Borderline Personality (BPD) Treatment Centers in Raleigh, NC

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Durham DBT, Inc.
Treatment Center, PhD
Not Verified Not Verified
Raleigh, NC 27613
Finding it difficult to cope with day-to-day stressors is a common experience. Maybe it seems as though your emotions are difficult to control or that your emotions are controlling your life. Perhaps you cannot seem to move beyond anxiety or depression no matter how hard you try. For some, interpersonal difficulties seem to be a problem. You may find it difficult to get along with others, or, you would like more meaningful relationships, but aren't quite sure how to go about connecting with others.
Finding it difficult to cope with day-to-day stressors is a common experience. Maybe it seems as though your emotions are difficult to control or that your emotions are controlling your life. Perhaps you cannot seem to move beyond anxiety or depression no matter how hard you try. For some, interpersonal difficulties seem to be a problem. You may find it difficult to get along with others, or, you would like more meaningful relationships, but aren't quite sure how to go about connecting with others.
(984) 464-7340 View (984) 464-7340
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
Life circumstance, opportunity, experience, early relationships... All of these often plan into which parts of you get the most attention and which parts lie dominate, waiting to be rediscovered. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer objective, non-judgmental and clinical support. Our team is committed to your wellness & we feel tremendously grateful to walk alongside you during this part of your journey.
Life circumstance, opportunity, experience, early relationships... All of these often plan into which parts of you get the most attention and which parts lie dominate, waiting to be rediscovered. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer objective, non-judgmental and clinical support. Our team is committed to your wellness & we feel tremendously grateful to walk alongside you during this part of your journey.
(919) 355-3130 View (919) 355-3130
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Certus Psychiatry and Integrated Care
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27607
Certus is Latin for determined. At Certus Psychiatric & Integrated Care in Raleigh, we are determined to help our patients emotionally and physically to achieve balance by being active participants in their own care. At Certus, we are a "stigma-free zone." You can come to us with peace of mind in knowing no one will stand in judgment of you. Our primary objectives are to evaluate your symptoms and develop strategies to help put you on a path to recovery and wellness.
Certus is Latin for determined. At Certus Psychiatric & Integrated Care in Raleigh, we are determined to help our patients emotionally and physically to achieve balance by being active participants in their own care. At Certus, we are a "stigma-free zone." You can come to us with peace of mind in knowing no one will stand in judgment of you. Our primary objectives are to evaluate your symptoms and develop strategies to help put you on a path to recovery and wellness.
(984) 223-9185 View (984) 223-9185
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Fernandez Community Center
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Raleigh, NC 27614
Fernandez Community Center offers a range of services including Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment, Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management, Telepsychiatry, Substance Abuse Treatment, Opioid Treatment, and Tailored Care Management. Our mission is to enhance the quality of mental health and substance abuse services by combating stigma and safeguarding the rights of individuals facing mental illness and substance abuse. We are dedicated to fostering therapeutic systems that enhance overall quality of life. Our team strives to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for our clients. Key Staff: Director - Yanet Fernandez Cerda, PhD, LCMHCS, LCAS, RPT; Psychiatrist - Dr. Eric Mizelle.
Fernandez Community Center offers a range of services including Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment, Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management, Telepsychiatry, Substance Abuse Treatment, Opioid Treatment, and Tailored Care Management. Our mission is to enhance the quality of mental health and substance abuse services by combating stigma and safeguarding the rights of individuals facing mental illness and substance abuse. We are dedicated to fostering therapeutic systems that enhance overall quality of life. Our team strives to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for our clients. Key Staff: Director - Yanet Fernandez Cerda, PhD, LCMHCS, LCAS, RPT; Psychiatrist - Dr. Eric Mizelle.
(919) 694-4151 View (919) 694-4151
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Triangle Springs
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27617
Triangle Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population.
Triangle Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population.
(984) 205-5734 View (984) 205-5734
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Bright Path Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27616
Our adolescent partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) are designed to be less restrictive, yet intensive treatment services offered to teens (ages 13-18) experiencing significant and serious mental and/or emotional issues. Usually our patients are struggling with suicidal ideation, past suicide attempts, school refusal, social anxiety, intense anxiety and depression symptoms, ADHD, and other co-occurring mental health disorders that inhibit them from being able to engage effectively in multiple areas of their lives. Our clinicians are LGBTQIA+ affirming and familiar with navigating the challenges of engaging teens in their own mental healthcare.
Our adolescent partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) are designed to be less restrictive, yet intensive treatment services offered to teens (ages 13-18) experiencing significant and serious mental and/or emotional issues. Usually our patients are struggling with suicidal ideation, past suicide attempts, school refusal, social anxiety, intense anxiety and depression symptoms, ADHD, and other co-occurring mental health disorders that inhibit them from being able to engage effectively in multiple areas of their lives. Our clinicians are LGBTQIA+ affirming and familiar with navigating the challenges of engaging teens in their own mental healthcare.
