The holidays can bring out a lot—family tension, old wounds, and that inner voice that loves to remind you you’re “not doing enough.” Renewed Resilience, is launching 6-week group, aimed at helping young adults quiet that critic and connect with themselves in a kinder, more grounded way. Through art therapy, mindfulness, and somatic exercises, participants will learn to tune into their emotions without judgment, build confidence, and navigate everyday drama with more calm and clarity. Great fit for: Young adults who struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or emotional overwhelm.
Hosted by Brianna Knox | Trauma Therapy | EMDR Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28262
I have years of success in healing trauma disorders and attachment wounds via online EMDR.
The holidays can bring out a lot—family tension, old wounds, and that inner voice that loves to remind you you’re “not doing enough.” Renewed Resilience, is launching 6-week group, aimed at helping young adults quiet that critic and connect with themselves in a kinder, more grounded way. Through art therapy, mindfulness, and somatic exercises, participants will learn to tune into their emotions without judgment, build confidence, and navigate everyday drama with more calm and clarity. Great fit for: Young adults who struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or emotional overwhelm.
Pathway Pages is a guided reading and reflection community created by the Healing Pathways Foundation. The program brings together clinicians, clients, and community members to explore books that address themes such as healing, resilience, trauma, emotional wellness, and personal growth.
Hosted by Healing Pathways Foundation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSWA
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28262
Healing Pathways is a trauma-centered clinic that takes an integrative and holistic approach to mental health care.
Pathway Pages is a guided reading and reflection community created by the Healing Pathways Foundation. The program brings together clinicians, clients, and community members to explore books that address themes such as healing, resilience, trauma, emotional wellness, and personal growth.
The next opening for this group is Summer, 2026. We will work through Inner child, ACOA, trauma, and codependency issues using experiential, expressive, and somatic therapies. These are body- based, action-oriented methods that go beyond what many talk therapies access. Clients have the opportunity to express feelings and explore their own story, practice new ways to ask for what they need, and experience giving and receiving in a healthy way. Accountability to other group members often serves as a motivator to make changes outside of group.
Hosted by Jessica Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28226
I use EMDR, IFS, and other creative and somatic approaches to help heal the root issues resulting from trauma, addiction, and codependency.
The next opening for this group is Summer, 2026. We will work through Inner child, ACOA, trauma, and codependency issues using experiential, expressive, and somatic therapies. These are body- based, action-oriented methods that go beyond what many talk therapies access. Clients have the opportunity to express feelings and explore their own story, practice new ways to ask for what they need, and experience giving and receiving in a healthy way. Accountability to other group members often serves as a motivator to make changes outside of group.
Are you stuck on a loop of negative thoughts and beliefs about yourself? Do you struggle to dive into tough emotions, or avoid them completely? Befriending Your Inner Critic is a group designed with you in mind! Here you will engage in parts work to help you embrace the difficult parts of yourself and harness the power of your emotions. Perfect for young Adults ages 18-30.
Are you stuck on a loop of negative thoughts and beliefs about yourself? Do you struggle to dive into tough emotions, or avoid them completely? Befriending Your Inner Critic is a group designed with you in mind! Here you will engage in parts work to help you embrace the difficult parts of yourself and harness the power of your emotions. Perfect for young Adults ages 18-30.
This is a closed group for women healing from betrayal trauma, offering a supportive path forward in community with others who understand the pain, confusion, and grief of relational betrayal. Group is led by Samantha Bowling, LCMCHA, and Lori Holcombe. The group meets on Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 8pm, starting September 9, 2025 and ending November 24, 2025.
Hosted by Christopher A. Cook
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, MA, LCMHC, LPC, QS
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28226
I work primarily with clients who have experienced trauma, whether complex trauma from childhood abuse or neglect or trauma that developed in adulthood through a single or series of harmful experiences.
This is a closed group for women healing from betrayal trauma, offering a supportive path forward in community with others who understand the pain, confusion, and grief of relational betrayal. Group is led by Samantha Bowling, LCMCHA, and Lori Holcombe. The group meets on Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 8pm, starting September 9, 2025 and ending November 24, 2025.
Feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or lost after betrayal? You are not alone. This group offers a safe space for women navigating the emotional aftermath of an intimate partner's infidelity, sexual addiction, or porn addiction. You'll gain understanding; learn to manage triggers & symptoms; rebuild clarity, confidence, and self-trust; develop healthy boundaries; and create a vision of hope for the future. In community with others, group therapy provides a supportive path through the pain, shame, and grief of relational betrayal. Contact Samantha Bowling (828-406-6075) or Lori Holcombe at Haven Trauma Center to learn more. lori@haventraumacenter.com
Hosted by Lori Holcombe
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCMHC-A, LPC-A, NCC
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28226
I help clients facing crisis & trauma, relationship issues, and betrayal trauma feel grounded, heard, and empowered.
Feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or lost after betrayal? You are not alone. This group offers a safe space for women navigating the emotional aftermath of an intimate partner's infidelity, sexual addiction, or porn addiction. You'll gain understanding; learn to manage triggers & symptoms; rebuild clarity, confidence, and self-trust; develop healthy boundaries; and create a vision of hope for the future. In community with others, group therapy provides a supportive path through the pain, shame, and grief of relational betrayal. Contact Samantha Bowling (828-406-6075) or Lori Holcombe at Haven Trauma Center to learn more. lori@haventraumacenter.com
Group Details: Group Sign Up: https://forms.gle/obDBXFeZxe3MVuwL8 - This group's purpose is to provide a supportive space to manage “Sunday Scaries” and reduce end-of-weekend anxiety through mindfulness, reflection, and relaxation techniques. The group takes place every Sunday evening 8:00pm-9:00pm March 23rd- April 27th, all meetings will be virtual. Groups are $60/session or $330 up front. Ideal Participants are adults who experience anxiety or stress related to the upcoming week, open to adults in CT and NC
I will include a variety of interventions to address your needs outside of session in addition to utilizing EMDR to assist in the processing of trauma within session.
Group Details: Group Sign Up: https://forms.gle/obDBXFeZxe3MVuwL8 - This group's purpose is to provide a supportive space to manage “Sunday Scaries” and reduce end-of-weekend anxiety through mindfulness, reflection, and relaxation techniques. The group takes place every Sunday evening 8:00pm-9:00pm March 23rd- April 27th, all meetings will be virtual. Groups are $60/session or $330 up front. Ideal Participants are adults who experience anxiety or stress related to the upcoming week, open to adults in CT and NC
The anger management group is specifically designed for people who realize they have a problem with controlling their emotions and impulses, their reactions to feelings of anger, and find it difficult to respond to challenging situations of any nature in a non-harmful way. Typically, anger is a secondary emotional response to a primary emotion (sadness, fear, etc.) can be found underneath the anger. Fear includes feelings like anxiety and worry, and sadness comes from the experience of loss, disappointment, or discouragement. This class is offered nationwide and also in Spanish if requested.
Hosted by Anger Management Assessments & Classes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LPC, CPCS
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28262
The anger management group is specifically designed for people who realize they have a problem with controlling their emotions and impulses, their reactions to feelings of anger, and find it difficult to respond to challenging situations of any nature in a non-harmful way. Typically, anger is a secondary emotional response to a primary emotion (sadness, fear, etc.) can be found underneath the anger. Fear includes feelings like anxiety and worry, and sadness comes from the experience of loss, disappointment, or discouragement. This class is offered nationwide and also in Spanish if requested.
Designed to help women work through the crisis, shock, and grief of betrayal. Participants will gain an understanding of betrayal trauma and the recovery journey, learn how to manage triggers and symptoms, increase clarity and self–confidence, embrace authentic self-love, develop boundaries, and create a vision of hope and a plan for the future. This group serves as a lifeline when you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and grieving after an intimate partner’s infidelity, addiction or chronic deceit. Groups are offered on a quarterly basis. Please check out our website for current offerings!
Hosted by Jessica McCall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S, CSAT, CPTT, EMDR
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28210
Designed to help women work through the crisis, shock, and grief of betrayal. Participants will gain an understanding of betrayal trauma and the recovery journey, learn how to manage triggers and symptoms, increase clarity and self–confidence, embrace authentic self-love, develop boundaries, and create a vision of hope and a plan for the future. This group serves as a lifeline when you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and grieving after an intimate partner’s infidelity, addiction or chronic deceit. Groups are offered on a quarterly basis. Please check out our website for current offerings!
Trauma affects us in unimaginable ways. Feeling a loss of control, fear, guilt, & even anger/irritation are some common responses. In this group you will : 1) have a safe space to learn from others 2) learn about common responses to trauma 3) identify your triggers 4) learn coping skills to deal with triggers, and 5) address unhealthy ways of thinking that have resulted from your experiences. Groups are $35 out of pocket and due in advance. Visit WWW.FAMILYINTIMACY.COM under the services tab to join. If you are not sure if this if for you, visit our site to schedule a consultation.
