Borderline Personality (BPD) Psychiatrists in Moseley, VA

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David Krukiel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Moseley, VA 23120
David Krukiel, PMHNP-BC is a doctorally prepared Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He received his Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from James Madison University and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing before pursuing his Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the Medical University of South Carolina. David has several years of healthcare experience working in various specialties, including intensive care, inpatient mental health, and nursing education. His interests include treating adults with anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, and substance use disorders.
David Krukiel, PMHNP-BC is a doctorally prepared Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He received his Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from James Madison University and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing before pursuing his Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the Medical University of South Carolina. David has several years of healthcare experience working in various specialties, including intensive care, inpatient mental health, and nursing education. His interests include treating adults with anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, and substance use disorders.
(804) 294-4313 View (804) 294-4313

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Dorothy Irene Parker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Midlothian, VA 23113
Her areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, suicide prevention, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorders, psychosis, sleep disorders, substance dependence, and borderline personality disorder.
Dot is particularly passionate about client advocacy and providing holistic care that considers all aspects of health to achieve overall well-being. She believes care should be personalized to meet the unique needs and experiences of individuals. She provides a warm, nonjudgmental, and encouraging environment to help anyone looking for a safe space to achieve mental health wellbeing.
Her areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, suicide prevention, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorders, psychosis, sleep disorders, substance dependence, and borderline personality disorder.
Dot is particularly passionate about client advocacy and providing holistic care that considers all aspects of health to achieve overall well-being. She believes care should be personalized to meet the unique needs and experiences of individuals. She provides a warm, nonjudgmental, and encouraging environment to help anyone looking for a safe space to achieve mental health wellbeing.
(804) 607-8182 View (804) 607-8182
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Ashley Hoover Rhoades
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Midlothian, VA 23113
I have a passion for mental health and make a commitment to my clients that I will care for them as I would a family member. I’ve been a nurse since 2002 and worked in the Neuroscience Unit and Surgical Trauma ICU at VCU. In 2012, I graduated from VCU with a degree in Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I worked with inmates at the Henrico Jail for several years, practiced telemedicine (before it was cool) from home for 1 year working with clients in Appalachia, and then I worked with Diamond Healthcare in nursing homes and inpatient for crisis and substance abuse. Most recently, I worked for Zoe Therapy Services.
I have a passion for mental health and make a commitment to my clients that I will care for them as I would a family member. I’ve been a nurse since 2002 and worked in the Neuroscience Unit and Surgical Trauma ICU at VCU. In 2012, I graduated from VCU with a degree in Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I worked with inmates at the Henrico Jail for several years, practiced telemedicine (before it was cool) from home for 1 year working with clients in Appalachia, and then I worked with Diamond Healthcare in nursing homes and inpatient for crisis and substance abuse. Most recently, I worked for Zoe Therapy Services.
(804) 913-3151 View (804) 913-3151
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Inner Peace LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
North Chesterfield, VA 23236
If I were to imagine my ideal client, they would be in search of support to heal, energize and become aware of their inner strengths. Such goals can be achieved at Inner Peace LLC by providing a safe space and building rapport. I actively listen to client concerns and customize an individualized treatment plan. I specialize in the treatment of individuals across the lifespan, serving adolescence to the geriatric population who suffer from mental illness. I desire to accompany my clients every step of their journey. My goal is to assist clients in growing from struggles, healing from pain, and moving forward in their lives.
If I were to imagine my ideal client, they would be in search of support to heal, energize and become aware of their inner strengths. Such goals can be achieved at Inner Peace LLC by providing a safe space and building rapport. I actively listen to client concerns and customize an individualized treatment plan. I specialize in the treatment of individuals across the lifespan, serving adolescence to the geriatric population who suffer from mental illness. I desire to accompany my clients every step of their journey. My goal is to assist clients in growing from struggles, healing from pain, and moving forward in their lives.
(804) 792-3412 View (804) 792-3412
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Kate Tucker Tibbs
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midlothian, VA 23112
I am Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience, providing medication management and adjunctive psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. I believe in a multifaceted collaborative approach to patient-centered care. My focus is on the whole person, including medical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects. Medication management is just one element of a successful treatment plan and that supportive therapy and teaching coping strategies are valuable tools in treatment. I am currently accepting new patients in the Glen Allen office and/or telehealth.
