Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Raleigh, NC
Stephanie Phillips
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHCS, NCC, CCTP
Raleigh, NC 27615
Do you feel like no one understands what you are going through? Do you want to talk about your feelings without judgment? Counseling should be a place where you are comfortable and can explore solutions without fear or worry. I offer a counseling relationship where you can feel safe to work on issues that are truly important to you, at a pace that meets your needs. I want you to feel stronger than the problems you face and capable of handling whatever life throws your way.
Do you feel like no one understands what you are going through? Do you want to talk about your feelings without judgment? Counseling should be a place where you are comfortable and can explore solutions without fear or worry. I offer a counseling relationship where you can feel safe to work on issues that are truly important to you, at a pace that meets your needs. I want you to feel stronger than the problems you face and capable of handling whatever life throws your way.
As someone who has been in therapy myself, I've learned over the years that meeting a new therapist is like going on a blind date. Once you meet them, you either get an instant feeling of "oh, I feel like I know this person and wow, I feel like I can be me and open with them" OR its just a hard no; which is completely ok! If you are looking for someone to help challenge you, empower you, and hold you accountable, while being able to speak completely freely in a non judgmental, warm, and comforting space, then let's start your journey together!
As someone who has been in therapy myself, I've learned over the years that meeting a new therapist is like going on a blind date. Once you meet them, you either get an instant feeling of "oh, I feel like I know this person and wow, I feel like I can be me and open with them" OR its just a hard no; which is completely ok! If you are looking for someone to help challenge you, empower you, and hold you accountable, while being able to speak completely freely in a non judgmental, warm, and comforting space, then let's start your journey together!
Individuals and couples struggling with creating meaning, living with more purpose and intention, anxiety, communication, and relationship challenges often feel stuck or disconnected. They often come to my office to seek clarity, connection, and tools to navigate life’s complexities, aiming to heal past wounds and build stronger bonds. My goal is to help you reconnect, manage symptoms, and foster resilience through tailored, evidence-based care.
Individuals and couples struggling with creating meaning, living with more purpose and intention, anxiety, communication, and relationship challenges often feel stuck or disconnected. They often come to my office to seek clarity, connection, and tools to navigate life’s complexities, aiming to heal past wounds and build stronger bonds. My goal is to help you reconnect, manage symptoms, and foster resilience through tailored, evidence-based care.
YOU are doing it! Congratulations! Finding a therapist is not easy. Let's face it, we (therapists) can all look the same in the search. This process is similar to finding your favorite pair of shoes. Think of your favorite pair of shoes. When you tried on your shoes, how did they fit? Snug? Loose? Did you walk around the store to try them out? When finding a therapist, the same traits apply. Some may prefer snug; others loose. Only you can know which therapy style works for you. Now your opportunity is here. Give yourself a hug! Again, Congratulations!
YOU are doing it! Congratulations! Finding a therapist is not easy. Let's face it, we (therapists) can all look the same in the search. This process is similar to finding your favorite pair of shoes. Think of your favorite pair of shoes. When you tried on your shoes, how did they fit? Snug? Loose? Did you walk around the store to try them out? When finding a therapist, the same traits apply. Some may prefer snug; others loose. Only you can know which therapy style works for you. Now your opportunity is here. Give yourself a hug! Again, Congratulations!
Welcome, reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, and I want you to know how brave it is to take this step! I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing struggles related to trauma histories, with a specialty in sexual assault/violence/abuse; victims of violent crime, anxiety, self-esteem/self-compassion, personality disorders, self-harm, family relationships, family attachment trauma, coping skills, and boundary setting. I also see teens and adults who are struggling with trauma, self injurious behaviors, and suicidality.
Welcome, reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, and I want you to know how brave it is to take this step! I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing struggles related to trauma histories, with a specialty in sexual assault/violence/abuse; victims of violent crime, anxiety, self-esteem/self-compassion, personality disorders, self-harm, family relationships, family attachment trauma, coping skills, and boundary setting. I also see teens and adults who are struggling with trauma, self injurious behaviors, and suicidality.
Hi, I am so happy you are here! In our therapeutic relationship, my commitment is to create a compassionate and understanding space. Together, we'll explore your experiences, create a connection that encourages growth, trust, resilience, and vulnerability. I would be honored to support you on your journey towards heightened self-awareness and a more fulfilling life.
Hi, I am so happy you are here! In our therapeutic relationship, my commitment is to create a compassionate and understanding space. Together, we'll explore your experiences, create a connection that encourages growth, trust, resilience, and vulnerability. I would be honored to support you on your journey towards heightened self-awareness and a more fulfilling life.
