Borderline Personality (BPD) Treatment Centers in Alexandria, VA

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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22306
We understand how heartbreaking it is to watch your adolescent or teen struggle with severe mental health conditions like suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression and anxiety. As a parent or teen, the weight of these conditions can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. Our residential treatment center in Alexandria, Virginia provides 24/7 care in a safe, home-like environment for adolescents and teens ages 10-14 of all genders. With constant supervision from a compassionate, experienced team, we offer personalized treatment designed to promote emotional safety and healing. Each day is structured with therapy, therapeutic activities and emotional support to your teen as they move forward toward lasting mental wellness. Our residential treatment centers are here to help your family and are designed to give your teen the structure and support they need to build a healthier life.
We understand how heartbreaking it is to watch your adolescent or teen struggle with severe mental health conditions like suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression and anxiety. As a parent or teen, the weight of these conditions can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. Our residential treatment center in Alexandria, Virginia provides 24/7 care in a safe, home-like environment for adolescents and teens ages 10-14 of all genders. With constant supervision from a compassionate, experienced team, we offer personalized treatment designed to promote emotional safety and healing. Each day is structured with therapy, therapeutic activities and emotional support to your teen as they move forward toward lasting mental wellness. Our residential treatment centers are here to help your family and are designed to give your teen the structure and support they need to build a healthier life.
(571) 451-2426 View (571) 451-2426
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Sandstone Care Alexandria
Treatment Center
Alexandria, VA 22312
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Alexandria, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Alexandria, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
(703) 991-8529 View (703) 991-8529
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Sandstone Care Richmond
Treatment Center
Alexandria, VA 22312
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Richmond, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Richmond, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
(804) 465-7659 View (804) 465-7659
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Sandstone Care Teen Center at Chesapeake
Treatment Center
Serves Area
When your teen is struggling with substance use or mental health challenges, it can be hard to know what kind of help will really make a difference. At Sandstone Care Teen Center at Chesapeake, our teen residential program provides research-backed, 24/7 structured care for adolescents ages (13-18) who need more support than outpatient treatment can offer. In a safe, consistent setting, we address substance use and mental health together, giving teens space to step out of the pressures of everyday life and begin making real progress.
When your teen is struggling with substance use or mental health challenges, it can be hard to know what kind of help will really make a difference. At Sandstone Care Teen Center at Chesapeake, our teen residential program provides research-backed, 24/7 structured care for adolescents ages (13-18) who need more support than outpatient treatment can offer. In a safe, consistent setting, we address substance use and mental health together, giving teens space to step out of the pressures of everyday life and begin making real progress.
(240) 209-9780 View (240) 209-9780
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Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
(703) 810-3639 View (703) 810-3639
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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Chevy Chase, Maryland are designed to support adolescents, teens and young adults of all genders ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Chevy Chase, Maryland are designed to support adolescents, teens and young adults of all genders ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
(240) 474-0478 View (240) 474-0478
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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Vienna, Virginia are designed to support adolescents and teens ages 12-17 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Vienna, Virginia are designed to support adolescents and teens ages 12-17 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
(571) 548-3409 View (571) 548-3409
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The Barry Robinson Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
As a premier non-profit behavioral health system, our residential program for boys and girls, ages 6-17, treats a wide range of mental health disorders. We also offer a dual diagnosis program for co-occurring mental health illness and substance abuse. We are TRICARE-approved, with expertise and focused concentration is helping children from military families throughout the U.S. and overseas. Our 32-acre open college-like campus on the border of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia. In addition, The Barry Robinson offers an Intensive Outpatient program (IOP) for adolescents and young adults (18-24) with diagnoses including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and who use drugs or alcohol. This service is currently offered at our Norfolk location as well as through Telehealth communications. Intensive Outpatient program is not specific to only military families.
As a premier non-profit behavioral health system, our residential program for boys and girls, ages 6-17, treats a wide range of mental health disorders. We also offer a dual diagnosis program for co-occurring mental health illness and substance abuse. We are TRICARE-approved, with expertise and focused concentration is helping children from military families throughout the U.S. and overseas. Our 32-acre open college-like campus on the border of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia. In addition, The Barry Robinson offers an Intensive Outpatient program (IOP) for adolescents and young adults (18-24) with diagnoses including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and who use drugs or alcohol. This service is currently offered at our Norfolk location as well as through Telehealth communications. Intensive Outpatient program is not specific to only military families.
