Borderline Personality (BPD) Treatment Centers in Saint Petersburg, FL

Photo of Maggie O'Connell - Neurodivergent Empowerment Institute, Treatment Center, DNP
We serve children, adolescents, and adults seeking comprehensive, neurodivergent-affirming care for complex mental health and medical needs. Our interdisciplinary team supports individuals with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, executive functioning challenges, mood disorders, chronic stress, and behavioral concerns. We also care for patients whose physical health impacts emotional wellbeing. Through integrated medical, behavioral, and supportive services, we develop personalized treatment plans that honor neurodiversity, promote resilience, and improve long-term health and quality of life.
We serve children, adolescents, and adults seeking comprehensive, neurodivergent-affirming care for complex mental health and medical needs. Our interdisciplinary team supports individuals with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, executive functioning challenges, mood disorders, chronic stress, and behavioral concerns. We also care for patients whose physical health impacts emotional wellbeing. Through integrated medical, behavioral, and supportive services, we develop personalized treatment plans that honor neurodiversity, promote resilience, and improve long-term health and quality of life.
(727) 496-8424 View (727) 496-8424
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Cypress Wellness Center
Treatment Center
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
We are an inclusive therapeutic group offering services to individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Our clinicians come from different backgroups, use different approaches and therapeutic modalities, and have a variety of specializations. The therapeutic modalities include but are not limited to CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Art Therapy, and Narrative. Our clinicians use different approaches based on the needs and interests of their clients. Many implement mindfulness, somatic exercises, play therapy, and more. Our specialties include sex therapy, trauma treatment, couples and families, existential issues, depression and anxiety symptoms, and more. We offer sliding scale options and do not require income proof, you'd just let us know what rate you'd need within our offering and we'd help you find the best therapist match.
We are an inclusive therapeutic group offering services to individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Our clinicians come from different backgroups, use different approaches and therapeutic modalities, and have a variety of specializations. The therapeutic modalities include but are not limited to CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Art Therapy, and Narrative. Our clinicians use different approaches based on the needs and interests of their clients. Many implement mindfulness, somatic exercises, play therapy, and more. Our specialties include sex therapy, trauma treatment, couples and families, existential issues, depression and anxiety symptoms, and more. We offer sliding scale options and do not require income proof, you'd just let us know what rate you'd need within our offering and we'd help you find the best therapist match.
(727) 339-2474 View (727) 339-2474
Tampa Bay Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
Tampa Bay Recovery Center serves adults across Tampa Bay area who are facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our clients struggle with alcohol dependency, opioid addiction, benzodiazepine misuse, and other substances, often alongside anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders.
Tampa Bay Recovery Center serves adults across Tampa Bay area who are facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our clients struggle with alcohol dependency, opioid addiction, benzodiazepine misuse, and other substances, often alongside anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders.
(727) 477-9265 View (727) 477-9265
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Tranquil Shores Dual Diagnosis Program
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Tranquil Shores offers a dual diagnosis program designed for individuals seeking relief from alcohol and substance abuse with co-occurring mental health disorders. We feel undiagnosed or misdiagnosed mental heath disorders can be one of the leading causes of substance abuse. With guidance from our licensed Clinical Team and Psychiatrists, you will create a treatment plan uniquely specific to your individual needs. The professional staff at Tranquil Shores is focused on helping you gain long-term recovery and is committed to providing exceptional dual diagnosis treatment. Our collective experience ensures that we are qualified to meet all your treatment needs for a successful, abstinence-based lifestyle. From our medical and clinical staff to our support staff, you will experience compassion, care and confidential healing at Tranquil Shores
Tranquil Shores offers a dual diagnosis program designed for individuals seeking relief from alcohol and substance abuse with co-occurring mental health disorders. We feel undiagnosed or misdiagnosed mental heath disorders can be one of the leading causes of substance abuse. With guidance from our licensed Clinical Team and Psychiatrists, you will create a treatment plan uniquely specific to your individual needs. The professional staff at Tranquil Shores is focused on helping you gain long-term recovery and is committed to providing exceptional dual diagnosis treatment. Our collective experience ensures that we are qualified to meet all your treatment needs for a successful, abstinence-based lifestyle. From our medical and clinical staff to our support staff, you will experience compassion, care and confidential healing at Tranquil Shores
(727) 202-5318 View (727) 202-5318
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North Tampa Behavioral Health, located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, offers a partial hospitalization program (PHP) for adults age 18 and older who have mental health disorders and substance use concerns. Our PHP is an ideal option for people who do not need intensive inpatient treatment but could still benefit from structured support. Patients in our PHP take part in programming five days a week, six hours each day, for two to four weeks. During their time in treatment, patients receive weekly medication management services and participate in daily group therapies. Therapists lead processing and psychotherapy groups that are informed by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Topics covered in groups may include setting boundaries, how to cope with stress and anger, navigating grief and loss, and healthy communication skills. Patients can also take part in yoga, meditation, and recreational groups led by experienced recreational therapists and certified yoga instructors.