This is especially helpful for clients navigating BPD, anxiety, depression, chronic health stress, or the complicated grief that comes with going low or no contact with family.
If you’re used to being the one who holds it together, therapy can feel like the only place you’re allowed to stop. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but internally overwhelmed, stuck in anxious thought loops, emotionally exhausted, or carrying old family wounds that still show up in their relationships and self-talk. You may know why you feel the way you do, but knowing hasn’t been enough to create real change. I work with adults who want more than insight, they want relief. My approach is direct, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based care.
This is especially helpful for clients navigating BPD, anxiety, depression, chronic health stress, or the complicated grief that comes with going low or no contact with family.
If you’re used to being the one who holds it together, therapy can feel like the only place you’re allowed to stop. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but internally overwhelmed, stuck in anxious thought loops, emotionally exhausted, or carrying old family wounds that still show up in their relationships and self-talk. You may know why you feel the way you do, but knowing hasn’t been enough to create real change. I work with adults who want more than insight, they want relief. My approach is direct, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based care.
Hi! My name is Nuri Mendoza (they/she), and I am thrilled to be an outpatient psychotherapist at Three Oaks. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA). I earned my B.S in Psychology at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke and my Master’s in Social Work at Columbia University.
I use a variety of modalities in session, such as, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness and Person-Centered.
Hi! My name is Nuri Mendoza (they/she), and I am thrilled to be an outpatient psychotherapist at Three Oaks. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA). I earned my B.S in Psychology at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke and my Master’s in Social Work at Columbia University.
I use a variety of modalities in session, such as, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness and Person-Centered.
Are you struggling with anxiety, anger, depression or lack of self esteem? Do you long for closer relationships with less stress? I have helped numerous individuals develop their strengths and create the version of themselves and their lives they envisioned. Whether you are struggling with a personality disorder, grief, mood disorders, anxiety, or significant traumas, together we can find a path toward. My specialty areas are mood management, mindfulness and relationship skills development.
Are you struggling with anxiety, anger, depression or lack of self esteem? Do you long for closer relationships with less stress? I have helped numerous individuals develop their strengths and create the version of themselves and their lives they envisioned. Whether you are struggling with a personality disorder, grief, mood disorders, anxiety, or significant traumas, together we can find a path toward. My specialty areas are mood management, mindfulness and relationship skills development.
I’ve built my practice around over a decade of experience working with high-risk adolescents and their families, aiming to integrate systems in their lives that will improve outcomes over time. Clients don’t come to me to stay in therapy for years; the goal is to gain insights and skills that will help them to move forward in a healthy and balanced way. My work rehabilitating rescue horses integrates seamlessly into my work with humans as they heal in parallel processes. Horses and nature are integral in aiding the formation of healthy habits and thought patterns as we process trauma and improve overall health.
I’ve built my practice around over a decade of experience working with high-risk adolescents and their families, aiming to integrate systems in their lives that will improve outcomes over time. Clients don’t come to me to stay in therapy for years; the goal is to gain insights and skills that will help them to move forward in a healthy and balanced way. My work rehabilitating rescue horses integrates seamlessly into my work with humans as they heal in parallel processes. Horses and nature are integral in aiding the formation of healthy habits and thought patterns as we process trauma and improve overall health.
If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.
If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.
Expert in children with 0-60 emotions and behaviors. I teach emotional regulation and coping strategies to children with big emotions and behaviors. I am a psychologist, mom, wife, and real human. Therapist, author, speaker, curriculum developer. I frequently work with children of who have been hospitalized for behaviors.
Expert in children with 0-60 emotions and behaviors. I teach emotional regulation and coping strategies to children with big emotions and behaviors. I am a psychologist, mom, wife, and real human. Therapist, author, speaker, curriculum developer. I frequently work with children of who have been hospitalized for behaviors.
I help clients facing these struggles—especially those with Borderline Personality Disorder—heal painful patterns, repair relationships, and find peace within themselves and others.
With 10+ years in mental health, I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help women navigate intense emotions, relationship conflict, and self-doubt. I combine professional expertise with lived experience healing BPD and family struggles to build stability, emotional control, and connection.
I help clients facing these struggles—especially those with Borderline Personality Disorder—heal painful patterns, repair relationships, and find peace within themselves and others.
With 10+ years in mental health, I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help women navigate intense emotions, relationship conflict, and self-doubt. I combine professional expertise with lived experience healing BPD and family struggles to build stability, emotional control, and connection.
