Borderline personality disorder care in Georgia
BPD Treatment in Georgia: Borderline Personality Disorder Care for Emotional Stability
Highly treatable · DBT collaboration · Consistent telehealth support
Living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can feel like being on an emotional rollercoaster. Intense mood swings, unstable relationships and a deep fear of abandonment can make daily life painful and exhausting. But BPD is highly treatable. With the right support, people with BPD learn to regulate emotions, build healthier relationships and create a life worth living.
At TheAdvancedMed, we provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for people across Georgia with BPD, by secure telehealth or in person at our McDonough clinic.
Quick answer
What Is the Best Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder?
Psychotherapy is the main treatment for BPD, especially dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which teaches skills for managing emotions, distress and relationships. No medication is approved specifically for BPD, but medication can help with severe depression, anxiety, mood swings or impulsive anger. At TheAdvancedMed, we manage these symptoms and work closely with your DBT therapist.
At a glance
Who we treat
Adults; ask our team about older teens
Where
1725 Pennsylvania Avenue, McDonough, GA 30253, or telehealth anywhere in Georgia
Hours
Mon–Thu 9 am–9 pm · Fri–Sun 8 am–6 pm (Eastern Time)
Insurance
Major plans accepted, plus self-pay
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Signs & symptoms
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
BPD is a mental health condition marked by a long-standing pattern of unstable relationships, self-image and emotions, along with impulsive behavior. Symptoms often begin in early adulthood and can include:
Intense fear of abandonment
Unstable, intense relationships
An unclear or shifting sense of self
Impulsive or risky behavior
Self-harm or suicidal behavior
Rapid, intense mood swings
Chronic feelings of emptiness
Explosive anger
Paranoia or feeling detached under stress
Our approach
Our Approach to BPD Treatment
Comprehensive assessment
We confirm the diagnosis and look for depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD or substance use, which often occur with BPD.
Validation and safety
We provide a safe, non-judgmental space and build a safety plan for difficult moments.
Targeted medication
There is no medicine approved only for BPD, but we prescribe and carefully manage mood stabilizers, antidepressants or low-dose antipsychotics for specific severe symptoms.
DBT collaboration
We strongly encourage and work closely with your dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) therapist, the treatment with the strongest evidence for BPD.
Telehealth
Telehealth BPD Care in Georgia
Our secure telehealth platform lets you get expert psychiatric care from home, anywhere in Georgia. It provides consistent, reliable support, which is especially important for people with BPD.
- Consistent video follow-ups
- Evening appointments until 9 pm Monday to Thursday
- Weekend visits Friday to Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm
- Safety planning and crisis resources
- In-person visits available in McDonough
Insurance & payment: We accept major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Ambetter Peach State and Kaiser Permanente, as well as self-pay. Telehealth visits are covered by many plans. Our team checks your benefits before your first visit. See insurance and payment.
Related care: depression treatment, anxiety treatment, PTSD treatment and bipolar disorder treatment.
Patients we see online across Georgia
- McDonough
- Stockbridge
- Locust Grove
- Hampton
- Jonesboro
- Griffin
- Atlanta
- Decatur
- Macon
- Savannah
- Augusta
- Columbus
FAQ
BPD Treatment FAQs
Straight answers to the questions patients ask us most.
Can BPD be cured?
The word “cure” is rarely used in mental health, but BPD is highly treatable. With dedicated treatment, especially DBT and appropriate medication management, many people have a large drop in symptoms and no longer meet the criteria for the disorder.
How long does treatment take?
Healing from BPD is usually a long-term process, often taking a few years of consistent therapy and psychiatric support. Many people see real improvements in emotions and relationships within the first year.
Is BPD the same as bipolar disorder?
No. Bipolar disorder involves distinct mood episodes lasting days to weeks. BPD involves quick shifts in emotion, often within hours, tied to relationships and stress. They can occur together, so a careful evaluation matters.
What is DBT?
Dialectical behavior therapy is a skills-based therapy that teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and healthy relationship skills. It is the best-studied therapy for BPD.
Can medication help BPD?
Medication does not treat BPD itself, but it can ease severe depression, anxiety, mood swings or impulsive anger so therapy works better.
What should I do in a crisis?
TheAdvancedMed is not an emergency service. If you are thinking about suicide or self-harm, call or text 988, or call 911.
Steadier days are possible
Take the First Step Toward Stability Today
You do not have to live on an emotional rollercoaster. Book a visit online or in McDonough.
Mon–Thu 9 am–9 pm · Fri–Sun 8 am–6 pm · 1725 Pennsylvania Avenue, McDonough, GA 30253
Crisis: TheAdvancedMed is not an emergency service. If you are thinking about suicide or are in crisis, call or text 988, call the Georgia Crisis & Access Line at 1-800-715-4225, or call 911.
Disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace medical advice. Diagnosis and treatment depend on an individual evaluation, and results vary.
Sources: National Institute of Mental Health, Borderline Personality Disorder; American Psychiatric Association, Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder (2024); NICE Guideline CG78.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Onyebuchi Nwaokolo, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C · Last reviewed: November 2026