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A personality disorder involves lasting patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors causing distress or dysfunction, affecting about 9% of people, often harming relationships and social or work life.
Types of Personality Disorders We Treat:
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Characterized by unstable moods, relationships, and self-image, often accompanied by impulsivity and emotional instability
If Personality Disorder is affecting your ability to function or enjoy life, seeking professional treatment can help you regain control and find relief. Consult with our team to learn whether our program is right for you.
List common symptoms, including:
- Unstable relationships: Intense, unstable relationships with others, often characterized by idealization followed by devaluation.
- Impulsive behavior: Acting without thinking, often leading to harmful consequences (e.g., reckless driving, substance abuse).
- Emotional instability: Rapid mood swings or difficulty managing emotions.
- Chronic feelings of emptiness: A persistent sense of being unfulfilled or disconnected.
- Fear of abandonment: Extreme reactions to perceived or real abandonment, including clinging or anger.
- Distorted self-image: A constantly changing or unstable sense of self.
- Difficulty with authority: Challenges in respecting boundaries, rules, or relationships with authority figures.
- Highlight when professional treatment is necessary
Our programs, known as Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Programs, offer an intermediate level of care best suited for those in need of greater support than standard weekly therapy but without requiring a hospital stay. We provide:
- Psychoeducation on anxiety disorders and how to develop healthy coping skills.
- Mindfulness-based techniques to help you learn to stay present and manage stress.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) training during our skill-building group sessions.
- Regular group therapy meetings for peer support.
- Medication management, when applicable.
- Best-in-class care: Our program is clinically validated by McLean Hospital, the number one psychiatric program in the U.S. We use evidence-based treatment models to make sure you have access to the best therapeutic programming.
- In-person and virtual offerings: We offer both in-person and virtual treatment for those in our care, giving you the flexibility to choose what's right for you and your schedule.
- Personalized support: Our care team can help you navigate life’s challenges with mental health in mind, and access the right resources. Each one of our clients is consulted about individual needs outside of chronic mental health challenges to ensure whole-person care.
- Goal-oriented and compassionate treatment: We work with you to set treatment goals and monitor your progress, but we recognize that "success" isn't one-size-fits-all. We’re here to define success together
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes Personality Disorder?
Personality disorders are caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and social factors, including childhood trauma, family history, and brain structure or function abnormalities.
How common is Personality Disorder?
Personality disorders affect about 9% of the general population, with borderline personality disorder affecting about 1.4%.
How can Overstory Health help me with my personality disorder?
Through evidence-based individual therapy, facilitated group therapy, medication management, and a non-judgemental environment, Overstory’s programs treat personality disorders.
How does an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) help with personality disorder?
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) helps treat personality disorders by providing structured treatment with multiple weekly sessions, focusing on individual therapy, group support, and skills development. It offers a more intensive level of care than regular outpatient therapy but allows participants to live at home and continue with daily activities.
How does a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) help with personality disorder?
A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) helps with personality disorders by providing intensive therapy and support, including individual and group sessions, to address symptoms, improve coping skills, and promote stabilization. It offers a structured environment during the day while allowing individuals to return home in the evenings, promoting recovery without the need for 24/7 inpatient care.
What’s the difference between everyday challenges and a personality disorder?
Everyday challenges are temporary difficulties that most people can overcome, while a personality disorder involves long-standing patterns of thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that significantly impair a person's ability to function in relationships and daily life.
How long does Personality Disorder treatment take?
Duration in Overstory’s programming will depend on individual need but is expected to last two to six weeks.
