Borderline Personality (BPD) Psychiatrists in Rosedale, MD

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New Era Professional Health Care. LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMHNP, APRN, MSN, BSN
Verified Verified
Rosedale, MD 21237  (Online Only)
We understand the inevitable challenges of life that can affect your mental well-being. New Era Professional health care is here to support you on your journey to recovery. We strive to restore mental stability so that our client can regain control of their lives. We seek wellness for you, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive mental telehealth services for individuals from age 13 through adults. We are well-versed and highly knowledgeable in the management of crisis, medication management, Psychotherapy, and various psychiatric mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, Alzheimer’s disease + Dement,
We understand the inevitable challenges of life that can affect your mental well-being. New Era Professional health care is here to support you on your journey to recovery. We strive to restore mental stability so that our client can regain control of their lives. We seek wellness for you, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive mental telehealth services for individuals from age 13 through adults. We are well-versed and highly knowledgeable in the management of crisis, medication management, Psychotherapy, and various psychiatric mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, Alzheimer’s disease + Dement,
(410) 973-6830 View (410) 973-6830
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Amazing Behavioral Health Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Rosedale, MD 21237
** Accepting New Patients** Our commitment is to provide you with amazing, efficient, cost-effective, evidence-based care via Telehealth or in our outpatient clinic. We provide outpatient, comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, and medication management. At Amazing Behavioral Health Services, we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all type of treatment. We respect the uniqueness of each patient and this allows them to be a part of their own treatment plan. Our goal is to help our patients to achieve a level of optimum stability and remission from symptoms of mental health problems.
** Accepting New Patients** Our commitment is to provide you with amazing, efficient, cost-effective, evidence-based care via Telehealth or in our outpatient clinic. We provide outpatient, comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, and medication management. At Amazing Behavioral Health Services, we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all type of treatment. We respect the uniqueness of each patient and this allows them to be a part of their own treatment plan. Our goal is to help our patients to achieve a level of optimum stability and remission from symptoms of mental health problems.
(410) 498-6305 View (410) 498-6305
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A better You Health LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Kenneth, DNP, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rosedale, MD 21237
Kenneth Eguzo, DNP, APRN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with training and experience treating patients with psychological disorders across the life span. I specialize in Psychiatric Evaluations and Psychopharmacological Management.
Kenneth Eguzo, DNP, APRN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with training and experience treating patients with psychological disorders across the life span. I specialize in Psychiatric Evaluations and Psychopharmacological Management.
(410) 593-3657 View (410) 593-3657
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Betty Githuku
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rosedale, MD 21237
My philosophy is centered around partnering with my patients in their healing journey, and I strongly believe that our mental health is the foundation of our overall being. When we prioritize our mental health, other aspects of our lives can thrive accordingly. That's why I practice a holistic approach to mental health with a personalized plan for each patient. My goal is to provide compassionate and judgment-free care to all of my patients. We strive to ensure that you feel comfortable, supported, and important throughout your treatment. If you're looking for a partner in your mental health journey, I'm here to help.
My philosophy is centered around partnering with my patients in their healing journey, and I strongly believe that our mental health is the foundation of our overall being. When we prioritize our mental health, other aspects of our lives can thrive accordingly. That's why I practice a holistic approach to mental health with a personalized plan for each patient. My goal is to provide compassionate and judgment-free care to all of my patients. We strive to ensure that you feel comfortable, supported, and important throughout your treatment. If you're looking for a partner in your mental health journey, I'm here to help.
(443) 785-3064 View (443) 785-3064

