Claudia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I have a great feeling of relief and stress levels subside
Abigail Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Solid advice. Was honest about solution even though it was tough to hear
Piper Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I like the simplicity of the platform connecting people to therapists. The interface is straightforward and simple to use. Very few bugs which makes it easy to use regularly.
Veronica Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Ms. Amy Loder. She is perfect. Let’s me voice my needs and we work together on how or what I may need to improve from any situation. And is a blessing and a God sent you are very lucky to have her as a staff member. She is irreplaceable.
Matthew Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I love that Robin listens and ask questions that show she is listening to you.
Josephine Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

65 Mechanic St Suite 203
Red Bank, NJ 07701

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Red Bank is located near Mechanic Street and Globe Court, off Highway 35. It is right by the south part of the Navesink River and by the Riverside Gardens Park.

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Phone number

(732) 785-4715
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Languages spoken by NJ providers

  • Arabic
  • English
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Hours

Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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