With 22 years in the mental health and recovery field, Natasha is dedicated to helping individuals build confidence, recognize their potential, and achieve lasting healing. She has experience across the criminal justice system, foster care, and child and adolescent mental health, with a primary focus on adults facing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. She was drawn to Holgate Mental Health for its person-centered approach, commitment to treating individuals with dignity and respect, and the team’s ability to provide compassionate, meaningful support.
Personality Disorder
Holgate Mental Health provides specialized, outpatient treatment for adults managing personality disorders in Montvale, New Jersey, combining Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and psychiatric oversight through structured PHP and IOP levels of care.
Living with a personality disorder can affect many parts of everyday life, from relationships and work to the way you see yourself. You might find it difficult to manage intense emotions, cope with conflict, or feel secure in your relationships. Even when you understand what is happening, changing familiar patterns can be challenging without the right support.
If these experiences sound familiar, you are not alone. With appropriate treatment, people can learn healthier ways to manage emotions, communicate their needs, and navigate difficult situations.
At Holgate Mental Health, we provide structured outpatient mental health treatment for adults seeking personality disorder in Montvale, New Jersey. Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offer different levels of therapeutic support based on individual needs. Through personalized care and evidence-based approaches, our goal is to help clients develop practical coping skills and work toward greater emotional stability.
Located at 155 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Lower Level 103, Montvale, NJ 07645, our center serves adults aged 18 and older from Bergen County, North Jersey, and the Southern Tier of New York.
Understanding Personality Disorders
Personality disorders are mental health conditions involving long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that can create significant difficulties in daily life. These patterns may affect how someone responds to stress, understands social situations, handles disagreements, or develops close relationships.
Symptoms often become noticeable during adolescence or early adulthood, although diagnosis and treatment depend on a person’s individual circumstances. Some people recognize these difficulties early, while others seek help after years of struggling with recurring relationship problems, emotional distress, or challenges at work.
There are several types of personality disorders, including Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Avoidant Personality Disorder, Dependent Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), and Antisocial Personality Disorder. Each involves different patterns and challenges.
A personality disorder is not a character flaw or a personal failure. These conditions can be complex, and their effects vary from person to person. Professional treatment can help individuals better understand their experiences and develop healthier ways to respond to everyday challenges.
At Holgate Mental Health in Montvale, NJ, our outpatient programs provide structured support for adults who need more intensive care than traditional weekly therapy may offer but do not require round-the-clock hospitalization.
Common Signs and Symptoms of Personality Disorders
Personality disorders do not look the same in everyone. Some people experience difficulties primarily in relationships, while others struggle with impulsive behavior, self-image, or managing stress.
Common experiences may include:
- Difficulty managing emotions: Feelings such as anger, anxiety, sadness, or frustration may become intense and difficult to regulate.
- Relationship challenges: Repeated misunderstandings, conflict, or fear of rejection may make it difficult to maintain stable relationships with partners, friends, or family members.
- An uncertain sense of identity: Some individuals struggle with self-esteem, personal values, or a consistent sense of who they are.
- Impulsive behavior: Acting without considering the consequences may lead to problems with spending, decision-making, or other areas of daily life.
- Fear of abandonment: Real or perceived rejection may trigger significant distress or lead to reactions that strain important relationships.
- Stress-related dissociation or suspicious thoughts: During periods of intense stress, some people experience detachment from themselves or their surroundings, or temporary suspicious thoughts.
- Ongoing interpersonal conflict: Difficulties with communication, trust, or boundaries may affect family life, friendships, and professional relationships.
Experiencing one or more of these difficulties does not automatically mean you have a personality disorder. A qualified mental health professional can assess your symptoms, differentiate them from conditions like schizoaffective disorder, consider other possible explanations, and help determine what type of treatment may be appropriate.
Who Can Benefit From Personality Disorder Treatment?
Holgate Mental Health offers structured outpatient care for adults aged 18 and older who need focused mental health treatment while remaining connected to their home and community.
Our programs may be worth considering if emotional distress or relationship difficulties are interfering with your everyday responsibilities. You may also benefit from a higher level of support if weekly therapy has not provided enough structure to address your current needs.
Outpatient treatment may be appropriate for individuals who:
- Have difficulty managing emotions, anxiety, or recurring interpersonal conflict.
- Find that mental health symptoms interfere with work, school, family responsibilities, or everyday routines.
- Need additional therapeutic support following inpatient psychiatric care or residential treatment.
- Want to develop practical coping skills through individual and group therapy.
- Need a structured treatment schedule that allows them to return home after their sessions.
The right level of care depends on your symptoms, current functioning, and clinical assessment. Our team can help you explore whether a Partial Hospitalization Program or Intensive Outpatient Program is a suitable option.
How Holgate Mental Health Approaches Personality Disorder Treatment
Effective treatment starts with understanding the person, not just the diagnosis. Each individual’s experiences, challenges, goals, and support needs are different, so treatment should reflect those differences.
At Holgate Mental Health in Montvale, our approach begins with a clinical assessment. This process helps the treatment team understand your mental health history, current symptoms, personal goals, and any co-occurring conditions that may need attention.
Clinical Director Natasha Davalt (LCADC, LAMFT, CCS, GC-C, CCTP, CFTP) brings more than 22 years of mental health and recovery experience to her work. Our multidisciplinary team uses individualized treatment planning to guide care throughout the program.
Depending on your clinical needs and treatment plan, therapeutic services may include the following approaches.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is an important treatment approach for people who experience intense emotions and difficulties in relationships, particularly those with Borderline Personality Disorder.
