Borderline Personality (BPD) Treatment Centers in Stuart, FL

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Recovery By The Sea
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Stuart, FL 34994
Located just a sea breeze away from the beautiful beaches in Stuart, Florida, Harmony Health Group's Recovery by the Sea provides personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Because everyone’s journey to healing and recovery is unique, we create custom-tailored treatment plans that follow your path and meet your specific needs. Our comfortable, state-of-the art facility offers Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services with nearby affiliated supportive housing and transportation to meetings available. Recovery by the Sea is Joint Commission Accredited and licensed by the state of Florida to treat addiction and co-occurring disorders and is a Florida Association of Recovery Residences certified residence. Our highly credentialed team is here to support you throughout your journey - every step of the way - as you embrace hope, healing, and transformation.
Located just a sea breeze away from the beautiful beaches in Stuart, Florida, Harmony Health Group's Recovery by the Sea provides personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Because everyone’s journey to healing and recovery is unique, we create custom-tailored treatment plans that follow your path and meet your specific needs. Our comfortable, state-of-the art facility offers Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services with nearby affiliated supportive housing and transportation to meetings available. Recovery by the Sea is Joint Commission Accredited and licensed by the state of Florida to treat addiction and co-occurring disorders and is a Florida Association of Recovery Residences certified residence. Our highly credentialed team is here to support you throughout your journey - every step of the way - as you embrace hope, healing, and transformation.
(772) 210-3148 View (772) 210-3148
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Banyan Stuart
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Stuart, FL 34994
At Banyan Detox, we offer a safe medically-monitored detox for clients that are withdrawing from drugs and alcohol. Substances like opioids, alcohol, heroin, benzodiazepines, and methadone all cause withdrawal symptoms that require 24-hour medical supervision and care. We ensure that you will have a safe and secure detoxification process at our facility with some of the best professionals in the industry.
At Banyan Detox, we offer a safe medically-monitored detox for clients that are withdrawing from drugs and alcohol. Substances like opioids, alcohol, heroin, benzodiazepines, and methadone all cause withdrawal symptoms that require 24-hour medical supervision and care. We ensure that you will have a safe and secure detoxification process at our facility with some of the best professionals in the industry.
(561) 375-5318 View (561) 375-5318
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Recovery In Tune
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Stuart, FL 34994
Harmony Health Group's Recovery in Tune offers a comprehensive selection of highly personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment options. Our dedicated team of professionals welcomes each patient with compassion and acceptance. Recognizing that everyone's journey to healing and recovery is unique, we custom-tailor treatment plans that follow YOUR path and meet YOUR needs. Our comfortable and inviting center, located in Davie/Fort Lauderdale, FL, offers Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and a variety of therapy options with optional nearby supportive, recovery-focused housing. Our flexible programs are designed to accommodate you and support your healing and recovery - every step of the way.
Harmony Health Group's Recovery in Tune offers a comprehensive selection of highly personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment options. Our dedicated team of professionals welcomes each patient with compassion and acceptance. Recognizing that everyone's journey to healing and recovery is unique, we custom-tailor treatment plans that follow YOUR path and meet YOUR needs. Our comfortable and inviting center, located in Davie/Fort Lauderdale, FL, offers Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and a variety of therapy options with optional nearby supportive, recovery-focused housing. Our flexible programs are designed to accommodate you and support your healing and recovery - every step of the way.
(754) 757-2644 View (754) 757-2644
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Therapeutic Oasis of Jupiter and Treasure Coast
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Stuart, FL 34994
Your Needs Are Our Top Priority Whether you need a little support adjusting to a recent event or are battling chronic depression, addiction or eating disorder - where you turn to for help can make all the difference in your recovery. At the Oasis, we see things differently - we are not treating your 'condition', we are treating you as a person. We accept you just where you are - right now - and we are confident that we can make a difference in your life.
Your Needs Are Our Top Priority Whether you need a little support adjusting to a recent event or are battling chronic depression, addiction or eating disorder - where you turn to for help can make all the difference in your recovery. At the Oasis, we see things differently - we are not treating your 'condition', we are treating you as a person. We accept you just where you are - right now - and we are confident that we can make a difference in your life.