Hosted by Terri Williams-Whiteside
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, TFCBT
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28262
Trauma affects us in unimaginable ways. Feeling a loss of control, fear, guilt, & even anger/irritation are some common responses. In this group you will : 1) have a safe space to learn from others 2) learn about common responses to trauma 3) identify your triggers 4) learn coping skills to deal with triggers, and 5) address unhealthy ways of thinking that have resulted from your experiences. Groups are $35 out of pocket and due in advance. Visit WWW.FAMILYINTIMACY.COM under the services tab to join. If you are not sure if this if for you, visit our site to schedule a consultation.
The group will be a closed group of 5 to 10 individual male at birth, heterosexual married or divorced men.
Hosted by Intentional Connections, PLLC
Counselor, MS; NCC, LCAS, BC-TMH, LCMHCS
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28262
The group will be a closed group of 5 to 10 individual male at birth, heterosexual married or divorced men.
This is a closed group for women healing from betrayal trauma, offering a supportive path forward in community with others who understand the pain, confusion, and grief of relational betrayal. This group begins on September 8, 2025 and will end November 24, 2025.
Hosted by Haven Trauma Center
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, LPC, QS
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28226
This is a closed group for women healing from betrayal trauma, offering a supportive path forward in community with others who understand the pain, confusion, and grief of relational betrayal. This group begins on September 8, 2025 and will end November 24, 2025.
This weekend workshop, led by Claire Santos (E-RYT 500) and Joshua Diliberto (LPCA & RYT 200), is designed for those who want to incorporate mindfulness based practices such as yoga and meditation into their daily lives in order to increase their own and/or their clients ability to handle the ordinary and sometimes extraordinary stresses of daily life. We will dive deep into what trauma and resilience look like from scientific, psychological and cultural perspectives, explore some of the origins and impacts of trauma and learn immediately applicable, positively impactful mindfulness based interventions to reduce stress and increase well being.
Trauma, resilience, and integrated care trainer for third largest medical organization since 2015.
This weekend workshop, led by Claire Santos (E-RYT 500) and Joshua Diliberto (LPCA & RYT 200), is designed for those who want to incorporate mindfulness based practices such as yoga and meditation into their daily lives in order to increase their own and/or their clients ability to handle the ordinary and sometimes extraordinary stresses of daily life. We will dive deep into what trauma and resilience look like from scientific, psychological and cultural perspectives, explore some of the origins and impacts of trauma and learn immediately applicable, positively impactful mindfulness based interventions to reduce stress and increase well being.
When trauma strikes, it shatters our sense of safety. While traditional weekly talk therapy is helpful, somatic approaches offer a more comprehensive path to healing by reconnecting us with our bodies, fostering integration of mind & body as one unified system. In EMDR, the use of eye movements aids in processing traumatic memories to enhance our ability to cope. Intensives help by accelerating this healing process, providing a dedicated & safe environment in a condensed format, ranging from 4-hour sessions to 3-day retreats. Reach out to us for more information on how to schedule your personalized intensive.
Hosted by Tameka Whittlesey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28203
I specialize in treating trauma & grief using somatic-based modalities, focusing on the body's response to stress for reprocessing.
When trauma strikes, it shatters our sense of safety. While traditional weekly talk therapy is helpful, somatic approaches offer a more comprehensive path to healing by reconnecting us with our bodies, fostering integration of mind & body as one unified system. In EMDR, the use of eye movements aids in processing traumatic memories to enhance our ability to cope. Intensives help by accelerating this healing process, providing a dedicated & safe environment in a condensed format, ranging from 4-hour sessions to 3-day retreats. Reach out to us for more information on how to schedule your personalized intensive.
At Derive Health, we provide compassionate, client-centered ketamine therapy in a warm, supportive environment. Since 2017, we’ve specialized in combining ketamine with therapy to foster deep healing and transformation. Our expert team personalizes each treatment plan, ensuring a safe and effective experience tailored to your needs. Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or feeling stuck, we’re here to help you reconnect with hope, clarity, and well-being.
Serving clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and feelings of disconnection or burnout.
At Derive Health, we provide compassionate, client-centered ketamine therapy in a warm, supportive environment. Since 2017, we’ve specialized in combining ketamine with therapy to foster deep healing and transformation. Our expert team personalizes each treatment plan, ensuring a safe and effective experience tailored to your needs. Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or feeling stuck, we’re here to help you reconnect with hope, clarity, and well-being.
