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729 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in California in the last year

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28  therapists available in San Jose

Huntington Beach

As a first-generation American of Latin and European descent who identifies as a transgender woman and has experienced personal tr...

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Huntington Beach

As someone who has walked alongside individuals, couples, and families through trauma, loss, and life transitions, I bring an empa...

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Huntington Beach

I understand the unique challenges of navigating life as a minority, and I bring both personal experience and professional support...

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Huntington Beach

As someone with lived experience in mental health and navigating social support systems, I bring a community-based understanding t...

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Huntington Beach

As a woman of color navigating societal and personal circumstances, I focus on teaching new life skills and restoring individual c...

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Huntington Beach

As a woman of color who has known both trauma and healing, I am deeply committed to helping individuals build the capacity to redi...

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La Habra

As someone who has walked alongside countless individuals through trauma, self-doubt, and life's unexpected turns, I am passionate...

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Huntington Beach

Having personally known the impact of hardship and poverty, I bring a deeply empathetic, trauma-informed approach to walking along...

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Huntington Beach

As an experienced mental health professional, I know every individual deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect...

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San Diego

As one who experienced difficulty with managing my mental health, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by life...

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Berkeley

My therapy journey began with a curiosity about human resilience and a desire to help others find strength in the face of life’s c...

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San Diego

I have successfully worked with individuals and groups by drawing on my bilingual and bicultural background....

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Irvine

I’m here to understand you better and help identify the treatment goals you want to pursue....

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Thousand Oaks

Having navigated my own experiences with anxiety and life challenges, I bring real-world understanding, warmth, and humor into the...

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Irvine

I believe every human has the capacity to heal....

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Huntington Beach

As a Muslim therapist, I value a culturally sensitive and inclusive space where we can talk openly about life, faith, or just gett...

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San Diego

Throughout my own journey, I have learned how powerful having a strong support is in developing the skills needed to commit to our...

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San Diego

Carrie Eagles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia and California who has a genuine curiosity about people. Ca...

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San Diego

As a bilingual Swedish-speaking therapist, I will meet you with a deep, compassionate presence, provide a safe place to explore yo...

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Huntington Beach

As someone who has worked within complex healthcare and social systems, I understand how external barriers impact our well-being a...

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La Habra

I am passionate about understanding your unique needs and helping you achieve your goals. Let's make something great together!...

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Huntington Beach

As a Black woman who grew up in a home where mental health was rarely talked about, I understand how difficult it can be to seek s...

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Berkeley

My goal is to support your unique path to personal change, growth, mental wellness, recovery, and finding your inner magic....

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Thousand Oaks

I am a licensed therapist dedicated to helping people find clarity, healing, and empowerment in their lives....

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Thousand Oaks

As a minority female with Vietnamese-American refugee parents, I understand the unique challenges of transgenerational trauma and ...

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Berkeley

I believe that true healing involves the whole self—mind, body, and breath—and I guide clients toward balance through an integrati...

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San Diego

This will be a journey where I will walk alongside you, supporting you through tough times and cheering you on in easier times....

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Fremont

Trained as a neuropsychologist and as a therapist, I can help you understand how your functional impairments and emotional difficu...

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Starting Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in San Jose

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 San Jose, CA 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 San Jose accept 36 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Blue Shield of California Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Shield of California | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at San Jose
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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I loved how friendly everyone I spoke with was and how easy and quick it was to make an appointment.
Sarah Sep 2025
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Alexandra is one of the best practitioners I've ever seen. She has challenged me in the best ways, which is tough! She meets me where I'm at, listens well, and has helped me wrestle with my anxiety in a really productive and meaningful way.
Jillian Sep 2025
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My therapist is a good listener and offers me useful advice and tools.
Jacquelynne Sep 2025
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I have had excellent help from Thriveworks. Administrative assistance has been prompt and courteous; even when circumstances necessitated a provider switch (due to my provider leaving the business for another opportunity), this change was handled efficiently. Meetings have brought me to a much better place than I was at a year ago. Thanks for everything!
Read more I have had excellent help from Thriveworks. Administrative assistance has been prompt and courteous; even when circumstances necessitated a provider switch (due to my provider leaving the business for another opportunity), this change was handled efficiently. Meetings have brought me to a much better place than I was at a year ago. Thanks for everything!
Jacob Jun 2025
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Blanca Sevilla is by far the most helpful therapist I have ever had in my life. Her insights have been integral in me improving myself and my life. I am so grateful to have her perspective to bounce ideas off and I feel like she really listens and keeps track. She's amazing!
Read more Blanca Sevilla is by far the most helpful therapist I have ever had in my life. Her insights have been integral in me improving myself and my life. I am so grateful to have her perspective to bounce ideas off and I feel like she really listens and keeps track. She's amazing!
Rachel Jun 2025
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I think in a general sense having more therapist available for clients there's moments I was not able to find a therapist to book with. The options were slim
Dalila Jun 2025
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Very informative information about how to be a better person.
Bridget Jun 2025
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Super easy to set-up an appointment! My provider is such a help she's a critical thinker and makes me think about everything. I appreciate her expertise.
Angelina Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Jose is located in Bascom - Forest on Forest Ave where it intersects with Clarmar Way. We are in the same building as Peninsula Oral Surgery San Jose. And just before you reach us, in a separate building, is Communications Workers-America. There are also houses behind us.

Phone number

(669) 238-4947

Languages spoken by CA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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