Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Nashville, TN

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Krista Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I specialize in Borderline Personality Disorder (& other personality disorders), trauma, complex PTSD, ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, poor emotion regulation, & low distress tolerance.
Read more about me at grayskiestherapy dot com. I offer in-office, in-home, and Telehealth sessions—with concierge access between appointments at no additional charge for clients who prefer a higher level of continuity and care. I am currently accepting clients in-office in Nashville, in-home, or Telehealth anywhere in the state of Tennessee, with limited concierge spots. Read more about me at grayskiestherapy dot com. Please note I do not take insurance but can provide a Superbill.
I specialize in Borderline Personality Disorder (& other personality disorders), trauma, complex PTSD, ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, poor emotion regulation, & low distress tolerance.
Read more about me at grayskiestherapy dot com. I offer in-office, in-home, and Telehealth sessions—with concierge access between appointments at no additional charge for clients who prefer a higher level of continuity and care. I am currently accepting clients in-office in Nashville, in-home, or Telehealth anywhere in the state of Tennessee, with limited concierge spots. Read more about me at grayskiestherapy dot com. Please note I do not take insurance but can provide a Superbill.
(629) 276-5525 View (629) 276-5525
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Joanne Mednick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD
Nashville, TN 37205
Dr. Mednick is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specialized in a unique blend of various methodologies to offer her clients the deepest possible healing. Dr. Mednick has built her practice with clients worldwide. Through illness,trauma and addictions therapy, she transitions clients with the identification of living as "victims" or "survivors" all the way to that of living as "thrivers." Dr. Mednick strives to bring her clients completion in the trauma/addiction/illness cycle, and to move them from pull into the trauma vortex (pain and chaos) towards easily and consciously choosing the healing vortex (calm and relaxed).
Dr. Mednick is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specialized in a unique blend of various methodologies to offer her clients the deepest possible healing. Dr. Mednick has built her practice with clients worldwide. Through illness,trauma and addictions therapy, she transitions clients with the identification of living as "victims" or "survivors" all the way to that of living as "thrivers." Dr. Mednick strives to bring her clients completion in the trauma/addiction/illness cycle, and to move them from pull into the trauma vortex (pain and chaos) towards easily and consciously choosing the healing vortex (calm and relaxed).
(310) 627-2241 View (310) 627-2241
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Cole Bankston
Pre-Licensed Professional, TLMFT
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
I provide compassionate therapy for individuals navigating Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD), ADHD, and sexual trauma.
I believe that no condition is permanent. Change happens, sometimes slowly, sometimes all at once, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with couples, families, and individuals navigating ADHD, personality disorders, pornography use, sexual trauma, death anxiety, and religious trauma. If you’re grappling with big existential questions or feeling disconnected due to current events and political division, I offer a nonjudgmental space to explore those experiences.
I provide compassionate therapy for individuals navigating Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD), ADHD, and sexual trauma.
I believe that no condition is permanent. Change happens, sometimes slowly, sometimes all at once, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with couples, families, and individuals navigating ADHD, personality disorders, pornography use, sexual trauma, death anxiety, and religious trauma. If you’re grappling with big existential questions or feeling disconnected due to current events and political division, I offer a nonjudgmental space to explore those experiences.
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Stephanie Hathcock Vaughn
Psychologist, PsyD, DBT-LBC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in relationship issues, life transitions such as grief and divorce, Borderline Personality Disorder, oppositional kids, Trauma/PTSD, panic disorder, factitious disorder, and OCD.
As a CBT and DBT Psychologist, National Speaker, hospital consultant, and clinical supervisor for Vanderbilt University, I have experience helping veterans, teens, psychologists, physicians, attorneys, students, artists, and homemakers feel better and improve their lives. My business, PSYCHē, PLLC is founded upon the belief that going the extra mile makes all the difference. People need real support and real solutions; not just a nod and concerned look. My job is to help. My clients tell me how. I am a member of PSYPACT which means I can see clients in every state that is a member of PSYPACT and I am also licensed in MA.
I specialize in relationship issues, life transitions such as grief and divorce, Borderline Personality Disorder, oppositional kids, Trauma/PTSD, panic disorder, factitious disorder, and OCD.
As a CBT and DBT Psychologist, National Speaker, hospital consultant, and clinical supervisor for Vanderbilt University, I have experience helping veterans, teens, psychologists, physicians, attorneys, students, artists, and homemakers feel better and improve their lives. My business, PSYCHē, PLLC is founded upon the belief that going the extra mile makes all the difference. People need real support and real solutions; not just a nod and concerned look. My job is to help. My clients tell me how. I am a member of PSYPACT which means I can see clients in every state that is a member of PSYPACT and I am also licensed in MA.
