Borderline Personality (BPD) Treatment Centers in Georgetown, TX

Photo of Alta Loma - Alta Loma Transformational Services, Treatment Center
Alta Loma is a transformational experience for individuals diagnosed with chronic Psychiatric and Substance Abuse issues. Alta Loma is designed as a solution for individuals with Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders who may not have found success at other traditional treatment programs. By providing a structured environment where residents can find emotional and psychological stability, Alta Loma will address the whole person and help them to integrate successfully into society.
Alta Loma is a transformational experience for individuals diagnosed with chronic Psychiatric and Substance Abuse issues. Alta Loma is designed as a solution for individuals with Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders who may not have found success at other traditional treatment programs. By providing a structured environment where residents can find emotional and psychological stability, Alta Loma will address the whole person and help them to integrate successfully into society.
(737) 215-4152 View (737) 215-4152
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The Arbor
Treatment Center
Georgetown, TX 78626
The Arbor Behavioral Healthcare’s innovative inpatient program is located on 67 acres along the shores of the San Gabriel River. Clients reside in luxurious, gender specific residences that offer a small group setting, chef-prepared meals and a peaceful environment away from the distractions of life where one can focus on his or her recovery. We offer a holistic, 90-day program that includes both traditional and cutting-edge, evidence-based therapies. Our program provides support for those suffering co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders, or a history of trauma. We work with our clients and their families to create a continuing care program that provides long-term support for as long as needed. Optional long-term support is available via our continuum of care, a system of programs and support groups that offer various levels of structure and accountability as the person graduates from inpatient care to an increasingly independent life.
The Arbor Behavioral Healthcare’s innovative inpatient program is located on 67 acres along the shores of the San Gabriel River. Clients reside in luxurious, gender specific residences that offer a small group setting, chef-prepared meals and a peaceful environment away from the distractions of life where one can focus on his or her recovery. We offer a holistic, 90-day program that includes both traditional and cutting-edge, evidence-based therapies. Our program provides support for those suffering co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders, or a history of trauma. We work with our clients and their families to create a continuing care program that provides long-term support for as long as needed. Optional long-term support is available via our continuum of care, a system of programs and support groups that offer various levels of structure and accountability as the person graduates from inpatient care to an increasingly independent life.
(866) 202-0641 View (866) 202-0641
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Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute (GBHI) is a state of the art, 118-bed acute care psychiatric hospital offering comprehensive mental healthcare programs and services for adults, teens and seniors. In addition to offering inpatient acute care services, we provide outpatient programs that help support patients as they discharge or as an alternative to hospitalization. Our hospital provides a safe environment staffed by caring and highly educated professionals where we support a person-centered treatment program that promotes stabilization and healing. Our staff works with each patient individually, addressing each of his or her unique needs through an integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary treatment team includes physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, adjunctive therapists, and dieticians. Patients gain skills in developing healthy boundaries, learning how to appropriately express emotions, using effective communication skills, increasing self-esteem, managing anger, and developing life skills. GBHI will serve as an essential component of a recovery-oriented system of care where individuals can learn to live successfully in recovery with a serious mental illness and where families can gain knowledge and coping mechanisms to support their loved ones and themselves. Our evidence-based programs are designed to help individuals live healthy, satisfying and self-directed lives.
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute (GBHI) is a state of the art, 118-bed acute care psychiatric hospital offering comprehensive mental healthcare programs and services for adults, teens and seniors. In addition to offering inpatient acute care services, we provide outpatient programs that help support patients as they discharge or as an alternative to hospitalization. Our hospital provides a safe environment staffed by caring and highly educated professionals where we support a person-centered treatment program that promotes stabilization and healing. Our staff works with each patient individually, addressing each of his or her unique needs through an integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary treatment team includes physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, adjunctive therapists, and dieticians. Patients gain skills in developing healthy boundaries, learning how to appropriately express emotions, using effective communication skills, increasing self-esteem, managing anger, and developing life skills. GBHI will serve as an essential component of a recovery-oriented system of care where individuals can learn to live successfully in recovery with a serious mental illness and where families can gain knowledge and coping mechanisms to support their loved ones and themselves. Our evidence-based programs are designed to help individuals live healthy, satisfying and self-directed lives.
