Care without the wait

15 licensed therapists & providers in Washington. 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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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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Seattle, WA

I believe that everyone’s journey is unique and I try to meet clients where they are emotionally....

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Because of my own personal experience with tragic loss and early childhood trauma, I have confidence in my ability to create a saf...

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Seattle, WA

I come from a multidisciplinary and multicultural background and am particularly conscious of the importance culture can play in t...

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I have a firm belief that none of us are perfect and as such we should continually strive to learn from our experiences and be bet...

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My mission is to help you live your best life by bringing empathy and respect to the therapeutic process of exploring where you’ve...

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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 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 insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Washington accept 28 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter from Coordinated Care | Commercial

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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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

4.7 Learn about verified reviews
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My therapist is amazing! She’s funny, empathetic, and super comfortable to talk to. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Hadley Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Claudia is an excellent listener!
Ella Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I have learned so much about myself! My therapist has given me so many tools to help manage my anxiety and depression. The daily heaviness of life has been replaced with confidence, energy, and a smile. None of which would have been possible before therapy began with Ann Archer. Thriveworks offered me the ability to afford Therapy and I would recommend both my therapist and Thriveworks to anyone looking for Therapy.
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Gabriela Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I appreciate the expertise and structure Ann established with our first session. I feel really hopeful and optimistic in the work we will do together.
Evelyn Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Being heard, validated and communicating ways to handle challenging situations.
Fang Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I have had only one session at this time
Sunita Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Inlove how everyone works together. I would like to explorer different way of therapy. To explore diagnosis
Kennedy Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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The reminders and organization of the user experience in the portal is very friendly. As I get to know Meredith, she is great and always follows up.
Claire Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I feel really comfortable talking to my provider
Scarlett Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I have had two providers through Thriveworks over the past many years and both have been amazing. The transition was pretty seamless with my last provider recommending Meredith. I appreciated being able to read through everyone’s bios and come to the same conclusion myself. I felt comfortable with Meredith from my very first session. It is difficult to change providers after sharing so much with someone but she understood that challenge and has met me where I’m at every single session. She’s so patient, wise and grounding to work with. I personally believe I’ve come leaps and bounds since working with Meredith and now can see that this was a change I was ready for. I am so grateful for her time and her expertise. I would 1,0000% recommend her.
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Thomas Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I love how easy it was to get started! I was really struggling but was able to start therapy within days! Thank you for that!
Amelia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I appreciated how compassionate and understandable the counselor was.
Xavier Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Emberlene is easy to talk with and she quickly gets to the business of helping me navigate my problem situations.
Elena Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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The knowledge and understanding of my struggles. Also knowing how I think and operate from the very beginning.
Emily Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Cindy is an amazing listener gives me a lot of advice on how to handle different things gives me things to really think about I really appreciate the time that we get to spend together. She is helping me understand a lot of things about myself.
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Emilia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My Provider was very pleasant, helpful, supportive, and informative during my first appointment.
Xin Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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She extremely friendly and very calm!
Nova Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I am getting better care than I could have ever imagined, my provider is very professional and goes above and beyond, the compassion shown help my grief well.
Claudia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
She is very open minded, non judgemental, and understanding
Tiffany Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I appreciate the sincerity of my care and the eagerness I am met with to see my improvement in every manner.
Gabrielle Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Phone number

(206) 569-6757
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Languages spoken by WA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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Support Hours

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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