Real Support for Intense Emotions
Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can feel like you’re constantly walking an emotional tightrope – experiencing powerful highs and devastating lows, sometimes within the same day. Relationships feel unstable, your sense of self shifts, and impulsive behaviours can leave you feeling ashamed or out of control.
At Front Range Treatment Center in Denver, we specialise in treating BPD through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment designed specifically for this diagnosis. We provide compassionate, structured support to help you build emotional resilience, improve relationships, and create a life that feels more stable and fulfilling.
Why DBT for Borderline Personality Disorder?
DBT was made for BPD. Developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, DBT was created to address the intense emotional dysregulation and impulsive behaviours that define borderline personality disorder. It combines mindfulness, skills training, and practical behavioural strategies to help people regulate their emotions and rebuild their lives.
At FRTC, we don’t just provide therapy – we teach you how to thrive. Our DBT therapists are DBT-Linehan Board of Certification Certified, meaning you’re receiving treatment held to the highest clinical standards.
Understanding BPD: What It Really Looks Like
Borderline Personality Disorder affects how you manage your emotions, relate to others, and see yourself. If you’ve ever felt “too much,” “too sensitive,” or like no one understands what’s going on inside – you’re not alone.
Common BPD symptoms include:
- Fear of abandonment
- Rapid emotional shifts or mood swings
- Intense, unstable relationships
- Impulsive behaviours (e.g. spending, sex, bingeing, substance use)
- Chronic feelings of emptiness
- Angry outbursts or irritability
- Shifting sense of identity
- Self-harm or suicidal ideation
- Dissociation or paranoia under stress
What Causes BPD?
There’s no single cause – but BPD often develops from a mix of biological, environmental, and psychological factors:
- Biology: Some people are more emotionally sensitive by nature and have difficulty calming down after stress.
- Trauma: Many individuals with BPD report childhood trauma, neglect, or emotional invalidation.
- Invalidation: When emotions are ignored or criticised in childhood, it can create long-term difficulty trusting one’s feelings or sense of worth.
How DBT Helps Treat BPD
DBT is made up of four core skill areas:
- Mindfulness – Learn to stay present and reduce reactivity
- Emotion Regulation – Gain tools to manage intense feelings
- Distress Tolerance – Cope with crisis without self-destructive behaviour
- Interpersonal Effectiveness – Navigate relationships and set boundaries
At FRTC, we offer comprehensive DBT, which includes:
- Weekly individual therapy with a certified DBT clinician
- Weekly skills group classes (in-person or online)
- Phone coaching for in-the-moment support
- Behaviour tracking tools to measure progress
What You Can Expect From Our BPD Treatment
We provide more than just support – we give you tools that change how you live.
You’ll learn:
- How to identify and regulate overwhelming emotions
- How to reduce harmful or impulsive behaviours
- How to improve relationships through assertiveness and boundary-setting
- How to build structure and calm into your daily life
Your therapist works with you to create a personalized plan based on your goals and challenges. Whether you’re new to treatment or returning after trying other approaches, we meet you where you are.
Between-Session Support: You’re Not Alone
One of the unique features of DBT at FRTC is phone coaching. If a crisis hits between sessions, you don’t have to wait until your next appointment. You can call or text your therapist for skill suggestions, perspective, or reminders about what’s worked before.
These check-ins are brief, practical, and designed to help you use your DBT skills when it matters most.
Is DBT Right for You?
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to benefit from DBT. If you struggle with emotional overwhelm, anxiety, relationship instability, or self-harming behaviours, this treatment may be exactly what you need.
We work with:
- Adults with diagnosed BPD
- People who feel “too sensitive” or misunderstood
- Individuals who’ve tried therapy before, but need something more structured
- Anyone looking for real tools and real change
Take the First Step Toward Healing
If BPD has made life feel chaotic or unmanageable, we’re here to help you take back control—one skill, one session, one step at a time.
Call us at (720) 390-6932 or request a free phone consultation online.
Let’s talk about what’s going on and how our DBT-certified team can help.
FAQs About Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition characterised by intense emotional instability, difficulty in maintaining relationships, impulsive behaviours, and a fragile sense of self. People with BPD often feel emotions more intensely and may struggle with fear of abandonment, anger outbursts, and feelings of emptiness. These symptoms can make day-to-day life unpredictable and exhausting. At Front Range Treatment Center, we recognise the challenges BPD creates - and we specialise in using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a proven treatment that helps individuals manage these emotions, build healthier relationships, and live with greater balance and stability.
