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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks 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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Good news! We have 5 therapists in Washington available for an online or in-person session.

Starting Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

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 Washington, WA 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 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Washington therapists and counselors accept 19 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Program

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Program

  • Aetna

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • JP Farley Corporation

  • Medicare WA

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Self-pay costs at Washington
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 appreciate the receptiveness to talking about all aspects of my life that are causing anxiety and depression with helpful strategies to deal with these issues as they come up.
Robert Mar 2025
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I appreciate my councilor for approaching my grief in the way she is and at the level that I am able to cope with it and not pushing me any faster or harder than she is, it's going to be a long process for me and a lot less heart brake in the way it is being done.
Read more I appreciate my councilor for approaching my grief in the way she is and at the level that I am able to cope with it and not pushing me any faster or harder than she is, it's going to be a long process for me and a lot less heart brake in the way it is being done.
John Mar 2025
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I appreciate how fast you all got me in and how comfortable my provider has made me feel
Jenifer Mar 2025
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I appreciate that I feel heard and validated by my therapist. She has given me helpful tools to deal with my anxiety . I can't think of anyway to improve the experience
Kathleen Mar 2025
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I was super impressed on how quickly I was able to get an appointment. I appreciate the care I receive from my therapist.
Katie Mar 2025
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I enjoy the chance to reflect on the week and upon upcoming changes in our lives. In person, rather than online, would be preferred. Mary Lou has helped me with several specific items.
Sam Mar 2025
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Meredith was so very kind, patient, listened, professional and provided positive feedback at all times. The portal seems to not be user friendly or always working as far as appointments are concerned.
Rory Mar 2025
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Connie Guy is empathetic, supportive and cares about her patients well being. A counselor that truly cares!
Bellingham Dec 2021
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Where to find us

Phone number

(206) 569-6757

Languages spoken by WA providers

  • English

Support Hours

Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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