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166 licensed therapists & providers in Virginia—13 in Woodbridge. Available as soon as today, in person and online

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

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

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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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7,995 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Virginia in the last year

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Woodbridge, VA

As a blue-collar middle-aged native of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, I can relate to the cultural, vocational, famil...

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Woodbridge, VA

As a South-Asian therapist, I bring warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for your unique story, drawing from both my professional...

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Woodbridge, VA

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Benjamin Clark

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

My use of DBT skills is based on incorporating skills beneficial for the regulation of intense emotions. I like to utilize these skills because they provide tools that are most beneficial for teaching clients to regulate intense emotions and ground themselves.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

I teach the following tools with individual therapy:

  • Recognizing emotions on the feelings wheel
  • Wise mind
  • Urge surfing
  • Coping skills and strategies for managing and regulating emotions and stress
  • Accumulating positive emotions in the short and long term

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

I can tell a client is making meaningful progress in DBT when they are able to come back session after session and confidently report their ability to use skills, strategies, and routines they have been working on in treatment. Also, when they are using terminology they learned and demonstrate increased awareness and ability to regulate and manage whatever they are there working on in treatment.

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

I encourage clients to supplement their work in dialectical behavior therapy with positive, healthy, and effective activities, or what we refer to as pleasant events, utilizing them in their daily lives to help them feel like they are making progress towards a life worth living. Clients can also discuss activities, practices, routines, and habits that provide life satisfaction and help them feel like they are working toward long-term life goals. We will often look at a balanced life wheel that I have been known to share.

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

I encourage clients to prepare for their first DBT session by thinking about the areas of their lives where they hope treatment can help address intense emotional responses they are experiencing, allowing them to better regulate themselves and establish future goals in their lives they want to work toward.

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 Woodbridge, VA 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 Woodbridge accept 31 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Woodbridge
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

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$1

Ongoing sessions

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Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

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$1

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$1

Hear from our clients

4.9 Learn about verified reviews
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I have been very happy with Cassie. She listens with compassion and understanding.
Emily Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I love my LPC, Kyle House. She is amazingly talented and challenges me to view different perspectives while providing relevant psychoeducation. I feel I have grown open minded and curious due to her supportive counseling snd motivational skills.
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Christina Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Uunderstood exactly what's going on with me
Nathan Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I like being able to book appointments quickly, email my provider and telehealth appointments
Sophie Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I appreciate how my clinicians are very nice and supportive. I like how flexible they are with sessions.
Lillian Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My therapist helps me face my problems and challenges without overthinking them or being overwhelmed by them.
Genesis Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I’ve had a wonderful experience with Thriveworks, especially with my psychiatrist. I truly appreciate how comfortable, heard, and supported I feel during my appointments. She takes the time to listen to my concerns, explains things clearly, and makes me feel like my thoughts and feelings genuinely matter. Finding a psychiatrist I trust and feel comfortable talking to has made such a positive difference in my experience with mental health care. I’m very grateful for the care and support I’ve received through Thriveworks.
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Miles Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Dr Trivette is very helpful and kind to me. He is forthcoming with suggestions of what I can do to change my life for the better!
Kennedy Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

2501 Hunter Pl Suite 202
Woodbridge, VA 22192

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Woodbridge is located near Hunter Pl and Minnieville Rd, off Prince William Pkwy. It is near the American Legion Post 364 and a short distance from the Dale City Fire Department.

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Phone number

(571) 365-3172
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Languages spoken by VA providers

  • English
  • French
  • Farsi
  • Romanian
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Hours

Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
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

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Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
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

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