I am Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience, providing medication management and adjunctive psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. I believe in a multifaceted collaborative approach to patient-centered care. My focus is on the whole person, including medical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects. Medication management is just one element of a successful treatment plan and that supportive therapy and teaching coping strategies are valuable tools in treatment. I am currently accepting new patients in the Glen Allen office and/or telehealth.
(804) 376-5312 x2 View (804) 376-5312 x2

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Sophia Gizaw
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, VA 22192
As a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer medication management and supportive therapy for people with conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, Panic disorder, PTSD, Borderline Personality disorder, Autism, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Oppositional defiant disorder, etcetera. With more than ten years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and mental health services, I am solution-oriented and culturally sensitive. I treat my patients with empathy, compassion, and respect.
As a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I offer medication management and supportive therapy for people with conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, Panic disorder, PTSD, Borderline Personality disorder, Autism, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Oppositional defiant disorder, etcetera. With more than ten years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and mental health services, I am solution-oriented and culturally sensitive. I treat my patients with empathy, compassion, and respect.
(571) 556-9335 View (571) 556-9335
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Covenant Behavioral Health LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22191  (Online Only)
Catherine is experienced in treating psychiatric disorders like Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, BPD, OCD, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, Schizophrenia, SUD, Eating disorders, Mood disorders, suicidal ideation and therapy.
Catherine Ben-Agu is a board certified licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner in the state of Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. She has 8years of experience in psychiatry. Catherine attended Walden University where she completed her bachelors and masters degree in nursing. Through her many years of experience, she has been able to partner with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients seeking help with diverse psychiatric problems. Catherine facilitate significant improvement in client’s presenting symptoms through proper assessment, accurate diagnoses, prescriptions, treatment, and evaluation
Catherine is experienced in treating psychiatric disorders like Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, BPD, OCD, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, Schizophrenia, SUD, Eating disorders, Mood disorders, suicidal ideation and therapy.
Catherine Ben-Agu is a board certified licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner in the state of Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. She has 8years of experience in psychiatry. Catherine attended Walden University where she completed her bachelors and masters degree in nursing. Through her many years of experience, she has been able to partner with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients seeking help with diverse psychiatric problems. Catherine facilitate significant improvement in client’s presenting symptoms through proper assessment, accurate diagnoses, prescriptions, treatment, and evaluation
(571) 901-1302 View (571) 901-1302
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Georgina Coca
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, VA 22192
As a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I treat people struggling with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, Bipolar disorder, Panic disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, Borderline personality disorder, and Eating disorder. With over eight years of experience in outpatient and in-patient psychiatric and Mental Health services, I am solution-oriented. My approach embodies my core values of humility, respect, honesty, reliability, motivation, and consistency. I treat my clients with utmost care, active listening, and education. I start medication with the lowest dose for tolerability and adjust as needed.
As a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I treat people struggling with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, Bipolar disorder, Panic disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, Borderline personality disorder, and Eating disorder. With over eight years of experience in outpatient and in-patient psychiatric and Mental Health services, I am solution-oriented. My approach embodies my core values of humility, respect, honesty, reliability, motivation, and consistency. I treat my clients with utmost care, active listening, and education. I start medication with the lowest dose for tolerability and adjust as needed.
(571) 450-9127 View (571) 450-9127
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Olivia Bonanno
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23455  (Online Only)
My specialty treatment areas include Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, OCD, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Codependency and Relationship Health, Caregiver Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, Borderline Personality Disorder, Grief and Bereavement and Gender Dysphoria.
Let me help you protect your peace. I take a trauma-informed care approach with all clients. I value the combination of medication management and psychotherapy in treatment. Even if you are just looking for a new medication provider- I care about you, what you are going through and am here for support. I'm a certified perinatal mental health provider and can provide specialized treatment anywhere along your perinatal journey. I strive to create a safe and inclusive space for all, particularly the LGBTQ+ community. I look forward to working with you and helping you protect your peace!
My specialty treatment areas include Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management, OCD, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Codependency and Relationship Health, Caregiver Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, Borderline Personality Disorder, Grief and Bereavement and Gender Dysphoria.
