SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Edited and reviewed:
July 3, 2026
Reviewed by:
Complete Care for all Neurotypes
Therapy | Assessments | Coaching
DBT SKILLS FOR ANXIETY
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Anxiety in Tennessee
Dialectical behavior therapy with licensed Tennessee therapists — build skills to ride out anxiety and intense emotions, by secure telehealth statewide.
Anxiety spikes to panic before you can slow it
IS DBT RIGHT FOR YOU?
A good fit if any of this sounds familiar
Skills-based DBT in emotion regulation and distress tolerance
Weekly sessions with a clinician trained in DBT for anxiety
Practical coping skills you build and practice between sessions
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW IT WORKS
What DBT is, and how it steadies anxiety and strong emotions
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a skills-based approach that helps when anxiety arrives with intense emotions, fast physical arousal, or urges to react. Instead of trying to argue with anxious thoughts, you build four core skill sets — mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness — that let you ride out a wave of anxiety without it taking over.
With your therapist you practice concrete tools you can use in the moment: grounding when panic spikes, soothing the body's alarm, and responding to stress instead of reacting to it. At ScienceWorks we use DBT skills to help you build a steadier relationship with emotion — adapted for neurodivergent clients and co-occurring concerns, structured, and never one-size-fits-all.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT ANXIETY DISORDERS
19%
of U.S. adults had an anxiety disorder in the past year
Source:
23%
of adults with an anxiety disorder have serious life impairment
Source:
31%
of U.S. adults will have an anxiety disorder in their lifetime
Source:
WHAT TO EXPECT
Simple to start, steady and structured
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Free 15-minute consult.
We learn what's going on and answer your questions — no pressure.
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Skills-based DBT by secure telehealth statewide, or in person in Nashville.
You're paired with a clinician trained in DBT for anxiety.
Matched with an anxiety specialist.
Weekly sessions.
Payment options
As a specialty practice, we're out-of-network so we can offer the most effective, customized services.
Our payment options are transparent and flexible:
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Self-Pay: All major credit cards; FAS/HSA eligible
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Payment Plans: 6-months interest-free for approved clients via CareCredit
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Superbills Provided
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Out-of-Network: Up to 90% reimbursement for qualifying plans
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
Specialized, supervised, clinically reviewed
Your DBT for anxiety care is delivered by licensed providers with specialized training in DBT skills and emotion regulation, and experience supporting neurodivergent clients. We match you with a clinician who uses DBT for anxiety — not a generalist.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Independent, evidence-based, affirming
Because we're independent and out-of-network, your care is driven by what actually helps — not by insurance limits or session caps.
You're matched with a clinician who uses DBT skills for anxiety — emotion regulation and distress tolerance — not a generalist.
Care is anxiety-informed and neurodivergent-affirming, by secure telehealth across Tennessee, with in-person visits at our Nashville office.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Is DBT for anxiety available online or in person?
ScienceWorks offers DBT for anxiety by secure telehealth to anyone in Tennessee, and in person at our Nashville office for those who prefer it. Most clients choose online sessions, which remove travel and let you start from home; in-person visits in Nashville are available on request.
Isn't DBT just for borderline personality disorder?
No. DBT was first developed for intense emotions, and its skills now help many people whose anxiety comes with strong emotional reactivity or panic. At ScienceWorks we use DBT skills — mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation — to help you steady anxiety, whatever the diagnosis.
What does DBT for anxiety cost, and do you take insurance?
We're an out-of-network, self-pay practice, so insurance session caps don't limit your care. We accept all major cards (FSA/HSA eligible), offer interest-free payment plans, and provide monthly superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement. We review fees before any ongoing sessions.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
Work with us locally:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY
2603 Elm Hill Pike, Suite C
Nashville, TN 37214
Disclaimer: This page provides general educational information and is not a substitute for mental health diagnosis or treatment. Reading this page does not create a therapist–client relationship with ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare. If you are in crisis or may be at risk of harm to yourself or others, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 (U.S.). Additional emergency support can be found here: Emergency Resources.