(919) 263-0460 View (919) 263-0460
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Evolve Residential Treatment Centers for Teens
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27610
Evolve offers the highest caliber of evidenced-based care in the nation for children and adolescents 12-17 who are struggling with mental health, substance use, and dual-diagnosis issues. We specialize in children and teens battling depression, anxiety, trauma, high-risk/self-harm behaviors, ADHD, addiction, suicidal ideation, and other emotional/behavioral issues. Our approach emphasizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), along with other evidence-based modalities such as Seeking Safety (Trauma), Relapse Prevention, Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and 12-Step support programs. Our residential program includes individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatry, experiential therapies (e.g. equine, surf, art, music, drama, yoga, etc.) and coaching. For out-of-state families, we offer family therapy via HIPAA-compliant video conferencing. We also provide daily academic support to keep children and teens on track with school. Our comfortable home setting, combined with our individualized attention, makes us the leading residential treatment center for adolescents in America.
Evolve offers the highest caliber of evidenced-based care in the nation for children and adolescents 12-17 who are struggling with mental health, substance use, and dual-diagnosis issues. We specialize in children and teens battling depression, anxiety, trauma, high-risk/self-harm behaviors, ADHD, addiction, suicidal ideation, and other emotional/behavioral issues. Our approach emphasizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), along with other evidence-based modalities such as Seeking Safety (Trauma), Relapse Prevention, Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and 12-Step support programs. Our residential program includes individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatry, experiential therapies (e.g. equine, surf, art, music, drama, yoga, etc.) and coaching. For out-of-state families, we offer family therapy via HIPAA-compliant video conferencing. We also provide daily academic support to keep children and teens on track with school. Our comfortable home setting, combined with our individualized attention, makes us the leading residential treatment center for adolescents in America.
(866) 939-1762 View (866) 939-1762
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HopeWay
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27601
HopeWay is a premier accredited residential mental health treatment facility for adults in Charlotte, North Carolina. We offer a continuum of care that includes PHP and IOP in addition to residential services. Our holistic behavioral health home model focuses on complete psychiatric, medical and spiritual wellness with access to full psychiatric diagnostic and assessment services and psychological testing. In addition to traditional and group therapy (CBT based), we also offer integrative therapies including art, music, recreation, horticulture, health & wellness, pet and pastoral care.
HopeWay is a premier accredited residential mental health treatment facility for adults in Charlotte, North Carolina. We offer a continuum of care that includes PHP and IOP in addition to residential services. Our holistic behavioral health home model focuses on complete psychiatric, medical and spiritual wellness with access to full psychiatric diagnostic and assessment services and psychological testing. In addition to traditional and group therapy (CBT based), we also offer integrative therapies including art, music, recreation, horticulture, health & wellness, pet and pastoral care.
(980) 321-0989 View (980) 321-0989
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Acera Health - Outpatient Mental Health Facility
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27608
Here at Acera Health, we specialize in helping people create lasting change in their lives. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.change is never easy. It takes time, effort, and a lot of hard work. But it's worth it. Here at Acera Health, we know that. We specialize in helping people create lasting change in their lives. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life. You deserve to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life. Let us help you make that happen.
Here at Acera Health, we specialize in helping people create lasting change in their lives. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.change is never easy. It takes time, effort, and a lot of hard work. But it's worth it. Here at Acera Health, we know that. We specialize in helping people create lasting change in their lives. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life. You deserve to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life. Let us help you make that happen.
(714) 455-3234 View (714) 455-3234
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Sea Coast Recovery
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Raleigh, NC 27613
Sea Coast Recovery is a day treatment program providing substance abuse treatment to individuals battling an addiction problem. We treat adults, ages 18 and up. Our Mission is to empower individuals through a holistic perspective to develop tools to recover from addiction and the impact it has caused on their lives, through prevention, education, crisis management, and treatment services. Clients will gain an understanding of addiction, develop coping skills, practice mindfulness techniques, and practice coping skills in the community so that they can retrain their brain how to live a fulfilled life.
Sea Coast Recovery is a day treatment program providing substance abuse treatment to individuals battling an addiction problem. We treat adults, ages 18 and up. Our Mission is to empower individuals through a holistic perspective to develop tools to recover from addiction and the impact it has caused on their lives, through prevention, education, crisis management, and treatment services. Clients will gain an understanding of addiction, develop coping skills, practice mindfulness techniques, and practice coping skills in the community so that they can retrain their brain how to live a fulfilled life.