North Tampa Behavioral Health, located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, offers a partial hospitalization program (PHP) for adults age 18 and older who have mental health disorders and substance use concerns. Our PHP is an ideal option for people who do not need intensive inpatient treatment but could still benefit from structured support. Patients in our PHP take part in programming five days a week, six hours each day, for two to four weeks. During their time in treatment, patients receive weekly medication management services and participate in daily group therapies. Therapists lead processing and psychotherapy groups that are informed by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Topics covered in groups may include setting boundaries, how to cope with stress and anger, navigating grief and loss, and healthy communication skills. Patients can also take part in yoga, meditation, and recreational groups led by experienced recreational therapists and certified yoga instructors.
(813) 540-3039 View (813) 540-3039
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Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment | Wellness
Treatment Center
Serves Area
With a dedication to promoting the good health and wellness of all who come for care, Wellness Resource Center is a superior provider of treatment for individuals suffering from substance use disorders and dual diagnoses. This center supplies comprehensive care that broaches treatment planning with the goal of making care highly individualized to each client. Through the use of various interventions, clients are afforded the opportunity to partake in numerous therapeutic methods and activities that foster true healing and recovery. Individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and experiential therapy sessions are led by a staff of committed professionals who want nothing more than to see clients achieve their treatment goals. Additionally, medication management services are available in order to care for clients' mental health concerns while working on overcoming addictions to substances. At Wellness Resource Center, men and women can come to realize lives that are not hampered by the grips of addiction.
With a dedication to promoting the good health and wellness of all who come for care, Wellness Resource Center is a superior provider of treatment for individuals suffering from substance use disorders and dual diagnoses. This center supplies comprehensive care that broaches treatment planning with the goal of making care highly individualized to each client. Through the use of various interventions, clients are afforded the opportunity to partake in numerous therapeutic methods and activities that foster true healing and recovery. Individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and experiential therapy sessions are led by a staff of committed professionals who want nothing more than to see clients achieve their treatment goals. Additionally, medication management services are available in order to care for clients' mental health concerns while working on overcoming addictions to substances. At Wellness Resource Center, men and women can come to realize lives that are not hampered by the grips of addiction.
(844) 615-9184 View (844) 615-9184
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Advantage Mental Health Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
People with addiction issues often have other mental health concerns such as anxiety. depression, stress, bipolar disorder, etc. This is called a co-occurring disorder (also known as dual diagnosis) where substance abuse and mental health issues are present together. To recover successfully from an addiction, it is crucial to treat the mental health issue (s) as well as the addiction, which is what we do at Advantage Mental Health. Treatment with medication and counseling/behavioral therapy allows you to live their lives while overcoming addiction -- you can still work, attend school, or participate in family events with our outpatient services.
People with addiction issues often have other mental health concerns such as anxiety. depression, stress, bipolar disorder, etc. This is called a co-occurring disorder (also known as dual diagnosis) where substance abuse and mental health issues are present together. To recover successfully from an addiction, it is crucial to treat the mental health issue (s) as well as the addiction, which is what we do at Advantage Mental Health. Treatment with medication and counseling/behavioral therapy allows you to live their lives while overcoming addiction -- you can still work, attend school, or participate in family events with our outpatient services.