(512) 357-7671 View (512) 357-7671
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Rock Springs Hospital
Treatment Center
Georgetown, TX 78626
Rock Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population. Our treatment programs are offered at several convenient locations including, Georgetown, Killeen, and Cedar Park, TX.
Rock Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population. Our treatment programs are offered at several convenient locations including, Georgetown, Killeen, and Cedar Park, TX.
(512) 948-3072 View (512) 948-3072
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Starlite Recovery - Adult Outpatient
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Starlite Recovery Center provides an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with addictions to alcohol, opioids, and other substances at two locations in Texas: Kerrville and New Braunfels. This level of care is designed to serve people who can benefit from structured clinical services but do not need full days of treatment or round-the-clock support. Our IOP may be an ideal option for people who need step-down support after completing a residential or inpatient program. Depending on their unique needs, adults may also enter treatment with us directly at the IOP level. Participants attend IOP sessions three hours per day, three days per week. For the convenience of our clients, we offer both morning and evening sessions. Most people remain in the program for about eight weeks. In addition to providing flexibility, our IOP schedule also allows clients to learn new skills and then practice them in real-world situations. When they are not participating in treatment, IOP clients may go to work, attend school, and otherwise engage in a healthy independent lifestyle.
Starlite Recovery Center provides an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with addictions to alcohol, opioids, and other substances at two locations in Texas: Kerrville and New Braunfels. This level of care is designed to serve people who can benefit from structured clinical services but do not need full days of treatment or round-the-clock support. Our IOP may be an ideal option for people who need step-down support after completing a residential or inpatient program. Depending on their unique needs, adults may also enter treatment with us directly at the IOP level. Participants attend IOP sessions three hours per day, three days per week. For the convenience of our clients, we offer both morning and evening sessions. Most people remain in the program for about eight weeks. In addition to providing flexibility, our IOP schedule also allows clients to learn new skills and then practice them in real-world situations. When they are not participating in treatment, IOP clients may go to work, attend school, and otherwise engage in a healthy independent lifestyle.
(844) 267-4631 View (844) 267-4631
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The Timothy Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
In 2017, The Timothy Center was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval in Behavioral Health Care and Accredited by The Joint Commission. Created out of a passion to provide professional counseling to adults, adolescents and their families, who oftentimes struggled socially, emotionally, academically, and spiritually. The vision was to broaden the practice to meet the needs of Austinites and their families and to support and offer help to navigate through life's challenges. The Center has grown from 2 full-time counselors to 11. Using proven psychotherapeutic techniques coupled with accredited training and licensure, The Timothy Center has become one of the most sought after Centers - now open in 4 Austin locations, with secure online counseling available throughout the State.
In 2017, The Timothy Center was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval in Behavioral Health Care and Accredited by The Joint Commission. Created out of a passion to provide professional counseling to adults, adolescents and their families, who oftentimes struggled socially, emotionally, academically, and spiritually. The vision was to broaden the practice to meet the needs of Austinites and their families and to support and offer help to navigate through life's challenges. The Center has grown from 2 full-time counselors to 11. Using proven psychotherapeutic techniques coupled with accredited training and licensure, The Timothy Center has become one of the most sought after Centers - now open in 4 Austin locations, with secure online counseling available throughout the State.
(512) 598-4960 View (512) 598-4960

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Austen Riggs Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Located in Stockbridge, MA, with a national referral base, Riggs is an open and voluntary continuum of care for adults (18+) with complex psychiatric problems. We offer a range of interventions within an integrated psychodynamic framework. An emphasis is placed on patient authority and responsibility while examining the meaning behind behaviors and how behaviors impact relationships. Patients come to us with multiple diagnoses, but these labels do not necessarily capture the essence of their struggles or strengths. Our Online Intensive Outpatient Program offers online treatment to college students and emerging adults (18-30) in MA.
Located in Stockbridge, MA, with a national referral base, Riggs is an open and voluntary continuum of care for adults (18+) with complex psychiatric problems. We offer a range of interventions within an integrated psychodynamic framework. An emphasis is placed on patient authority and responsibility while examining the meaning behind behaviors and how behaviors impact relationships. Patients come to us with multiple diagnoses, but these labels do not necessarily capture the essence of their struggles or strengths. Our Online Intensive Outpatient Program offers online treatment to college students and emerging adults (18-30) in MA.
