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Providing Care For Personality Disorders in Los Angeles

Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility specializes in treating individuals aged 18 and older. We focus on providing acute psychiatric care for individuals facing mental health crises, ensuring appropriate and effective treatment.
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Insurance and Payment Options

Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility accepts most major insurance providers, including Medicare and private insurance plans such as Aetna. We do not accept Medicaid. Our admissions team is available 24/7 to verify your plan’s benefits and help you take the next step. We also accept private pay.

Our Long Beach Location

Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility is located in Los Angeles County near the border of Orange County. Our Southern California location, in Long Beach, allows patients to receive acute psychiatric stabilization close to home.

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What Is a Personality Disorder?

Everyone has a unique way of thinking, feeling, behaving, and forming connections with others. These characteristics make up a person’s personality. A person’s personality traits influence how they see the world, others, and themselves. 

By the time a person is an adult, their personality is formed, enabling them to adapt to life changes that benefit both themselves and those around them. 

Personality disorders are long-term patterns of behavior that are outside of what is acceptable or expected in a family or society’s norms. The symptoms of a personality disorder are usually unhealthy and inflexible. When these symptoms aren’t treated, they can negatively disrupt relationships with friends and family, work, and social activities. Furthermore, they can interfere with how a person copes with stress and unexpected issues. While personality disorders themselves require long-term outpatient treatment, Ocean View provides short-term psychiatric stabilization when these symptoms lead to acute crises.

Understanding Signs & Symptoms of Personality Disorders

Personalities reflect an individual and how they see and socialize with their environment. A person with healthy interpersonal effectiveness can achieve their goals while also maintaining their self-esteem, values, and interpersonal relationships. However, if a person has a personality disorder, they struggle with disruptive, sometimes harmful thoughts and behaviors. If you think you or a loved one has a personality disorder, you should look for the following symptoms:

  • Self-esteem issues
  • Relationship problems
  • Feelings of emptiness
  • Thoughts or actions of self-harm
  • Difficulty coping with stress
  • Impulsive behavior
  • Flat emotions
  • Social anxiety
While these aren’t all of the symptoms of the several personality disorders, if you do see a pattern of these, you should talk to your doctor.

Knowing When to Seek Help

Deciding to seek treatment for a loved one or for your mental health crisis can be challenging. If you’re not sure if you need psychiatric stabilization, talk with your doctor, mental health provider, or contact Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility.

If you or a loved one is having thoughts of self-harm, violent behavior, suicidal thoughts, or attempting suicide, seek help immediately. Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility provides acute psychiatric mental health crisis stabilization when the symptoms of a personality disorder are uncontrollable. We use evidence-based approaches to stabilize acute psychiatric symptoms associated with personality disorders.
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Getting Started Is Easy

Step 1:
Contact a
Representative

Call to speak with an Ocean View representative. Alternatively, you can visit our website to chat or contact one of our admissions team members via email.

Step 2:
Verify
Insurance

When you speak with one of our admission team members, you will answer a few questions while they verify your insurance.

Step 3:
Schedule
Admission

Once your insurance is approved, we will determine if you require acute psychiatric care and schedule your admission. 

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How Our Program Differs

We know you’re different from anyone else, so we offer acute mental health care that meets your unique needs. With Ocean View, you’ll experience stabilization-focused care that provides structure and support without stigma. With your input, we build partnerships with medical and behavioral health services so you can transition from us to your daily life. We do this through providing comprehensive mental health services that are accessible to everyone. 

  • On-site Team of Psychiatrists: Our on-site psychiatrists provide medication stabilization, monitoring, and management. Your well-being is vital throughout your stay in our inpatient mental health crisis facility and our outpatient services. 
  • Case Management & Aftercare Support: Case management begins when you’re admitted to either our inpatient or outpatient program. Our case managers and social workers ensure you have a safe place to go, whether that’s housing or a facility, once you leave us.
  • Transportation Coordination Provided: We offer transportation services coordinated with a trusted provider that takes you to and from inpatient intake, discharge destinations, as well as transportation to/from our onsite outpatient programs. *Transportation is provided to patients within a 50-mile radius
  • Stabilization for Managing Psychiatric Symptoms: Ocean View provides 24/7 inpatient psychiatric care. We also have outpatient treatment programs.
  • Patient Resource Network: Transitioning from inpatient or outpatient treatment can be overwhelming. That’s why we have an opt-in patient follow-up option. You don’t have to be alone in managing your symptoms.

