Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in Shelby, North Carolina NC
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BPD
Dr. Jillian Mahatha
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ph.D., LCMHC, NCC, ACS, CCTP
I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and adults living with borderline personality disorder. I provide individualized, compassionate care focused on helping clients strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, develop healthy coping strategies, and build a greater sense of self-awareness and stability.
14 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
BPD
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized diagnoses in mental health. Many people who carry this label have been described as “too much,” “too sensitive,” or “hard to treat”—often after years of experiencing invalidation, unstable relationships, or environments that didn’t feel safe or consistent. For some, the diagnosis itself doesn’t fully capture their experience. For others, it finally puts language to patterns that have felt overwhelming and hard to control. At Nour Counseling, we approach BPD with nuance, respect, and a commitment to understanding the full context of your story.
We work actively with you to make sense of the intensity—whether that’s emotional highs and lows, fear of abandonment, relationship patterns, identity shifts, or impulsive behaviors. Together, we build practical tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and more stable ways of relating to yourself and others. We also pay close attention to your history, including trauma, attachment experiences, and cultural context, because these patterns don’t develop in isolation. This is not about labeling you or reducing you to a diagnosis. It’s about helping you feel more grounded, more understood, and more equipped to navigate your emotions and relationships in a way that feels steadier and more aligned.
9 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
BPD
Ning Tang
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Dr. Tang uses evidence-based treatments, including DBT and mindfulness, to help clients with emotional intensity, fear of abandonment, and unstable relationships. Her approach balances warmth and structure, helping clients build distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and self-compassion while fostering secure and stable relationships.
1 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina
BPD
Grace in the Shadows
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MDiv, MA, NCMHC, ALMHC, VALMHC, SCMHC, FLMHC, KYMHC, IDMHC
I approach the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD) with a compassionate and integrative strategy that combines psychological expertise with Christian principles. Recognizing the emotional turmoil and interpersonal challenges associated with BPD, I incorporate biblical teachings on love, grace, and forgiveness into therapy sessions. The focus is on building a therapeutic alliance that fosters trust and a sense of security. Evidence-based therapies such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may be utilized, alongside spiritual practices like prayer and scriptural reflection to address the emotional dysregulation and relational difficulties characteristic of BPD. Encouraging clients to find strength in their faith, I aim to help individuals with BPD develop healthier coping mechanisms, manage intense emotions, and cultivate a deeper understanding of their identity in Christ. Collaboration with other mental health professionals and pastoral support may also be integrated to provide comprehensive care within the framework of Christian values.
11 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
BPD
STW Counseling PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
BPD is a complex and sometimes baffling disorder that can be treated
9 Years Experience
Online in Shelby, NC North Carolina
Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in Shelby, North Carolina Statistics
Borderline Personality Disorder therapists in Shelby, North Carolina average 16 years of experience and charge around $227 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (59%), and Behavioral Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$227
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 44% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 74% | Teen |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 59% | Men |
| 44% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 41% | Military / Veterans |