(615) 745-1019 View (615) 745-1019
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Amy Narusas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in mental health and substance use disorders. I have experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with adults struggling with co-morbid mental health and substance use disorders. I have a passion for continuing education and I enjoy learning about new techniques and research to provide evidence-based treatment and best practices. I am a big believer in finding balance within life’s ups and downs and I understand the importance of processing thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe and meaningful way.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in mental health and substance use disorders. I have experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with adults struggling with co-morbid mental health and substance use disorders. I have a passion for continuing education and I enjoy learning about new techniques and research to provide evidence-based treatment and best practices. I am a big believer in finding balance within life’s ups and downs and I understand the importance of processing thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe and meaningful way.
(615) 454-9914 View (615) 454-9914
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Cydnee Mathis
Pre-Licensed Professional
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37209
You’re a young adult carrying the weight of trauma that still affects your life. Maybe it shows up as emotional highs and lows, shutting down, struggling to trust, or feeling disconnected from who you are. You want relief from the past, tools to manage overwhelming emotions, and hope that healing is possible so you can build healthier relationships with yourself and others.
You’re a young adult carrying the weight of trauma that still affects your life. Maybe it shows up as emotional highs and lows, shutting down, struggling to trust, or feeling disconnected from who you are. You want relief from the past, tools to manage overwhelming emotions, and hope that healing is possible so you can build healthier relationships with yourself and others.
(629) 306-8703 View (629) 306-8703
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Michelle McGruder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Nashville, TN 37203
I've had the pleasure of participating in the evolvement of mental health. It's been a long, slow, frustrating, yet exciting 25 years, and I'm exactly where I was meant to be and absolutely loving it! Truth and Solution is the focus, so lets get started! Look forward to meeting you, and helping you on your journey.
I've had the pleasure of participating in the evolvement of mental health. It's been a long, slow, frustrating, yet exciting 25 years, and I'm exactly where I was meant to be and absolutely loving it! Truth and Solution is the focus, so lets get started! Look forward to meeting you, and helping you on your journey.
(615) 882-1431 View (615) 882-1431
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Mary E Owens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, C-DBT
8 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
Do you feel stuck in all-or-nothing thought patterns? Do you struggle to find balance and peace? Have you heard of Dialectical Behavior therapy and wondered if it could help you? If this is you, I would love to be a part of your journey towards gaining deeper insight into your emotional world. Together we can work towards developing skills that will improve your daily life, help you navigate your overwhelming emotions, and enhance your relationships . Mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills will provide you a path towards a more peaceful and balanced life.
Do you feel stuck in all-or-nothing thought patterns? Do you struggle to find balance and peace? Have you heard of Dialectical Behavior therapy and wondered if it could help you? If this is you, I would love to be a part of your journey towards gaining deeper insight into your emotional world. Together we can work towards developing skills that will improve your daily life, help you navigate your overwhelming emotions, and enhance your relationships . Mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills will provide you a path towards a more peaceful and balanced life.
(615) 703-4473 View (615) 703-4473
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Ursa Bozeman
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37217
I am a queer, trans, autistic, trauma informed therapist. I place heavy emphasis on radical acceptance with all clients. My sessions are a judgement-free, fully accepting space. I also emphasize accountability and a realistic outlook on personal actions & emotions. We will work on both accepting and understanding the emotional responses happening and will work to create a more stable mental state by acknowledging when responses are based in reality versus based on internal struggles. I am a big advocate for psychoeducation and often find people can better process emotions and traumas when they understand the scientific basis.
I am a queer, trans, autistic, trauma informed therapist. I place heavy emphasis on radical acceptance with all clients. My sessions are a judgement-free, fully accepting space. I also emphasize accountability and a realistic outlook on personal actions & emotions. We will work on both accepting and understanding the emotional responses happening and will work to create a more stable mental state by acknowledging when responses are based in reality versus based on internal struggles. I am a big advocate for psychoeducation and often find people can better process emotions and traumas when they understand the scientific basis.
(629) 302-2378 View (629) 302-2378
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La Vaun Kelley
Counselor, LPC, MHSP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome! In your search to find a counselor, you have taken the first step to healing and finding balance in your or your loved one's life. Picking someone to guide you or a loved one in making change is difficult and can be overwhelming. My specialty is helping women and adolescents overcome trauma, suicidal thoughts/self harm behaviors, anxiety, as well as finding balance with transitional life issues. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental, relaxed atmosphere to help make lasting change leading to a life worth living for you or loved one utilizing a client focused approach.
Welcome! In your search to find a counselor, you have taken the first step to healing and finding balance in your or your loved one's life. Picking someone to guide you or a loved one in making change is difficult and can be overwhelming. My specialty is helping women and adolescents overcome trauma, suicidal thoughts/self harm behaviors, anxiety, as well as finding balance with transitional life issues. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental, relaxed atmosphere to help make lasting change leading to a life worth living for you or loved one utilizing a client focused approach.
