Inner Voyage Recovery Center treats adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Located near Atlanta, we offer PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs built around your schedule. Joint Commission-accredited and LegitScript-certified, our team delivers structured care without removing you from daily life
Inner Voyage Recovery Center treats adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Located near Atlanta, we offer PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs built around your schedule. Joint Commission-accredited and LegitScript-certified, our team delivers structured care without removing you from daily life
We treat adults 18+ with depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, BPD, anxiety, alcohol and drug use disorders, and dual diagnosis.
Our 16-bed program includes medical detox with direct transition to residential care — no transfer, no gap. Dr. McQuirt provides on-site board-certified psychiatry and TMS for treatment-resistant depression. Dr. Yager oversees addiction medicine and MAT. James Cabble, LCSW directs clinical programming. Insurance verified free. Admissions 24/7.
We treat adults 18+ with depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, BPD, anxiety, alcohol and drug use disorders, and dual diagnosis.
Our 16-bed program includes medical detox with direct transition to residential care — no transfer, no gap. Dr. McQuirt provides on-site board-certified psychiatry and TMS for treatment-resistant depression. Dr. Yager oversees addiction medicine and MAT. James Cabble, LCSW directs clinical programming. Insurance verified free. Admissions 24/7.
We treat alcohol, opioid, stimulant, and benzo addiction alongside anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and borderline personality disorder.
We use CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy matched to your diagnosis and symptom severity. Dual diagnosis treatment integrates mental health and addiction care in one coordinated program. MAT is available for opioid and alcohol use disorders. Individual, group, and family therapy included based on clinical need.
We treat alcohol, opioid, stimulant, and benzo addiction alongside anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and borderline personality disorder.
We use CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy matched to your diagnosis and symptom severity. Dual diagnosis treatment integrates mental health and addiction care in one coordinated program. MAT is available for opioid and alcohol use disorders. Individual, group, and family therapy included based on clinical need.
Torn Counseling & Recovery Center is a primary mental health facility located in Acworth, GA. We offer both a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of mental health disorders. Torn consists of fully licensed clinical and medical staff that have a depth of knowledge and experience addressing mood disorders, thought disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, personality disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders, and other various forms of mental illness. Our solution-based therapy is designed to help those who are having difficulty overcoming the adversity that keeps them from living with the freedom and purpose that they were meant to. Through one-on-one counseling sessions, group therapy, family programming/therapy, physical fitness/recreational therapy, nutrition and dietary planning, and spiritual self-discovery, Torn can help you or someone you love deal with all inhibiting afflictions to uncover the true potential of living a life that is truly worth celebrating.
Torn Counseling & Recovery Center is a primary mental health facility located in Acworth, GA. We offer both a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of mental health disorders. Torn consists of fully licensed clinical and medical staff that have a depth of knowledge and experience addressing mood disorders, thought disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, personality disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders, and other various forms of mental illness. Our solution-based therapy is designed to help those who are having difficulty overcoming the adversity that keeps them from living with the freedom and purpose that they were meant to. Through one-on-one counseling sessions, group therapy, family programming/therapy, physical fitness/recreational therapy, nutrition and dietary planning, and spiritual self-discovery, Torn can help you or someone you love deal with all inhibiting afflictions to uncover the true potential of living a life that is truly worth celebrating.
New View Wellness is a primary mental health facility located in Roswell, GA. We offer both a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of mental health disorders. New View consists of fully licensed clinical and medical staff that have a depth of knowledge and experience addressing mood disorders, thought disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, personality disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders, and other various forms of mental illness. Our solution-based therapy is designed to help those who are having difficulty overcoming the adversity that keeps them from living with the freedom and purpose that they were meant to. Through one-on-one counseling sessions, group therapy, family programming/therapy, physical fitness/recreational therapy, nutrition and dietary planning, and spiritual self-discovery, New View can help you or someone you love deal with all inhibiting afflictions to uncover the true potential of living a life that is truly worth celebrating.