Our Levels of Care for Those Struggling With Personality Disorders

Understanding the different levels of care available can help you make informed decisions about your mental health treatment. At Ocean View, we offer comprehensive options tailored to meet varying needs, from intensive inpatient programs to supportive outpatient services. Our goal is to provide the appropriate level of care to promote recovery and stability.

Inpatient Psychiatric Care

Individuals presenting with psychiatric symptoms can be admitted to Ocean View’s inpatient unit. Because mental health challenges present in a variety of ways, some of the criteria for admission include:

  • Insomnia, racing thoughts, impulsivity, rapid or pressured speech
  • Abnormal bouts of euphoric energy 
  • Reckless behavior or making decisions that affect an individual’s safety or well-being 
  • Inability to provide shelter, food, and safety as a result of mental impairment
  • Helplessness, hopelessness
  • Suicidal or homicidal ideations 
  • Psychosis 
  • Self-harming behaviors
Once you’re admitted, your team will develop a treatment plan that includes aftercare planning. Your treatment plan will be evaluated daily to reflect clinical improvement and make adjustments as needed.

Personalized Care

Ocean View’s inpatient program provides personalized, empathetic, comprehensive care. Our care team provides:

  • Licensed psychiatric care
  • 24/7 nursing and monitoring
  • 6 daily group sessions
  • Psychoeducational groups that focus on understanding acute psychosis and its symptoms
  • Therapeutic recreation sessions that support emotional regulation and engagement through structured activities such as art, painting, and music
  • Coping skills development to help with symptom management and quieting negative thoughts or feelings
  • Patients are placed in groups based on the severity of their symptoms

Medication Stabilization

Medication management is a key part of our inpatient crisis stabilization, where medications are carefully reviewed and prescribed based on each individual’s medical history, needs, and potential side effects. If a patient is experiencing agitation or other symptoms, appropriate medications may be used to help manage these issues safely. Continuous monitoring allows our healthcare team to make adjustments as needed to ensure optimal care and safety throughout treatment.

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Outpatient Levels of Care

Ocean View’s outpatient levels of care follow an inpatient stay or when symptoms aren’t acute enough to warrant hospitalization. Once your symptoms are evaluated, you will be admitted to either our partial hospitalization program (PHP) or intensive outpatient program (IOP). Both levels of care provide a safe, structured care that supports your symptom management.

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Partial Hospitalization Program

Our PHP offers a more structured level of care compared to our IOP. While here, you will engage in care that increases your coping skills and independence. The structured care includes:
  • Four group sessions a day that meet five days a week
  • Sessions that include a psychoeducational group led by a social worker and a therapeutic recreation support session led by a recreation therapist
  • Case management
  • Snacks and lunch

Intensive Outpatient Program

While our IOP is a structured level of care, we focus on providing the same secure, enjoyable, and compassionate care found in our inpatient and PHP levels of care. However, we also include:
  • Coping skills and emotional regulation
  • Community reintegration
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Continued Medication Management Support With Our PHP and IOP

After your acute psychiatric symptoms and medication are stabilized, you will transition to a lower level of care, and you will receive medication management services. Both our PHP and IOP provide continued medication management under the care of our psychiatric team.

Aftercare & Opt-In Patient Follow-Up

Your aftercare plan isn’t developed as you approach returning to your life away from us. When you first create your treatment plan, you start planning your transition back into the real world. Our treatment team understands the importance of an individualized aftercare plan that addresses issues you face in the real world. Our personalized approach includes:
  • Case manager support
  • Outpatient transitions
  • Housing or facility placements
  • Community support referrals
Our Opt-In Patient Follow-Up (Patient Resource Network) continues to provide support and encouragement after you transition back into your life. 

Referral Information

Ocean View accepts referrals from doctors, psychologists, and psychiatrists. You will be actively involved in your patient’s care and treatment, allowing you to continue their psychiatric care with you. You can contact us anytime to learn about our services for mental health crises.

Moving Forward With Personality Disorder Treatment in Los Angeles

Our dedicated team is available 24/7 to answer your questions, assist with the intake process, and guide you towards the appropriate level of care. We are committed to making your transition as smooth and stress-free as possible.