A 12 week in-person group with a maximum 8 individuals who desire to take new steps toward healing by learning how to incorporate their memories and coping into more helpful approaches for reconnection in all areas of daily life. Each session provides outlets for overcoming unwanted, negative beliefs, as well as reduce trauma's emotional isolation and build mutual acceptance and empathy. For further information or registration instructions, please email Samantha Bowling, samanatha@haventraumacenter.com.
Simply stated, trauma work is gently and supportively finding what is distressing from the past and exploring ways to understand and heal from those tough things now.
A 12 week in-person group with a maximum 8 individuals who desire to take new steps toward healing by learning how to incorporate their memories and coping into more helpful approaches for reconnection in all areas of daily life. Each session provides outlets for overcoming unwanted, negative beliefs, as well as reduce trauma's emotional isolation and build mutual acceptance and empathy. For further information or registration instructions, please email Samantha Bowling, samanatha@haventraumacenter.com.
This adult group (ages 18+) is designed for individuals who struggle with symptoms of trauma or PTSD. The goal is to provide practical tools, support, and instill hope throughout the journey to recovery or wellness. Using the Seeking Safety curriculum, participants build coping skills, practice self-soothing techniques, and work to reduce symptoms. Meeting Time: Offered both virtually and in-person every Monday from 10:00–11:30 AM.
Hosted by Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center
Treatment Center, LCSW, LCAS, LCMHC, CCS
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28211
Here at Anuvia, we help clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
This adult group (ages 18+) is designed for individuals who struggle with symptoms of trauma or PTSD. The goal is to provide practical tools, support, and instill hope throughout the journey to recovery or wellness. Using the Seeking Safety curriculum, participants build coping skills, practice self-soothing techniques, and work to reduce symptoms. Meeting Time: Offered both virtually and in-person every Monday from 10:00–11:30 AM.
*Currently forming!* The Endometriosis Warrior Group is an ongoing online support group designed to empower and support individuals (women 18+ years old) navigating life with Endometriosis. As an Endo Warrior myself, I’ve experienced the challenges of the medical system firsthand and use my knowledge to help others. In this group, you’ll learn about Endometriosis, gain self-advocacy tools for medical appointments, connect with fellow Endo Warriors, and feel validated in a compassionate, supportive environment. Screening consultation required prior to enrollment. Email for more information to begin next steps. This group is open to NC/SC residents.
Hosted by Breanna Crisp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, MTIP
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28269
I help with chronic illness, endometriosis, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions, including perinatal mental health.
*Currently forming!* The Endometriosis Warrior Group is an ongoing online support group designed to empower and support individuals (women 18+ years old) navigating life with Endometriosis. As an Endo Warrior myself, I’ve experienced the challenges of the medical system firsthand and use my knowledge to help others. In this group, you’ll learn about Endometriosis, gain self-advocacy tools for medical appointments, connect with fellow Endo Warriors, and feel validated in a compassionate, supportive environment. Screening consultation required prior to enrollment. Email for more information to begin next steps. This group is open to NC/SC residents.
This group is for leaders seeking to sharpen their leadership skills. This is a 4 month segment of learning about leadership. We will meet monthly (virtually). I am so eagerly excited to help support you in your growth. Feel free to call my office at the number in my profile or email me hello@verondabellamy.com
Hosted by Veronda Bellamy
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, NCC, MS, LPC
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28262
I use a mix of therapies to include Internal Family Systems, DBT, CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing to help my patients progress.
This group is for leaders seeking to sharpen their leadership skills. This is a 4 month segment of learning about leadership. We will meet monthly (virtually). I am so eagerly excited to help support you in your growth. Feel free to call my office at the number in my profile or email me hello@verondabellamy.com
Supporting individuals through betrayal trauma, these groups focus on managing triggers, building clarity, confidence, boundaries, and self-love, while fostering hope and promoting recovery. Held separately for men and women at both introductory and advanced levels. Participants will gain an understanding of betrayal trauma and the recovery journey, learn how to manage triggers and symptoms, increase clarity and self-confidence, open safe avenues for accessing connection and authenticity, and create a vision of hope.
We have a collaborative approach addressing topics ranging from sex & intimacy, infidelity & betrayal, sexual addiction, complex trauma, and relationship dynamics.
Supporting individuals through betrayal trauma, these groups focus on managing triggers, building clarity, confidence, boundaries, and self-love, while fostering hope and promoting recovery. Held separately for men and women at both introductory and advanced levels. Participants will gain an understanding of betrayal trauma and the recovery journey, learn how to manage triggers and symptoms, increase clarity and self-confidence, open safe avenues for accessing connection and authenticity, and create a vision of hope.
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.