New View Wellness is a primary mental health facility located in Roswell, GA. We offer both a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of mental health disorders. New View consists of fully licensed clinical and medical staff that have a depth of knowledge and experience addressing mood disorders, thought disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, personality disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders, and other various forms of mental illness. Our solution-based therapy is designed to help those who are having difficulty overcoming the adversity that keeps them from living with the freedom and purpose that they were meant to. Through one-on-one counseling sessions, group therapy, family programming/therapy, physical fitness/recreational therapy, nutrition and dietary planning, and spiritual self-discovery, New View can help you or someone you love deal with all inhibiting afflictions to uncover the true potential of living a life that is truly worth celebrating.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
Our team delivers personalized, compassionate care to empower teens to overcome anxiety and embrace 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.
Our team delivers personalized, compassionate care to empower teens to overcome anxiety and embrace 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.
At Hooked on Hope, treating clients suffering from mental health issues is our passion. Through our program components of individual therapy, group therapy, medical services, case management services, holistic treatments and aftercare, we ensure to provide our clients with as much support as possible as they heal. Hooked on Hope embodies empathy and resilience, existing for healing and transformation, missed deeply by lost souls and hope seekers, with a core of passion and innovation driving every endeavor. We empower individuals towards mental well-being with compassionate care, unwavering support, and evidence-based interventions.
At Hooked on Hope, treating clients suffering from mental health issues is our passion. Through our program components of individual therapy, group therapy, medical services, case management services, holistic treatments and aftercare, we ensure to provide our clients with as much support as possible as they heal. Hooked on Hope embodies empathy and resilience, existing for healing and transformation, missed deeply by lost souls and hope seekers, with a core of passion and innovation driving every endeavor. We empower individuals towards mental well-being with compassionate care, unwavering support, and evidence-based interventions.
Marietta Counseling for Children & Adults is a warm, home-like setting that is child and family friendly. We are licensed professionals with rich experience and expertise in assisting clients. While we are well known for play therapy services for children we also offer support for individual adults, parents and couples.
Marietta Counseling for Children & Adults is a warm, home-like setting that is child and family friendly. We are licensed professionals with rich experience and expertise in assisting clients. While we are well known for play therapy services for children we also offer support for individual adults, parents and couples.
Our mission is to provide individualized, evidence-based outpatient mental health care for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and co-occurring substance use disorders. We offer PHP, IOP, and OP levels of care, with treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs and goals. Using CBT, DBT-informed therapy, psychoeducation, coping skills, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care, we support lasting change, including a trauma track with EMDR when appropriate. Our clinical team is led by our Clinical Director, an LPC and CPCS with EMDR training, C-PD, and CCTP-II.
Our mission is to provide individualized, evidence-based outpatient mental health care for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and co-occurring substance use disorders. We offer PHP, IOP, and OP levels of care, with treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs and goals. Using CBT, DBT-informed therapy, psychoeducation, coping skills, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care, we support lasting change, including a trauma track with EMDR when appropriate. Our clinical team is led by our Clinical Director, an LPC and CPCS with EMDR training, C-PD, and CCTP-II.
Located in Dunwoody, GA, Southern Live Oak Wellness is a primary mental health center for adults. Our program, which includes residential and day treatment levels of care, is designed to assist clients in their journey to understand, grow, and recover through symptom management and the development of new life skills. Our program specializes in assisting adults ages 18 and older in working through symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar, dual diagnosis, and trauma related challenges. Through our comprehensive and integrated approaches including brain mapping, TMS, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT our treatment team carry the expertise to fulfil an array of psychiatric needs.
Located in Dunwoody, GA, Southern Live Oak Wellness is a primary mental health center for adults. Our program, which includes residential and day treatment levels of care, is designed to assist clients in their journey to understand, grow, and recover through symptom management and the development of new life skills. Our program specializes in assisting adults ages 18 and older in working through symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar, dual diagnosis, and trauma related challenges. Through our comprehensive and integrated approaches including brain mapping, TMS, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT our treatment team carry the expertise to fulfil an array of psychiatric needs.
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Recovery DBT is an innovative mental health organization dedicated to promoting and providing essential DBT skills and values to our community through an enriching DBT experience and skill development program. Some of our programing includes: Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP) Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) 24/7 Skill and Crisis Coaching Parenting Skills and Coaching. Our Adherent DBT Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is an 14-week curriculum which prepares our clients with the skills they need to cope with their most challenging internal battles such as suicidal ideation, self harm behaviors, and eating disorders. Clients are generally referred to IOP by their doctor or therapist as a soft landing from a full or partial hospitalization or as a step up in care for worsening of self harming symptoms.