(757) 663-4169 View (757) 663-4169
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Sandstone Care Virginia Beach
Treatment Center
Serves Area
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Virginia Beach, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Virginia Beach, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
(757) 957-4707 View (757) 957-4707
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Piedmont Behavioral Services
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We offer full spectrum of behavioral health services ranging from medication management, Individual/Group therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs (IOP), Addiction, TMS therapy and Spravato treatment. Our team consists of Child, Adult Psychiatrists and therapists.
We offer full spectrum of behavioral health services ranging from medication management, Individual/Group therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs (IOP), Addiction, TMS therapy and Spravato treatment. Our team consists of Child, Adult Psychiatrists and therapists.
(540) 328-6260 View (540) 328-6260
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Sandstone Care Reston
Treatment Center
Serves Area
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Reston, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Reston, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
(571) 200-7334 View (571) 200-7334
Photo of Newport Newport - Newport Academy Teen and Adolescent Residential, Treatment Center
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
(571) 200-2764 View (571) 200-2764
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Mission Prep Teen Treatment
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We serve adolescents (12-17) and their families who are navigating the challenges of primary mental health disorders. Our clients often face significant hurdles such as severe anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood instability that disrupt their education and home life. These young individuals require more intensive support than outpatient therapy can offer, seeking a structured environment to address emotional regulation and social difficulties. We provide a dedicated space for those who need comprehensive, 24/7 care to regain stability, build resilience, and develop the tools necessary for a healthy transition into adulthood.
We serve adolescents (12-17) and their families who are navigating the challenges of primary mental health disorders. Our clients often face significant hurdles such as severe anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood instability that disrupt their education and home life. These young individuals require more intensive support than outpatient therapy can offer, seeking a structured environment to address emotional regulation and social difficulties. We provide a dedicated space for those who need comprehensive, 24/7 care to regain stability, build resilience, and develop the tools necessary for a healthy transition into adulthood.
(571) 712-6501 View (571) 712-6501
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S.T.E.P. into Wellness, LLC
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We are dedicated to support individuals, couples, and families on their journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. We provide a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgemental environment where individuals can explore life's challenges, build resilience, and develop meaningful coping strategies. Our counseling services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and stress management.
We are dedicated to support individuals, couples, and families on their journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. We provide a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgemental environment where individuals can explore life's challenges, build resilience, and develop meaningful coping strategies. Our counseling services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and stress management.
(571) 582-1326 View (571) 582-1326
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Sandstone Care Detox Center - Chantilly, VA
Treatment Center
Serves Area
For many people, the hardest part of detox is not deciding to stop. It is facing the fear of withdrawal. Sandstone Care Detox Center in Chantilly, Virginia, offers medically supervised detox, providing 24/7 care from doctors and nurses focused on keeping you safe and as comfortable as possible throughout the process. Research backed withdrawal care works best when it is closely supervised and tailored to the individual. Because withdrawal is different for everyone, your care should be too.
For many people, the hardest part of detox is not deciding to stop. It is facing the fear of withdrawal. Sandstone Care Detox Center in Chantilly, Virginia, offers medically supervised detox, providing 24/7 care from doctors and nurses focused on keeping you safe and as comfortable as possible throughout the process. Research backed withdrawal care works best when it is closely supervised and tailored to the individual. Because withdrawal is different for everyone, your care should be too.
(571) 454-5902 View (571) 454-5902

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Mission Connection
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22043
We serve adolescents and adults navigating the complexities of mental health and dual-diagnosis challenges. Our clients include those seeking a higher level of care than weekly therapy, such as individuals transitioning from residential treatment or those needing intensive support while staying at home. We address various needs, from anxiety and depression to trauma and mood disorders, providing a dedicated space for those who want to balance their recovery with daily life, school, or career responsibilities in a supportive community.