If you’re reading this, you're in the right place. I am so glad that you're considering my support in your emotional wellness journey. I view therapy as a relational process nurtured through open communication and vulnerability. I recognize it’s difficult to share your life with a stranger so here is some information about me. I earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) and Graduate Certificate in Addiction Counseling from East Carolina University. I've worked in various settings for mental health (inpatient psychiatry, community mental health, hospital based clinics, etc) and public education.
If you’re reading this, you're in the right place. I am so glad that you're considering my support in your emotional wellness journey. I view therapy as a relational process nurtured through open communication and vulnerability. I recognize it’s difficult to share your life with a stranger so here is some information about me. I earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) and Graduate Certificate in Addiction Counseling from East Carolina University. I've worked in various settings for mental health (inpatient psychiatry, community mental health, hospital based clinics, etc) and public education.
I am accepting new clients who require support for post-traumatic, borderline personality, anxiety disorders, and attachment wounds.
My approach is collaborative and client-centered, meaning that I work with each client to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets their unique needs and goals. I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies, including Brainspotting, mindfulness-based therapy, DBT, and trauma-focused therapy, among others.
I am accepting new clients who require support for post-traumatic, borderline personality, anxiety disorders, and attachment wounds.
My approach is collaborative and client-centered, meaning that I work with each client to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets their unique needs and goals. I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies, including Brainspotting, mindfulness-based therapy, DBT, and trauma-focused therapy, among others.
Feeling weighed down by relational difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? As a therapist, I intimately understand these struggles and the cultural stigmas attached to them. It's time to lighten that load. I provide a safe space where you can explore your experiences and embark on your journey towards healing. Each person's path is unique, so I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs.
Feeling weighed down by relational difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? As a therapist, I intimately understand these struggles and the cultural stigmas attached to them. It's time to lighten that load. I provide a safe space where you can explore your experiences and embark on your journey towards healing. Each person's path is unique, so I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs.
Feeling weighed down by relational difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? As a therapist, I intimately understand these struggles and the cultural stigmas attached to them. It's time to lighten that load. I provide a safe space where you can explore your experiences and embark on your journey towards healing. Each person's path is unique, so I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs.
Feeling weighed down by relational difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? As a therapist, I intimately understand these struggles and the cultural stigmas attached to them. It's time to lighten that load. I provide a safe space where you can explore your experiences and embark on your journey towards healing. Each person's path is unique, so I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs.
Feeling weighed down by relational difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? As a therapist, I intimately understand these struggles and the cultural stigmas attached to them. It's time to lighten that load. I provide a safe space where you can explore your experiences and embark on your journey towards healing. Each person's path is unique, so I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs.
Feeling weighed down by relational difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? As a therapist, I intimately understand these struggles and the cultural stigmas attached to them. It's time to lighten that load. I provide a safe space where you can explore your experiences and embark on your journey towards healing. Each person's path is unique, so I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs.
You have this one life; it should feel the way you want it to! But maybe instead it feels overwhelming. Maybe you wonder "What's wrong with me?" "Why do I feel like this?" "Why can't I stop over-thinking?" "Why do I get overpowered by my feelings?" You've tried to change and you still end up feeling awful about yourself or disconnected & frustrated in your relationships. Are you ready to feel differently? To have more confidence in dealing with whatever comes each day? Do you want to have more control even when your emotions are strong? Let's change things. Life CAN feel the way you want it to and I'd love to help you do it.
You have this one life; it should feel the way you want it to! But maybe instead it feels overwhelming. Maybe you wonder "What's wrong with me?" "Why do I feel like this?" "Why can't I stop over-thinking?" "Why do I get overpowered by my feelings?" You've tried to change and you still end up feeling awful about yourself or disconnected & frustrated in your relationships. Are you ready to feel differently? To have more confidence in dealing with whatever comes each day? Do you want to have more control even when your emotions are strong? Let's change things. Life CAN feel the way you want it to and I'd love to help you do it.
Feeling weighed down by relational difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? As a therapist, I intimately understand these struggles and the cultural stigmas attached to them. It's time to lighten that load. I provide a safe space where you can explore your experiences and embark on your journey towards healing. Each person's path is unique, so I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs.
Feeling weighed down by relational difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety? As a therapist, I intimately understand these struggles and the cultural stigmas attached to them. It's time to lighten that load. I provide a safe space where you can explore your experiences and embark on your journey towards healing. Each person's path is unique, so I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs.
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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.