Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Lenoir, NC

I've worked with patients dealing with substance abuse/addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD.
We are a multifaceted group of specialists offering a spectrum of services, with a focus on behavioral health, addiction treatment, registered dietitian services, and support for depression and bipolar disorder. Our holistic primary care approach is tailored to prioritize your overall well-being.
I've worked with patients dealing with substance abuse/addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD.
We are a multifaceted group of specialists offering a spectrum of services, with a focus on behavioral health, addiction treatment, registered dietitian services, and support for depression and bipolar disorder. Our holistic primary care approach is tailored to prioritize your overall well-being.

Amanda, a native of Morganton, began her career in healthcare as a registered nurse at Broughton Hospital. Working in an inpatient psychiatric setting for nearly a decade, and dealing with her own depression and anxiety, opened Amanda’s eyes to the unique challenges faced by those with mental illness. Desiring to have a greater influence within the mental health community, Amanda pursued her master’s degree and graduated from Walden University in 2021.
Amanda, a native of Morganton, began her career in healthcare as a registered nurse at Broughton Hospital. Working in an inpatient psychiatric setting for nearly a decade, and dealing with her own depression and anxiety, opened Amanda’s eyes to the unique challenges faced by those with mental illness. Desiring to have a greater influence within the mental health community, Amanda pursued her master’s degree and graduated from Walden University in 2021.
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My expertise include trauma-focused care for childhood, domestic violence, sexual abuse survivors, and military personnel.
It starts with an 1-hour virtual intake assessment with me to identify what treatment plan is the best suited to reduce your symptoms based on your health and medical history.
My expertise include trauma-focused care for childhood, domestic violence, sexual abuse survivors, and military personnel.
It starts with an 1-hour virtual intake assessment with me to identify what treatment plan is the best suited to reduce your symptoms based on your health and medical history.

Your Best Life- Medication And Counseling Valerie Starr
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, RN
Online Only
I work with patients that have anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, depression, autism, psychosis, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, dissociative disorders, somatic disorders, dementias.
I provide medication management with all my appointments. I work with individuals and their families to find the best approach for each patient’s lifestyle.
I work with patients that have anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, depression, autism, psychosis, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, dissociative disorders, somatic disorders, dementias.
I provide medication management with all my appointments. I work with individuals and their families to find the best approach for each patient’s lifestyle.

Melissa Di Natale
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, EdD, APRN, PMHNPBC
1 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other concerns, I provide personalized care to help you navigate
Now accepting new clients! Melissa Di Natale, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensed in North Carolina, offers medication management and therapy services. She holds a BSN and MSN from Keuka College in Penn Yan, New York; a PMHNP Post-Master's Certificate from Maryville University; an EdD from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Lenoir-Rhyne University. With extensive experience across various settings, Melissa provides tailored, expert care to children, adolescents, and adults.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other concerns, I provide personalized care to help you navigate
Now accepting new clients! Melissa Di Natale, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) licensed in North Carolina, offers medication management and therapy services. She holds a BSN and MSN from Keuka College in Penn Yan, New York; a PMHNP Post-Master's Certificate from Maryville University; an EdD from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Lenoir-Rhyne University. With extensive experience across various settings, Melissa provides tailored, expert care to children, adolescents, and adults.

Our mission is to help treat major depression, PTSD, and related anxiety conditions through newly approved medications and methods in psychiatry.
Right now, my staff and I can offer you intranasal Spravato (esketamine) or ketamine administered by intramuscular injection. Both can help lift the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder (and also the depressive symptoms associated with some other conditions) Ketamine has also demonstrated benefit for anxiety disorders.
Our mission is to help treat major depression, PTSD, and related anxiety conditions through newly approved medications and methods in psychiatry.
Right now, my staff and I can offer you intranasal Spravato (esketamine) or ketamine administered by intramuscular injection. Both can help lift the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder (and also the depressive symptoms associated with some other conditions) Ketamine has also demonstrated benefit for anxiety disorders.

We have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, mood disorder, trauma, ADHD, and many other conditions.
At ABM, we meet each person where they are at on their journey to wellness and recovery. We combine a holistic and individualized approach to behavioral healthcare by combining standardized treatment plans with specialized therapy modalities and cutting-edge technological interventions.
We have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, mood disorder, trauma, ADHD, and many other conditions.
At ABM, we meet each person where they are at on their journey to wellness and recovery. We combine a holistic and individualized approach to behavioral healthcare by combining standardized treatment plans with specialized therapy modalities and cutting-edge technological interventions.

She specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depression, sleep disorders/insomnia, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, gender identity, couples issues, women’s issues, men’s issues, grief, trauma, and other conditions in clients across the life span and from all backgrounds.
Tonya is a dually Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of nursing experience providing care to individuals from ages 10 and above. She has always been passionate about helping others achieve optimal levels of functioning; both physically and mentally despite health or sociological barriers. She believes in person-centered and holistic healthcare.
She specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depression, sleep disorders/insomnia, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, gender identity, couples issues, women’s issues, men’s issues, grief, trauma, and other conditions in clients across the life span and from all backgrounds.
Tonya is a dually Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of nursing experience providing care to individuals from ages 10 and above. She has always been passionate about helping others achieve optimal levels of functioning; both physically and mentally despite health or sociological barriers. She believes in person-centered and holistic healthcare.

Megan also treats patients with a variety of behavioral health challenges to include anxiety, panic, insomnia, depression, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and ADHD.
Megan’s care approach is compassionate, empathetic, and responsive. She strives to empower her patients through education of their own health conditions. She values patient engagement in developing a workable treatment plan in an effort to achieve set mental health goals.
Megan also treats patients with a variety of behavioral health challenges to include anxiety, panic, insomnia, depression, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and ADHD.
Megan’s care approach is compassionate, empathetic, and responsive. She strives to empower her patients through education of their own health conditions. She values patient engagement in developing a workable treatment plan in an effort to achieve set mental health goals.

Morgan has experience caring for patients with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, personality disorders, eating disorders, PTSD, and Woemen’s Health issues.
Morgan Stenger, PA-C, graduated with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from High Point University. Before pursuing PA school, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Morgan's passion for mental health began when she took AP Psychology in high school where she became inspired to one day become a psychiatric provider. Throughout her education, her passion for mental health continued to grow. During her clinical year of PA school, Morgan completed two psychiatry rotations where she gained experience caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
Morgan has experience caring for patients with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, personality disorders, eating disorders, PTSD, and Woemen’s Health issues.
Morgan Stenger, PA-C, graduated with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from High Point University. Before pursuing PA school, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Morgan's passion for mental health began when she took AP Psychology in high school where she became inspired to one day become a psychiatric provider. Throughout her education, her passion for mental health continued to grow. During her clinical year of PA school, Morgan completed two psychiatry rotations where she gained experience caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.

Our therapists work closely with our medication providers and specialize in evidence-based approaches including CBT, mindfulness, DBT, and therapies for addictions, trauma (EMDR, Brainspotting), and autism.
Psychiatric center with offices in Boone, Clemmons, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro, NC. We offer counseling, medication, natural treatments, DBT, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and esketamine. When people take medications, we help them build a lifestyle to further their recovery.
Our therapists work closely with our medication providers and specialize in evidence-based approaches including CBT, mindfulness, DBT, and therapies for addictions, trauma (EMDR, Brainspotting), and autism.
Psychiatric center with offices in Boone, Clemmons, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro, NC. We offer counseling, medication, natural treatments, DBT, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and esketamine. When people take medications, we help them build a lifestyle to further their recovery.

Lasting Hope Mental Health & Recovery, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, FNP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I can help individuals who have experienced trauma from childhood abuse, relationship stress, dovorce, or trauma acquired through jobs such as police, fire fighters or nursing to name a few.
I believe there is hope for everyone. I am a christian psychiatric nurse practitioner. I provide Christ centered counseling and medication management. It is my goal that patients heal and experience peace while persuing full and meaningful lives. Proverbs 23:18….. your hope will not be cut off!
I can help individuals who have experienced trauma from childhood abuse, relationship stress, dovorce, or trauma acquired through jobs such as police, fire fighters or nursing to name a few.
I believe there is hope for everyone. I am a christian psychiatric nurse practitioner. I provide Christ centered counseling and medication management. It is my goal that patients heal and experience peace while persuing full and meaningful lives. Proverbs 23:18….. your hope will not be cut off!

I have been practicing as a physician assistant in mental health for nearly 10 years. I treat all ages. I treat ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and other disorders. We have a great therapy staff here at CTS and I collaborate with the therapists often to see that all patients' mental health issues can be addressed.
I have been practicing as a physician assistant in mental health for nearly 10 years. I treat all ages. I treat ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and other disorders. We have a great therapy staff here at CTS and I collaborate with the therapists often to see that all patients' mental health issues can be addressed.

Catelyn's background enables her to treat an array of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD, insomnia, eating disorders, personality disorders, addictions, behavioral concerns in dementia, and more.
Catelyn has worked as a certified nurses assistant before obtaining her registered nurses degree. As a nurse, she has worked in the hospital setting being both a psychiatric nurse and operating room nurse. She's worked in nursing homes and also with oncology and dialysis patients.
Catelyn's background enables her to treat an array of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD, insomnia, eating disorders, personality disorders, addictions, behavioral concerns in dementia, and more.
Catelyn has worked as a certified nurses assistant before obtaining her registered nurses degree. As a nurse, she has worked in the hospital setting being both a psychiatric nurse and operating room nurse. She's worked in nursing homes and also with oncology and dialysis patients.