We use Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - the gold-standard treatment developed specifically for BPD. This approach combines individual therapy, group skills training, and phone coaching to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. Our DBT therapists are fully certified, meaning you receive treatment that meets the highest standards of care. We work collaboratively with you to identify personal goals, understand emotional patterns, and apply practical strategies to daily life. Whether you’ve tried therapy before or are new to treatment, we provide a structured, compassionate environment where real progress is possible.
DBT is uniquely designed to address the emotional dysregulation at the heart of BPD. While many therapies explore past experiences or offer coping tools, DBT is skills-focused and action-oriented. It teaches you how to ride emotional waves, manage distress, and improve how you interact with others - without losing yourself. Research consistently shows DBT reduces suicidal behaviours, self-harm, and hospitalisations among people with BPD. What makes it especially effective is the blend of validation (accepting where you are now) with change (building a life worth living). At FRTC, our DBT program is certified, comprehensive, and personalized.
In our comprehensive DBT programme, a typical week includes a one-on-one session with your DBT therapist and a 90-minute DBT skills group. The individual session focuses on applying DBT principles to real-life situations - like managing conflict at work, handling emotional triggers, or reducing harmful behaviours. The group class (offered online or in-person) is more like a class than traditional group therapy - interactive, skills-based, and led by trained clinicians. You’ll also have access to between-session phone coaching, helping you use your DBT skills when challenges arise. This full-circle support system ensures learning becomes living.
Yes - BPD is highly treatable, and DBT has helped thousands of people regain control of their lives. With consistent effort, many individuals reduce symptoms like impulsivity, intense mood swings, and unstable relationships. While healing takes time, our clients often report feeling more in control, more understood, and more hopeful after just a few months. Treatment isn’t about eliminating emotions - it’s about learning to respond to them more effectively. At Front Range Treatment Center, we’ve seen remarkable transformations in individuals who once felt stuck. Change is possible, and we’re here to help you get there.
The standard comprehensive DBT program is designed to last at least six months to one year, though duration varies depending on your needs and progress. DBT is a structured treatment that builds over time. Many clients continue in a maintenance format after the core program ends, using skills independently while checking in with their therapist. It’s important to remember: healing isn’t linear. Whether you move quickly or take time to stabilize, we adjust the pace to fit your goals. What matters most is building lasting change - not rushing the process.
At FRTC, we are a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Program™ - a rare and prestigious distinction that means we meet strict criteria for delivering DBT the way it was meant to be done. Our clinicians are highly trained, and our program is built around all four core components of DBT. We offer live skills groups, individual therapy, phone coaching, and team consultation - ensuring clients receive well-rounded, high-integrity care. Unlike watered-down or partial programs, our approach is true DBT, grounded in compassion, structure, and clinical excellence. We’re not just therapists - we’re BPD specialists.
You’re not alone. Many of our clients come to us after multiple failed attempts at therapy. What’s different about DBT is that it goes beyond “talking about your feelings.” It offers a roadmap. a set of skills and a structure to help you change how you respond to those feelings. If therapy hasn’t worked for you before, it may be because it didn’t address the real issue: emotional dysregulation. DBT does. We also help you track progress using tools like behaviour monitoring and skills checklists. You’ll see what’s working - and know when something needs to shift.
Absolutely. DBT was developed specifically to reduce life-threatening behaviours like self-harm and suicidal ideation. In fact, it’s one of the most effective therapies for people at high risk. The program includes powerful distress tolerance tools to help you survive emotional storms without acting on urges. You’ll also learn to manage triggers, identify warning signs, and build a support system. At FRTC, we prioritise your safety and dignity - offering real-time support when you need it most, including between-session coaching. If you’re struggling to stay safe, we’re here to walk beside you - no judgment, just support.
The first step is simple: schedule a free phone consultation. We’ll talk about what’s going on, explain how our BPD treatment program works, and help you decide if it’s a good fit. If you’re ready, we’ll match you with a certified DBT therapist and walk you through the intake process. We know reaching out can feel scary, but you don’t have to do this alone. Whether you’re in crisis or just feeling stuck, help is available—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.