Personality Disorders therapists in Wilmington, NC
Browse Personality Disorders therapists in Wilmington, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Personality Disorders
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Personality disorders are often talked about in ways that are flat, stigmatizing, or overly simplified—reducing complex human experiences to labels that can feel limiting or misunderstood. Many people who receive these diagnoses have long histories of navigating intense emotions, relationship challenges, identity questions, or environments that didn’t feel stable or safe. These patterns didn’t come out of nowhere—they developed for a reason. And for some, the diagnosis itself may not fully capture the nuance of what they’re experiencing.
At Nour Counseling, we don’t reduce you to a label. We focus on understanding the patterns—how you experience yourself, how you relate to others, how you cope when things feel overwhelming or uncertain. From there, we actively work with you to build more stability, flexibility, and clarity in those areas. This can include emotional regulation, communication, boundary-setting, and developing a more grounded and consistent sense of self. We also look at the cultural, relational, and systemic context that shaped these patterns, so you’re not internalizing something that had a context. This is thoughtful, collaborative work focused on helping you move toward relationships and a sense of self that feel more steady, more connected, and more aligned with who you want to be.
9 Years Experience
Online in Wilmington, NC (Online Only)
Personality Disorders
Ross Kellogg, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment therapy are effective modalities that I have experience with in addressing concerns related to personality disorder stressors.
12 Years Experience
Online in Wilmington, NC (Online Only)
Personality Disorders
Dr. Stephanie Vaughn
Psychologist, Psy.D., DBT-LBC™
I specialize in the treatment of personality disorders and support of patient's families using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), one of the recognized "gold standards" in the treatment of personality disorders. I am Board Certified by the founder of DBT, Marsha Linehan, Ph.D.
16 Years Experience
Online in Wilmington, NC
Personality Disorders
Ning Tang
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Dr. Tang works with clients navigating personality-related challenges such as emotional dysregulation or interpersonal instability. Using DBT, IFS, and schema-informed therapy, she helps clients gain insight, improve relationships, and build healthier patterns of self-understanding and connection.
1 Years Experience
Online in Wilmington, NC
Personality Disorders
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, DBT-LBC™, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
PSYCHē, PLLC specializes in the treatment of personality disorders and support of patient's families using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), one of the recognized "gold standards" in the treatment of personality disorders and Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), another well validated treatment we offer, both of which involve individual and group.
12 Years Experience
Online in Wilmington, NC
Wilmington is a coastal North Carolina city that has grown significantly as a retirement destination, university community (UNC Wilmington), and—somewhat unexpectedly—a major film and television production hub, with Screen Gems Studios making Wilmington one of the East Coast's most active filming locations and earning it the nickname 'Wilmywood.' The mental health landscape reflects this mix: retiree adjustment and aging concerns, student well-being needs at UNCW, and the particular stresses of the creative and entertainment industry workforce. Hurricane Florence and other significant storms have left a legacy of disaster-related anxiety and trauma for coastal residents, and climate-related worry about storm intensity and sea level rise is a growing theme in local therapy practices. Common therapy concerns include hurricane trauma and climate anxiety, retiree adjustment, student mental health, creative industry stress, and the identity challenges of a city navigating rapid population growth and a changing economic character.
Personality Disorders therapists in Wilmington, NC Statistics
Personality Disorders therapists in Wilmington, NC average 16 years of experience and charge around $231 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (51%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (49%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$231
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 47% |
Female |
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| 44% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 51% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 49% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Teen |
| 51% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Military / Veterans |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |