Gunderson Residence

Located near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this residential program offers care for adults with borderline personality disorder and other personality disorders. It specializes in helping cisgender women, transgender women, and nonbinary individuals assigned female at birth. The center is close to museums, parks, and public transit, with easy access to Boston.
The Gunderson Residence uses therapies like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mentalization-based treatment (MBT), and transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP). These evidence-based approaches support emotion regulation, relationship building, and recovery from self-harming behaviors. Patients benefit from individualized treatment plans and daily skills groups guided by trained professionals.
Group outings, gym access, private rooms, and weekly webinars for families are part of care. The program encourages community involvement through classes or volunteer work. With a structured schedule and focus on long-term healing, the Gunderson Residence creates a supportive setting for emotional growth and stability.

Women LGBTQ+ Women only

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 60+ days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

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