(561) 781-5931 View (561) 781-5931
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ClearPath Health LLC
Treatment Center, LCSW, EMDR, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Stuart, FL 34994
ClearPath Health is an established local Florida based mental health provider with offices in Clearwater, Ocala, Port Saint Lucie and West Melbourne, with more in the works. We currently serve children ages five (5) and up and adults any age in all locations in-person and via telehealth. At ClearPath Health, we view therapy as a collaborative process in which clients are encouraged to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate setting and at their own pace. Clients who have completed treatment leave with new coping skills, a renewed sense of confidence and fresh perspectives on their lives. You have taken a huge step just by seeking out therapy. Now let's embark on this journey together! Reach out today for an appointment.
ClearPath Health is an established local Florida based mental health provider with offices in Clearwater, Ocala, Port Saint Lucie and West Melbourne, with more in the works. We currently serve children ages five (5) and up and adults any age in all locations in-person and via telehealth. At ClearPath Health, we view therapy as a collaborative process in which clients are encouraged to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate setting and at their own pace. Clients who have completed treatment leave with new coping skills, a renewed sense of confidence and fresh perspectives on their lives. You have taken a huge step just by seeking out therapy. Now let's embark on this journey together! Reach out today for an appointment.
(727) 353-0816 View (727) 353-0816
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Futures Recovery Healthcare
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Stuart, FL 34994
Addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders are complex chronic medical conditions requiring comprehensive and coordinated care and long-term management. Futures helps individuals establish a foothold in recovery and a plan to sustain lasting health and wellbeing. Adults from surrounding communities and around the world come to our treatment facilities in Tequesta, Florida to receive comprehensive, coordinated care for the complex disease of addiction and its co-occurring mental health disorders. Futures’ therapies, curriculum, wellness offerings, and setting are all designed to help adult patients address the physical and psychological health effects of substance use and mental health disorders.
Addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders are complex chronic medical conditions requiring comprehensive and coordinated care and long-term management. Futures helps individuals establish a foothold in recovery and a plan to sustain lasting health and wellbeing. Adults from surrounding communities and around the world come to our treatment facilities in Tequesta, Florida to receive comprehensive, coordinated care for the complex disease of addiction and its co-occurring mental health disorders. Futures’ therapies, curriculum, wellness offerings, and setting are all designed to help adult patients address the physical and psychological health effects of substance use and mental health disorders.
(561) 277-0622 View (561) 277-0622
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Miracles Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Stuart, FL 34994
Miracles Recovery Center is a drug and alcohol rehab in Port St. Lucie, Florida, who's dynamic team offers an integrated approach using a variety of therapeutic modalities for addiction treatment. We are here to guide you into the next part of your journey free from addiction. Our drug and alcohol rehab on the Treasure coast wants you to be free from addiction to drugs and alcohol, and become the individual you have always wanted to be.
Miracles Recovery Center is a drug and alcohol rehab in Port St. Lucie, Florida, who's dynamic team offers an integrated approach using a variety of therapeutic modalities for addiction treatment. We are here to guide you into the next part of your journey free from addiction. Our drug and alcohol rehab on the Treasure coast wants you to be free from addiction to drugs and alcohol, and become the individual you have always wanted to be.
(772) 413-0860 View (772) 413-0860
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Harm Reduction Center, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Stuart, FL 34995
It is our philosophy that separates us from many other programs. The fact is that recovery does and should look different for everyone. Our belief and experience has shown us that cultivating recovery requires exposure to many different paths. We will empower you to choose a path for yourself and, with collaboration from loved ones and our treatment team, support that choice.
It is our philosophy that separates us from many other programs. The fact is that recovery does and should look different for everyone. Our belief and experience has shown us that cultivating recovery requires exposure to many different paths. We will empower you to choose a path for yourself and, with collaboration from loved ones and our treatment team, support that choice.
(561) 220-9157 View (561) 220-9157

More Treatment Centers Nearby

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Pasadena Villa
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Pasadena Villa is a coed residential treatment facility located in beautiful Orlando, FL, Pasadena Villa Orlando is the perfect place for re-learning how to live happily and independently in your everyday life. Including a program that is tailored to each resident according to their medical, therapeutic, nutritional, physical, and sociological needs, Pasadena Villa Orlando is a place where your loved one can heal in a serene environment and at a pace that is best for them. We create a socially active treatment experience by immersing our residents in community activities, assisting them in achieving the highest levels of independent functioning.