I have been passionate about serving patients with mental illness. I offer personalized services including therapy, medication management, and support for mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, and more. Also, I provide Genesite testing and functional medicine approach. Our practice creates a non-judgmental, warm, and compassionate approach treating individuals on their way to recovery and healthy living.
I have been passionate about serving patients with mental illness. I offer personalized services including therapy, medication management, and support for mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, and more. Also, I provide Genesite testing and functional medicine approach. Our practice creates a non-judgmental, warm, and compassionate approach treating individuals on their way to recovery and healthy living.

Our medical staff has a vast level of experience and expertise in treating a broad range of mental health concerns including: ADHD, depression, anxiety/panic disorder, marriage/relationship counseling, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, postpartum, eating disorders, PTSD, sexual trauma, grief counseling and many other mental + behavioral health concerns.
CEH offers traditional and alternative mental health services to ensure our patients have the best treatment and support available. CEH offers the following services: virtual + in-office appointments, therapy + counseling, medication management, medicated assisted treatment for substance abuse + veteran support services. CEH provides treatment for patients ages 4 and older, with a less-than two-week waiting period guaranteed at our 50+ office locations. CEH is conveniently located throughout North Carolina including Asheville, Boone, Concord, Charlotte, Raleigh, Statesville, Winston, and Wilmington; we also have offices in Florida.
Our medical staff has a vast level of experience and expertise in treating a broad range of mental health concerns including: ADHD, depression, anxiety/panic disorder, marriage/relationship counseling, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, postpartum, eating disorders, PTSD, sexual trauma, grief counseling and many other mental + behavioral health concerns.
CEH offers traditional and alternative mental health services to ensure our patients have the best treatment and support available. CEH offers the following services: virtual + in-office appointments, therapy + counseling, medication management, medicated assisted treatment for substance abuse + veteran support services. CEH provides treatment for patients ages 4 and older, with a less-than two-week waiting period guaranteed at our 50+ office locations. CEH is conveniently located throughout North Carolina including Asheville, Boone, Concord, Charlotte, Raleigh, Statesville, Winston, and Wilmington; we also have offices in Florida.

Are you in need of a compassionate, reliable and responsible mental health provider? A mental health provider who is a good listener, with thorough and detailed assessment and treatment skills. Then I may be that provider you need. Your Mental health is a vital component of good health and wellness. Take control of your mental health today to bring out and enjoy the real you. Recovery is a process, a journey, encouraging you on that journey to recovery and getting better is my focus. I will work with you regardless of whether you have health insurance or you are private pay.
Are you in need of a compassionate, reliable and responsible mental health provider? A mental health provider who is a good listener, with thorough and detailed assessment and treatment skills. Then I may be that provider you need. Your Mental health is a vital component of good health and wellness. Take control of your mental health today to bring out and enjoy the real you. Recovery is a process, a journey, encouraging you on that journey to recovery and getting better is my focus. I will work with you regardless of whether you have health insurance or you are private pay.

Dr. Liz Covert
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, CIMHP, HN-BC, CLC
1 Endorsed
Morganton, NC 28655
Waitlist for new clients
NOTE: The medication management part of my practice is full, but I have an OPEN waitlist for those strictly interested in functional medicine modalities only. If you are seeking help with addiction with the use of Suboxone, please reach out to me for further assistance. As a board-certified PMHNP, it is a privilege to connect with patients & help to meet their needs, as I truly care for them. I am a Certified Integrative Medicine Provider with a deep passion for functional/holistic medicine & integrative psychiatry. I seek to find root causes and help you heal them. Many patients no longer need medication with this approach.
NOTE: The medication management part of my practice is full, but I have an OPEN waitlist for those strictly interested in functional medicine modalities only. If you are seeking help with addiction with the use of Suboxone, please reach out to me for further assistance. As a board-certified PMHNP, it is a privilege to connect with patients & help to meet their needs, as I truly care for them. I am a Certified Integrative Medicine Provider with a deep passion for functional/holistic medicine & integrative psychiatry. I seek to find root causes and help you heal them. Many patients no longer need medication with this approach.

I am a Physician Assistant (PA-C) and a graduate from Lenoir-Rhyne University. I discovered my passion for psychiatry during my clinical rotations and have since gained three years of experience in outpatient psychiatry. I am passionate about providing compassionate care and building a strong relationship with my patients. I recognize each person’s uniqueness and work collaboratively with my patients to develop a treatment plan best suited to individual needs.
I am a Physician Assistant (PA-C) and a graduate from Lenoir-Rhyne University. I discovered my passion for psychiatry during my clinical rotations and have since gained three years of experience in outpatient psychiatry. I am passionate about providing compassionate care and building a strong relationship with my patients. I recognize each person’s uniqueness and work collaboratively with my patients to develop a treatment plan best suited to individual needs.
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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.