At Foundations Group Behavioral Health in the Cape Cod area, we understand that personality disorders can deeply affect an individual’s thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Our therapeutic approach is designed to help individuals gain insight into their behaviors, learn healthier coping strategies, and improve their emotional well-being. We utilize evidence-based therapies to address the unique challenges of personality disorders and work toward lasting recovery.

Here are some of the proven therapies we offer for personality disorder treatment:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used and highly effective treatment for personality disorders. CBT focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress and dysfunctional relationships. By examining and reframing distorted beliefs, individuals can develop healthier coping strategies, improve self-esteem, and better manage their emotions. CBT is particularly effective in treating personality disorders like Borderline Personality Disorder, where individuals often struggle with self-image and emotional regulation.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment specifically designed for individuals with emotional regulation difficulties, which are often seen in personality disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder. DBT combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness practices and strategies for emotional self-regulation. It focuses on teaching individuals to tolerate distress, manage intense emotions, and engage in healthier interpersonal behaviors. DBT has been proven to significantly reduce self-destructive behaviors, impulsivity, and emotional instability.

Schema Therapy

Schema Therapy is a comprehensive treatment that combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and attachment theory. It is particularly effective for individuals with chronic personality disorders, such as Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Avoidant Personality Disorder. Schema Therapy focuses on identifying maladaptive core beliefs (schemas) developed in childhood and challenging those beliefs to promote healthier patterns of thinking and behaving. This approach is designed to help individuals understand the deep-rooted causes of their personality disorder and heal past emotional wounds.

Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT)

Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) focuses on improving an individual’s ability to understand and interpret their own emotions and the emotions of others. This approach is particularly useful for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder, who often have difficulty interpreting social cues and managing interpersonal relationships. By improving mentalization, clients can enhance their social functioning and reduce symptoms like impulsivity and emotional dysregulation. MBT helps individuals develop healthier, more adaptive ways of interacting with others.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy helps individuals explore the unconscious factors and past experiences that contribute to their current behaviors, emotions, and relationships. By gaining insight into unresolved conflicts, attachment issues, and early life experiences, clients can begin to make meaningful changes in their thought processes and behaviors. This approach can be especially helpful for individuals with personality disorders that are rooted in early trauma or complex relational dynamics. Psychodynamic therapy can help individuals build greater self-awareness and understand the underlying motivations for their actions.

Group Therapy

Group therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals with personality disorders to interact with others who share similar struggles. It offers the opportunity to receive feedback, practice social skills, and explore interpersonal dynamics in real time. Group therapy can help reduce isolation, promote empathy, and teach individuals how to engage with others in healthier ways. It also fosters a sense of belonging and provides valuable opportunities for peer support during the recovery process.

Family Therapy

Family therapy is an integral part of the treatment process for many individuals with personality disorders. Since these conditions can affect not only the individual but also their relationships with family members, family therapy helps improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and rebuild trust. This therapy approach is essential for fostering understanding and support within the family, which is critical for long-term recovery. Family therapy can be especially beneficial when treating adolescents or young adults with personality disorders.

At Foundations Group Behavioral Health in Mashpee, Massachusetts, our team of compassionate professionals works with each individual to develop a personalized treatment plan that integrates these therapies. We take a holistic approach to care, addressing both the emotional and relational aspects of personality disorders, and providing clients with the tools they need to improve their lives. If you or someone you care about is struggling with a personality disorder, contact us today to learn more about our proven therapies and how we can help guide you toward healing and recovery.