Pasadena Villa is a coed residential treatment facility located in beautiful Orlando, FL, Pasadena Villa Orlando is the perfect place for re-learning how to live happily and independently in your everyday life. Including a program that is tailored to each resident according to their medical, therapeutic, nutritional, physical, and sociological needs, Pasadena Villa Orlando is a place where your loved one can heal in a serene environment and at a pace that is best for them. We create a socially active treatment experience by immersing our residents in community activities, assisting them in achieving the highest levels of independent functioning.
(813) 437-5566 View (813) 437-5566
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RECO Intensive | Renowned Addiction Treatment
Treatment Center, MD, PhD, PsyD, NLP, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Nationally Accredited and Licensed. At RECO Intensive, our goal is to guide clients through the impactful transitions that arise within the realm of recovery. We believe that each individual is unique. Consequently, each treatment plan and metamorphosis in recovery must be unique, too. As we work to recreate joy and to instill patience, self-awareness, and responsibility in those who are suffering from addiction, we understand and address the specific intricacies of each individual's history. Each personalized care plan will include specialized therapies suited to your background and progress in recovery. As a team, we tailor your RECO experience to correlate with your past-and to embolden the person you will become within your newfound independence from addiction.
Nationally Accredited and Licensed. At RECO Intensive, our goal is to guide clients through the impactful transitions that arise within the realm of recovery. We believe that each individual is unique. Consequently, each treatment plan and metamorphosis in recovery must be unique, too. As we work to recreate joy and to instill patience, self-awareness, and responsibility in those who are suffering from addiction, we understand and address the specific intricacies of each individual's history. Each personalized care plan will include specialized therapies suited to your background and progress in recovery. As a team, we tailor your RECO experience to correlate with your past-and to embolden the person you will become within your newfound independence from addiction.
(561) 342-5832 View (561) 342-5832
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Comprehensive Wellness Centers
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
At CWC, we understand that everyone has their own unique personality and character traits developed by life experiences, background and belief systems. Our program is designed to support a variety of diverse and evidence based approaches. Backed by three Ph.D. level clinicians and a highly experiences staff, we have created a customized program providing small groups and individual therapy to ensure we meet the needs of each and every client.
At CWC, we understand that everyone has their own unique personality and character traits developed by life experiences, background and belief systems. Our program is designed to support a variety of diverse and evidence based approaches. Backed by three Ph.D. level clinicians and a highly experiences staff, we have created a customized program providing small groups and individual therapy to ensure we meet the needs of each and every client.
(800) 844-4673 View (800) 844-4673
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RECO Institute | Intensive Outpatient Treatment
Treatment Center, LMHC, LCSW, PhD, PsyD, MD
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
RECO Institute is composed of residential properties that serve as a trusted group of Recovery Residences in South Florida. Offered in conjunction with our unique intensive outpatient program, RECO Intensive, RECO Institute provides transitional housing for men and women in the early stages of recovery.
RECO Institute is composed of residential properties that serve as a trusted group of Recovery Residences in South Florida. Offered in conjunction with our unique intensive outpatient program, RECO Intensive, RECO Institute provides transitional housing for men and women in the early stages of recovery.
(561) 623-3416 View (561) 623-3416
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Agape Treatment Center
Treatment Center, LCSW, CAC, CCTP, IRC-ADC, LMHC
Not Verified Not Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Agape Treatment Center offers a wonderful educational and therapeutic drug and alcohol rehabilitation experience in South Florida, which also includes services for co-existing disorders. Agape Treatment Centers understands the need for support and one-on-one care. Our rehabilitation center embraces a universal, unconditional love that transcends, that serves regardless of circumstances. We provide individuals all over the country with the opportunity to achieve the gift of lasting sobriety. Our evidence-driven therapy and counseling methods are based on a belief that each and every individual is worth living a joyous and rewarding life free from the bondage of addiction and mental health.
Agape Treatment Center offers a wonderful educational and therapeutic drug and alcohol rehabilitation experience in South Florida, which also includes services for co-existing disorders. Agape Treatment Centers understands the need for support and one-on-one care. Our rehabilitation center embraces a universal, unconditional love that transcends, that serves regardless of circumstances. We provide individuals all over the country with the opportunity to achieve the gift of lasting sobriety. Our evidence-driven therapy and counseling methods are based on a belief that each and every individual is worth living a joyous and rewarding life free from the bondage of addiction and mental health.
