DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches skills for intense emotions and relationships. Find DBT-informed therapists at Origins in NC and online.
- 3 clinicians at Origins
- 3 accepting or with limited availability
- In person across North Carolina and online
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, was developed to help people with intense emotions and painful relationships. It balances acceptance and change and teaches practical skills you can use right away.
DBT skills cover mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. It is used for emotional intensity, self-harm urges, borderline personality disorder and other concerns where feelings feel unmanageable, such as eating disordered behaviors and substance misuse.
Learn more
- What is DBT? (opens in a new tab) From Behavioral Tech Institute. Written mostly for therapists, and still a good overview.
- DBT Knowledge Center (opens in a new tab) From Behavioral Tech Institute. For clients, families and the curious.
Common questions
What are the DBT skills?
The four skill areas are mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Is DBT only for borderline personality disorder?
No. DBT was created for BPD but is now used for many concerns involving intense emotions and impulsive coping.
How do I find a therapist who offers DBT?
3 Origins clinicians offer DBT, and all of them are accepting new clients or have limited availability right now. They see clients in person in Durham NC – Southpark and Elkin NC and online in 4 states. Use the therapist directory to filter for DBT, read each clinician's profile and book a free 15-minute consultation online or at 252-220-0420.
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Meet the clinicians
Each clinician below lists this in their profile. Select a card to read more and book a free consultation.
Amy Leach
MSW, LCSW · Therapist (she/her)
Trauma therapy, EMDR and couples counseling, so you can find steady ground.
- In person: Durham NC – Southpark
- Online: North Carolina
- Ages: Adolescents/Teens, Adults
- Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA +3
- Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale
🟢 Accepting clients
Kayla Bullard
MSW, LCSW · Therapist (she/her)
Affirming therapy for women, pregnant people, birthing parents, and neurodivergent clients who are exhausted from holding everything together.
- In person: Elkin NC
- Online: North Carolina
- Ages: Adolescents/Teens, Adults
- Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA +3
- Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale
🟢 Accepting clients
Tae’Sia Hall
MS, LCMHC, LCASA · Therapist (she/her)
Online therapy for teens and adults who are tired of always having to be the strong one.
- Online in 4 states
- Ages: Adolescents/Teens, Adults
- Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, CHAMPVA +3
- Fee: $200 per session, limited sliding scale
🟢 Accepting clients
Listed by availability first, then by whether the clinician's own summary mentions this focus. Fit is something you work out with a clinician, which is what the free 15-minute consultation is for.
Find care near you
Clinicians at these offices list this in their profile and see clients in person. Select an office for its address, hours and clinicians.
Durham – Southpark
5007 Southpark Dr, Suite 200-B, Durham, NC
Elkin, NC
111 Church Street, Suite A, Elkin, NC
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