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Awesome Experience Psychiatric Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21201
I treat patients with a variety of mental health conditions: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD, Schizophrenia, SUD, BPD. I have the privilege to work with a diverse population providing culturally competent care and eliminate stigmas associated with mental health. I will be honored to help you navigate your mental health. We will empower you with coping skills to lead a productive life. It is always challenging when your life changes direction, whether anticipated or not. Sometimes we need some new tools to help us dealing with these changes. We assess, diagnose, treat mental health conditions.
I treat patients with a variety of mental health conditions: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD, Schizophrenia, SUD, BPD. I have the privilege to work with a diverse population providing culturally competent care and eliminate stigmas associated with mental health. I will be honored to help you navigate your mental health. We will empower you with coping skills to lead a productive life. It is always challenging when your life changes direction, whether anticipated or not. Sometimes we need some new tools to help us dealing with these changes. We assess, diagnose, treat mental health conditions.
(301) 234-7035 View (301) 234-7035
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Rohul Amin
Psychiatrist, MD, DFAPA, FACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21201  (Online Only)
I am accepting new patients now. I see patients with the following concerns: depression, anxiety, trauma or PTSD, anger, irritability, OCD spectrum disorders, alcohol and substance use, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other cognitive concerns such as dementia. I also care for patients with sexual disorders, and personality disorders such as borderline or avoidant personality disorders. I specialize in caring for women either planning pregnancy, during, or with postpartum depression, OCD, or anxiety symptoms. I welcome patients with cross-cultural concerns. I welcome patients from the veteran and the LGBTQ+ community.
I am accepting new patients now. I see patients with the following concerns: depression, anxiety, trauma or PTSD, anger, irritability, OCD spectrum disorders, alcohol and substance use, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other cognitive concerns such as dementia. I also care for patients with sexual disorders, and personality disorders such as borderline or avoidant personality disorders. I specialize in caring for women either planning pregnancy, during, or with postpartum depression, OCD, or anxiety symptoms. I welcome patients with cross-cultural concerns. I welcome patients from the veteran and the LGBTQ+ community.
(443) 645-4196 View (443) 645-4196
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Meliora Davies
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21201
I specialize in a range of mental health services for patients aged18-65, including the treatment of depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, trauma and stress related disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder.
Ameliore derives from the Latin word Meliore, meaning to make better- and that speaks deeply to our primary goal at Ameliore Health. With over 20yrs of nursing experience, Meliora Davies, PMHNP-BC, has dedicated her private practice to bettering patients lives by caring for their mental health. Our mission is to enhance the mental health of our community through outstanding, clinical care, educational outreach and robust collaboration with other health providers. We focus on personalized psychiatric care and medication management, providing compassionate, holistic care to each patient.
I specialize in a range of mental health services for patients aged18-65, including the treatment of depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, trauma and stress related disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder.
Ameliore derives from the Latin word Meliore, meaning to make better- and that speaks deeply to our primary goal at Ameliore Health. With over 20yrs of nursing experience, Meliora Davies, PMHNP-BC, has dedicated her private practice to bettering patients lives by caring for their mental health. Our mission is to enhance the mental health of our community through outstanding, clinical care, educational outreach and robust collaboration with other health providers. We focus on personalized psychiatric care and medication management, providing compassionate, holistic care to each patient.
(301) 579-7863 View (301) 579-7863
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Neil Warres, M.D.
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204
While always having a private, psychotherapy practice, I was Chief of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland's Shock Trauma Center for 20 years and also Chief of Psychiatry at Kernan Hospital and Montebello Hospital. Now in full-time practice, my office is conveniently located in Pikesville, one block from Reisterstown Road. I am Board Certified and am a past president of the Maryland Psychiatric Society.
While always having a private, psychotherapy practice, I was Chief of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland's Shock Trauma Center for 20 years and also Chief of Psychiatry at Kernan Hospital and Montebello Hospital. Now in full-time practice, my office is conveniently located in Pikesville, one block from Reisterstown Road. I am Board Certified and am a past president of the Maryland Psychiatric Society.
(410) 346-2029 View (410) 346-2029
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Amoah Asante
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21202
My ideal client is an adult who is struggling with adult ADHD & depression. You may feel overwhelmed and struggle to complete tasks and you may experience a lack of motivation and energy that makes it challenging to engage in these tasks or daily activities. You might find it difficult to get out of bed or take care of basic tasks due to depressive symptoms.
My ideal client is an adult who is struggling with adult ADHD & depression. You may feel overwhelmed and struggle to complete tasks and you may experience a lack of motivation and energy that makes it challenging to engage in these tasks or daily activities. You might find it difficult to get out of bed or take care of basic tasks due to depressive symptoms.
(443) 648-9803 View (443) 648-9803
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Blessing Iwuh
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Nottingham, MD 21236