(954) 289-6486 View (954) 289-6486
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Ambrosia Treatment Center
Treatment Center, CAP, ICADC, CEBAF, CRBT, WPB
Verified Verified
Fort Pierce, FL 34952
Don't settle for any generic treatment center. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good and recover from mental health challenges. Backed by 10-years of experience, 10K+ success stories, hundreds of verified positive online reviews and partnerships with both the NFL and university researchers, Ambrosia is the change you've been looking for. Offering dual diagnosis and trauma treatment programs. We specialize in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and other cases.
Don't settle for any generic treatment center. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good and recover from mental health challenges. Backed by 10-years of experience, 10K+ success stories, hundreds of verified positive online reviews and partnerships with both the NFL and university researchers, Ambrosia is the change you've been looking for. Offering dual diagnosis and trauma treatment programs. We specialize in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and other cases.
(561) 250-8124 View (561) 250-8124
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Amethyst Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Amethyst Recovery Center accepts most major insurances and prides ourselves in offering a sliding scale for individuals without insurance. We pride ourselves in providing affordable care as there is no price tag on a human life.
Amethyst Recovery Center accepts most major insurances and prides ourselves in offering a sliding scale for individuals without insurance. We pride ourselves in providing affordable care as there is no price tag on a human life.
(855) 500-8014 View (855) 500-8014

Online Treatment Centers

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Family Center for Recovery
Treatment Center, MD, FAPA, FASAM
Verified Verified
Lantana, FL 33462
At FCFR, we provide evidence-based treatment for patients with psychiatric disorders with or without substance use disorder. "We often treat patients that other treatment centers will no or cannot treat." Patients may have been suffering with a treatment-resistant psychiatric disorder such as, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder with suicidality, Schizoaffective Disorder, etc. This patient has travelled many traditional and non-traditional treatment avenues, to no avail. Patients suffering such a lifetime of struggle come to FCFR and have their hope restored, are taught coping skills, and learn to apply everything they are learning therapeutically while practicing every day adult daily living skills while at our transitional living facility. Patients such as these have been known to turn their lives around, purchase vehicles, go back to college, restore relationships with their families, and begin living a new positive, productive lifestyle. That is able to be sustained long-term. The same can be said for someone who is struggling with the chronic and progressive, potentially fatal disease of Substance Use Disorder.
At FCFR, we provide evidence-based treatment for patients with psychiatric disorders with or without substance use disorder. "We often treat patients that other treatment centers will no or cannot treat." Patients may have been suffering with a treatment-resistant psychiatric disorder such as, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder with suicidality, Schizoaffective Disorder, etc. This patient has travelled many traditional and non-traditional treatment avenues, to no avail. Patients suffering such a lifetime of struggle come to FCFR and have their hope restored, are taught coping skills, and learn to apply everything they are learning therapeutically while practicing every day adult daily living skills while at our transitional living facility. Patients such as these have been known to turn their lives around, purchase vehicles, go back to college, restore relationships with their families, and begin living a new positive, productive lifestyle. That is able to be sustained long-term. The same can be said for someone who is struggling with the chronic and progressive, potentially fatal disease of Substance Use Disorder.
(561) 559-7240 View (561) 559-7240
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Center For Integrated Therapies
Treatment Center, EdD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
We have IOP's for Adults with Bipolar Disorder and/or chronic depression, Adults with a history of trauma, Adults with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
If you have grown weary of "just talking" and are wondering where your therapy is going we probably have what you need. We have therapeutic modalities and tools that very few people have, we have experience that very few therapists have. We are goal oriented and driven to help you get you where you want to be; as quickly and as efficiently as possible. We enjoy the challenge of working with the "hard to treat" symptoms as much as we enjoy helping a couple work through a difficult time in their relationship. For those that are in severe distress we have Intensive Outpatient Programs for adolescents and adults. These IOP's are 10 weeks long and are created for those with severe issues that are causing self harming behaviors and/or suicidal ideation. These IOP's are fun, educational and extremely life changing. Come meet with us before you spend ten's of thousands of dollars on inpatient services.
