Therapy for Personality Disorders in NY, NJ, & CT
Therapy for Personality Disorders
Living with the symptoms associated with a personality disorder can mean facing long-term patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that differ from cultural expectations and cause significant distress or impairment. These patterns can profoundly impact your relationships, self-image, and ability to function. At Metro NY DBT Center, we understand the complexities of personality disorders, and we provide expert, evidence-based therapy to help you build healthier, more adaptive ways of being.
Our clinicians are extensively trained in therapeutic models like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) to address the core challenges of various personality disorders. We offer these targeted mental health services across NY, NJ, & CT.
Understanding Personality Disorders
Personality disorders are not character flaws; they are serious mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of inner experience and behavior that affect at least two of these areas:
- How you think about your self-identify.
- How you respond to emotional intensity.
- How you relate to interpersonal relationships.
- How you control your behavioral impulsivity or patterns of avoidance.
Our team has deep expertise in treating a range of personality disorders, with a focus on those characterized by emotional dysregulation or overcontrol.
Types of Personality Disorders We Treat
While we have experience with various personality disorders, our programs are particularly effective for:
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Characterized by a pattern of instability in moods, relationships, self-image, and behavior. We use comprehensive DBT, the gold-standard treatment for BPD.
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD): Defined by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency. We often utilize Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) and other cognitive-behavioral approaches.
Other Personality Disorders: Our clinicians also work with individuals who may have traits of, or a diagnosis of, Avoidant, Dependent, or Narcissistic Personality Disorders, tailoring treatment to the specific challenges presented.
Our Therapeutic Approach to Personality Disorders
Effective treatment for personality disorders requires a skills-based approach. We utilize leading evidence-based therapies designed to target the underlying patterns of thinking and behaving.
Evidence-Based Therapies
Our program is centered on the leading treatment model for personality disorders:
Why Choose Metro NY DBT for Treatment for Personality Disorder
Choosing Metro NY DBT Center means accessing a team with the specific expertise required to effectively treat complex personality disorders.
Expertise in the Gold-Standard Modalities

We are highly skilled in providing comprehensive DBT and RO-DBT, the leading evidence-based therapies for disorders of dysregulation and overcontrol.
A Non-Judgmental and Validating Stance

We understand that the behaviors associated with personality disorders are learned coping mechanisms. We provide a safe, non-judgmental, and validating environment to help you learn new, more effective ways to get your needs met.
Comprehensive and Structured Care

Our programs are structured to provide the consistency and support needed to create lasting change. We offer all necessary components of adherent treatment.
Personalized Treatment Planning

We recognize that every individual is unique. Your treatment plan will be tailored to your specific diagnosis, symptoms, and personal goals.
Schedule Mental Health Therapy & Treatment in NYC, NJ, & CT
You do not have to remain stuck in painful, lifelong patterns. Change is possible. If you are ready to build healthier relationships with yourself and others, we are here to help. Contact Metro NY DBT Center to learn more about our treatment for personality disorders.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy for Personality Disorders
What is the difference between OCD and OCPD?
While they sound similar, they are very different. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted obsessions and compulsive rituals performed to reduce anxiety. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive need for order, perfection, and control. People with OCPD are generally not distressed by their traits and see them as the "right" way to be, whereas people with OCD are very distressed by their obsessions.
Is treatment for personality disorders long-term?
Yes, effective therapy for personality disorders is typically a longer-term commitment. These are deeply ingrained patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that have developed over a lifetime. It takes time, practice, and a strong therapeutic relationship to create lasting change. Most individuals should expect to be in therapy for at least a year or more.
Can personality disorders be cured?
While "cure" can be a misleading term, individuals can and do achieve significant, lasting change and symptom remission. The goal of therapy is to help you learn skills so that the personality traits no longer cause significant distress or impair your ability to function. Many people who complete treatment no longer meet the diagnostic criteria for their original disorder.
How do I know if I have a personality disorder?
The only way to know for sure is to receive a comprehensive diagnostic assessment from a qualified mental health professional. If you find yourself struggling with consistent, long-term patterns of conflict in relationships, an unstable sense of self, or difficulty managing your emotions that affects all areas of your life, it is worth seeking an assessment.