Borderline Personality (BPD) Treatment Centers in Somerset, NJ

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Well Equipped
Treatment Center
Online Only
Well Equipped may be a good fit if you identify with any of the following experiences or diagnoses: Difficulty regulating emotions, Heightened sensitivity in relationships, Impulsive or reactive behaviors, self harm, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression or anxiety Disordered eating or Eating Disorders, Substance use challenges or History of trauma.
Well Equipped is a virtual DBT-based intensive program designed to help individuals learn and apply DBT skills to improve their everyday lives. If you’ve found that traditional outpatient therapy hasn’t led to the change you’re seeking, you may simply need more tools. Our program focuses on the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to help you: Regulate emotions, Tolerate distress and Navigate Crisis, Improve communication and interpersonal skills and Replace unhelpful coping strategies with supportive, skillful ones. We’ll work closely with your current outpatient providers to ensure you receive comprehensive care.
Well Equipped may be a good fit if you identify with any of the following experiences or diagnoses: Difficulty regulating emotions, Heightened sensitivity in relationships, Impulsive or reactive behaviors, self harm, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression or anxiety Disordered eating or Eating Disorders, Substance use challenges or History of trauma.
Well Equipped is a virtual DBT-based intensive program designed to help individuals learn and apply DBT skills to improve their everyday lives. If you’ve found that traditional outpatient therapy hasn’t led to the change you’re seeking, you may simply need more tools. Our program focuses on the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to help you: Regulate emotions, Tolerate distress and Navigate Crisis, Improve communication and interpersonal skills and Replace unhelpful coping strategies with supportive, skillful ones. We’ll work closely with your current outpatient providers to ensure you receive comprehensive care.
(347) 797-3751 View (347) 797-3751
Photo of Felix Minevich - NJ Psychotherapy Counseling Center, Treatment Center, LCSW, LSW, LAC, APN, MD
NJ Psychotherapy Counseling Center
Treatment Center
Somerset, NJ 08873
New Jersey Psychotherapy Counseling Center is licensed by New Jersey Department of Human Services – Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The purpose of our program is to promote positive emotional well-being in clients as well as empower families to provide a nurturing and safe support for their significant others. The treatment is person-centered, family focused, strength-based, and culturally competent. Our program was created in response to growing concerns for individuals and their loved ones, suffering effects of mental illness. Our staff is committed to providing high quality behavioral services in a caring and compassionate treatment environment. We provide Mental Health Evaluation, Counseling and Medication Management
New Jersey Psychotherapy Counseling Center is licensed by New Jersey Department of Human Services – Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The purpose of our program is to promote positive emotional well-being in clients as well as empower families to provide a nurturing and safe support for their significant others. The treatment is person-centered, family focused, strength-based, and culturally competent. Our program was created in response to growing concerns for individuals and their loved ones, suffering effects of mental illness. Our staff is committed to providing high quality behavioral services in a caring and compassionate treatment environment. We provide Mental Health Evaluation, Counseling and Medication Management
(732) 997-0707 View (732) 997-0707
Photo of Kara Gross - Teen Anxiety Treatment Center at Evolve, Treatment Center
Teen Anxiety Treatment Center at Evolve
Treatment Center
Serves Area
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.
(925) 526-4705 View (925) 526-4705
We Level Up Lawrenceville NJ
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Level Up Treatment Lawrenceville: Innovative Addiction Treatment in New Jersey. Level Up Treatment Lawrenceville, which you may know as We Level Up Lawrenceville NJ, is a leading addiction treatment New Jersey facility. Located in the historically significant and beautiful Lawrenceville, our center offers a range of specialized treatments meant to address various substance abuse disorders. From detoxification to residential care, our programs encompass evidence-based therapies, dual diagnosis treatment, and personalized care plans. With a focus on practical recovery steps and a compassionate approach, we empower individuals to overcome addiction and achieve lasting sobriety. At Level Up Treatment Lawrenceville, we're dedicated to guiding our clients toward a brighter, healthier future. Take the first step towards a life free from addiction. Contact us today to learn more about our addiction treatment services in New Jersey!
Level Up Treatment Lawrenceville: Innovative Addiction Treatment in New Jersey. Level Up Treatment Lawrenceville, which you may know as We Level Up Lawrenceville NJ, is a leading addiction treatment New Jersey facility. Located in the historically significant and beautiful Lawrenceville, our center offers a range of specialized treatments meant to address various substance abuse disorders. From detoxification to residential care, our programs encompass evidence-based therapies, dual diagnosis treatment, and personalized care plans. With a focus on practical recovery steps and a compassionate approach, we empower individuals to overcome addiction and achieve lasting sobriety. At Level Up Treatment Lawrenceville, we're dedicated to guiding our clients toward a brighter, healthier future. Take the first step towards a life free from addiction. Contact us today to learn more about our addiction treatment services in New Jersey!