We have IOP's for Adults with Bipolar Disorder and/or chronic depression, Adults with a history of trauma, Adults with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
If you have grown weary of "just talking" and are wondering where your therapy is going we probably have what you need. We have therapeutic modalities and tools that very few people have, we have experience that very few therapists have. We are goal oriented and driven to help you get you where you want to be; as quickly and as efficiently as possible. We enjoy the challenge of working with the "hard to treat" symptoms as much as we enjoy helping a couple work through a difficult time in their relationship. For those that are in severe distress we have Intensive Outpatient Programs for adolescents and adults. These IOP's are 10 weeks long and are created for those with severe issues that are causing self harming behaviors and/or suicidal ideation. These IOP's are fun, educational and extremely life changing. Come meet with us before you spend ten's of thousands of dollars on inpatient services.
(772) 330-1130 View (772) 330-1130
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IndiHeartandMind, Inc.
Treatment Center, LCSW, PhD, NP, MD/DO, CAP
Verified Verified
Sunrise, FL 33351
Established in October 2013, IndiHeartandMind, Inc. is the result of our founder’s own personal journey to wholeness. Having lost his grandfather to dementia at a young age and being thrust into the role of caregiver, witnessing the death of his best friend, experiencing life as a single dad, etc., these experiences, among others, were instrumental in motivating Ayinde Reid to study psychology and how people deal with stress. IHM is the result of Mr. Reid’s genuine desire to understand the hearts and minds of people and how individuals react to traumatic experiences.
Established in October 2013, IndiHeartandMind, Inc. is the result of our founder’s own personal journey to wholeness. Having lost his grandfather to dementia at a young age and being thrust into the role of caregiver, witnessing the death of his best friend, experiencing life as a single dad, etc., these experiences, among others, were instrumental in motivating Ayinde Reid to study psychology and how people deal with stress. IHM is the result of Mr. Reid’s genuine desire to understand the hearts and minds of people and how individuals react to traumatic experiences.
(954) 807-2439 View (954) 807-2439
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LiveWell Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32901
We have a 20 year history of helping individuals struggling with mental health issues find hope and healing. We are specially trained to help people grow spiritually. Most treatment centers employ "psych techs" or bachelor's level practitioners. We are staffed by Masters level practitioners, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychiatrists, and Licensed Psychologists. Our entire team is uniquely qualified to help YOU. Although most other treatment centers are built exclusively around groups that satisfy insurance requirements, at LiveWell we emphasize individual treatment. The LiveWell Team is ready to help.
We have a 20 year history of helping individuals struggling with mental health issues find hope and healing. We are specially trained to help people grow spiritually. Most treatment centers employ "psych techs" or bachelor's level practitioners. We are staffed by Masters level practitioners, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychiatrists, and Licensed Psychologists. Our entire team is uniquely qualified to help YOU. Although most other treatment centers are built exclusively around groups that satisfy insurance requirements, at LiveWell we emphasize individual treatment. The LiveWell Team is ready to help.
(321) 517-2773 View (321) 517-2773
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Zinnia Health Deerfield Beach
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Zinnia Health Deerfield Beach is the premier destination for comprehensive behavioral health treatment in South Florida. We are committed to providing customized treatment for our clients struggling with substance use or mental health disorders. With unwavering dedication, we treat our clients with dignity and respect for their behavioral health needs. Our individualized addiction recovery treatment plans address addictions and co-occurring disorders that impact an individual’s ability to live a rich and fulfilling life. Our facility boasts luxurious apartment style living on Crystal Lake in Deerfield Beach with state-of-the-art amenities. This location is ideal for you to build new relationships with other clients. You will also be able to devote time without life’s usual stressors to devote to your needs as begin the healing process.
Zinnia Health Deerfield Beach is the premier destination for comprehensive behavioral health treatment in South Florida. We are committed to providing customized treatment for our clients struggling with substance use or mental health disorders. With unwavering dedication, we treat our clients with dignity and respect for their behavioral health needs. Our individualized addiction recovery treatment plans address addictions and co-occurring disorders that impact an individual’s ability to live a rich and fulfilling life. Our facility boasts luxurious apartment style living on Crystal Lake in Deerfield Beach with state-of-the-art amenities. This location is ideal for you to build new relationships with other clients. You will also be able to devote time without life’s usual stressors to devote to your needs as begin the healing process.
(954) 710-9264 View (954) 710-9264

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.