Women-Only Residential Care
A safe, structured residential environment designed exclusively for women, free from the distractions of everyday life so healing can take center stage.
Personality disorders feature persistent patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that deviate from cultural expectations and cause significant distress. Personality disorders include:


Personality disorders are long-standing patterns of inner experience and behavior that differ markedly from what is expected in a person’s culture. These patterns are inflexible, pervasive, and lead to distress or impairment in personal, social, and occupational functioning.
Women are disproportionately diagnosed with certain personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder, which is often linked to histories of trauma, abuse, and interpersonal difficulties. Understanding the unique ways personality disorders present in women is central to effective, compassionate care.
Without proper treatment, personality disorders can strain relationships, disrupt daily functioning, and contribute to co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use. With the right therapeutic support, meaningful and lasting change is possible.

A clinician will conduct an in-depth interview as the initial step in developing an individualized treatment plan. During this conversation, the clinician asks detailed questions about your presenting symptoms, chronic symptoms, cognitive functioning, and physical and mental health histories.
A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation ensures the treatment team receives an accurate picture of the underlying factors and any co-occurring mental health disorders such as trauma, depression, or anxiety.
Diagnostic tools include the oral interview and any relevant psychological assessments. Based on the gathered information, a diagnosis and tailored treatment plan are created to guide the treatment process.
Personality disorders are complex conditions that are deeply woven into a person’s sense of self and way of relating to the world. Without professional support, these patterns can be nearly impossible to recognize and change on one’s own.
Untreated personality disorders often lead to repeated relationship breakdowns, unstable employment, and cycles of conflict that a woman may not fully understand from the inside. Because these patterns feel like simply “who she is,” self-awareness alone rarely creates lasting change without outside perspective and structure.
A clinical team experienced in personality disorders can distinguish between overlapping conditions and identify co-occurring trauma, depression, or anxiety that may be fueling the patterns. Specialized therapies like DBT give women concrete skills for managing intense emotions and relationships, skills that are very difficult to build without guided practice.




A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation ensures the treatment team receives an accurate picture of the underlying factors and any co-occurring mental health disorders.
Diagnostic tools include the oral interview and any relevant psychological assessments. Based on the gathered information, a diagnosis and tailored treatment plan are created to guide the treatment process.
Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis
Holistic wellness integration
Individualized treatment planning
Progress monitoring
Evidence-based therapeutic modalities
Family support
Trauma-informed care
At EleMental Health, we understand that reaching out for support can be a big step. Whether you have questions, need assistance, or simply want to connect, we’re here to listen and provide the help you deserve.
A safe, structured residential environment designed exclusively for women, free from the distractions of everyday life so healing can take center stage.
Every treatment plan is built around each resident's unique history, needs, and goals so care remains personal and effective.
Co-occurring concerns are identified and treated alongside the primary diagnosis so the full picture of mental health is addressed.
Therapeutic and holistic practices support the mind, body, and spirit so women leave with lasting tools for well-being.
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EleMental Health is a women-only residential mental health facility serving adult women navigating conditions such as PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, depression, psychosis, postpartum depression, and personality disorders. We also welcome women who are pregnant and in need of psychiatric support throughout their full-term pregnancy.
At EleMental, healing happens on every level. Our East-meets-West philosophy blends advanced clinical therapies — EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, and DBT — with a holistic approach that honors the whole person, not just a diagnosis. GeneSight pharmacogenomic testing lets us personalize medication management down to your unique biology, so care isn’t generic — it’s yours. Every part of your treatment is thoughtfully integrated, deeply individualized, and rooted in genuine care for who you are and what you need to heal.
Days at EleMental Health are structured to balance clinical work with rest and restoration. Mornings begin with nourishing breakfast and guided meditation before moving into group and individual therapy sessions. Afternoons include specialty clinical work, holistic practices, and personal time. Evenings are reserved for community, connection, and wind-down — with sleep treated as a pillar of recovery.
Getting started is simple. You can inquire through our website or call us at (805) 800-8408. Our admissions team will walk you through the assessment process and answer any questions you have along the way.