(609) 316-4322 View (609) 316-4322
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The Haven Detox - New Jersey
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Don't settle for just any generic treatment center. The Haven Detox has a reputation for the most advanced addiction and mental health care in the country — with hundreds of positive reviews online.
Don't settle for just any generic treatment center. The Haven Detox has a reputation for the most advanced addiction and mental health care in the country — with hundreds of positive reviews online.
(856) 699-5817 View (856) 699-5817
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New Start Psychological Care
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At New Start Psychological Care, we believe in providing comprehensive and compassionate care for individuals struggling with mental health concerns. Our team of experienced healthcare providers offers personalized medication management and a variety of therapy options to support your journey towards wellness. Our therapists and counselors specialize in a broad range of therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, talk therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, to help you develop the skills and strategies necessary for managing symptoms and improving overall quality of life. Whether you are looking for support with a specific issue or seeking a comprehensive treatment plan, we are here to help. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and begin your path to healing. Appointments include in-person and tele-health/remote.
At New Start Psychological Care, we believe in providing comprehensive and compassionate care for individuals struggling with mental health concerns. Our team of experienced healthcare providers offers personalized medication management and a variety of therapy options to support your journey towards wellness. Our therapists and counselors specialize in a broad range of therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, talk therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, to help you develop the skills and strategies necessary for managing symptoms and improving overall quality of life. Whether you are looking for support with a specific issue or seeking a comprehensive treatment plan, we are here to help. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and begin your path to healing. Appointments include in-person and tele-health/remote.
(848) 999-0101 View (848) 999-0101

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Hillside Wellness Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We support adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, emotional dysregulation, and co-occurring challenges.
At Hillside Wellness Center, treatment is individualized, trauma-informed, and clinically focused. We combine therapy, psychiatric support, groups, family involvement, and wellness programming to help clients stabilize, build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create a healthier foundation for life after treatment.
We support adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, emotional dysregulation, and co-occurring challenges.
At Hillside Wellness Center, treatment is individualized, trauma-informed, and clinically focused. We combine therapy, psychiatric support, groups, family involvement, and wellness programming to help clients stabilize, build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create a healthier foundation for life after treatment.
(267) 214-5492 View (267) 214-5492
Photo of Jessica Haddad - The Counseling Center of New Jersey, Treatment Center, LCSW
The Counseling Center of New Jersey is comprised of dedicated therapists committed to guiding individuals towards fulfilling lives. We specialize in providing relatively brief therapy sessions that utilize structured, evidence-based approaches to yield lasting, positive outcomes. Our mission is to assist individuals, couples, and families in making significant life changes and transitions, while upholding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Counseling Center of New Jersey is comprised of dedicated therapists committed to guiding individuals towards fulfilling lives. We specialize in providing relatively brief therapy sessions that utilize structured, evidence-based approaches to yield lasting, positive outcomes. Our mission is to assist individuals, couples, and families in making significant life changes and transitions, while upholding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
(848) 345-2995 View (848) 345-2995
Photo of Anthony Cibene - Mark Behavioral Health, Treatment Center
Mark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Serves Area
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.
(561) 786-9602 View (561) 786-9602
Photo of Christopher Barker - Discovery Psychotherapy Center, LLC, Treatment Center, PhD
At Discovery Psychotherapy Center, our mission is to create a warm and welcoming environment where you will feel comfortable sharing your personal struggles and triumphs with us. Through the supportive and collaborative process of psychotherapy, we seek to help you increase your awareness of yourself, your motivations and your actions. As you become more aware of yourself, your perceptions, and your usual ways of relating to others, you increase your ability to break out of old patterns that may not be working anymore. Sometimes the journey of psychotherapy involves finding relief from troubling symptoms, while at other times it consists of making room for increased effectiveness, freedom and joy. This personal change process happens through guided discovery.
At Discovery Psychotherapy Center, our mission is to create a warm and welcoming environment where you will feel comfortable sharing your personal struggles and triumphs with us. Through the supportive and collaborative process of psychotherapy, we seek to help you increase your awareness of yourself, your motivations and your actions. As you become more aware of yourself, your perceptions, and your usual ways of relating to others, you increase your ability to break out of old patterns that may not be working anymore. Sometimes the journey of psychotherapy involves finding relief from troubling symptoms, while at other times it consists of making room for increased effectiveness, freedom and joy. This personal change process happens through guided discovery.