Recovery DBT is an innovative mental health organization dedicated to promoting and providing essential DBT skills and values to our community through an enriching DBT experience and skill development program. Some of our programing includes: Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP) Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) 24/7 Skill and Crisis Coaching Parenting Skills and Coaching. Our Adherent DBT Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is an 14-week curriculum which prepares our clients with the skills they need to cope with their most challenging internal battles such as suicidal ideation, self harm behaviors, and eating disorders. Clients are generally referred to IOP by their doctor or therapist as a soft landing from a full or partial hospitalization or as a step up in care for worsening of self harming symptoms.
Mark Behavioral Health provides residential mental health care for adults facing acute psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. Many of our clients are in crisis or have struggled to find relief through outpatient care. Our team offers 24/7 support in a safe, structured setting where healing begins. Whether it's managing severe mood disorders or helping individuals stabilize after hospitalization, we meet each person where they are—with dignity, clinical excellence, and evidence-based treatment tailored to their needs.
Mark Behavioral Health provides residential mental health care for adults facing acute psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. Many of our clients are in crisis or have struggled to find relief through outpatient care. Our team offers 24/7 support in a safe, structured setting where healing begins. Whether it's managing severe mood disorders or helping individuals stabilize after hospitalization, we meet each person where they are—with dignity, clinical excellence, and evidence-based treatment tailored to their needs.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
Navigating a teen's co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges requires expert intervention. Our specialized Dual Diagnosis residential program provides an intimate 6-bed setting, giving teens the targeted, immersive care they urgently need. We offer a safe, supportive environment with continuous 24/7 supervision and evidence-based therapies tailored to complex behavioral challenges. To support lasting recovery, Evolve also features structured outpatient therapy via our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Your teen will receive compassionate care at every single step.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
Navigating a teen's co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges requires expert intervention. Our specialized Dual Diagnosis residential program provides an intimate 6-bed setting, giving teens the targeted, immersive care they urgently need. We offer a safe, supportive environment with continuous 24/7 supervision and evidence-based therapies tailored to complex behavioral challenges. To support lasting recovery, Evolve also features structured outpatient therapy via our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Your teen will receive compassionate care at every single step.
Many of our teens struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, borderline personality disorder, addiction or other high-acuity issues.
Our Comprehensive DBT program in California is fully licensed and accredited by CARF and the Joint Commission. A “Comprehensive DBT” treatment center means that the program includes all four components of traditional Dialectical Behavior Therapy: DBT-focused individual and family therapy, skills training, skills coaching, and weekly consultation team. Our DBT residential treatment center in L.A. is a fully compliant Comprehensive DBT program. Evolve’s Executive Clinical Director has been intensively trained in DBT through Behavioral Tech (the premier institute for DBT) and is now a respected leader in Comprehensive DBT Residential Programming for Adolescents. To ensure your teen is continuously receiving the highest standard of care, our treatment team of clinical and medical professionals meet weekly to evaluate their treatment administration and your teen’s progress. Since many of our patients struggle with high emotional reactivity, our licensed DBT clinicians and counselors are specially trained to respond to crises and provide in-the-moment, face-to-face skills coaching for your child 24/7.
Many of our teens struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, borderline personality disorder, addiction or other high-acuity issues.
Our Comprehensive DBT program in California is fully licensed and accredited by CARF and the Joint Commission. A “Comprehensive DBT” treatment center means that the program includes all four components of traditional Dialectical Behavior Therapy: DBT-focused individual and family therapy, skills training, skills coaching, and weekly consultation team. Our DBT residential treatment center in L.A. is a fully compliant Comprehensive DBT program. Evolve’s Executive Clinical Director has been intensively trained in DBT through Behavioral Tech (the premier institute for DBT) and is now a respected leader in Comprehensive DBT Residential Programming for Adolescents. To ensure your teen is continuously receiving the highest standard of care, our treatment team of clinical and medical professionals meet weekly to evaluate their treatment administration and your teen’s progress. Since many of our patients struggle with high emotional reactivity, our licensed DBT clinicians and counselors are specially trained to respond to crises and provide in-the-moment, face-to-face skills coaching for your child 24/7.