(727) 240-3103 View (727) 240-3103
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Guardian Recovery - Immersion Outpatient
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Immersion Outpatient offers a complete, phase-by-phase treatment experience, beginning with medical detox and ending with continuous aftercare. We offer residential treatment in our state-of-the-art facility, as well as several other levels of care - including an intensive outpatient program. Our approach is unique in that we focus heavily on immersive treatment and on a deep level of comprehensive healing. We focus on healing the body, the mind and the soul simultaneously.
Immersion Outpatient offers a complete, phase-by-phase treatment experience, beginning with medical detox and ending with continuous aftercare. We offer residential treatment in our state-of-the-art facility, as well as several other levels of care - including an intensive outpatient program. Our approach is unique in that we focus heavily on immersive treatment and on a deep level of comprehensive healing. We focus on healing the body, the mind and the soul simultaneously.
(561) 666-9618 View (561) 666-9618
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The Wave of Clearwater
Treatment Center
Serves Area
The Wave of Clearwater is a private, women-only mental health treatment center in Clearwater, Florida offering Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP). We specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, mood and personality disorders, postpartum concerns, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our evidence-based, trauma-informed care provides individualized treatment planning, psychiatric support, and holistic therapies in a safe, supportive environment designed for lasting recovery.
The Wave of Clearwater is a private, women-only mental health treatment center in Clearwater, Florida offering Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP). We specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, mood and personality disorders, postpartum concerns, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our evidence-based, trauma-informed care provides individualized treatment planning, psychiatric support, and holistic therapies in a safe, supportive environment designed for lasting recovery.
(727) 353-6615 View (727) 353-6615
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Banyan Tampa
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Located just minutes from Lake Seminole and the West Coast beaches, Banyan Tampa combines comfort and convenience for mental health patients. Banyan Tampa offers residential treatment for mental health disorders. Our program features state-of-the-art facilities and upholds the highest standards of safety with 24/7 security, mental health care, supervision, and on-site medical staff. Residential substance use treatment services will also be available soon, expanding our comprehensive care offerings.
Located just minutes from Lake Seminole and the West Coast beaches, Banyan Tampa combines comfort and convenience for mental health patients. Banyan Tampa offers residential treatment for mental health disorders. Our program features state-of-the-art facilities and upholds the highest standards of safety with 24/7 security, mental health care, supervision, and on-site medical staff. Residential substance use treatment services will also be available soon, expanding our comprehensive care offerings.
(727) 297-2229 View (727) 297-2229
Photo of Lawrence S. Wilson - 7 Summit Pathways Treatment and Recovery Center, Treatment Center, MD, MRO, FASAM, ABAM
Why Choose 7 Summit Pathways? At 7 Summit Pathways, we take an evidence-based approach to substance abuse/addiction, and Co-occurring mental health disorders coupled with the natural healing abilities of holistic and experiential therapies. Our comprehensive, personalized methods of addiction treatment, led by our nationally recognized addictions medicine expert Dr. Lawrence Wilson, MD, MRO, ABAM, FASAM, sets us apart from other Florida recovery centers. Our experienced and caring physicians, licensed therapists, substance abuse certified counselors, case managers and certified recovery coaches work together to develop individualized treatment plans addressing each patient’s specific needs. We are a Joint Commission accredited facility that specializes in treating all types of substance abuse, including addictions to illicit drugs, alcohol, and prescription medications. We are a private intimate treatment center using proven successful, medically based treatment methods.
Why Choose 7 Summit Pathways? At 7 Summit Pathways, we take an evidence-based approach to substance abuse/addiction, and Co-occurring mental health disorders coupled with the natural healing abilities of holistic and experiential therapies. Our comprehensive, personalized methods of addiction treatment, led by our nationally recognized addictions medicine expert Dr. Lawrence Wilson, MD, MRO, ABAM, FASAM, sets us apart from other Florida recovery centers. Our experienced and caring physicians, licensed therapists, substance abuse certified counselors, case managers and certified recovery coaches work together to develop individualized treatment plans addressing each patient’s specific needs. We are a Joint Commission accredited facility that specializes in treating all types of substance abuse, including addictions to illicit drugs, alcohol, and prescription medications. We are a private intimate treatment center using proven successful, medically based treatment methods.
