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669 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Maryland 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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Starting Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in Silver Spring

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 Silver Spring, MD 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 Silver Spring accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • JP Farley Corporation

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Self-pay costs at Silver Spring
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

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Psychiatry

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$1

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Hear from our clients

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Ease of making the appointments and the clinician is great to work with
Angela Sep 2025
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Dr. Upshaw is great at being a combination of empathetic and pushing me to grow
Jonathan Sep 2025
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Very knowledgeable and invigorating sessions.
Eddie Sep 2025
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My sessions help me figure things out, make improvements in my perception and it progresses through clear and direct communication without fluff. I appreciate how we interact dynamically from one session to the next and it doesn't come across as a formatted or scripted interaction. Works for me.
Read more My sessions help me figure things out, make improvements in my perception and it progresses through clear and direct communication without fluff. I appreciate how we interact dynamically from one session to the next and it doesn't come across as a formatted or scripted interaction. Works for me.
Christopher Sep 2025
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Judy was very knowledgable and empathetic and helped me work through my issues. She has good insight and showed me what to do to combat negative thoughts.
Stephanie Sep 2025
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Magy is unbelievable. I cannot begin to describe how much her professional, kind demeanor has helped me through very hard issues with my mental health. I am so very grateful for her help.
Peter Sep 2025
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It's been great working with my therapist! He has adjusted my thinking in so many areas. It's been eye opening.
Diana Sep 2025
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Mohammed is attentive, a great listener, and engaging.
Ellis Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Silver Spring is located off Lamberton Drive, across the street from Truist Bank and CVS Pharmacy. We currently share the building with Champion Martial Arts and Ben Yehuda restaurant.

Phone number

(202) 915-2842

Languages spoken by MD providers

  • English
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