High Focus Centers in Marietta, GA, provides a compassionate and integrated approach to adult and adolescent mental health treatment and substance use disorder treatment in an outpatient setting, just outside of Atlanta. This center offers an accessible and affordable alternative to residential treatment, maintaining high-quality care. Our expert clinical team tailors treatment for mental health, substance use disorders and co-occurring diagnoses, beginning with thorough evaluations and continuing through comprehensive treatment and aftercare. At High Focus Centers in Marietta, we are committed to supporting clients at every stage of their recovery journey in a confidential, non-judgmental, and LGBTQ-friendly environment. We welcome all individuals, providing a safe and inclusive space for healing and growth.
High Focus Centers in Marietta, GA, provides a compassionate and integrated approach to adult and adolescent mental health treatment and substance use disorder treatment in an outpatient setting, just outside of Atlanta. This center offers an accessible and affordable alternative to residential treatment, maintaining high-quality care. Our expert clinical team tailors treatment for mental health, substance use disorders and co-occurring diagnoses, beginning with thorough evaluations and continuing through comprehensive treatment and aftercare. At High Focus Centers in Marietta, we are committed to supporting clients at every stage of their recovery journey in a confidential, non-judgmental, and LGBTQ-friendly environment. We welcome all individuals, providing a safe and inclusive space for healing and growth.
Samba Behavioral Health is an outpatient mental health services provider. We integrate compassionate psychiatric care and therapy in a comfortable, upscale setting.
We treat:
• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma Related Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• Personality Disorders
Samba Behavioral Health is an outpatient mental health services provider. We integrate compassionate psychiatric care and therapy in a comfortable, upscale setting.
We treat:
• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma Related Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• Personality Disorders
Our healing mission is to improve the lives of individuals impeded by mental health challenges or mental illness to achieve their highest levels of functioning and fulfillment. CooperRiis’ residential healing communities and transitional living program are located in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina in Asheville and Mill Spring. We offer hope and healing to adults who struggle with mental health challenges. Our approach is not based on “quick fixes” but grounded in research and the proven healing power of community in a residential setting. Our philosophy: mind and heart working together. Simply put, we believe that whole person care, delivered in a community setting is the most powerful and effective way to address challenging mental health issues. With an integrated system of care, CooperRiis offers The CooperRiis at Asheville Program (residential treatment), The Farm at Mill Spring (residential treatment), Extended Care at the Farm (semi-transitional), and The Asheville Community Program (transitional living with two levels of support). We serve adults 18+ who have a primary mental health diagnosis, and we do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
Our healing mission is to improve the lives of individuals impeded by mental health challenges or mental illness to achieve their highest levels of functioning and fulfillment. CooperRiis’ residential healing communities and transitional living program are located in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina in Asheville and Mill Spring. We offer hope and healing to adults who struggle with mental health challenges. Our approach is not based on “quick fixes” but grounded in research and the proven healing power of community in a residential setting. Our philosophy: mind and heart working together. Simply put, we believe that whole person care, delivered in a community setting is the most powerful and effective way to address challenging mental health issues. With an integrated system of care, CooperRiis offers The CooperRiis at Asheville Program (residential treatment), The Farm at Mill Spring (residential treatment), Extended Care at the Farm (semi-transitional), and The Asheville Community Program (transitional living with two levels of support). We serve adults 18+ who have a primary mental health diagnosis, and we do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
We are a highly advanced residential mental health treatment program with expertise in treating complex psychiatric disorders. We are physician operated program that is also licensed to provide cutting edge treatment options such as ketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our philosophy is to minimize medications and provide one on one intensive treatment in an intimate small group environment. We offer age specific treatment and specialty treatment tracts that address the unique needs of young adults, middle age, seniors and chronic pain sufferers. Treatment is provided to average of 6 clients at a time to provide highly individualized attention. Unlike most programs that advertise for mental health but are really substance abuse treatment programs, we are proud to be one of the very few double certified true mental health programs in existence. We are licensed and certified for advanced mental health and crisis stabilization which means our clinical program, staffing and services must be the most intensive and highest caliber.
