Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP) is an evidence-based model of psychotherapy that was originally developed for borderline personality disorder, but is now used for a wide array of serious conditions.  Combining elements of translational neuroscience and psychodynamics, treatment involves weekly individual sessions for up to 12 months. DDP differs fundamentally from most other therapies in that it aims for recovery from chronic severe illnesses, getting to the root causes of these conditions in order to provide transformative healing leading to recovery. During weekly sessions, clients recount recent emotion-laden experiences, explore their emotions and reactions, reflect upon their experiences in increasingly integrative and realistic ways, learn how to develop close, authentic relationships, and work towards self-acceptance and self-compassion. In numerous clinical trials, DDP has been shown to achieve better improvement in symptoms, behaviors, and functioning than other treatment modalities. It has been listed in the U.S. National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices, and in the American Psychiatric Association’s 2024 practice guideline for borderline personality disorder.