Let me help you protect your peace. I take a trauma-informed care approach with all clients. I value the combination of medication management and psychotherapy in treatment. Even if you are just looking for a new medication provider- I care about you, what you are going through and am here for support. I'm a certified perinatal mental health provider and can provide specialized treatment anywhere along your perinatal journey. I strive to create a safe and inclusive space for all, particularly the LGBTQ+ community. I look forward to working with you and helping you protect your peace!
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Venus Woke
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN-BC, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Richmond, VA 23230  (Online Only)
Venus Woke is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Virginia and Arizona. She has over 10 years of nursing experience in psychiatry treating patients across the life span. Venus prides herself in providing competent and compassionate care to each patient that she encounters.
Venus Woke is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Virginia and Arizona. She has over 10 years of nursing experience in psychiatry treating patients across the life span. Venus prides herself in providing competent and compassionate care to each patient that she encounters.
(804) 993-8451 View (804) 993-8451
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Reid Byrne
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CNM, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23294
I specialize in offering mental health services to the perinatal population, supporting individuals through life transitions, trauma, and treatment-resistant anxiety or depression. For those highly sensitive or neurodivergent, my goal is a compassionate healing space. Leveraging my diverse background, I provide personalized care, fostering resilience. Together, we navigate challenges, prioritize mental well-being, and create a fulfilling life. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I'm dedicated to your unique needs, ensuring a holistic approach for your empowerment.
I specialize in offering mental health services to the perinatal population, supporting individuals through life transitions, trauma, and treatment-resistant anxiety or depression. For those highly sensitive or neurodivergent, my goal is a compassionate healing space. Leveraging my diverse background, I provide personalized care, fostering resilience. Together, we navigate challenges, prioritize mental well-being, and create a fulfilling life. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I'm dedicated to your unique needs, ensuring a holistic approach for your empowerment.
(804) 375-5564 View (804) 375-5564
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Potomac shores mental health & wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Ms. Grzybowski is passionate about establishing a therapeutic rapport with her patients and believes in the value of a holistic approach to care through collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. She is committed to continuous learning to provide evidence-based treatment modalities. Her goal is to empower patients and educate the community concerning the importance of mental health management and advocacy.
Ms. Grzybowski is passionate about establishing a therapeutic rapport with her patients and believes in the value of a holistic approach to care through collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. She is committed to continuous learning to provide evidence-based treatment modalities. Her goal is to empower patients and educate the community concerning the importance of mental health management and advocacy.
(571) 470-5756 View (571) 470-5756
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Dr. Sofia Rizwan
Psychiatrist, MD, PC
Verified Verified
Burke, VA 22015
I am a psychiatrist with more than fifteen years of experience as an adult Psychiatrist. I take most insurances and I am accepting new patients. I treat all psychiatric disorders including addiction and ADHD. My office is located in Burke, Virginia, 22015.
I am a psychiatrist with more than fifteen years of experience as an adult Psychiatrist. I take most insurances and I am accepting new patients. I treat all psychiatric disorders including addiction and ADHD. My office is located in Burke, Virginia, 22015.
(703) 691-5945 View (703) 691-5945
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Dr. Brent Coyle
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia Beach, VA 23462  (Online Only)
Brent R. Coyle, M.D. is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with the additional distinction of "Distinguished Fellow," with over 36 years of experience in psychiatry in various settings, including inpatient, academic, and outpatient. Dr. Coyle received his M.D. from The University of Minnesota, Mpls. campus, and he completed his Psychiatric Residency at Wilford Hall, USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. His clinical passion is Patient-Centered Care and working in collaboration with Clients to assist them with their mental health and well-being.
Brent R. Coyle, M.D. is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with the additional distinction of "Distinguished Fellow," with over 36 years of experience in psychiatry in various settings, including inpatient, academic, and outpatient. Dr. Coyle received his M.D. from The University of Minnesota, Mpls. campus, and he completed his Psychiatric Residency at Wilford Hall, USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. His clinical passion is Patient-Centered Care and working in collaboration with Clients to assist them with their mental health and well-being.