(984) 364-8693 View (984) 364-8693
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Mindpath Health - Cary
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27603
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
(855) 698-1551 View (855) 698-1551
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The Ranch Pennsylvania
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27601
The Ranch offers expert clinical care and a variety of treatment options to address mental health disorders and substance abuse. Through comprehensive residential treatment, with traditional and experiential therapies, clients are able to recover within a safe, accepting space. We offer a variety of treatment programs and therapies to ensure you get the very best care.
The Ranch offers expert clinical care and a variety of treatment options to address mental health disorders and substance abuse. Through comprehensive residential treatment, with traditional and experiential therapies, clients are able to recover within a safe, accepting space. We offer a variety of treatment programs and therapies to ensure you get the very best care.
(501) 222-9907 View (501) 222-9907
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Midwood Addiction Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27620
Midwood Addiction Treatment Center, part of the trusted Harmony Health Group family, offers a comprehensive range of highly personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment Services. Our inviting, newly updated center offers Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and outpatient levels of care as well as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and a variety of holistic therapy programs including trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness. Whether you're battling a substance use disorder, suffering from depression, or struggling with another behavioral health concern, our flexible programs are designed to accommodate your lifestyle and promote hope, healing and transformation. Our dedicated staff of professionals is here to support you - every step of the way.
Midwood Addiction Treatment Center, part of the trusted Harmony Health Group family, offers a comprehensive range of highly personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment Services. Our inviting, newly updated center offers Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and outpatient levels of care as well as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and a variety of holistic therapy programs including trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness. Whether you're battling a substance use disorder, suffering from depression, or struggling with another behavioral health concern, our flexible programs are designed to accommodate your lifestyle and promote hope, healing and transformation. Our dedicated staff of professionals is here to support you - every step of the way.
(980) 372-7828 View (980) 372-7828
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Red Oak Recovery Programs
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27602
Red Oak Recovery has three clinically driven, trauma-focused programs that offer gender-specific care to young adult men ages 18-30 (Red Oak), young adult women ages 18-35 (The Willows), and adolescent boys ages 14-17 (Foothills). Our master’s level clinicians, dually licensed to treat mental health and addiction, integrate research-supported practices with complementary modalities to help clients honor themselves, recognize self-worth, and pursue positive, lasting change. Red Oak and Foothills generally provide primary substance use treatment, while the Willows can also provide treatment for primary mental health. Our developmentally specific treatment methods consider clients’ unique stories, trauma history, gender challenges, substance use history, relapse triggers, and mental health issues to allow for holistic treatment of the whole person. Red Oak Recovery also offers Recovery Management services based on the Gorski-CENAPS model of relapse prevention for clients who have experienced or are about to experience a return to use after roughly 90 days of sobriety. Our clinicians will work alongside a Gorski-trained relapse prevention specialist to help these clients receive the
Red Oak Recovery has three clinically driven, trauma-focused programs that offer gender-specific care to young adult men ages 18-30 (Red Oak), young adult women ages 18-35 (The Willows), and adolescent boys ages 14-17 (Foothills). Our master’s level clinicians, dually licensed to treat mental health and addiction, integrate research-supported practices with complementary modalities to help clients honor themselves, recognize self-worth, and pursue positive, lasting change. Red Oak and Foothills generally provide primary substance use treatment, while the Willows can also provide treatment for primary mental health. Our developmentally specific treatment methods consider clients’ unique stories, trauma history, gender challenges, substance use history, relapse triggers, and mental health issues to allow for holistic treatment of the whole person. Red Oak Recovery also offers Recovery Management services based on the Gorski-CENAPS model of relapse prevention for clients who have experienced or are about to experience a return to use after roughly 90 days of sobriety. Our clinicians will work alongside a Gorski-trained relapse prevention specialist to help these clients receive the
(866) 645-0441 View (866) 645-0441
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Hillside®
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27626
Hillside® is a nationally recognized treatment facility for children and adolescents specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT.) Hillside ® is the first child and adolescent residential treatment facility awarded the highly coveted and professionally respected DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Program(tm) (dbt-lbc.org). As one of Atlanta's oldest non-profit organization, our mission is to help children and families thrive by providing outstanding residential and community mental health services. Our programs focus on the strengths of our clients and their families and encourage the growth and improvement they need to navigate through life. Hillside® provides specialized cutting edge behavioral treatment through a continuum of care from outpatient therapeutic services to residential treatment with a multidisciplinary team of experts.
Hillside® is a nationally recognized treatment facility for children and adolescents specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT.) Hillside ® is the first child and adolescent residential treatment facility awarded the highly coveted and professionally respected DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Program(tm) (dbt-lbc.org). As one of Atlanta's oldest non-profit organization, our mission is to help children and families thrive by providing outstanding residential and community mental health services. Our programs focus on the strengths of our clients and their families and encourage the growth and improvement they need to navigate through life. Hillside® provides specialized cutting edge behavioral treatment through a continuum of care from outpatient therapeutic services to residential treatment with a multidisciplinary team of experts.