(813) 534-5265 View (813) 534-5265
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Centerstone
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Centerstone Addiction Center provides residents with the therapy, support and tools that sustain a personal path to recovery. The program focuses on individual challenges and triggers to support your personal situation. We are here to support you in every step of your recovery. We offer medical and therapeutic support in a confidential and private setting. Located on a 16 acre former county park, we offer wellness and healing. Services include individual counseling, group counseling and education, leisure and recreation, spirituality, vocational counseling, occupational therapy, nutrition, expressive arts, 12 Step Meetings, and relapse prevention.
Centerstone Addiction Center provides residents with the therapy, support and tools that sustain a personal path to recovery. The program focuses on individual challenges and triggers to support your personal situation. We are here to support you in every step of your recovery. We offer medical and therapeutic support in a confidential and private setting. Located on a 16 acre former county park, we offer wellness and healing. Services include individual counseling, group counseling and education, leisure and recreation, spirituality, vocational counseling, occupational therapy, nutrition, expressive arts, 12 Step Meetings, and relapse prevention.
(941) 877-6669 View (941) 877-6669
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Valiant Recovery
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Or caring Professional staff include on call Doctors, and Onsite Nurses 24 hours per day. This helps to ensure the safest environment to Detox from Drugs and Alcohol. A typical detox ranges in length from 3-10 days in length. A detox from opiates is the longest time period often between 7-10 days long. While a Alcohol detox is typically 3-7 days in length. We work carefully with each patient to ensure their comfort and safety during the detox period. Medication to minimize the risks of seizures and limit the discomfort associated with withdrawal. Our Detox In Punta Gorda Florida is ideally situated next to the Hospital for any acute emergencies. In Charlotte county there is a shortage of Detox services, and we are proud to be available to help service the residents of Charlotte County.
Or caring Professional staff include on call Doctors, and Onsite Nurses 24 hours per day. This helps to ensure the safest environment to Detox from Drugs and Alcohol. A typical detox ranges in length from 3-10 days in length. A detox from opiates is the longest time period often between 7-10 days long. While a Alcohol detox is typically 3-7 days in length. We work carefully with each patient to ensure their comfort and safety during the detox period. Medication to minimize the risks of seizures and limit the discomfort associated with withdrawal. Our Detox In Punta Gorda Florida is ideally situated next to the Hospital for any acute emergencies. In Charlotte county there is a shortage of Detox services, and we are proud to be available to help service the residents of Charlotte County.
(941) 960-7668 View (941) 960-7668
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Wellness Resource Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Wellness Resource Center in Boca Raton, Florida, is a leading provider of outpatient addiction treatment services for adults age 18 and older. Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) are designed for people who are struggling with addictions to alcohol, opioids, stimulants, prescription drugs, and other substances. Most people who receive treatment enter our PHP first. Here, clients live in apartment-style housing on-site and participate in intensive therapies for up to six hours a day, seven days a week. This treatment program lasts a minimum of 28 days, but each person's length of stay depends on their individual needs. Clients can then transition to our IOP. At this level of care, clients continue to live on-site and participate in nine hours of therapy a week for four to six weeks. In our IOP, clients can search for employment while receiving ongoing therapy and comprehensive support.
Wellness Resource Center in Boca Raton, Florida, is a leading provider of outpatient addiction treatment services for adults age 18 and older. Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) are designed for people who are struggling with addictions to alcohol, opioids, stimulants, prescription drugs, and other substances. Most people who receive treatment enter our PHP first. Here, clients live in apartment-style housing on-site and participate in intensive therapies for up to six hours a day, seven days a week. This treatment program lasts a minimum of 28 days, but each person's length of stay depends on their individual needs. Clients can then transition to our IOP. At this level of care, clients continue to live on-site and participate in nine hours of therapy a week for four to six weeks. In our IOP, clients can search for employment while receiving ongoing therapy and comprehensive support.
(754) 547-5253 View (754) 547-5253
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Thrive Mental Health LLC
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, OCD, and BPD.