We are a highly advanced residential mental health treatment program with expertise in treating complex psychiatric disorders. We are physician operated program that is also licensed to provide cutting edge treatment options such as ketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our philosophy is to minimize medications and provide one on one intensive treatment in an intimate small group environment. We offer age specific treatment and specialty treatment tracts that address the unique needs of young adults, middle age, seniors and chronic pain sufferers. Treatment is provided to average of 6 clients at a time to provide highly individualized attention. Unlike most programs that advertise for mental health but are really substance abuse treatment programs, we are proud to be one of the very few double certified true mental health programs in existence. We are licensed and certified for advanced mental health and crisis stabilization which means our clinical program, staffing and services must be the most intensive and highest caliber.
We treat teens diagnosed with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, addiction, or other issues.
A “Comprehensive DBT” program means that the treatment center includes all four formal components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: DBT-focused individual and family therapy (1), skills training (2), skills coaching (3), and weekly staff consultation team (4). Evolve Vanalden is a fully compliant Comprehensive DBT program. Our Executive Clinical Director has been intensively trained in DBT through Behavioral Tech (the premier institute for DBT). A respected leader in Comprehensive DBT Residential Programming for Adolescents, she ensures all staff members receive ongoing training in DBT techniques. Since many of our teens struggle with high emotional sensitivity and reactivity, our licensed DBT clinicians and counselors are specially trained to respond to crises and provide in-the-moment, face-to-face skills coaching for your child 24/7. To ensure your teen is continuously receiving the highest standard of treatment, our Vanalden team (which includes a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, licensed therapists, on-site nurses, counselors and 24-hour support staff) meets weekly to evaluate their treatment administration and your teen’s progress.
We treat teens diagnosed with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, addiction, or other issues.
A “Comprehensive DBT” program means that the treatment center includes all four formal components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: DBT-focused individual and family therapy (1), skills training (2), skills coaching (3), and weekly staff consultation team (4). Evolve Vanalden is a fully compliant Comprehensive DBT program. Our Executive Clinical Director has been intensively trained in DBT through Behavioral Tech (the premier institute for DBT). A respected leader in Comprehensive DBT Residential Programming for Adolescents, she ensures all staff members receive ongoing training in DBT techniques. Since many of our teens struggle with high emotional sensitivity and reactivity, our licensed DBT clinicians and counselors are specially trained to respond to crises and provide in-the-moment, face-to-face skills coaching for your child 24/7. To ensure your teen is continuously receiving the highest standard of treatment, our Vanalden team (which includes a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, licensed therapists, on-site nurses, counselors and 24-hour support staff) meets weekly to evaluate their treatment administration and your teen’s progress.
Greenleaf Center is a 103-bed hospital dedicated to the treatment of behavioral health and chemical dependency issues affecting adolescents and adults. At Greenleaf Center we provide a safe, structured environment through the delivery of group, family, and individual counseling as well as medication management services. With a focus on quality clinical programs, payer partnerships and customer service, Greenleaf Center strives to be the preferred psychiatric treatment program in South Georgia. Employing board-certified psychiatrists, therapists from a variety of licensed clinical disciplines, and trained nursing staff, Greenleaf is dedicated to providing valuable care and treatment. Our dedicated team of mental health professionals ensures that each patient receives the most effective treatment possible that will provide them with the tools necessary to achieve a brighter future.
Greenleaf Center is a 103-bed hospital dedicated to the treatment of behavioral health and chemical dependency issues affecting adolescents and adults. At Greenleaf Center we provide a safe, structured environment through the delivery of group, family, and individual counseling as well as medication management services. With a focus on quality clinical programs, payer partnerships and customer service, Greenleaf Center strives to be the preferred psychiatric treatment program in South Georgia. Employing board-certified psychiatrists, therapists from a variety of licensed clinical disciplines, and trained nursing staff, Greenleaf is dedicated to providing valuable care and treatment. Our dedicated team of mental health professionals ensures that each patient receives the most effective treatment possible that will provide them with the tools necessary to achieve a brighter future.
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Borderline Personality (BPD) Treatment Centers
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.