(757) 780-1340 View (757) 780-1340
Center for Care and Resiliency, PLLC
Psychiatrist, DO, FAPA
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Types of Services Offered: Psychiatric Diagnostic, Assessment Psychiatric Medication Management, Ketamine treatment, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Marriage and family counseling, Group Counseling, Guidance and career counseling, Mental health counseling, Substance abuse counseling, Educational Counseling, Parenting Counseling, Infectious Disease counseling, Eating disorder counseling, Grief counseling, and Trauma counseling
Types of Services Offered: Psychiatric Diagnostic, Assessment Psychiatric Medication Management, Ketamine treatment, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Marriage and family counseling, Group Counseling, Guidance and career counseling, Mental health counseling, Substance abuse counseling, Educational Counseling, Parenting Counseling, Infectious Disease counseling, Eating disorder counseling, Grief counseling, and Trauma counseling
(540) 384-4630 View (540) 384-4630
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Telepsychiatrist_Piedmont Behavioral Services
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse services including Suboxone Treatment via video for clients across Virginia. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist any time as long as you have access to your smart phone or computer. Please use our website or below link to make an appointment. https://piedmontbs.com/telepsychiatry/
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse services including Suboxone Treatment via video for clients across Virginia. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist any time as long as you have access to your smart phone or computer. Please use our website or below link to make an appointment. https://piedmontbs.com/telepsychiatry/
(571) 223-6226 View (571) 223-6226
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Deanna Hercik
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, RN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodbridge, VA 22192  (Online Only)
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years experience in health care. My goal is to help patients live their best lives by treating the whole person. We will work together to determine the treatment plan that best suits your individual needs. I will provide individualized care, not "one size fits all" approach to medication management.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years experience in health care. My goal is to help patients live their best lives by treating the whole person. We will work together to determine the treatment plan that best suits your individual needs. I will provide individualized care, not "one size fits all" approach to medication management.
(757) 919-3209 View (757) 919-3209
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Mimi Tyson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMH
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
I am a friendly and insightful psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, empathetic care tailored to your concerns. I am trained in the use of both psychotherapy and medication management to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders. I have developed expertise in anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder.
I am a friendly and insightful psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, empathetic care tailored to your concerns. I am trained in the use of both psychotherapy and medication management to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders. I have developed expertise in anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder.
(301) 392-7120 View (301) 392-7120
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Dr. Tonjanika Ballard
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, VA 23230
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings! I am the founder and owner of Unique Holistic Care. A Nurse Practitioner led practice that embodies the "whole person" as our treatment focus. Medication treat symptomology only and has lead to more stable lives. Yet, holistically, you as the client need more than just a prescription to maintain stability. Together, as a team we incorporate, medication, social, mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs to optimize functioning. These components will allow our team along with your input, arrive at a treatment plan that best suits your needs.
Greetings! I am the founder and owner of Unique Holistic Care. A Nurse Practitioner led practice that embodies the "whole person" as our treatment focus. Medication treat symptomology only and has lead to more stable lives. Yet, holistically, you as the client need more than just a prescription to maintain stability. Together, as a team we incorporate, medication, social, mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs to optimize functioning. These components will allow our team along with your input, arrive at a treatment plan that best suits your needs.
(804) 476-3045 View (804) 476-3045
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East Coast Telepsychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN
Verified Verified
Lottsburg, VA 22511  (Online Only)
Hello, I am Amy Pharr, a Family Nurse Practitioner of 29 years and a Family Psychiatric Mental Health NP of 19 years comfortable with seeing clients of all ages with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Impulse Control Disorders, and PTSD. My ideal client would have some sort of trauma history - whether it be mental, sexual, physical, or emotional -- needing medication management and therapy. I see people in NY, FL, SC and Virginia. My clients want to be able to sleep, go about their day without flashbacks or affect from triggers, and to merely live with some sort of pleasure and "normalcy" in life.
Hello, I am Amy Pharr, a Family Nurse Practitioner of 29 years and a Family Psychiatric Mental Health NP of 19 years comfortable with seeing clients of all ages with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Impulse Control Disorders, and PTSD. My ideal client would have some sort of trauma history - whether it be mental, sexual, physical, or emotional -- needing medication management and therapy. I see people in NY, FL, SC and Virginia. My clients want to be able to sleep, go about their day without flashbacks or affect from triggers, and to merely live with some sort of pleasure and "normalcy" in life.
(843) 960-3155 View (843) 960-3155

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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.