New Smyrna Beach · South Daytona · Deland, FL
Personality Disorder Treatment in New Smyrna Beach, South Daytona & Deland, FL
If your relationships feel like they swing between extremes, your sense of who you are feels unstable, or you've been told your reactions are "too much," you may be dealing with a personality disorder — and it's more common, and more treatable, than most people realize. At BFF Clinic, we provide compassionate, judgment-free personality disorder evaluation and treatment for teens and adults across New Smyrna Beach, South Daytona, and Deland, Florida — because your mental health deserves the best friendship.
A Diagnosis, Not a Character Flaw
Personality disorders involve long-standing, deeply ingrained patterns in how someone relates to others, sees themselves, and manages emotions — patterns that cause real distress or difficulty in relationships, work, or daily life. They are not a reflection of someone's character or worth. They're a treatable mental health condition, and with the right support, patterns that have felt unchangeable for years can genuinely shift.
Intense, unstable relationships
Shifting sense of identity
Strong fear of abandonment
Emotions that feel more intense than the moment
Impulsivity that creates problems later
Feeling like your emotions are "too much"
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Our Approach to Personality Disorder Care
Evaluation starts with listening. We take a full history of your patterns and what's already been tried, so treatment is built around you rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Thorough evaluation
Identifies overlapping conditions like depression, anxiety, or trauma.
Collaborative care
You're informed and involved in every decision about your treatment.
DBT referrals
Widely considered one of the most effective therapy approaches available.
Personalized medication
Helps manage co-occurring symptoms like mood instability or anxiety.
We currently treat individuals age 13 and older, recognizing these patterns often first become noticeable in adolescence.
Tell us a bit about what you're experiencing
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Inquire
In-person appointments available, along with virtual options. A $100 deposit is required to book a self-pay/out-of-network initial evaluation, applied toward your total appointment cost.
What to Expect
Intake paperwork
Including insurance info, ahead of your first visit
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Initial evaluation
Comprehensive in-person psychiatric evaluation
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Treatment plan
Personalized, with close early follow-up
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Meet Your Provider
Sandra MacSweeney, MHA, FNP-C, PMHNP-C
Holds a Master's degree in Advanced Practice Nursing with a specialization in psychiatric mental health from Nova Southeastern University. Florida board-certified to treat patients across the lifespan, with a focus on evidence-based, whole-person care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a personality disorder diagnosis permanent?
A diagnosis describes a long-standing pattern, but it isn't a life sentence. With consistent treatment, many people see real, lasting improvement.
Do you treat teens, or only adults?
We currently treat individuals age 13 and older, since these patterns can begin to show up in adolescence.
Is treatment done in-person or virtually?
Appointments are conducted in-person to support the highest quality of care, and we also offer virtual appointment options.
How soon will I be seen after starting medication?
If medication is newly prescribed or adjusted, we schedule follow-up visits every two weeks until your treatment is stabilized.
Which BFF Clinic location should I visit for my evaluation?
We see patients at our New Smyrna Beach, South Daytona, and Deland, FL locations. Reach out and we'll help you find the location and time that works best.