Borderline Personality (BPD) Treatment Centers in West Haven, CT

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Families on the Line, LLC
Treatment Center, LCSW, PhD, CPFC
Verified Verified
West Haven, CT 06516
Families On The Line is an outpatient, DBT-adherent practice. Our extensively trained clinicians are dedicated to providing a range of evidence-based treatments to address emotional, behavioral, relational, and lifestyle concerns. Particular areas of expertise include the treatment of severe emotional dysregulation or borderline personality disorder (BPD) and its associated co-morbidities. We know and fully understand how painful this struggle is for patients as well as most often for their families, and we are passionate about helping relieve this suffering.
Families On The Line is an outpatient, DBT-adherent practice. Our extensively trained clinicians are dedicated to providing a range of evidence-based treatments to address emotional, behavioral, relational, and lifestyle concerns. Particular areas of expertise include the treatment of severe emotional dysregulation or borderline personality disorder (BPD) and its associated co-morbidities. We know and fully understand how painful this struggle is for patients as well as most often for their families, and we are passionate about helping relieve this suffering.
(203) 936-6384 View (203) 936-6384

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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06502
Because family is essential to addressing challenging mental health issues like borderline personality disorder (BPD) and oppositional defiant disorder, our programs provide families like yours with parent coaching and involvement throughout the treatment process.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Because family is essential to addressing challenging mental health issues like borderline personality disorder (BPD) and oppositional defiant disorder, our programs provide families like yours with parent coaching and involvement throughout the treatment process.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
(570) 658-8714 View (570) 658-8714
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Evolve Comprehensive DBT Treatment for Teens
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06513
Evolve Treatment Centers supports adolescents ages 12-17 struggling with mental health, addiction, and/or behavioral issues. Evolve Vanalden is a Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Residential Treatment Center: the first of its kind in California and one of only a handful in the country. DBT is an evidence-based treatment that has been proven to help reduce emotion dysregulation, self-harming behavior, and/or suicidal ideation. We treat teens diagnosed with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, addiction, or other issues. Evolve's robust clinical program includes individual and family therapy (at least five scheduled 1-hour sessions a week), DBT Skills Training Groups (4 times a week), and skills coaching (24/7). Teens learn and practice the four core skills of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. At Evolve, we don't just learn DBT, we live it. With the help of our specialized staff, teens practice and apply their DBT skills at all opportunities throughout the day.
Evolve Treatment Centers supports adolescents ages 12-17 struggling with mental health, addiction, and/or behavioral issues. Evolve Vanalden is a Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Residential Treatment Center: the first of its kind in California and one of only a handful in the country. DBT is an evidence-based treatment that has been proven to help reduce emotion dysregulation, self-harming behavior, and/or suicidal ideation. We treat teens diagnosed with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, addiction, or other issues. Evolve's robust clinical program includes individual and family therapy (at least five scheduled 1-hour sessions a week), DBT Skills Training Groups (4 times a week), and skills coaching (24/7). Teens learn and practice the four core skills of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. At Evolve, we don't just learn DBT, we live it. With the help of our specialized staff, teens practice and apply their DBT skills at all opportunities throughout the day.
(844) 235-4714 View (844) 235-4714
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BlueSky Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06505
BlueSky Behavioral Health delivers comprehensive mental health and substance abuse counseling, helping our clients recover from a wide range of diagnoses in both partial-hospitalization and outpatient settings. For clients who enter our Enhanced Treatment Program we offer a unique opportunity to focus on their therapy and recovery while living in a short-term furnished apartment and their own Life Coach.
BlueSky Behavioral Health delivers comprehensive mental health and substance abuse counseling, helping our clients recover from a wide range of diagnoses in both partial-hospitalization and outpatient settings. For clients who enter our Enhanced Treatment Program we offer a unique opportunity to focus on their therapy and recovery while living in a short-term furnished apartment and their own Life Coach.
(844) 852-7611 View (844) 852-7611
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Oceanside Recovery, LLC
Treatment Center, NP
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06509
“Bringing knowledge, compassion and care to your recovery”
“Bringing knowledge, compassion and care to your recovery”
(860) 691-0873 View (860) 691-0873
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Acera Health - Mental Health Treatment For Adults
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06519
At Acera Health, we believe that everyone has the potential to create a life that they love. However, sometimes life can get in the way, and it can be challenging to know where to turn. That's where we come in. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.
