Twenty years ago, there were no treatments for borderline personality disorder that had been proven to be effective. Today, there are four different kinds of psychotherapy with research support: dialectical behavior therapy, schema focused therapy, mentalization based therapy, and transference focused therapy. All of these therapies have at least one research study demonstrating their effectiveness. Not sure which one is right for you? These articles summarize each approach:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Schema Focused Therapy

Mentalization Based Therapy

Transference Focused Therapy