At Thrive Mental Health, we support teens and adults who are ready to do the deeper work. Our clients come to us navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, or simply feeling stuck. They’re seeking more than therapy — they’re looking for connection, structure, and real progress. Thrive offers a safe, restorative space to heal, rebuild balance, and move forward with purpose. Here, growth isn’t just the goal — it’s the journey.
Adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, OCD, and BPD.
At Thrive Mental Health, we support teens and adults who are ready to do the deeper work. Our clients come to us navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, or simply feeling stuck. They’re seeking more than therapy — they’re looking for connection, structure, and real progress. Thrive offers a safe, restorative space to heal, rebuild balance, and move forward with purpose. Here, growth isn’t just the goal — it’s the journey.
(561) 783-9628 View (561) 783-9628
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Guardian Recovery - Immersion Residential
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Immersion Residential offers a complete, phase-by-phase treatment experience, beginning with medical detox and ending with continuous aftercare. We offer residential treatment in our state-of-the-art facility, as well as several other levels of care - including an intensive outpatient program.
Immersion Residential offers a complete, phase-by-phase treatment experience, beginning with medical detox and ending with continuous aftercare. We offer residential treatment in our state-of-the-art facility, as well as several other levels of care - including an intensive outpatient program.
(561) 834-4099 View (561) 834-4099
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North Tampa Behavioral Health, located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, provides acute inpatient treatment for adults and seniors age 18 and older who are struggling with depression, suicidal ideation, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder. We also treat adults who have addictions to alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids. This level of care is a short-term treatment option for people who are in crisis and need immediate stabilization before transitioning to a lower level of care. Upon admission, patients meet with a member of our medical staff for a comprehensive assessment. Throughout treatment, patients can receive basic medical care and daily medication management services. Patients take part in multiple group therapy sessions every day. These sessions offer an opportunity for patients to have discussions with their peers and receive encouragement from compassionate professionals. The typical length of stay in our inpatient program is five to 10 days, but each patient’s individual progress and treatment goals determine their actual length of stay.
North Tampa Behavioral Health, located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, provides acute inpatient treatment for adults and seniors age 18 and older who are struggling with depression, suicidal ideation, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder. We also treat adults who have addictions to alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids. This level of care is a short-term treatment option for people who are in crisis and need immediate stabilization before transitioning to a lower level of care. Upon admission, patients meet with a member of our medical staff for a comprehensive assessment. Throughout treatment, patients can receive basic medical care and daily medication management services. Patients take part in multiple group therapy sessions every day. These sessions offer an opportunity for patients to have discussions with their peers and receive encouragement from compassionate professionals. The typical length of stay in our inpatient program is five to 10 days, but each patient’s individual progress and treatment goals determine their actual length of stay.
(813) 518-6215 View (813) 518-6215

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Teen Depression Treatment Center at Evolve
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
(818) 805-1537 View (818) 805-1537
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Therapy Terrace
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you struggling with life's challenges? Our practice is dedicated to helping individuals overcome obstacles and find lasting peace. We specialize in treating a range of mental health concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, difficult life transitions, infertility, grief/loss, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Our compassionate therapists provide a safe and supportive environment to help you heal and grow. As a Christian counseling center, we integrate biblical principles into our therapeutic approach. Our therapists are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that honors your spiritual beliefs.
Are you struggling with life's challenges? Our practice is dedicated to helping individuals overcome obstacles and find lasting peace. We specialize in treating a range of mental health concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, difficult life transitions, infertility, grief/loss, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Our compassionate therapists provide a safe and supportive environment to help you heal and grow. As a Christian counseling center, we integrate biblical principles into our therapeutic approach. Our therapists are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that honors your spiritual beliefs.
(954) 519-3564 View (954) 519-3564
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River House Wellness
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We serve adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and other mental health challenges. Many of our clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are seeking a safe, supportive place to heal. They need personalized care, structure, and space to rediscover themselves away from daily pressures.
We serve adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and other mental health challenges. Many of our clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are seeking a safe, supportive place to heal. They need personalized care, structure, and space to rediscover themselves away from daily pressures.
(772) 296-2659 View (772) 296-2659

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What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.

What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?
Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.

What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?
DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.

What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?
The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.