FAQs

BPD is often described as one of the more challenging personality disorders due to its:

  • Unstable and intense emotions
  • Self-harm and impulsive behaviors
  • Fear of abandonment
  • Very few treatments available

Yes, it is possible for a person with a personality disorder to change. However, the level of change varies by:

  • Severity of symptoms
  • Motivation to change
  • Age
  • Psychotherapy
  • Positive environment and relationships

Yes. Personality disorder treatment is available in Los Angeles County. Ocean View’s Long Beach facility is located near Los Angeles and provides acute psychiatric stabilization for individuals experiencing severe symptoms related to personality disorders.

Long-term treatment for personality disorders often includes psychotherapy approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which help individuals develop healthier coping skills and learn strategies for managing symptoms over time.
These forms of therapy are generally provided in ongoing outpatient or community-based settings.

At Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility, we do not provide CBT, DBT, or other psychotherapy modalities.
Instead, we offer short-term, acute psychiatric stabilization for individuals whose symptoms have become unsafe, overwhelming, or disruptive to daily functioning. 

Please note that Ocean View does NOT offer any treatment modalities

Yes and no. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t approved medications for the treatment of a personality disorder. However, medications can be given to treat some of the symptoms of a personality disorder.

Coverage can vary from one insurance carrier to another. You can talk with one of Ocean View’s admission team members to see what treatment your insurance plan covers.

Yes, we recognize the vital role of family support in mental health recovery. While Ocean View provides short-term crisis stabilization, we also work to involve families through support groups and family education. Our goal is to help patients and their loved ones build a strong support system that promotes long-term healing and stability. Family participation is encouraged to foster positive outcomes and ongoing progress.

Yes. We welcome referrals from healthcare professionals who want to ensure their patients receive specialized psychiatric crisis care. Our team collaborates closely with referring providers to facilitate a seamless transition into our facility. We are dedicated to working with you to support your patients’ mental health needs efficiently and compassionately.

There are 10 diagnosable types of personality disorders. The types of mental health conditions are separated into three cluster groups. The personality disorders in the cluster groups share similar behaviors and symptoms. The cluster groups and the mental health personality disorders in them include:

Cluster A

The personality disorders in this group include unusual behaviors and thought patterns. 

  • Paranoid Personality Disorder: A person with paranoid personality disorder has the symptoms of paranoia (distrust and fear of people). They think people are trying to harm them or those they care for.
  • Schizoid Personality Disorder: Patients with a schizoid personality disorder prefer to be alone and have little to no interest in interpersonal relationships. 
  • Schizotypal Personality Disorder: The characteristics of schizotypal personality disorder include unusual patterns in behavior, speech, and thought patterns. Relationships, especially close relationships, are often uncomfortable for them.
Cluster B

Cluster B personality disorders symptoms are defined by dysfunctional patterns of drama, extreme emotional thinking, or unpredictable behavior. 
  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a severe mental health disorder that affects patients’ ability to regulate their emotions. During an episode, patients struggle with emotional regulation (often having mood swings), self-image issues, and disruptions in daily living. The instability caused by BPD usually leads to unstable relationships.
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder: A patient with antisocial personality disorder has a harmful pattern of manipulating, violating other people’s rights, and exploiting people.
  • Histrionic Personality Disorder: Individuals with histrionic personality disorder are characterized by dramatic behavior, intense emotions, and a need for constant attention.
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A narcissistic personality’s symptoms include a lack of empathy and the need to be admired. Other symptoms include the belief that they’re superior to others and that they deserve special attention.
Cluster C

Cluster C personality disorders are adverse patterns of behaviors or thoughts. 
  • Dependent Personality Disorder: The fear of abandonment and dependence on others are symptoms of a dependent personality disorder. The fear of losing a relationship or the need to be taken care of can keep them in harmful relationships.
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder: People with an avoidant personality disorder fear rejection and will stay away from others because they don’t feel they are good enough.
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder: Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is often confused with obsessive-compulsive disorder. While the symptoms of the disorders are similar, they’re not the same disorder. The symptoms of this disorder include a need for control, order, and perfection, as well as inflexibility. 
It’s not uncommon for personality disorders like BPD to be diagnosed with other mental health disorders. A dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders) can be treated with evidence-based treatment by a mental health professional. They will use treatments in individual therapy sessions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). DBT is an effective borderline personality disorder treatment. 

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