At Acera Health, we believe that everyone has the potential to create a life that they love. However, sometimes life can get in the way, and it can be challenging to know where to turn. That's where we come in. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.
(949) 779-3482 View (949) 779-3482
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Turnbridge
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06510
Turnbridge® has helped thousands of young adults and teens recover from mental health disorders and addictions. Since its founding in 2003, Turnbridge has been positively transforming the lives through a comprehensive approach to mental health and substance abuse treatment that integrates intensive therapy, health and wellness training, recreational experiences, and academic/vocational counseling.
Turnbridge® has helped thousands of young adults and teens recover from mental health disorders and addictions. Since its founding in 2003, Turnbridge has been positively transforming the lives through a comprehensive approach to mental health and substance abuse treatment that integrates intensive therapy, health and wellness training, recreational experiences, and academic/vocational counseling.
(203) 427-8256 View (203) 427-8256
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Continuum Recovery Services
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06519
Continuum Recovery Services (CRS) at Continuum of Care consists of 4 levels of residential treatment and care for adults ages 18 and up who are challenged with mental health and potentially co-occurring disorders. Clients can access treatment to any of these levels of care and move to a higher or a lower level of care as their needs change. Continuum offers short-term and long-term residential treatment in an intimate personalized setting. Clients live in a home-like setting that provides low stimulation compared to traditional institutional settings. Continuum believes each path to mental health recovery is a unique and extraordinary journey. We are an inclusive community, dedicated to working with those searching for their path to recovery. We provide a safe, nurturing home environment designed to assist you in regaining connections, meaning, and hope, and a new life of recovery. Our unique wellness centered approach is embedded in our programs to assist you in all paths to stabilization and rebuilding the mind, body and spirit.
Continuum Recovery Services (CRS) at Continuum of Care consists of 4 levels of residential treatment and care for adults ages 18 and up who are challenged with mental health and potentially co-occurring disorders. Clients can access treatment to any of these levels of care and move to a higher or a lower level of care as their needs change. Continuum offers short-term and long-term residential treatment in an intimate personalized setting. Clients live in a home-like setting that provides low stimulation compared to traditional institutional settings. Continuum believes each path to mental health recovery is a unique and extraordinary journey. We are an inclusive community, dedicated to working with those searching for their path to recovery. We provide a safe, nurturing home environment designed to assist you in regaining connections, meaning, and hope, and a new life of recovery. Our unique wellness centered approach is embedded in our programs to assist you in all paths to stabilization and rebuilding the mind, body and spirit.
(203) 493-2744 View (203) 493-2744
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Elevate Health and Wellness
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06501
Outpatient detoxification from alcohol or drugs allows clients to continue fulfilling their professional, educational, and family responsibilities while detoxing from the comfort of their own home. Those interested in outpatient detox are thoroughly assessed by our medical team that specializes in addiction treatment. After undergoing a thorough assessment, clients receive recommendations based upon their unique circumstances and ability to function outside of a medically monitored treatment setting. Outpatient detox is not appropriate for everyone and clients will be thoroughly assessed.
Outpatient detoxification from alcohol or drugs allows clients to continue fulfilling their professional, educational, and family responsibilities while detoxing from the comfort of their own home. Those interested in outpatient detox are thoroughly assessed by our medical team that specializes in addiction treatment. After undergoing a thorough assessment, clients receive recommendations based upon their unique circumstances and ability to function outside of a medically monitored treatment setting. Outpatient detox is not appropriate for everyone and clients will be thoroughly assessed.
(475) 897-5358 View (475) 897-5358
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Acera Health - Outpatient Mental Health Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06511
We all want to live a life that we love. However, sometimes it can be difficult to figure out where to turn when life gets tough. That's where Acera Health comes in. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we are here to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult but, with our help, it is possible for you to create lasting change in your life. Contact us today so that we can get started on helping you create the life you've always wanted. You deserve to live a life that you love, and we are here to help make that happen.