Blessing is a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) who uses a patient-centered holistic approach and evidenced-based research to treat patients across the lifespan. She is a highly-skilled professional with 12 years of overall nursing experience. She has 8 years of experience in psychiatry and worked with diverse populations in various mental health settings including inpatient and outpatient mental health clinics. Her treatment modalities include a combination of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology to create an individualized treatment plan effective to her client's needs.
Blessing is a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) who uses a patient-centered holistic approach and evidenced-based research to treat patients across the lifespan. She is a highly-skilled professional with 12 years of overall nursing experience. She has 8 years of experience in psychiatry and worked with diverse populations in various mental health settings including inpatient and outpatient mental health clinics. Her treatment modalities include a combination of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology to create an individualized treatment plan effective to her client's needs.
(410) 237-0522 View (410) 237-0522
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Antonio Herold
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Nottingham, MD 21236
We all have bad days or periods of time with increased struggles, conflicts, sadness, or adjustments to life that may leave us feeling confused, overwhelmed, anxious and just out of sorts. A person is made up of many unique qualities, which when put together, form a complex individual with accomplishments and also desires to improve one or more aspects of their life. At Well Life, we believe that we all have internal strengths, that when realized, can result in prolonged happiness and contentment in life and we can help you strengthen your foundation in life and facilitate healthy changes that will allow you to grow and succeed.
We all have bad days or periods of time with increased struggles, conflicts, sadness, or adjustments to life that may leave us feeling confused, overwhelmed, anxious and just out of sorts. A person is made up of many unique qualities, which when put together, form a complex individual with accomplishments and also desires to improve one or more aspects of their life. At Well Life, we believe that we all have internal strengths, that when realized, can result in prolonged happiness and contentment in life and we can help you strengthen your foundation in life and facilitate healthy changes that will allow you to grow and succeed.
(410) 724-1189 View (410) 724-1189
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Yemi Ayilegbe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204  (Online Only)
She currently works as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; she is a compassionate provider who is committed to delivering care that is empathetic, non-judgmental, and patient-centered. Olayemi offers evidence-based treatment that is tailored to the unique needs of each patient with medication management and psychotherapy. She treats a wide variety of mental health issues and disorders. Yemi collaborates with the therapists on her team to provide integrated care for her patients benefiting from both therapy and medication.
She currently works as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; she is a compassionate provider who is committed to delivering care that is empathetic, non-judgmental, and patient-centered. Olayemi offers evidence-based treatment that is tailored to the unique needs of each patient with medication management and psychotherapy. She treats a wide variety of mental health issues and disorders. Yemi collaborates with the therapists on her team to provide integrated care for her patients benefiting from both therapy and medication.
(410) 376-5578 View (410) 376-5578
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Buntu Behavioral Health LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B, MS-PHN, CRNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
My practice approach is holistic approach to mental health with a personalized plan for each of my patients. Take care of your mental health and start thriving today. I am experienced in assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric and mental health condition.
My practice approach is holistic approach to mental health with a personalized plan for each of my patients. Take care of your mental health and start thriving today. I am experienced in assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric and mental health condition.
(410) 438-8355 View (410) 438-8355
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Dr. Allen Masry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21202
I am Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing since 2005. I completed my residency from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and my Fellowship in Addictions from the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation. In 2014, I was featured in SJ Magazine as one of New Jersey’s top psychiatrists. I have experience working with adults as well as adolescents suffering from both psychiatric diagnosis and substance use disorders and have extensive experience working in both out-patient and in-patient settings.
I am Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing since 2005. I completed my residency from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and my Fellowship in Addictions from the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation. In 2014, I was featured in SJ Magazine as one of New Jersey’s top psychiatrists. I have experience working with adults as well as adolescents suffering from both psychiatric diagnosis and substance use disorders and have extensive experience working in both out-patient and in-patient settings.
(443) 407-8930 View (443) 407-8930
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Amoah Asante
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN
Verified Verified
Parkville, MD 21234
My ideal client is an adult who is struggling with adult ADHD & depression. You may feel overwhelmed and struggle to complete tasks and you may experience a lack of motivation and energy that makes it challenging to engage in these tasks or daily activities. You might find it difficult to get out of bed or take care of basic tasks due to depressive symptoms.
My ideal client is an adult who is struggling with adult ADHD & depression. You may feel overwhelmed and struggle to complete tasks and you may experience a lack of motivation and energy that makes it challenging to engage in these tasks or daily activities. You might find it difficult to get out of bed or take care of basic tasks due to depressive symptoms.
(443) 998-9216 View (443) 998-9216
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Healthy Option Clinic, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP, MSN, APRN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkville, MD 21234