(931) 563-0110 View (931) 563-0110
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Brittany Peery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Nashville, TN 37215
Do day to day stressors, life transitions, or mental health concerns sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for ways to talk more effectively about your thoughts and emotions, or find new ways to cope with what life throws at you? I look forward to helping you tackle these challenges, in a relationship that feels safe, real, and human. My commitment to those I work with is to be fully present, nonjudgmental, and encouraging of each individual's ability to be an expert of his/her own life, thoughts, and emotions.
Do day to day stressors, life transitions, or mental health concerns sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for ways to talk more effectively about your thoughts and emotions, or find new ways to cope with what life throws at you? I look forward to helping you tackle these challenges, in a relationship that feels safe, real, and human. My commitment to those I work with is to be fully present, nonjudgmental, and encouraging of each individual's ability to be an expert of his/her own life, thoughts, and emotions.
(629) 299-2736 View (629) 299-2736
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Stephanie Vaughn
Psychologist, PsyD, DBT-LBC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification Certified Clinician and an expert in CBT, Borderline Personality Disorder, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and depression.
Finding a therapist with the right experience and training isn't as easy. As a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 16 years of experience both doing therapy and teaching other therapists, I have worked with a variety of clients to improve their mood, relationships, and overall lives. I use a combination of evidence-supported techniques in therapy and clients tend to find me when they are looking for a direct and non-judgmental approach. I find that incorporating Zen philosophy into the process helps us remember that now is the most important time.
I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification Certified Clinician and an expert in CBT, Borderline Personality Disorder, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and depression.
Finding a therapist with the right experience and training isn't as easy. As a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 16 years of experience both doing therapy and teaching other therapists, I have worked with a variety of clients to improve their mood, relationships, and overall lives. I use a combination of evidence-supported techniques in therapy and clients tend to find me when they are looking for a direct and non-judgmental approach. I find that incorporating Zen philosophy into the process helps us remember that now is the most important time.
(857) 271-4038 View (857) 271-4038
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DBT Skills Group NJ LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
* Feel like you are often on an emotional rollercoaster? * Do you have difficulties in relationships or fear abandonment? * Have trouble managing your emotions? * Looking to find a path to a fulfilling life?? * Perhaps you should consider Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Class
* Feel like you are often on an emotional rollercoaster? * Do you have difficulties in relationships or fear abandonment? * Have trouble managing your emotions? * Looking to find a path to a fulfilling life?? * Perhaps you should consider Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Class
(973) 319-8972 View (973) 319-8972
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Nashville Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD & C-PTSD, dissociative disorders, and other presentations that suffer from emotions, regardless of diagnosis.
Living with 'out-of-control' emotions feels powerless and miserable. You have unstable relationships, intense anger, extreme mood swings, impulsive and risky behavior, feeling empty, suicidal or self-harming behaviors. It's like being on an emotional rollercoaster and it is SO painful. Left untreated, these problems can be catastrophic to your relationships, career, health, and general well-being. There is hope. I see you and I know you're in pain. I can help you take control of your emotions and your life.
I specialize in Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD & C-PTSD, dissociative disorders, and other presentations that suffer from emotions, regardless of diagnosis.
Living with 'out-of-control' emotions feels powerless and miserable. You have unstable relationships, intense anger, extreme mood swings, impulsive and risky behavior, feeling empty, suicidal or self-harming behaviors. It's like being on an emotional rollercoaster and it is SO painful. Left untreated, these problems can be catastrophic to your relationships, career, health, and general well-being. There is hope. I see you and I know you're in pain. I can help you take control of your emotions and your life.
(629) 263-7050 View (629) 263-7050
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Justin Nixon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Serves Area
Do you feel like your emotions control you instead of the other way around? One moment you're fine, then anger, sadness, or anxiety hits like a wave, and you don't know why. Maybe your relationships feel unstable, you battle intrusive thoughts that won't stop, or you turn to substances to numb the pain. You've tried managing it on your own, reading self-help books, even previous therapy, but the same patterns keep repeating. You wonder if you'll ever feel truly at peace or if you're destined to keep struggling. You're exhausted from the constant inner battle and ready for something different, something that actually works.
Do you feel like your emotions control you instead of the other way around? One moment you're fine, then anger, sadness, or anxiety hits like a wave, and you don't know why. Maybe your relationships feel unstable, you battle intrusive thoughts that won't stop, or you turn to substances to numb the pain. You've tried managing it on your own, reading self-help books, even previous therapy, but the same patterns keep repeating. You wonder if you'll ever feel truly at peace or if you're destined to keep struggling. You're exhausted from the constant inner battle and ready for something different, something that actually works.