(973) 928-8190 View (973) 928-8190
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Restored Hope Recovery
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Let's try something different! At Restored Hope Recovery, we know Recovery isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. We take our time to understand "Your" unique needs, and we meet you where you are at, in your recovery and with our diverse treatment modalities. We dive deep to uncover underlying issues, rebuilding your life. By integrating proven clinical practices with personalized care, we empower individuals to achieve lasting recovery and regain hope for a brighter future. So come experience, "the best drug rehab" Finding Treatment, in a comforting, home-like atmosphere. Let’s restore hope in your recovery today!
Let's try something different! At Restored Hope Recovery, we know Recovery isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. We take our time to understand "Your" unique needs, and we meet you where you are at, in your recovery and with our diverse treatment modalities. We dive deep to uncover underlying issues, rebuilding your life. By integrating proven clinical practices with personalized care, we empower individuals to achieve lasting recovery and regain hope for a brighter future. So come experience, "the best drug rehab" Finding Treatment, in a comforting, home-like atmosphere. Let’s restore hope in your recovery today!
(480) 470-8670 View (480) 470-8670
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Innerspace Counseling
Treatment Center
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
If you are seeking a mental health treatment program to stabilize thoughts, emotions, and/or behaviors for the long-term, Innerspace Counseling is here for you. Many of our clients come to us experiencing difficulty functioning at home, at school or work, or within relationships. While some clients have extensive histories in and out of treatment, some are new to treatment. What they all have in common is that they are seeking a long-term solution. Whether you are suffering from depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, co-occurring substance use, anger issues, bipolar disorder, OCD, or mood disorders, Innerspace Counseling will provide solutions by treating each and every client with a treatment plan tailored to their needs. Choosing Innerspace Counseling is choosing hope and a better future for yourself and your loved ones.
If you are seeking a mental health treatment program to stabilize thoughts, emotions, and/or behaviors for the long-term, Innerspace Counseling is here for you. Many of our clients come to us experiencing difficulty functioning at home, at school or work, or within relationships. While some clients have extensive histories in and out of treatment, some are new to treatment. What they all have in common is that they are seeking a long-term solution. Whether you are suffering from depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, co-occurring substance use, anger issues, bipolar disorder, OCD, or mood disorders, Innerspace Counseling will provide solutions by treating each and every client with a treatment plan tailored to their needs. Choosing Innerspace Counseling is choosing hope and a better future for yourself and your loved ones.
(732) 993-4029 View (732) 993-4029
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The Artemis Center for Guidance, LLC
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At The Artemis Center for Guidance we work toward reducing emotional suffering. This is accomplished foremost through direct counseling services and psycho-education provided by highly skilled and compassionate clinicians and, secondly, through the development and instruction of training programs that will provide other professionals the skills to offer exceptional services to those in emotional pain. The Artemis Center for Guidance was founded on the premise that all individuals are inherently able to cope with life's hardships. We believe that with skilled guidance during times of transition, each person possesses the freedom to strive toward and reach his or her highest potential and lead a productive and happy life. Each person and family has unique circumstances and experiences. We believe it is critical to consider biological, psychological and social factors affecting one's life journey, in order to better assist on this path. We specialize in Maternal Mental Health and also offer a full range of counseling services, including: individual and couples therapy, play therapy for children, counseling for teenagers and young adults, veteran and military family readjustment guidance and treatment for recovery from sexual, physical or emotional trauma.
At The Artemis Center for Guidance we work toward reducing emotional suffering. This is accomplished foremost through direct counseling services and psycho-education provided by highly skilled and compassionate clinicians and, secondly, through the development and instruction of training programs that will provide other professionals the skills to offer exceptional services to those in emotional pain. The Artemis Center for Guidance was founded on the premise that all individuals are inherently able to cope with life's hardships. We believe that with skilled guidance during times of transition, each person possesses the freedom to strive toward and reach his or her highest potential and lead a productive and happy life. Each person and family has unique circumstances and experiences. We believe it is critical to consider biological, psychological and social factors affecting one's life journey, in order to better assist on this path. We specialize in Maternal Mental Health and also offer a full range of counseling services, including: individual and couples therapy, play therapy for children, counseling for teenagers and young adults, veteran and military family readjustment guidance and treatment for recovery from sexual, physical or emotional trauma.
(856) 249-4759 View (856) 249-4759
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Freedom Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Manalapan, NJ 07726
End the pain of addiction and reclaim your life - get help today with a FREE 24/7 call. Freedom Recovery Center guides individuals through addiction with personalized care, proven therapies, and a supportive community. Unlike standard rehabs, they focus on healing mind, body, and spirit for lasting transformation. Skilled therapists, medical staff, and specialists are available around the clock. Accredited by the Joint Commission, FRC is committed to helping people achieve balance and fulfillment. Clients from across the U.S. and abroad trust FRC’s compassionate care. Contact them today.