Victoria is a PMHNP-BC, dual board-certified in psychiatric mental health and Family Nurse Practitioner. She has over 20 years of experience as a healthcare provider and has delivered high-quality healthcare to multicultural patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. At Healthy Option Clinic, LLC in Maryland, she offers holistic psychiatric care to individuals 18 and older.
Victoria is a PMHNP-BC, dual board-certified in psychiatric mental health and Family Nurse Practitioner. She has over 20 years of experience as a healthcare provider and has delivered high-quality healthcare to multicultural patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. At Healthy Option Clinic, LLC in Maryland, she offers holistic psychiatric care to individuals 18 and older.
(410) 883-9533 View (410) 883-9533
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Adam Horn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dundalk, MD 21222  (Online Only)
Adam is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychological trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and addiction issues. He has more than 25 years of experience in mental health, as a psychotherapist with a Cognitive Behavioral approach and as a nurse practitioner. He has helped people from all walks of life, all sorts of life experiences, from the coasts of Washington State to hills of Tennessee and Virginia; urban and rural. He believes our pasts do not dictate our futures; and through a combination of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, we are all capable of change and creating a better life.
Adam is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychological trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and addiction issues. He has more than 25 years of experience in mental health, as a psychotherapist with a Cognitive Behavioral approach and as a nurse practitioner. He has helped people from all walks of life, all sorts of life experiences, from the coasts of Washington State to hills of Tennessee and Virginia; urban and rural. He believes our pasts do not dictate our futures; and through a combination of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, we are all capable of change and creating a better life.
(410) 498-5326 View (410) 498-5326
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Mind At Peace Psychotherapy, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-, BC, CRNP, MSN
Verified Verified
Essex, MD 21221
Welcome to Mind At Peace Psychotherapy. We are passionate about your physical and mental well-being . We specialize in psychiatric mental & behavioral health. We provide various assessments, diagnosis, treatment, medication management & psychotherapy. Our services accommodate tele-psychiatry as well as in-person services. We are always accepting new clients ages 5 and above. Your success is our highest aim. We don’t just treat, we care.We don't just care, we do. Our goal is to raise and maintain the standard of services to all our clients leading to improved good quality of life
Welcome to Mind At Peace Psychotherapy. We are passionate about your physical and mental well-being . We specialize in psychiatric mental & behavioral health. We provide various assessments, diagnosis, treatment, medication management & psychotherapy. Our services accommodate tele-psychiatry as well as in-person services. We are always accepting new clients ages 5 and above. Your success is our highest aim. We don’t just treat, we care.We don't just care, we do. Our goal is to raise and maintain the standard of services to all our clients leading to improved good quality of life
(410) 936-6209 View (410) 936-6209
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Temitope Williams
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMH, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21215
Taking the first step towards mental health care is an act of bravery and self-love, and I am here to walk alongside you on this transformative journey. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years dedicated to the nursing profession, my deepest passion is to forge a partnership with you, guiding you towards a path of healing and self-discovery. Together, we will craft a personalized treatment plan that seamlessly integrates into your life and addresses your unique needs, potentially including medications. Yet, it’s essential to remember that our journey might not always rely on medication-there are many paths to wellness.
Taking the first step towards mental health care is an act of bravery and self-love, and I am here to walk alongside you on this transformative journey. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years dedicated to the nursing profession, my deepest passion is to forge a partnership with you, guiding you towards a path of healing and self-discovery. Together, we will craft a personalized treatment plan that seamlessly integrates into your life and addresses your unique needs, potentially including medications. Yet, it’s essential to remember that our journey might not always rely on medication-there are many paths to wellness.
(443) 960-8216 View (443) 960-8216
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Dr. Lisa Swords
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21201
I am a doctoral-prepared, board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who works with children/adolescents/adults with mood and anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder, substance abuse and a variety of other diagnoses. I strive to empower individuals to reach their goals and highest potential. With the development of an individualized treatment plan, I prescribe medications along with providing psychotherapy in my private practice located in Hunt Valley, MD. PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL ONLY (NOT PHONE) SO THAT I MAY ASSIST YOU IN SCHEDULING A NEW PATIENT APPT WITH ME. I ACCEPT THE INSURANCES LISTED BELOW. THANK YOU
I am a doctoral-prepared, board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who works with children/adolescents/adults with mood and anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder, substance abuse and a variety of other diagnoses. I strive to empower individuals to reach their goals and highest potential. With the development of an individualized treatment plan, I prescribe medications along with providing psychotherapy in my private practice located in Hunt Valley, MD. PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL ONLY (NOT PHONE) SO THAT I MAY ASSIST YOU IN SCHEDULING A NEW PATIENT APPT WITH ME. I ACCEPT THE INSURANCES LISTED BELOW. THANK YOU
(410) 695-6915 View (410) 695-6915
Borderline Personality (BPD) Psychiatrists

What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.

What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?

Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.

What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?

DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.

What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?

The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.