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107 licensed therapists & providers in Pennsylvania—11 in Wyomissing. 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

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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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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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Joseph Storz

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

My go to approach for helping people in DBT is to assist them with developing the skills that will assist them with improving their ability to effectively manage their emotions.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

I teach the following tools in DBT:

  • Mindfulness
  • Emotional regulation
  • Distress tolerance
  • Interpersonal effectiveness

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

I know that a client is making meaningful progress in DBT when they indicate a reduction in the frequency, duration, and intensity of painful emotions and an improved ability to regulate their emotions.

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

Clients can supplement their time in DBT by practicing mindfulness techniques such as 54321 grounding techniques and mindfulness breathing as well as making lifestyle changes that can improve their ability to regulate their emotions.

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

To prepare for their first DBT session, an individual can consider how they deal with their emotions right now. Do they allow themselves to feel emotions or do they fight them? Do they avoid them? Do they try to hide them?

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 Wyomissing, 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 Wyomissing 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 Wyomissing
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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Stop charging a fee if you miss the appointment in the time that you have to notify them so you don’t get charged
Delilah Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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From start to finish it’s been a really easy process thank u dr Leslee is the best.
Charles Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I have a few things going on and I feel comfortable talking about any of them.
Grace Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I appreciated how well Joel listened, and took the time to understand the situation as well as possible.
Mia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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i appreciate that thriveworks lets you sort therapists by topics they're fluent with. I've gone to larger therapy practices before and felt that their intake process didn't allow me much input in the process--i answered their questions, but there wasn't a lot of space for me to add in my own concerns, and i was assigned a therapist without any further input. this meant my last therapist wasn't a great fit. theiveworks allowing me to take part in the matching process means that I've got a therapist who fits my needs much better
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Carmen Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Melanie Morgan is absolutely amazing. Her understanding,her compassion and her knowledge is remarkable. She has great skills and problem solving techniques. If the world had more people like her, the world would be a much better place?
Adeline Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Melanie is a caring intuitive therapist. She has helped me learn tools that help my daily life and family life.
Andrea Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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They way he outs situation
Sebastian Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

4 Park Plaza Suite 105B
Wyomissing, PA 19610

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Wyomissing is located in Park Plaza near Park Rd and Penn Ave, off US-422. It is right by the Wyomissing Park System and near the Reading Public Museum.

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Phone number

(610) 890-6746
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Languages spoken by PA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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Hours

Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
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

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Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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