We all want to live a life that we love. However, sometimes it can be difficult to figure out where to turn when life gets tough. That's where Acera Health comes in. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we are here to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult but, with our help, it is possible for you to create lasting change in your life. Contact us today so that we can get started on helping you create the life you've always wanted. You deserve to live a life that you love, and we are here to help make that happen.
(949) 676-8551 View (949) 676-8551
BHcare
Treatment Center, MSN, RN
Verified Verified
Ansonia, CT 06401
BHcare offers comprehensive substance abuse services for individuals struggling with alcohol and/or drug addiction. Our comprehensive Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program is offered at our licensed and accredited outpatient clinics in Branford and Ansonia, Connecticut. Our MAT program includes prescribed medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-person” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.
BHcare offers comprehensive substance abuse services for individuals struggling with alcohol and/or drug addiction. Our comprehensive Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program is offered at our licensed and accredited outpatient clinics in Branford and Ansonia, Connecticut. Our MAT program includes prescribed medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-person” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.
(475) 231-4486 View (475) 231-4486
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Celadon Recovery
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
New Haven, CT 06502
At Celadon Recovery Campus, we are firm believers that Trauma is the gate way drug. Celadon Recovery's holistic approach for wellness is innovative, unique, and unlike any traditional treatment programs. Our Client's are able to address many areas of mental health such as: Depression, Anxiety, Bi-polar Disorder, PTSD, Substance Abuse, and many more. Alongside our Residential Inpatient Treatment program, Celadon Recovery Campus now offers Telehealth! Telehealth is a tele-communication platform that provides health care in real-time to our Clients from a distance, through video conferencing.
At Celadon Recovery Campus, we are firm believers that Trauma is the gate way drug. Celadon Recovery's holistic approach for wellness is innovative, unique, and unlike any traditional treatment programs. Our Client's are able to address many areas of mental health such as: Depression, Anxiety, Bi-polar Disorder, PTSD, Substance Abuse, and many more. Alongside our Residential Inpatient Treatment program, Celadon Recovery Campus now offers Telehealth! Telehealth is a tele-communication platform that provides health care in real-time to our Clients from a distance, through video conferencing.
(239) 747-0618 View (239) 747-0618
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Spring Advanced Mental Health Treatment Program
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06502
Silver Spring residential treatment was uniquely created to provide integrative, holistic mental health treatment to adults in a home like environment. We provide the highest quality assessment, diagnosis, stabilization and treatment for adults with psychiatric issues. Psychiatric issues in adults can sometimes be complex and can result from a mix of medical, neurological and even chronic pain. Therefore, our medical team includes a psychiatrist, neurologist, pain management doctor and internist who all work together. We partner with a university to provide advanced cognitive testing, imaging scans and lab tests. We are uniquely licensed to provide cutting edge treatments such as ketamine, TMS and ECT and we offer crisis stabilization. Treatment is provided with kindness, empathy, dignity, and respect. Each treatment plan is designed by our interdisciplinary team and treatment plans evolve during the course of treatment. We reassess and re-evaluate each patient frequently, in order to help them continue to thrive mentally, emotionally and physically.
Silver Spring residential treatment was uniquely created to provide integrative, holistic mental health treatment to adults in a home like environment. We provide the highest quality assessment, diagnosis, stabilization and treatment for adults with psychiatric issues. Psychiatric issues in adults can sometimes be complex and can result from a mix of medical, neurological and even chronic pain. Therefore, our medical team includes a psychiatrist, neurologist, pain management doctor and internist who all work together. We partner with a university to provide advanced cognitive testing, imaging scans and lab tests. We are uniquely licensed to provide cutting edge treatments such as ketamine, TMS and ECT and we offer crisis stabilization. Treatment is provided with kindness, empathy, dignity, and respect. Each treatment plan is designed by our interdisciplinary team and treatment plans evolve during the course of treatment. We reassess and re-evaluate each patient frequently, in order to help them continue to thrive mentally, emotionally and physically.
