Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment in Orange County, CA

Heal Emotional Instability, Strengthen Relationships, and Rebuild Self-Worth

Heal Emotional Instability, Strengthen Relationships, and Rebuild Self-Worth

If your emotions feel overwhelming, your relationships intense or unstable, or you constantly fear being abandoned — you may be living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). These struggles are not your fault, and you’re not broken. You’re hurting — and healing is possible.

At First Light Recovery, we offer compassionate, structured residential treatment for adults with BPD. Our small, trauma-informed program helps clients regulate emotions, rebuild identity, and develop meaningful, healthy connections — in a safe, nonjudgmental space.

What Is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

BPD is a complex and highly misunderstood mental health condition marked by emotional dysregulation, unstable self-image, and interpersonal conflict. Many individuals with BPD describe feeling like they’re “too much” for others — too emotional, too intense, too impulsive.

These experiences can feel exhausting — for both the person experiencing them and those trying to support them. That’s why BPD requires specialized, consistent care in a safe, structured setting.

What Is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

How Residential Treatment for BPD Helps

At First Light Recovery, we create a supportive environment that combines evidence-based therapies with daily structure, real-world practice, and 24/7 care.

Our Program Offers.

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[Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)] — the gold standard for BPD treatment

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[Individual Therapy] 2x/week focused on identity, emotions, and triggers

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[Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)] — a gold standard in personality disorder care

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[CBT] for challenging distorted thinking patterns

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Life skills development: routines, communication, and goal setting

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Community outings to practice relationships in real-world settings

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Optional family education and involvement

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24/7 staff for in-the-moment support during emotional episodes

Why Our Approach Works
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We offer true mental health care — not a rehab, detox, or dual-diagnosis center

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Only 6 clients per home, ensuring intimacy and personalized care

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Clients have access to electronics and community exposure, with healthy boundaries

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Licensed therapists and case managers available 5 days/week

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In-network with Kaiser, Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, and more

What Healing Can Look Like

What Healing Can Look Like

I used to believe I was too much — too emotional, too broken. First Light showed me that my feelings make me human, and that I deserve peace. – Former Client
Start Your Journey Toward Healing Today

If you’re struggling with your mental health, you don’t have to face it alone. First Light Recovery offers compassionate care, expert treatment, and a real-world approach to empower you.