DBT teaches skills in four main areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help individuals recognize emotional triggers, respond to distress more thoughtfully, and communicate more effectively during challenging situations.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify connections between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. With guidance from a therapist, clients learn to recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and consider healthier ways to interpret situations and respond to challenges.
Trauma-Informed Therapy and EMDR
Past traumatic experiences can affect how some people respond to stress, develop trust, and navigate relationships. When trauma is part of a person’s clinical picture, trauma-informed treatment may help address its effects.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) may be considered when clinically appropriate as part of an individualized treatment plan.
Individual Psychotherapy
Individual therapy provides dedicated time to explore personal concerns, understand recurring patterns, and work toward treatment goals. Sessions can focus on emotional regulation, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and challenges that arise during everyday life.
Group Therapy and Skills Training
Group therapy offers opportunities to learn alongside others working through mental health challenges. With professional guidance, clients can practice communication skills, explore different perspectives, and build confidence in applying therapeutic techniques.
Psychiatric Medication Management
Medication may be helpful for certain co-occurring symptoms or mental health conditions, depending on an individual’s circumstances. When indicated, psychiatric medication management can be incorporated into the broader treatment plan.
Holistic and Complementary Services
Holgate Mental Health also incorporates complementary activities such as yoga, guided meditation, and pet therapy. These services may support relaxation, mindfulness, and general emotional well-being alongside clinical treatment.
Not every approach is appropriate for every person. Your care team can help determine which services best fit your needs.
Insurance and Access to Treatment in Montvale, NJ
Understanding the cost of mental health treatment can feel overwhelming, especially when you are already dealing with emotional difficulties. Knowing your insurance benefits before beginning a program can make the process easier to navigate.
Holgate Mental Health’s admissions team can help verify your insurance benefits and explain potential coverage for PHP and IOP services. The center lists the following insurance plans and providers:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP)
- Beacon Health Options / Carelon Behavioral Health
- AmeriHealth
- Aetna
Tricare coverage is listed as coming soon. Coverage and eligibility can vary by plan, so contact the admissions team to confirm your current benefits, any authorization requirements, and potential out-of-pocket costs before beginning treatment.
Holgate Mental Health is located at 155 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Lower Level 103, Montvale, NJ 07645, and serves adults from Montvale, Bergen County, North Jersey, and the Southern Tier of New York.
Why Professional Treatment Matters
When emotional and relationship difficulties continue without appropriate support, they can affect many areas of life. Work responsibilities may become harder to manage, close relationships may experience repeated conflict, and feelings of isolation or frustration may grow.
Seeking treatment does not mean you have failed to manage things on your own. It means you are taking your experiences seriously and looking for additional tools to help.
Therapy can provide opportunities to recognize recurring patterns, understand emotional triggers, strengthen communication, and practice new responses to difficult situations. Progress looks different for everyone, and meaningful change often develops through consistent work and support.
With an individualized treatment plan, people living with personality disorders can work toward healthier relationships, improved emotional regulation, and a more stable daily routine.
Begin Your Personality Disorder Treatment Journey at Holgate Mental Health
Finding the right mental health support can feel like a big decision. You may have questions about treatment, insurance, scheduling, or whether an outpatient program fits your situation. You do not need to have every answer before reaching out.
Holgate Mental Health provides structured outpatient mental health services for adults seeking personality disorder treatment in Montvale, New Jersey. Whether you are exploring PHP, considering IOP, or looking for more information about available services, the admissions team can help you understand the next steps.
Reach out through Holgate Mental Health’s official website or contact its admissions team to discuss your options. Taking that first step can help you begin exploring the support that best fits your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is personality disorder treatment in Montvale, New Jersey?
Personality disorder treatment in Montvale, NJ, may include individual psychotherapy, group therapy, skills training, and other clinically appropriate services. At Holgate Mental Health, adults aged 18 and older can explore structured outpatient treatment through PHP and IOP, with care tailored to their individual needs.
What is the difference between PHP and IOP?
PHP offers a more intensive outpatient schedule, generally involving full-day treatment five days per week. IOP provides several hours of treatment on multiple days each week and may offer greater flexibility for daily responsibilities. A clinical assessment can help determine which level of care is appropriate.
Does Holgate Mental Health treat Borderline Personality Disorder?
Holgate Mental Health offers outpatient mental health programs that include therapeutic approaches relevant to managing symptoms associated with Borderline Personality Disorder. DBT is one approach that may help individuals develop emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Contact the center to confirm the services currently available for your specific needs.
Does Holgate Mental Health accept insurance?
The center lists Blue Cross Blue Shield, NYSHIP, Beacon Health Options/Carelon Behavioral Health, AmeriHealth, and Aetna among its insurance options. Tricare is listed as coming soon. Contact admissions to verify current participation, your specific plan benefits, and any expected out-of-pocket expenses.
Where is Holgate Mental Health located?
Holgate Mental Health is located at 155 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Lower Level 103, Montvale, NJ 07645. Its outpatient programs serve adults aged 18 and older from Montvale, Bergen County, North Jersey, and the Southern Tier of New York.
How do I get started with treatment?
Start by contacting Holgate Mental Health’s admissions team through its official website or available contact channels. You can ask about program schedules, insurance verification, and the initial assessment process. The team can explain the next steps and help you explore the available treatment options.
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MEDICALLY REVIEWED BY:
Dr. Jeffrey Simon
