Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 27599

You’ve been through a traumatic experience and you haven’t been functioning the same since then. You see yourself struggling more and more in your relationships, at your job, and in your day-to-day life. You feel alone. You’re scared that you might feel this way forever. You’re even more scared that things might get worse. You want to feel happy again, and you want to break free from the cycle you find yourself in over and over again. If this sounds familiar, I can tell you that you can heal from your trauma and the difficult experiences that you have gone through.

After working with patients for over 30 years, I have come to believe that setting clear therapeutic goals and establishing a working partnership of trust and commitment are keys to success. My aim is to balance acceptance, compassion, and validation with the need to make sustainable changes. Learning self-regulation and life skills are priorities. Developing effective action plans in a safe and non-judgmental environment also facilitate positive outcomes. I look for every opportunity to collaborate with other providers if my patients request this and are seeking a team approach.

I can help you move beyond daily stress, worry, depression, anxiety or trauma to enjoy life, to nurture yourself and your goals. I provide solution focused, strength based, cognitive behavioral, insight oriented, mindfulness and mind body stress reduction skill approaches. CALL for counseling.

Sometimes we all can use a little help on life's journey--when things seem dark, when we feel like we are drowning in emotions, challenges, or thoughts, or when we just need someone to help with focus as we set a course toward achieving our goals. That is what therapy is all about! Therapy is not having someone with all the right answers tell you what to do or doing things to you; it is having a professional guide to draw out your goals and strengths, to breathe hope into difficult times, and to assist with perspective and skills. As Rumi said, "The wound is where the light enters you." Come, find hope, and refuel for your journey.

January 2024: I have limited openings for new patients. You are welcome to contact me and I will respond about scheduling a consultation as I am able and will discuss your care needs and therapy goals. I am a warm and charismatic psychotherapist and am excited to become a resource and support for you. If you have become overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, are worried that you have developed an addiction, or are concerned that your trauma is impacting you lust for life, you may be at the precipice of profound growth. Together we can create a safe enough space to navigate your change efforts in an effective and affirming way.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, depressed or disconnected and wanting to make lasting change in your life and relationships? Feel like you have tried everything you know to do? Still nothing seems to work and you just want to feel better. I believe that many symptoms and problems are actually survival strategies that emerge from our need to cope with the hardships of life. These could be depression, shame, perfectionism and fear of rejection to name a few. My passion is helping people identify and understand their survival strategies and create new patterns that improve their lives and connection to self and others.

I believe our best lives are lived in connection–internally, with one another, our histories, and the land. My approach includes helping clients discern their values and cultivate relationships. By promoting embodied safety and self-worth, I support clients as they heal and thrive.

Are you constantly on edge or worried? Do you feel stuck in past pain? Or struggle to feel secure in relationships? Maybe you get flooded by big emotions or have learned to ignore your needs altogether? Humans were designed to face adversity, but we weren't meant to face it alone. Hey I'm Sara (she/her)! I'm passionate about helping clients find relief from anxiety and reconnect with their authentic selves after trauma. With a decade of experience in the trauma field, I specialize in treating adult women with a history of complex and relational trauma. I especially enjoy working with adult children of emotionally immature parents.

Currently accepting new clients for spring 2024. I currently have limited weekly therapy openings, with some morning and early afternoon weekday options. After school appointment times for kids/teens are extremely limited and may be on a waiting list. Potential new clients can schedule a free 15-minute consultation online via my website, leave me a voice message, or email me to connect. I typically see clients weekly at a usual standing time. Regular parent visits are also required for my child/teen clients.

I provide a welcoming space in which clients can practice self-acceptance. I use acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help clients identify what is important to them and live accordingly. I am also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (a trauma-focused modality).

I know getting started can be hard. My goal is to help you feel as comfortable as possible so we can go at your pace. I specialize in working with clients with anxiety, ADHD, and trauma. Many of my clients have tried to cope with their situations by pushing their feelings away or using addictive behaviors to numb them. My job is to help people listen to and manage their emotions without feeling overwhelmed or ruled by them. Being personally in recovery from alcohol helps me understand and empathize with what you’re going through because I’ve probably been there too.

Are you feeling stuck or invalidated? Are you struggling with loving your body? Do you want to feel at home and safe in your body? Change is hard, and you deserve the support you need. My goal is to aid in guiding clients to creating the life they desire. I believe that therapy is a powerful tool, and the therapeutic alliance is crucial to change. I’m a licensed clinical social work associate. Before outpatient work, I worked as a primary therapist in a residential eating disorder treatment center. I practice through a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework and believe everyone should feel safe in their bodies.

Kim Gordon is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and Louisiana. She has over 20 years of clinical experience.

Do you feel like you want to make a change in your life, but you just can't figure out how to get there? Like you're facing something that you just can't see a way past? I am here to help; to walk with you on the journey; to support the growth that you know you can achieve if you can just get started. We all hold the capacity to thrive in our lives. My goal in working with you is to meet you where you are, help you identify the root of your challenge, build resilience, and help you unearth your inner strength and wisdom, so you can emerge into your full self.

Welcome! I help individuals experiencing life transitions, anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship challenges. I believe in fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship built with safety, respect, and empowerment. We'll work together to help you achieve your goals and feel better. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and enthusiastically welcome clients of all races, cultures and identities.

Currently taking clients! I am a therapist in Durham who works with teens, kids, and adults. I have experience in both group and individual therapy settings, working with folks with varying types of mental health crises and challenges. I am passionate about serving clients who may be struggling with racial, ethnic, or spiritual identity, as well as those who are coming from multi-cultural backgrounds. Regardless of what my clients are dealing with, I strive to come alongside and remind them that they are not alone.

My approach to therapy is rooted in the view that we are all, at the deepest level, whole and complete; we all have wisdom, love, compassion, and the capacity for connection within us. My job as a therapist is not to fix or to change anyone—it is to help and support you in connecting with your own knowing, power, and ability to grow and meet your goals. I work with adults and older teens seeking assistance with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and identity development and change.

My clinical experience includes specialization in various theoretical approaches, each of which is client-centered, solution-focused, and holistic in nature. Common areas of clinical focus include: anxiety, behavioral disorders, adjustment difficulties, ADHD, and depression. My clientele includes teens (16 and up), young adults, men, women, and those who identify as LGBTQ+. I have a specific interest in working with young adults and college students but appreciate working with clients of all ages.

My desire is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment to aid in facilitating change and growth. Whether you're going through life transition or relational strain, my goal is to empower you to find the tools within yourself to initiate a positive transformation within your life and relationships. Let's focus on navigating and guiding you through the change process to cultivate a deeper self awareness to discover a more peaceful state of mind, as well as, develop a move cohesive unit and bond within your family and partnerships.