End the pain of addiction and reclaim your life - get help today with a FREE 24/7 call. Freedom Recovery Center guides individuals through addiction with personalized care, proven therapies, and a supportive community. Unlike standard rehabs, they focus on healing mind, body, and spirit for lasting transformation. Skilled therapists, medical staff, and specialists are available around the clock. Accredited by the Joint Commission, FRC is committed to helping people achieve balance and fulfillment. Clients from across the U.S. and abroad trust FRC’s compassionate care. Contact them today.
(732) 686-6165 View (732) 686-6165
Nutley Family Service Bureau
Treatment Center
Nutley, NJ 07110
Welcome! We’re glad you’re here. Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) is a comprehensive health and human services agency dedicated to supporting the social and emotional well-being of individuals and families. We provide affordable mental health counseling and social service programs tailored to your needs. NFSB is a proud member of Social Current, fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation, and licensed by the State of New Jersey Department of Health to provide outpatient mental health services. Our highly trained, compassionate clinicians are ready to support you at every step.
Welcome! We’re glad you’re here. Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) is a comprehensive health and human services agency dedicated to supporting the social and emotional well-being of individuals and families. We provide affordable mental health counseling and social service programs tailored to your needs. NFSB is a proud member of Social Current, fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation, and licensed by the State of New Jersey Department of Health to provide outpatient mental health services. Our highly trained, compassionate clinicians are ready to support you at every step.
(973) 798-1797 x1 View (973) 798-1797 x1
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve Mental Health Residential Treatment Center, Treatment Center
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.
(408) 217-1490 View (408) 217-1490
Photo of Kara Gross - Teen Mental Health Treatment Center at Evolve, Treatment Center
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
Evolve offers tailored, empathetic care to help teens conquer depression and rediscover their sense of 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.
Evolve offers tailored, empathetic care to help teens conquer depression and rediscover their sense of 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
(925) 592-1275 View (925) 592-1275
Photo of Alan Friedman - Emunah Advanced Mental Health Treatment, Treatment Center
We heal the mind and solves mental health problems where other programs have failed. They serve clients in crisis and those in need of intensive mental health treatment for complex disorders such as major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder and trauma. From their peaceful home like setting, they combine advanced therapeutics such as TMS and ketamine treatment with the highest degree of personalized care available. Emunah only accepts 5-6 clients a time to keep the program small and provide the best care possible. Emunah caters Glatt Kosher meals and Synagogue outings for Jewish clients
We heal the mind and solves mental health problems where other programs have failed. They serve clients in crisis and those in need of intensive mental health treatment for complex disorders such as major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder and trauma. From their peaceful home like setting, they combine advanced therapeutics such as TMS and ketamine treatment with the highest degree of personalized care available. Emunah only accepts 5-6 clients a time to keep the program small and provide the best care possible. Emunah caters Glatt Kosher meals and Synagogue outings for Jewish clients
(562) 568-5007 View (562) 568-5007
Photo of Katherine Grey - Forge Health - West Orange, NJ, Treatment Center, LPC, LCADC, CCS, ACS
Forge Health - West Orange, NJ
Treatment Center
West Orange, NJ 07052
Forge Health is your vital source for mental health and substance use care. We help people from all walks of life reclaim their lives by providing comprehensive outpatient care that’s convenient to access, affordable to use, and customized to the unique needs of each individual. We're a mission-driven company dedicated to delivering the highest quality affordable, accessible, and effective “one-stop-shop” mental health and substance use care to individuals, families, and communities in need. Forge Health is also proud to provide specialized care programs designed to address the unique culture, preferences, and values of veterans and first responders, cancer patients, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Forge Health is your vital source for mental health and substance use care. We help people from all walks of life reclaim their lives by providing comprehensive outpatient care that’s convenient to access, affordable to use, and customized to the unique needs of each individual. We're a mission-driven company dedicated to delivering the highest quality affordable, accessible, and effective “one-stop-shop” mental health and substance use care to individuals, families, and communities in need. Forge Health is also proud to provide specialized care programs designed to address the unique culture, preferences, and values of veterans and first responders, cancer patients, and the LGBTQ+ community.
(973) 370-9972 View (973) 370-9972
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Pyramid Healthcare - Langhorne, PA
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Pyramid Healthcare’s Langhorne, PA, treatment center supports men with personalized withdrawal management (detox) and offers trauma-informed short- and long-term residential care for both men and women. Our serene four-unit campus, surrounded by a scenic lake, trees, and wildlife, creates a peaceful environment that encourages healing and growth.
Pyramid Healthcare’s Langhorne, PA, treatment center supports men with personalized withdrawal management (detox) and offers trauma-informed short- and long-term residential care for both men and women. Our serene four-unit campus, surrounded by a scenic lake, trees, and wildlife, creates a peaceful environment that encourages healing and growth.
(267) 682-7294 View (267) 682-7294

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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.