What We Treat – Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
At Serenium Wellness, we believe that mental and emotional well-being are as vital as physical health. Just as we care for our bodies, nurturing our minds and emotions is essential. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), can cause intense emotion, unstable relationships, and a constant fear of abandonment.
It’s important to remember not to self-diagnose or diagnose anyone else. Although the information below is helpful, it’s important to see a mental health professional at our clinic to understand if you have this diagnosis and what you can do to start managing it and living life better.
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Everyone experiences strong emotions from time to time—but for those living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), these emotions can feel uncontrollable, consuming, and deeply destabilizing.
BPD is a diagnosable mental health condition marked by a long-standing pattern of emotional volatility, impulsive behavior, unstable relationships, and difficulty maintaining a consistent sense of self. It’s not just “being sensitive” or “moody”—it’s a pervasive pattern that often interferes with day-to-day functioning and relationships in a profound way.
People with BPD often experience:
- Emotional intensity and rapid mood swings that feel out of proportion to the situation and may shift suddenly from joy to despair
- Chronic fears of abandonment, which can trigger extreme reactions—such as clinging, withdrawing, or lashing out—often even in response to minor separations or perceived slights
- A fluctuating self-image or identity, leading to confusion about goals, values, or even gender and sexual orientation
- Highly unstable relationships, marked by idealization one moment and devaluation the next (sometimes called “splitting”)
- Impulsive behaviors (such as binge eating, reckless spending, unsafe sex, or substance use) that serve as attempts to cope or self-soothe
- Feelings of emptiness, numbness, or not knowing who you are, even when things are “fine” externally
- Some also have recurring suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviors, especially during times of stress or interpersonal conflict
BPD usually emerges by early adulthood and often stems from a combination of genetic, neurological, and environmental factors—particularly early attachment wounds, trauma, or invalidation in childhood.While the symptoms of BPD can feel overwhelming, they are not a character flaw. They are the result of a nervous system that has learned to protect itself in intense and often painful ways. And with the right support, healing is possible.
You don’t need to feel misunderstood anymore.
BPD is often misunderstood—even misdiagnosed—which can make getting support feel even more isolating. But at Serenium, we don’t see you as a diagnosis. We see a person who’s been doing their best to survive overwhelming emotional experiences, often shaped by early trauma, invalidation, or loss.
There is nothing shameful about needing help regulating emotions, building healthy relationships, or navigating painful inner narratives. And healing is absolutely possible.
How We Can Help
Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder is not one-size-fits-all. At Serenium, we tailor care to your unique story, values, and goals. Our therapists are trained in evidence-based approaches that have shown real success with BPD, including:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A skills-based, compassionate therapy that teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness.
- Trauma-Informed Care: We gently explore past experiences that may be fueling present-day struggles, always at your pace.
- Relational and Psychodynamic Therapy: To help build a stronger sense of self and create more secure, stable relationships.
- Mind-Body Integration: Practices like mindfulness and somatic awareness to help you feel safer and more grounded in your body.
Our approach is affirming, non-pathologizing, and rooted in the belief that people with BPD deserve deep respect and real support.
For Family Members and Loved Ones
If you think someone you care about is living with BPD or has been diagnosed by a clinician previously, it can be hard to know how to support them. We offer education, couples or family sessions, and communication tools that can help strengthen connection and reduce reactivity for everyone involved.
Take the Next Step
You don’t have to keep navigating the highs and lows on your own. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with BPD or are simply wondering if it fits your experience, reaching out is the first step toward clarity and healing.
We partner with you to uncover your unique strengths, reduce overwhelm, and help you build the practical tools needed for a more balanced and empowered life.
See the vast list of insurance we accept, check out our caring staff of therapists, join our monthly newsletter, give us a call or fill out the form below to set up your first session.
Our team will speak with you to find the best therapist for what you need and based on your availability. We offer in person sessions in New Jersey in Brick, Eatontown, Manalapan, and Cranford, as well as virtual sessions. If after a few sessions, you’re not feeling like your therapist is the right fit, we are happy to find someone who is from our staff of over 150+ therapists.
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