(855) 338-0060 View (855) 338-0060
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve Residential Treatment Centers for Teens, Treatment Center
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
At Evolve, we offer nurturing, individualized support to help teens manage behavioral challenges and find hope We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
At Evolve, we offer nurturing, individualized support to help teens manage behavioral challenges and find hope We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow
(619) 759-6226 View (619) 759-6226
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve DBT Residential Treatment Center for Teens, Treatment Center
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
(858) 683-1268 View (858) 683-1268
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Arise Hillside Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Welcome to Arise Hillside Treatment Center, where your path to mental wellness begins! We're proud to be recognized as one of the leading treatment programs, offering exceptional residential care tailored just for you. Our state-of-the-art facility is designed to be a peaceful haven that nurtures your healing journey. At Arise Hillside, we focus on a wide range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and trauma, using evidence-based therapies that truly make a difference. Importantly, our warm and inviting environment feels like home, allowing you to thrive rather than feel like you’re in a traditional hospital.
Welcome to Arise Hillside Treatment Center, where your path to mental wellness begins! We're proud to be recognized as one of the leading treatment programs, offering exceptional residential care tailored just for you. Our state-of-the-art facility is designed to be a peaceful haven that nurtures your healing journey. At Arise Hillside, we focus on a wide range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and trauma, using evidence-based therapies that truly make a difference. Importantly, our warm and inviting environment feels like home, allowing you to thrive rather than feel like you’re in a traditional hospital.
(747) 281-3821 View (747) 281-3821
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Lucent Recovery & Wellness
Treatment Center
Austin, TX 78759
Lucent Recovery and Wellness is a clinician-owned outpatient mental health treatment center in Austin, Texas, providing Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs with integrated transitional support, including case management, coaching, and mental health housing.
Lucent Recovery and Wellness is a clinician-owned outpatient mental health treatment center in Austin, Texas, providing Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs with integrated transitional support, including case management, coaching, and mental health housing.
(737) 688-0188 View (737) 688-0188
Photo of Newport Healthcare - Newport Healthcare | National Treatment Program, Treatment Center
Newport Healthcare, the nation’s leading behavioral healthcare provider for individuals ages 7-35, is the parent company of Newport Academy for teens, Newport Institute for young adults, Center for Families in Pennsylvania, and the PrairieCare family of programs in Minnesota. We offer individualized, comprehensive treatment that encompasses psychiatric care and medication management, evidence-based clinical and experiential modalities, life skills programming, and academic support. Our mission is to empower lives and restore families.
Newport Healthcare, the nation’s leading behavioral healthcare provider for individuals ages 7-35, is the parent company of Newport Academy for teens, Newport Institute for young adults, Center for Families in Pennsylvania, and the PrairieCare family of programs in Minnesota. We offer individualized, comprehensive treatment that encompasses psychiatric care and medication management, evidence-based clinical and experiential modalities, life skills programming, and academic support. Our mission is to empower lives and restore families.
(657) 837-2951 View (657) 837-2951
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Newport Institute Young Adult Treatment
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Newport Institute is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for young adults ages 18–35. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, life skills and career development, and experiential modalities including, creative arts, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
Newport Institute is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for young adults ages 18–35. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, life skills and career development, and experiential modalities including, creative arts, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
(951) 438-7391 View (951) 438-7391
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Westlake Psychiatry
Treatment Center
Austin, TX 78746
www.westlakepsychiatry.com
www.westlakepsychiatry.com
(737) 520-4127 View (737) 520-4127
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The MendCenter
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At The MendCenter, we provide personalized care for people living with serious and chronic mental illness in a warm, safe, and dignified setting. Our approach is rooted in understanding the whole person—mind, history, and hopes. We tailor each treatment plan to support long-term growth, independence, and healing. With compassion and creativity, we help our patients build the tools they need to thrive in the world.
At The MendCenter, we provide personalized care for people living with serious and chronic mental illness in a warm, safe, and dignified setting. Our approach is rooted in understanding the whole person—mind, history, and hopes. We tailor each treatment plan to support long-term growth, independence, and healing. With compassion and creativity, we help our patients build the tools they need to thrive in the world.
