Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Treatment in Atlanta, Georgia

• Intense and Unstable Emotions: Rapid mood swings, extreme emotional responses to situations, and prolonged periods of irritability, anxiety, or depression.
• Fear of Abandonment: Intense fear of being left alone or abandoned, leading to frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined separation or rejection.
• Unstable Relationships: Patterns of intense and stormy relationships with family, friends, and loved ones, often swinging from extreme closeness and love (idealization) to extreme dislike or anger (devaluation).
• Impulsive Behaviors: Engaging in impulsive and often dangerous behaviors, such as reckless driving, substance abuse, binge eating, or risky sexual behavior.
• Distorted Self-image: A persistently unstable self-image or sense of self, leading to sudden changes in feelings, values, identity, and plans for the future.
• Self-harm and Suicidal Behavior: Recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures, threats, or self-harming behavior such as cutting or burning.
• Chronic Feelings of Emptiness: Frequent feelings of emptiness and boredom.
• Inappropriate, Intense Anger: Inappropriate, intense anger or problems controlling anger; frequent displays of temper, constant anger, or recurrent physical fights.
• Stress-related Paranoid Thoughts: Transient, stress-related paranoid thoughts or severe dissociative symptoms, such as feeling cut off from oneself, observing oneself from outside the body, or losing touch with reality.

Having one or more of these symptoms does not necessarily mean you have Borderline Personality Disorder. A qualified mental health professional can provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis.

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A specialized, evidence-based therapy designed for BPD to help individuals manage their emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve interpersonal relationships.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Offered to address distorted thought patterns and behaviors associated with BPD, helping individuals identify and change negative thinking patterns and behaviors.
• Medication Management: Expert clinicians or psychiatrists may recommend mental health medication as part of the treatment plan to alleviate specific symptoms of BPD, such as mood swings or impulsivity.
• Individual Therapy: One-on-one therapy sessions allow individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
• Group Therapy: Group therapy provides opportunities for individuals with BPD to connect with others who share similar challenges, learn from each other, and develop coping skills.
• Family Therapy: Offered to help improve family dynamics and educate loved ones about BPD, fostering a supportive environment for recovery.
• Holistic Care: A holistic treatment approach includes a focus on overall well-being, encompassing physical, emotional, and mental health.
• Life Skills Training: Practical life skills training is provided to enhance daily functioning and improve the quality of life for individuals with BPD.

At North Atlanta Behavioral Health, we offer three levels of care for mental health treatment:

• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): Our PHP program is a structured and intensive program that provides daily support with group therapy, individual therapy, and psychiatric care while allowing participants to return home in the evenings.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): IOP is a flexible step-down option suitable for those who have completed PHP or need less intensive treatment. It includes group and individual therapy sessions.
• Outpatient Mental Health Treatment (OP): OP offers ongoing support with group and individual therapy sessions, catering to individual needs.

Our experienced team assesses each individual’s needs to determine the appropriate level of care, ensuring lasting recovery. Contact us to learn more.