What we treat · BPD
Borderline PersonalityDisorder Treatment
We treat borderline personality disorder in PHP and IOP in Laguna Beach, with DBT and IFS-informed therapy.
Located in Laguna Beach, California
(949) 670-9345- ProgramsPHP or IOP
- TherapyDBT and IFS
- Full treatment4 to 5 months
About BPD
BPD Affects Emotions and Relationships
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that affects how you see yourself and how you relate to other people. It often brings intense emotions that change quickly and a strong fear of being abandoned. Our borderline personality disorder treatment in PHP and IOP uses DBT and IFS-informed sessions, and full treatment typically lasts four to five months.
You can expect to not be stigmatized, and to be seen as a human in pain who can be helped.
What BPD Treatment Looks Like in PHP and IOP
PHP runs about six hours a day, Monday through Friday, and IOP runs about three hours a day, three to five days a week. For BPD, much of the work uses DBT skills and IFS-informed sessions, and we treat trauma or substance use in the same plan when they’re part of it.
Body
Somatic care looks at how your body and mind affect each other. Yoga and mindfulness can help you get through emotional ups and downs.
Mind
Cognitive work looks at the automatic thoughts that pop into your head and how they shape your reactions to the people you love.
Brain
Psychoanalytic work gives you a safe space to explore hidden emotions and patterns, and why you feel and act the way you do.
Skills
DBT teaches skills for intense emotions and distress, and IFS-informed sessions help you understand the different parts of yourself.
From Our Founder
For a long time throughout my life, I struggled with wanting to exist.
Dr. Courtney Tracy · Founder and chief clinical officer
Dr. Courtney Tracy founded Exist and has spent more than a decade in practice treating mental health and substance use together. She specializes in BPD and substance use, and she’s certified in DBT and in personality disorder treatment.
Founder
Dr. Courtney Tracy
Credentials
LCSW · PsyD · CCTP
Accreditation
The Joint Commission
How BPD Can Show Up
BPD looks different for each person, and it often comes with other struggles. We treat these together in the same PHP or IOP plan.
See all conditionsIntense Emotions
Emotions that change quickly and feel hard to control. DBT teaches skills to manage them.
- Emotions
- DBT
Relationships
A strong fear of abandonment that can make relationships feel unstable. We work on this in group and 1:1.
- Abandonment
- Group and 1:1
Substance Use
Drinking or using drugs to cope with the pain, treated together with BPD in one plan.
- Dual diagnosis
- Co-occurring
Three Steps to a Start Date
- 01
Reach Out
Call (949) 670-9345 or fill out the insurance form. You can also text us or leave a voicemail.
- 02
We Verify
We check your benefits for free and get back to you within one business day, then call or text to complete an assessment.
- 03
A Start Date
You get your schedule ahead of time and a warm welcome when you arrive. If you live outside Orange County, ask about the Truth House.
Common Questions About BPD Treatment
It’s our PHP or IOP program in Laguna Beach, with group sessions, your own therapist, a case manager, and a doctor for medication if you want one. We mainly use DBT and IFS-informed sessions, and full treatment typically lasts four to five months. Call (949) 670-9345 to talk it through.
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Talk With Us About BPD Treatment
Call (949) 670-9345 and tell us what’s going on. We’ll tell you honestly whether PHP, IOP, Outpatient 1:1, or a referral would serve you better, and we’ll check what your plan covers.
Clinically reviewed by Dr. Courtney Tracy, LCSW, PsyD · Reviewed September 2026