(615) 502-4146 View (615) 502-4146
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Catherine Lucas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
6 Endorsed
Online Only
My specialties include Trauma, EMDR, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Healthcare Professionals.
Hi, I’m Catherine! My passion is helping others heal from their trauma—a journey that was deeply important for me in my early twenties. Through my own experiences, I’ve learned how important it is to create a space where healing can unfold at your own pace, free from judgment or pressure. I believe everyone deserves the chance to heal and reconnect with their true self. My style is quite casual - it might feel like talking with a friend because I know trauma recovery can be scary.
My specialties include Trauma, EMDR, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Healthcare Professionals.
Hi, I’m Catherine! My passion is helping others heal from their trauma—a journey that was deeply important for me in my early twenties. Through my own experiences, I’ve learned how important it is to create a space where healing can unfold at your own pace, free from judgment or pressure. I believe everyone deserves the chance to heal and reconnect with their true self. My style is quite casual - it might feel like talking with a friend because I know trauma recovery can be scary.
(629) 209-5863 View (629) 209-5863
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Leah Morrisett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, LMHC
Online Only
Specialized therapy for anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and bipolar disorder.
I help clients slow things down, understand their emotional patterns, and respond rather than react. Our work focuses on practical tools for anxiety, mood stability, and relationships, while also making space for deeper insight. Sessions are active, supportive, and centered on creating changes you can actually feel in daily life.
Specialized therapy for anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and bipolar disorder.
I help clients slow things down, understand their emotional patterns, and respond rather than react. Our work focuses on practical tools for anxiety, mood stability, and relationships, while also making space for deeper insight. Sessions are active, supportive, and centered on creating changes you can actually feel in daily life.
(931) 404-1357 View (931) 404-1357
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Nikeisha Bass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My specialty and targeted population include people diagnosed with or experiencing symptoms associated with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Difficulty making decisions? Trouble sleeping yet struggling to get out of bed? Overthinking the future but also worried about the past? Reliving traumatic experiences or flashbacks? Seeking a therapist who understands your daily struggles? I enjoy working with people who are ready for healing - who commit to the process of helping themselves. I understand the stressors that you deal with because I have managed some of those same stressors myself, which along with my training make me qualified to assist you on your journey to a healthier you. I offer creative interventions and support based on your specific circumstances and needs.
My specialty and targeted population include people diagnosed with or experiencing symptoms associated with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Difficulty making decisions? Trouble sleeping yet struggling to get out of bed? Overthinking the future but also worried about the past? Reliving traumatic experiences or flashbacks? Seeking a therapist who understands your daily struggles? I enjoy working with people who are ready for healing - who commit to the process of helping themselves. I understand the stressors that you deal with because I have managed some of those same stressors myself, which along with my training make me qualified to assist you on your journey to a healthier you. I offer creative interventions and support based on your specific circumstances and needs.
(901) 499-4196 View (901) 499-4196
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The Village of Kairos
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Serves Area
You might feel stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges, struggling with emotions, relationships, or finding balance in your personal and professional life. We are here to support you if you are looking for tools to build resilience, improve communication, & create meaningful connections. Trauma and other developmental wounds often show up as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and a variety of diagnoses. At The Village of Kairos, our clinicians specialize in trauma-focused therapies and interventions so that our clients find hope, help, and skills to build a life worth living.
You might feel stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges, struggling with emotions, relationships, or finding balance in your personal and professional life. We are here to support you if you are looking for tools to build resilience, improve communication, & create meaningful connections. Trauma and other developmental wounds often show up as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and a variety of diagnoses. At The Village of Kairos, our clinicians specialize in trauma-focused therapies and interventions so that our clients find hope, help, and skills to build a life worth living.
(615) 745-1066 View (615) 745-1066
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Jason Daniels Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Nashville, TN 37203
I'm Jason Daniels, a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in Nashville, Tennessee. I provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples coping with a wide variety of life challenges. With two decades of experience, I've partnered closely with clients to collaboratively find solutions that help them lead more successful and meaningful lives. I create a safe and supportive environment where you can comfortably and confidentially discuss your situation. Through the therapy process, we can work together to manage stress, cultivate mindfulness, and move towards a more fulfilling life.
I'm Jason Daniels, a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in Nashville, Tennessee. I provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples coping with a wide variety of life challenges. With two decades of experience, I've partnered closely with clients to collaboratively find solutions that help them lead more successful and meaningful lives. I create a safe and supportive environment where you can comfortably and confidentially discuss your situation. Through the therapy process, we can work together to manage stress, cultivate mindfulness, and move towards a more fulfilling life.
(615) 930-3587 View (615) 930-3587

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Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists
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.