(562) 512-6340 View (562) 512-6340
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Reliant Behavioral Health and Community Services
Treatment Center, OWNER/C, 4333553
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06511
We strive to provide practical and purposeful services for all through a holistic and systemic based approach. Our goal is to increase its focus on health and wellness of all populations from birth to geriatrics
We strive to provide practical and purposeful services for all through a holistic and systemic based approach. Our goal is to increase its focus on health and wellness of all populations from birth to geriatrics
(475) 255-6535 x1 View (475) 255-6535 x1
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Blue Hills Recovery
Treatment Center, LMHC
Not Verified Not Verified
New Haven, CT 06501
Situated in a welcoming tree-lined neighborhood just two blocks from Indian Lake in Worcester, Blue Hills Recovery offers a comprehensive range of highly personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our inviting, newly updated center offers a Day Treatment Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and outpatient levels of care as well as case management, medication management, and a variety of holistic therapy programs. Whether you're battling a substance use disorder, suffering from depression, or struggling with another behavioral health concern, our flexible programs are designed to accommodate your lifestyle and promote hope, healing and recovery. Our dedicated staff of professionals is here to support you - every step of the way.
Situated in a welcoming tree-lined neighborhood just two blocks from Indian Lake in Worcester, Blue Hills Recovery offers a comprehensive range of highly personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our inviting, newly updated center offers a Day Treatment Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and outpatient levels of care as well as case management, medication management, and a variety of holistic therapy programs. Whether you're battling a substance use disorder, suffering from depression, or struggling with another behavioral health concern, our flexible programs are designed to accommodate your lifestyle and promote hope, healing and recovery. Our dedicated staff of professionals is here to support you - every step of the way.
(508) 206-9033 View (508) 206-9033
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Ironwood Maine
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06502
Effective Mental Health Treatment for Teens with Fully-Accredited Academic Support: Located in beautiful Mid-Coast, Maine, Ironwood is a licensed residential mental health treatment center and fully accredited school designed specifically for adolescents, ages 13-17. Our program offers intensive therapy along with customized and accredited academics via three interconnected programs focused on stabilization and assessment, treatment, and transition. Ironwood’s broad program structure and modalities, which include equine therapy, horseback/equestrian, outdoor experiential learning, family involvement, and more, meet the needs of teens requiring treatment for emotional and behavioral issues in conjunction with a safe, therapeutic learning environment.
Effective Mental Health Treatment for Teens with Fully-Accredited Academic Support: Located in beautiful Mid-Coast, Maine, Ironwood is a licensed residential mental health treatment center and fully accredited school designed specifically for adolescents, ages 13-17. Our program offers intensive therapy along with customized and accredited academics via three interconnected programs focused on stabilization and assessment, treatment, and transition. Ironwood’s broad program structure and modalities, which include equine therapy, horseback/equestrian, outdoor experiential learning, family involvement, and more, meet the needs of teens requiring treatment for emotional and behavioral issues in conjunction with a safe, therapeutic learning environment.
(207) 436-8561 View (207) 436-8561

Online Treatment Centers

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Wellspring Residential Program-Girls & Adult Women
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethlehem, CT 06751
Typical client profile includes mood disorders, depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, generalized anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorders, attachment disorder, self-injurious behaviors.
Founded in 1977, Wellspring is a residential treatment center for adolescent girls and young adult women and gender diverse individuals struggling with mental health and relational issues. Wellspring's Arch Bridge School is a private therapeutic school for grades 7-12. It offers college prep academics with classroom support from mental health clinicians and special education teachers. Wellspring is accredited by The Joint Commission and NEASC, and approved by the departments of Education in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York.
Typical client profile includes mood disorders, depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, generalized anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorders, attachment disorder, self-injurious behaviors.
Founded in 1977, Wellspring is a residential treatment center for adolescent girls and young adult women and gender diverse individuals struggling with mental health and relational issues. Wellspring's Arch Bridge School is a private therapeutic school for grades 7-12. It offers college prep academics with classroom support from mental health clinicians and special education teachers. Wellspring is accredited by The Joint Commission and NEASC, and approved by the departments of Education in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York.