(678) 506-7429 View (678) 506-7429
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Tranquility Woods Addiction Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27602
Top Rated Residential program on the East Coast! "Your life does not get better by chance... It gets better by change." Upon your arrival, you will quickly be taken to our gorgeous and welcoming facility. You will be greeted by our Intake Specialist, who will welcome you to our treatment family. Immediately you will notice how warm and caring we are, from the residential staff and therapists, and our physicians. Individual, one-on-one therapy is the cornerstone of the Tranquility Woods program. Every patient has an individual treatment plan based on clinical findings, aftercare needs, and demographic information. Clients can benefit from a minimum of 4 to 5 hours of one on one individual therapy sessions weekly. Group therapy is dynamic and fluid, and occasionally, we invite experts in addiction and behavioral health to come in and lead group classes. Our program is perfect for those seeking a smaller, intimate program and is looking for a lot of individual counseling to help manage triggers, cravings, and stressors that contribute to substance abuse.
Top Rated Residential program on the East Coast! "Your life does not get better by chance... It gets better by change." Upon your arrival, you will quickly be taken to our gorgeous and welcoming facility. You will be greeted by our Intake Specialist, who will welcome you to our treatment family. Immediately you will notice how warm and caring we are, from the residential staff and therapists, and our physicians. Individual, one-on-one therapy is the cornerstone of the Tranquility Woods program. Every patient has an individual treatment plan based on clinical findings, aftercare needs, and demographic information. Clients can benefit from a minimum of 4 to 5 hours of one on one individual therapy sessions weekly. Group therapy is dynamic and fluid, and occasionally, we invite experts in addiction and behavioral health to come in and lead group classes. Our program is perfect for those seeking a smaller, intimate program and is looking for a lot of individual counseling to help manage triggers, cravings, and stressors that contribute to substance abuse.
(410) 844-4772 View (410) 844-4772
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Mindpath Health - Clayton
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27610
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
(855) 698-1551 View (855) 698-1551
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KNRB and Associates, Global, LLC
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27601
Are you trying to find a treatment program or therapist for yourself or loved one but don't know how to navigate the myriad of programs and people? Our team of professionals specialize in therapeutic placement and case management of youth & adults who struggle with issues related to mental health, substance abuse, sexual compulsivity and eating disorders.
Are you trying to find a treatment program or therapist for yourself or loved one but don't know how to navigate the myriad of programs and people? Our team of professionals specialize in therapeutic placement and case management of youth & adults who struggle with issues related to mental health, substance abuse, sexual compulsivity and eating disorders.
(480) 908-9081 View (480) 908-9081
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Sober Escorts, Inc.
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27601
Sober Escorts, Inc. is one of the most experienced, ethical, and respected Sober Escort (Safe Transport), Recovery Companion, and Sober Coaching Organization in the Addiction Recovery Services Industry. We've been successfully helping individuals and their families across the U.S. and abroad in their recovery journeys since 2004. Call us for a no-cost consultation. We are here to help, and if our services are not a fit, we will refer you to reputable professionals who can help you or your loved one immediately. With a compliment of hundreds of recovery professionals available in every city in the US, and abroad. We are also known to work very quickly -- helping individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues safely get to treatment as quickly as possible. Please note: We do not accept Medicaid. If you are in need of free or low-cost treatment we highly recommend that you contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Sober Escorts, Inc. is one of the most experienced, ethical, and respected Sober Escort (Safe Transport), Recovery Companion, and Sober Coaching Organization in the Addiction Recovery Services Industry. We've been successfully helping individuals and their families across the U.S. and abroad in their recovery journeys since 2004. Call us for a no-cost consultation. We are here to help, and if our services are not a fit, we will refer you to reputable professionals who can help you or your loved one immediately. With a compliment of hundreds of recovery professionals available in every city in the US, and abroad. We are also known to work very quickly -- helping individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues safely get to treatment as quickly as possible. Please note: We do not accept Medicaid. If you are in need of free or low-cost treatment we highly recommend that you contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
(352) 436-6095 View (352) 436-6095
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Tennessee Valley Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27605
Our ideal client is anyone dealing with a substance abuse issue (regardless of the substance) or a mental health condition who needs support and guidance down whatever path to recovery they choose to take. Treatment always works best when the client is motivated to make a change in their life and open minded to what that change may look like.
Our ideal client is anyone dealing with a substance abuse issue (regardless of the substance) or a mental health condition who needs support and guidance down whatever path to recovery they choose to take. Treatment always works best when the client is motivated to make a change in their life and open minded to what that change may look like.
(866) 726-2131 View (866) 726-2131

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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.