(832) 210-1376 View (832) 210-1376
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Healthy Growth Mindset, LLC
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome At Healthy Growth Mindset, LLC, we believe people don’t need to be fixed—they need to be understood, supported, and met with compassion. We provide outpatient therapy as well as a high-intensity outpatient level of support for individuals who are going through a particularly challenging season and need more than once-a-week therapy. Our work is grounded in respect for neurodiversity, emotional safety, and the belief that growth happens best when people feel seen rather than judged. If you or your child have felt overwhelmed, misunderstood, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together, you’re not alone!
Welcome At Healthy Growth Mindset, LLC, we believe people don’t need to be fixed—they need to be understood, supported, and met with compassion. We provide outpatient therapy as well as a high-intensity outpatient level of support for individuals who are going through a particularly challenging season and need more than once-a-week therapy. Our work is grounded in respect for neurodiversity, emotional safety, and the belief that growth happens best when people feel seen rather than judged. If you or your child have felt overwhelmed, misunderstood, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together, you’re not alone!
(979) 217-1789 View (979) 217-1789
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health: Mount Helix, Treatment Center
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
When teens face mental health or behavioral challenges, the right treatment can make all the difference. At Evolve, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care through a range of therapeutic programs for teens. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) offers 24/7 supervision and highly individualized care in a safe, supportive setting, serving only six teens at a time. We also offer structured outpatient programs through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Each level of care is designed to help teens heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
We treat complex conditions including borderline personality disorder ( BPD), psychosis, and other co-occurring disorders.
When teens face mental health or behavioral challenges, the right treatment can make all the difference. At Evolve, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care through a range of therapeutic programs for teens. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) offers 24/7 supervision and highly individualized care in a safe, supportive setting, serving only six teens at a time. We also offer structured outpatient programs through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Each level of care is designed to help teens heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
(619) 673-9315 View (619) 673-9315
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More Than Rehab
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Now offering VIOP, MTR Treament was founded with a single purpose: To provide high quality, individualized treatment to the residents of Texas. Our program's model is founded on the basis of successful national models scaled to create a local personalized feel. The founding team worked together to pull unique and effective methods from a variety of successful treatment centers, combined with holistic and faith based care to create a truly individualized program menu for our clients. With over 50 years of combined industry experience the team at MTR is driven to provide affordable lasting recovery to each and every client.
Now offering VIOP, MTR Treament was founded with a single purpose: To provide high quality, individualized treatment to the residents of Texas. Our program's model is founded on the basis of successful national models scaled to create a local personalized feel. The founding team worked together to pull unique and effective methods from a variety of successful treatment centers, combined with holistic and faith based care to create a truly individualized program menu for our clients. With over 50 years of combined industry experience the team at MTR is driven to provide affordable lasting recovery to each and every client.
(844) 311-4398 View (844) 311-4398
Photo of Laurel Tracy - Grace & Emerge Recovery TX PHP, IOP & OP, Treatment Center, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LCDC
Grace & Emerge offers outpatient trauma care, merged with a supportive sober living environment. This unique aftercare continuum is designed to treat the trauma behind mental health and addiction struggles in a holistic manner that promotes long-term, sustainable wellness. Through a series of focused step-downs, we can heal the whole woman: medically, therapeutically, spiritually, and familially. Every step of the way, our dedicated and passionate team meets each client where she’s at with what she needs to grow.
Grace & Emerge offers outpatient trauma care, merged with a supportive sober living environment. This unique aftercare continuum is designed to treat the trauma behind mental health and addiction struggles in a holistic manner that promotes long-term, sustainable wellness. Through a series of focused step-downs, we can heal the whole woman: medically, therapeutically, spiritually, and familially. Every step of the way, our dedicated and passionate team meets each client where she’s at with what she needs to grow.
(737) 271-1598 View (737) 271-1598
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Coast to Coast Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Coast to Coast offers personalized treatment plans for addiction, substance abuse, mental health, and eating disorders. With a vast network of facilities nationwide, we connect individuals with the best resources. Our treatment placement specialists are available 24/7 to assess your needs and match you with the optimal level of care based on your insurance, specific requirements, and goals. Call Coast to Coast today to begin your recovery journey.
Coast to Coast offers personalized treatment plans for addiction, substance abuse, mental health, and eating disorders. With a vast network of facilities nationwide, we connect individuals with the best resources. Our treatment placement specialists are available 24/7 to assess your needs and match you with the optimal level of care based on your insurance, specific requirements, and goals. Call Coast to Coast today to begin your recovery journey.
(928) 447-7110 View (928) 447-7110

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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.