Care without the wait

120 licensed therapists & providers in Pennsylvania—19 in Media. 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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4,525 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Pennsylvania 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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Media, PA

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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 Media, PA 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 Media accept 47 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter Health | Commercial

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Clover Health Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Media
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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What I appreciate the most about my experience is that I always feel heard and I always feel comfortable sharing
Maria Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Marguerite is a good listener and she provides helpful insights.
Natalia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My therapist Deray is very knowledgeable. She has empathy and understanding of what you are going through and dealing with and the fact that she understands and doesn’t make me feel bad for understanding this way, and have given me a lot of coping exercises to deal with certain issues that I’m faith with.
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Tiffany Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My therapist is very knowledgeable, listens to me, and treats me with respect.
Ramon Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My thoughts are i very much, thrive on the help i receive and appreciate very much the counseling i receive.
Zoey Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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You guys suck but she is great
Harper Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I love that fact that Marsha tries so hard to understand what I am feeling. She will let me know regardless if I am right or wrong with the way I have approached an issue
Monica Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Brandon is a highly intelligent guy and a fantastic person to talk to, I’ve gotten a lot out of this service, and I greatly appreciate him
Avery Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

600 N Jackson St Suite 300
Media, PA 19063

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Media is located near N Jackson St and W 6th St, off Baltimore Pike. It is near the Delaware County Courthouse and Glen Providence Park.

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Phone number

(610) 557-1991
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Languages spoken by PA providers

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
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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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Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
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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