Explore our mental health treatment programs at Horizon Healing Center in Long Branch, NJ where we help all clients find the healing you deserve.
If you have borderline personality disorder (BPD), it can sometimes feel like you’re on an emotional roller coaster without a sense of when or where the next loop will occur. At one moment, you can feel secure and connected with everyone around you. Next, you may feel completely shattered with the people you care about most. You might even swing from extreme love to panic about losing them.
If you’re reading this, you’re not alone. Millions of people throughout the country struggle with BPD, and families throughout Monmouth County, NJ, have been affected by this mental illness, too. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 1.6% of U.S. adults are affected by BPD (although other estimates suggest the rate can be as high as 5.9%). An estimated 20% of adults in New Jersey experience a diagnosable mental-health condition each year, and some of these include personality disorders such as BPD, which are often unrecognized or mischaracterized. At Horizon Healing Centers, we know that behind the tumult of emotions and fear, there is a desire for connection, love, and peace.
Through our BPD treatment in Monmouth County, NJ, clients learn to trust themselves and those around them again, thanks to our empathetic and evidence-based approach. Recovery from BPD is not about “fixing” your personality — it’s about learning how to live more freely with your emotions.
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We work with most major insurance plans, specifically PPO & POS insurance policies which will help cover up to 100% of the costs associated with treatment.
Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex emotional condition that impacts how a person feels, thinks, and relates to others. People with BPD often experience emotions more intensely than others, and it can feel like their feelings come in waves too strong to manage. What others might shrug off can feel unbearable. What feels like a small argument to one person might feel like rejection or loss to someone with BPD.
This heightened sensitivity can make it difficult to regulate emotions or maintain stable self-esteem. Many people describe it as living with emotions that are always “on high volume.” But BPD is not a weakness or a lack of control — it’s a real mental-health condition shaped by biological, psychological, and environmental factors.
The good news is that it’s treatable. With the right therapy and support, many individuals with BPD experience major improvements in emotional regulation, relationships, and self-identity.
Because Borderline Personality Disorder varies from person to person, it’s often overlooked or mistaken for another condition. However, certain emotional and behavioral patterns tend to stand out.
You might recognize some of the following signs:
While these symptoms can feel overwhelming, they are signals — not definitions. They point to areas that can heal with the right care and understanding.
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Borderline Personality Disorder doesn’t have one single cause. Instead, it develops from a combination of factors — biological, psychological, and environmental — that interact over time.
Genetics and Family History:
Research suggests that if a close relative has BPD or another personality disorder, there’s a higher likelihood of developing similar emotional patterns.
Childhood Experiences:
Emotional neglect, trauma, or inconsistent caregiving in early life can impact how a person learns to regulate emotions and form attachments.
Brain Structure and Chemistry:
Modern neuroimaging studies show that individuals with BPD often have differences in brain regions linked to impulse control and emotional processing.
Temperament and Personality:
Some people are naturally more emotionally sensitive or reactive. When this sensitivity is met with invalidating or stressful environments, it can develop into chronic emotional dysregulation.
These factors don’t define who you are. They explain why certain emotions may feel stronger or harder to manage — and understanding them can be the first step toward lasting change.
The consequences of untreated Borderline Personality Disorder can be felt in nearly every area of a person’s life. Relationships may suffer or become unstable. Careers can plateau due to emotional burnout. Self-esteem inevitably plummets over time. And, left alone, many individuals start to feel increasingly isolated and misunderstood.
Untreated BPD is also known to cause considerable emotional turmoil. In fact, studies have found that up to 70% of people with BPD will self-harm at some point and about 10% will die by suicide — the highest rate of any mental-health disorder. The good news is that with treatment, outcomes can be very different. Long-term studies have found that 88% of individuals diagnosed with BPD will experience significant symptom improvement within 10 years of ongoing care.
That’s why getting professional treatment is so important. With the support of a qualified team, recovery is not only possible — it’s likely.
At Horizon Healing Centers, we understand that healing from BPD takes structure, patience, and compassion. That’s why we offer multiple levels of care, allowing clients to move through treatment at their own pace.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for BPD
Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provides a structured, supportive environment where clients receive full-day therapeutic care five to seven days per week. Treatment includes individual therapy, group sessions, mindfulness training, and holistic activities such as movement and relaxation. Clients return home each evening, allowing them to practice coping skills in real-world settings. PHP is ideal for those needing a high level of clinical support without overnight care.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for BPD
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a step-down from PHP, an alternative for those who have other obligations like school, work, or family. Clients in this program attend therapy multiple times per week to develop skills that help them regulate emotions, foster healthier relationships, and maintain stability. The goal of IOP is to help bridge the gap between living with more independence and having a strong therapeutic foundation.
Outpatient Therapy and Aftercare
After you’ve established a base for recovery, further treatment helps maintain progress. Outpatient therapy — individual or group — offers support and accountability. This phase is where you practice new skills, continue to develop emotional awareness, and learn how to handle life’s ups and downs without being thrown off course.
At Horizon Healing Centers, we combine science with compassion. Our treatment plans use methods that have been proven effective for BPD:
Considered the gold standard for BPD treatment, DBT helps clients build skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
CBT focuses on identifying negative thinking patterns and replacing them with healthier, reality-based perspectives.
Many people with BPD have histories of trauma. Our clinicians work from a trauma-sensitive perspective to ensure treatment is safe and validating.
When appropriate, psychiatric care can help stabilize mood, anxiety, or depression symptoms that often accompany BPD.
We integrate mindfulness, yoga, nutritional guidance, and creative therapies to promote whole-person wellness — not just symptom relief.
Healing from BPD is not about eliminating emotion but learning to experience emotion in ways that no longer feel unbearable.
Deciding where to start treatment is a personal choice. At Horizon Healing Centers, we know that healing begins with trust and connection. Our staff of licensed clinicians, psychiatrists and holistic practitioners will be right there beside you (not ahead of you) every step of the way.
What Makes Our Approach Different:
When you walk through our doors, you’re not defined by your diagnosis. You’re defined by your potential to heal.
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We know that it can be overwhelming seeking help for yourself or a loved one. We’ve made it easy to find the best treatment options that work for you. We do the work to find the right treatment programs that meet your needs.
Our Simple & Easy Process
The first step is to reach out to our caring treatment specialists who will provide you with personalized recommendations for care.
Next we schedule your first intake appointment. This can be done online or in-person, the goal is the same: to get to know you.
Whether you enroll in our IOP or OP programs or are seeing our psychiatrists or therapists, we ensure a smooth start to your journey.
What to expect
Your journey begins with a detailed assessment, where our clinicians take time to listen to your story, understand your symptoms, and learn about your goals. From there, we build a treatment plan that’s flexible but focused.
Over time, you’ll learn to:
Each breakthrough, no matter how small, matters. At Horizon Healing Centers, we celebrate progress — not perfection.
If you’re experiencing unmanageable emotions, unstable relationships, and an emptiness that just won’t go away, help is available. Horizon Healing Centers is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and offers comprehensive and compassionate treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder and other mental-health conditions.
Don’t let fear or stigma get in the way. Healing is possible, starting with that first courageous step. Call us today or contact us online to learn more about our BPD treatment programs in New Jersey.
Because recovery isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about rediscovering your power and living with greater stability, peace, and self-acceptance.
