Offered in-person & online

Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Jacksonville, FL

Get in-person or online care, and cover the majority of the costs with your insurance.

Find a provider Call (904) 567-0813

All Jacksonville services

Services

Individual therapy Child therapy Couples therapy Family therapy Marriage counseling Online therapy Psychiatry/medication Teen counseling
Counseling approaches & specialties

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) ADHD therapy Anger management therapy Anxiety therapy Christian counseling Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Depression counseling Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) Eating disorders EMDR therapy Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) Grief & loss counseling Humanistic therapy Insomnia therapy LGBTQIA+ counseling Life transitions counseling Motivational interviewing Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapy (OCDT) Person-centered therapy (PCT) Psychologists Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) Strength-based therapy Stress management therapy Trauma/PTSD therapy
Our Providers
Call (904) 567-0813
Jacksonville, FL therapy

Connect with a therapist, psychiatrist or counselor near you

1,103 people sought dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help in Florida in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

Meet with a provider as soon as this week

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Pooja Vala She/Her

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +18 more

Anger, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, +14 more

As a first-generation Indian-American, I understand the complicated overlap between identity exploration and mental health stigma.

Next opening: Fri Dec 27, 11 am View all availability

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Angelita Morales She/Her

Counselor (Registered Mental Health Intern)

Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield, +3 more

Domestic Abuse, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, +5 more

As an empathic and realistic counselor, I use a down-to-Earth approach and remain genuinely dedicated to working with clients as they travel on their ... As an empathic and realistic counselor, I use a down-to-Earth approach and remain genuinely dedicated to working with clients as they travel on their journey towards peace and betterment. Read more

Next opening: Sun Dec 29, 10 am View all availability

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Bianca Croyle She/Her

Counselor (Registered Social Worker Intern)

Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage, +3 more

Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Stress, Women’s Issues, Bipolar Disorder, +6 more

I am committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic experience by tailoring support to meet individual needs and promoting holistic ... I am committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic experience by tailoring support to meet individual needs and promoting holistic well-being. Read more

Next opening: Mon Dec 30, 5 pm View all availability

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Bianca Doll

Counselor (Registered Mental Health Intern)

Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield, +3 more

Domestic Abuse, Narcissism, Anger, Coping Skills, Infidelity, +15 more

Hello, I'm here to create a safe and supportive space where we can work together on your journey towards healing and growth.

Next opening: Tue Dec 31, 12 pm View all availability

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Casey Yates She/Her

Counselor (Registered Mental Health Intern)

Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield, +3 more

Anger, Coping Skills, Stress, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, +5 more

As a therapist, I strive to connect with my clients to help them achieve their goals.

Next opening: Mon Jan 6, 2 pm View all availability

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Melanie Bartholomew She/Her

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Carelon, +19 more

Coping Skills, Stress, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, +2 more

As an understanding, compassionate therapist, I believe people feel, think, and do what they do for very good reasons and once we identify those, we c... As an understanding, compassionate therapist, I believe people feel, think, and do what they do for very good reasons and once we identify those, we can use those good reasons to work together to make things better. Read more

Next opening: Tue Dec 31, 11 am View all availability

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Lisa Bishop She/Her

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Carelon, +19 more

Anger, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, +8 more

As a mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend and individual, I understand that there are times we need support and guidance to help us find positive ways ... As a mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend and individual, I understand that there are times we need support and guidance to help us find positive ways to cope with difficult or trying situations in life. Read more

Next opening: Tue Jan 7, 1 pm View all availability

View all Jacksonville providers

Common approaches to Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

Hear from Melanie Bartholomew, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

View Melanie Bartholomew's profile

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

DBT is particularly helpful for clients with problems in interpersonal relationships, depression, suicidal thinking, and substance abuse. My go-to approach would be to recommend clients attend a DBT group to learn about distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness skills, then process situations and use the skills with the help of an individual therapist.

What tools do you teach in dialectical behavior therapy?

There are 4 key skills in DBT:

Emotion regulation - How to manage emotions, identify the functions of emotions, and reduce vulnerability to the emotional mind
Interpersonal effectiveness - Managing conflict, maintaining and improving relationships, and ending destructive patterns
Mindfulness - How to observe and experience reality as it is and live in the moment
Distress tolerance - Techniques for tolerating painful events, urges, and emotions

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

I know a client is making progress in dialectical behavior therapy when they are able to use DBT skills in the moment or are able to identify the barriers keeping the skills from working. This is especially evident when clients have a reduction in urges to self-harm or suicidal thinking.

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

Clients can supplement their time in DBT by using their skill diary cards and practicing the skills.

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

To prepare for their first dialectical behavior therapy session, individuals can write down any questions to ask the therapist. It could also be useful to read “Building a Life Worth Living: A Memoir 2020” by Marsha M. Linehan.

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 Jacksonville, FL 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.

Insurance options

Self-pay costs

Our Jacksonville therapists and counselors accept 22 insurance plans

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth EAP
Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage
Compsych
First Health Network
Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield
Humana Exchange
Humana HMO/POS
Humana Medicare Advantage

Self-pay costs at Jacksonville

Talk therapy

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

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

5.0 Thriveworks Jacksonville reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.

View all reviews

★★★★★

Jessica Gort is by far the best therapist I’ve ever had. She’s not only met my needs and expectations, she goes above and beyond that. When I first met with Jessica i was newly sober and recently lost my father, I was struggling and had just ended a professional relationship with a prior therapist that couldn’t help me with what I needed at that time. I felt lost and was losing hope until I met her. I expressed my concerns with Jessica and she did everything she could to help me in the ways that I needed, to keep my sobriety and mental health intact during my grieving process. If I could rate her 10 stars I would. She’s amazing. Highly recommend.

Read more Jessica Gort is by far the best therapist I’ve ever had. She’s not only met my needs and expectations, she goes above and beyond that. When I first met with Jessica i was newly sober and recently lost my father, I was struggling and had just ended a professional relationship with a prior therapist that couldn’t help me with what I needed at that time. I felt lost and was losing hope until I met her. I expressed my concerns with Jessica and she did everything she could to help me in the ways that I needed, to keep my sobriety and mental health intact during my grieving process. If I could rate her 10 stars I would. She’s amazing. Highly recommend.

Jacksonville Sep 2021