Personality Disorder Treatment for Women

Overview of Personality Disorders

Personality disorders are enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can significantly impact daily life, relationships, and emotional well-being. Unlike situational struggles, personality disorders, such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), are deeply ingrained and often begin in adolescence or early adulthood. BPD is often a manifestation of early trauma and attachment disruptions that occur with primary caregivers. Women may experience these disorders differently due to societal pressures, gendered expectations, and relational dynamics.

At Emerge, we provide women-only, trauma-informed care for those navigating personality disorders. Our goal is to help women understand their patterns, build healthier coping strategies, and foster meaningful connections while promoting personal growth and resilience.

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Symptoms can vary widely depending on the specific disorder, but common challenges include:

Intense or unstable emotions
Difficulty maintaining relationships
Fear of abandonment or rejection
Difficulty trusting others
Impulsive or self-sabotaging behaviors
Rigid thinking patterns and perfectionism
Chronic feelings of emptiness or low self-esteem

These patterns can disrupt work, social life, and family relationships. For many women, the challenges are compounded by past trauma, societal expectations, and difficulties accessing gender-sensitive treatment.

Recognizing these symptoms is the first step toward seeking help and building lasting emotional health.

Why Women Experience Personality Disorders Differently

Women with personality disorders may experience emotional and relational patterns differently than men due to:

Gendered socialization and expectations
Increased likelihood of relational trauma
Societal pressures to suppress anger or assertiveness
Hormonal influences on mood and stress response

At Emerge, we take these differences into account, creating personalized, trauma-informed care plans that honor each woman’s lived experience and challenges.

Treating personality disorders requires long-term, individualized care. Emerge combines evidence-based therapies with holistic, mind-body approaches to support healing on all levels:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Enhances emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Addresses maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors
Trauma-Informed Care: Considers past trauma and its impact on personality development
Mindfulness and Mind-Body Practices: Yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises support emotional balance
Peer Support and Community: Healing is strengthened in a safe, women-only therapeutic environment

Our clinicians create individualized care plans that adapt as each woman progresses, helping clients manage symptoms, improve relationships, and foster self-compassion.

Emerge provides flexible levels of care to meet women where they are:

Day Treatment / PHP:

5-hour sessions, five days per week
Intensive support for women who benefit from structured daily programming

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP):

4-hour sessions, three days per week
Supports women balancing treatment with work, school, or family responsibilities

Learn more about PHP

Learn more about IOP

Recovery from personality disorders is not just symptom management—it’s about building a fulfilling, empowered life.

Emerge supports women in:

Developing healthy interpersonal relationships
Strengthening emotional regulation and coping strategies
Integrating mind-body wellness practices for holistic balance
Cultivating self-compassion, confidence, and resilience
Maintaining progress beyond the program in real-world settings

Our goal is to equip women with the tools, insight, and support needed for long-term emotional well-being.

Emerge offers a safe, women-only environment where women feel supported and understood.

Key reasons women choose us include:

Experienced clinicians specializing in personality disorders and trauma-informed care
Programs serving Draper, Salt Lake City, Lehi, and across Utah
Core values of Empowerment, Growth, Authenticity, and Connection guiding care
Individualized, holistic treatment plans combining therapy, wellness practices, and community support

Women at Emerge are empowered to understand themselves, manage their challenges, and embrace personal growth in a nurturing and supportive space.

If you or a loved one is struggling with a personality disorder, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

At Emerge Treatment, women in Utah find compassionate, individualized care in a safe, women-only environment.

Schedule a consultation to explore which program (PHP, IOP, or outpatient) best meets your needs
Learn about insurance, private pay, and limited sliding scale options
Begin your journey toward healing, empowerment, and resilience

Personality Disorder Treatment for Women

Overview of Personality Disorders

Why Women Experience Personality Disorders Differently

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