(203) 266-8000 View (203) 266-8000
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Tides of Mind Counseling
Treatment Center, LMHC
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457
Tides of Mind Counseling is a group of top private counseling centers dedicated to providing high-quality mental health services to adults, children and families in Rhode Island and Connecticut. We also provide online (telehealth) counseling services as a safety precaution during the pandemic, and to clients who have trouble accessing the office due to transportation, childcare or healthcare limitations. The professionals at Tides of Mind Counseling are licensed and specifically trained to help you explore a deeper understanding of yourself. With our therapeutic services, you will be able to navigate your personal situation and find your inner compass, allowing you to take charge and command the direction of your life.
Tides of Mind Counseling is a group of top private counseling centers dedicated to providing high-quality mental health services to adults, children and families in Rhode Island and Connecticut. We also provide online (telehealth) counseling services as a safety precaution during the pandemic, and to clients who have trouble accessing the office due to transportation, childcare or healthcare limitations. The professionals at Tides of Mind Counseling are licensed and specifically trained to help you explore a deeper understanding of yourself. With our therapeutic services, you will be able to navigate your personal situation and find your inner compass, allowing you to take charge and command the direction of your life.
(401) 208-2492 View (401) 208-2492
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Newport Academy Outpatient
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
At Newport Academy, our integrated approach to teen mental health is founded in compassion and driven by outcomes. Our philosophy of care recognizes teen behavioral issues, such as substance abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, and other co-occurring disorders, as symptoms of underlying mental health challenges—trauma, depression, and/or anxiety. To support our teens and their families in achieving long-term, sustainable healing from these issues, we address the root causes through comprehensive and solutions-focused treatment that involves the entire family in the healing process. Our mission to empower teens and restore families takes into account every aspect of a teen’s well-being—physical, psychological, social, familial, educational, and spiritual— so they can thrive when they return home to their families, schools, and communities. To ensure that our care is truly evidence-based, we track a variety of treatment goals and commission rigorous third-party evaluations of our programming. Data on our outcomes shows consistent positive results in measures of well-being, depression, and anxiety, with patients’ improvements, on average, exceeding levels of clinical significance.
At Newport Academy, our integrated approach to teen mental health is founded in compassion and driven by outcomes. Our philosophy of care recognizes teen behavioral issues, such as substance abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, and other co-occurring disorders, as symptoms of underlying mental health challenges—trauma, depression, and/or anxiety. To support our teens and their families in achieving long-term, sustainable healing from these issues, we address the root causes through comprehensive and solutions-focused treatment that involves the entire family in the healing process. Our mission to empower teens and restore families takes into account every aspect of a teen’s well-being—physical, psychological, social, familial, educational, and spiritual— so they can thrive when they return home to their families, schools, and communities. To ensure that our care is truly evidence-based, we track a variety of treatment goals and commission rigorous third-party evaluations of our programming. Data on our outcomes shows consistent positive results in measures of well-being, depression, and anxiety, with patients’ improvements, on average, exceeding levels of clinical significance.
(866) 868-2042 View (866) 868-2042
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Pinnacle Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
West Hartford, CT 06117
Pinnacle Behavioral Health is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adolescents ages 11-18 and young adults ages 18-25. We work with individuals who are struggling with mood and anxiety disorders as well as maladaptive behaviors such as self injury, school refusal, suicidal ideation, defiance, and other destructive behaviors. Our Young Adult program specializes in helping patients balance the demands of academic, social, and professional life. All programs offer intensive DBT didactic skill training, medication management with a Board Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist, individualized treatment plans based on the specific needs of each patient and family, as well as our 24/7 crisis support line. The support line allows patients and families to reach out to familiar clinicians outside of programming hours who can assist them with crisis management to reduce destructive behavior patterns and avoid hospitalization.
Pinnacle Behavioral Health is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adolescents ages 11-18 and young adults ages 18-25. We work with individuals who are struggling with mood and anxiety disorders as well as maladaptive behaviors such as self injury, school refusal, suicidal ideation, defiance, and other destructive behaviors. Our Young Adult program specializes in helping patients balance the demands of academic, social, and professional life. All programs offer intensive DBT didactic skill training, medication management with a Board Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist, individualized treatment plans based on the specific needs of each patient and family, as well as our 24/7 crisis support line. The support line allows patients and families to reach out to familiar clinicians outside of programming hours who can assist them with crisis management to reduce destructive behavior patterns and avoid hospitalization.
(860) 879-3585 View (860) 879-3585

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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.