We serve adolescents and adults navigating the complexities of mental health and dual-diagnosis challenges. Our clients include those seeking a higher level of care than weekly therapy, such as individuals transitioning from residential treatment or those needing intensive support while staying at home. We address various needs, from anxiety and depression to trauma and mood disorders, providing a dedicated space for those who want to balance their recovery with daily life, school, or career responsibilities in a supportive community.
(571) 701-6525 View (571) 701-6525
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AMFM Mental Health Treatment
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22102
We serve adults facing primary mental health disorders who require a high level of clinical support. Our clients often navigate complex challenges such as severe depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood instability that have made daily functioning or professional life difficult. They may be transitioning from a hospital setting or finding that traditional outpatient therapy is not sufficient. We provide a structured, therapeutic environment for individuals ready to focus on deep healing, emotional regulation, and building the resilience needed to reclaim their independence and lead a fulfilling, stable life.
We serve adults facing primary mental health disorders who require a high level of clinical support. Our clients often navigate complex challenges such as severe depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood instability that have made daily functioning or professional life difficult. They may be transitioning from a hospital setting or finding that traditional outpatient therapy is not sufficient. We provide a structured, therapeutic environment for individuals ready to focus on deep healing, emotional regulation, and building the resilience needed to reclaim their independence and lead a fulfilling, stable life.
(571) 677-8224 View (571) 677-8224
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Ellie Mental Health - Herndon
Treatment Center
Herndon, VA 20171
Call us and we can schedule you today. Our mission is to compassionately transform the culture of mental health by providing creative solutions for the needs of our communities. We do that with Humor, Compassion and Authenticity! We believe that struggling with mental health is 100% normal. Some days are great, and some days make you wish you could dig yourself into a hole and hide from it all! Everyone has those days (even your therapist). Let us support you through all of your days!
Call us and we can schedule you today. Our mission is to compassionately transform the culture of mental health by providing creative solutions for the needs of our communities. We do that with Humor, Compassion and Authenticity! We believe that struggling with mental health is 100% normal. Some days are great, and some days make you wish you could dig yourself into a hole and hide from it all! Everyone has those days (even your therapist). Let us support you through all of your days!
(571) 982-7551 View (571) 982-7551
Photo of Barbara J Brown - CapitolHill Consortium Counseling & Consultation, Treatment Center, PhD
Our therapists mission is to provide high quality, affordable, and accessible psychotherapy, psychological assessment and testing, and consultation services to individuals across the lifespan and in the communities that we serve. Our experienced therapists in the Crystal City location provide individual therapy, couples counseling, group therapy and family therapy to a wide range of individuals. Our specialties include: trauma focused therapy, stress management counseling, helping young adults and early career professionals navigate life stressors, ADHD treatment, psychological assessments, DBT Skills training, and couples counseling. Our therapists have experience working with trauma survivors, LGBTQA population, military population and military families, first responders, and immigrant populations. Our goal is to empower individuals, through a collaborative and empathic process, to achieve their full potential, accept their internal self, and improve their quality of life Currently we are operating remotely using telehealth but have planned phase-in for on-site service as conditions improve.
Our therapists mission is to provide high quality, affordable, and accessible psychotherapy, psychological assessment and testing, and consultation services to individuals across the lifespan and in the communities that we serve. Our experienced therapists in the Crystal City location provide individual therapy, couples counseling, group therapy and family therapy to a wide range of individuals. Our specialties include: trauma focused therapy, stress management counseling, helping young adults and early career professionals navigate life stressors, ADHD treatment, psychological assessments, DBT Skills training, and couples counseling. Our therapists have experience working with trauma survivors, LGBTQA population, military population and military families, first responders, and immigrant populations. Our goal is to empower individuals, through a collaborative and empathic process, to achieve their full potential, accept their internal self, and improve their quality of life Currently we are operating remotely using telehealth but have planned phase-in for on-site service as conditions improve.
(202) 873-2860 View (202) 873-2860
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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Ashburn, VA 20147
We know how difficult it can be to see your loved one struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Ashburn, Virginia are designed to support adolescents, teens and young adults of all genders ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
We know how difficult it can be to see your loved one struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Ashburn, Virginia are designed to support adolescents, teens and young adults of all genders ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
(571) 202-6968 View (571) 202-6968

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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.