Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Downtown, Charlotte, NC
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Agape Christian Counseling Center
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our counselors are Christians who are trained in counseling with children and adolescents, premarital, marriage and family counseling, individual counseling for adults with depression, anxiety,
trauma
, phobias, and addictions.
We are a group of counselors who are dedicated to the well-being of our clients as we practice professional counseling from a Christian perspective. Whether it's anxiety, depression,
trauma
, losing a loved one, challenges at work, having hard time parenting your children or dissatisfaction in your marriage - we provide a safe place for you to come individually, as a family, or as a couple to explore the issues you might be experiencing, gain new perspective, and work on overcoming your difficulties. While taking an integrative approach to therapy, we welcome all people who seek counseling, regardless of religious background.
Shereka Dabney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As someone who's experienced their own
trauma
in the military, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, life is hard.
Never feeling good enough is so DAMN hard! Doubting yourself at every turn, questioning every decision you make, and finding yourself in unhealthy, painful relationships has been the story of your life so far. You're struggling and you want connection, but you don't know how to ask for help. You may be reaching out for support in the wrong places like FB or Instagram. Sweeping things under the rug hasn't been working. You may have been told that you have to be strong all the time and that asking for help is a weakness. I'm here to tell you that's bullshit, and that Therapy Is DOPE! Therapy is so much more than talking.
Dr. Meg García
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I have experience working with a wide variety of concerns, including
trauma
, family conflict, grief, depression, immigration, and multiracial/biracial/mixed issues.
You have faced and overcome painful challenges in your life, but something about this one hits you differently. Perhaps you're feeling stressed, discouraged, and unsure about where to go from here. You are hoping to move more toward growth and wellness, and are prepared to seek some extra support. However, deciding to begin counseling can be a difficult decision full of discomfort and nerves. I aim to eliminate some of this by establishing a strong working relationship with you in which we initially move at your pace. We will collaborate together on your unique goals and ways to reach them.
Jessica Burstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Choosing to reach out for help takes a significant amount of strength and courage. These qualities are invaluable in your healing. I work with individuals facing a variety of challenges that might present in different ways. Some of which could look like depression, anxiety,
PTSD
, and more. I take a collaborative approach, meeting you where you are at, while also exploring other underlying factors that could be associated with present day stressors. Together, we will focus on the past and present to help build for a well balanced future.
Monique James
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC, LPSC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My dual licensure as a Mental Health and School Counselor, allows me to specialize in a range of issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression,
trauma
, self-esteem, behavior management, & much more!.
Do you ever feel like the struggles of life are getting in your way? Are you tired of trying to face these challenges on your own? The truth is we all have struggles and the greater truth is you don't have to deal with it alone! You've made it this far, now take the next step in improving your mental health. I would love to assist you in discovering your strengths, overcoming obstacles, eliminating unwanted behaviors and thoughts, and increasing your overall quality of life!
Caylee King
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, NCC, CFI
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I use a variety of evidenced-based and
trauma
informed modalities in traditional talk therapy.
Acknowledging that you want a change and are looking for support is courageous and vulnerable. My therapeutic approach focuses on creating a sense of safety and support so that you can process your thoughts and emotions. I believe that a trusting, non-judgmental relationship is essential to the counseling process. To grow our therapeutic relationship, I am direct and use honest communication with my clients. My professional experience includes work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, dysfunctional relationships, codependency, life transitions,
trauma
, and mood disorders.
Hayley Dodd
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, YTT-200, MS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hayley Dodd is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with extensive experience working with teenagers and adults in both private and non-profit sectors of the mental health field. She specializes in working with clients coping with
trauma
, issues of loss and change, anxiety, depression, and the essential human tasks of: self-development, growth in relationships, and discovering meaning and purpose.
Elizabeth E. Field, MA, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am trained to use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat
trauma
.
After 25 years of working in the field primarily offering individual therapy, I am now most interested in group therapy. My co-therapist and I offer two groups currently. One group has openings and is an ongoing psychotherapy group. There is nothing quite like the magic of therapy group. Group immediately effects feelings of isolation, loneliness and supports healthy connections. Group can normalize human needs for a sense of belonging and support during these most uncertain times. I am accepting new patients and I hope to keep my practice relational with a strong focus on couples, families and group therapy.
Carol Jane Hollandsworth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCMHCS, LMFT-S
Verified
Verified
I am grateful to have had specialized training in Internal Family Systems, experiential group therapy, psychodrama,
trauma
& Gottman Couples therapy.
As a certified Internal Family Systems Therapist, it is my passion to work creatively with individuals, couples, families and groups using Internal Family Systems, experiential therapy, Gottman Couples therapy or others based on my clients needs. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In addition, I am a licensed supervisor for LMFT and LCMHC in North and South Carolina. While I have a Judeo-Christian worldview, I respect people of all beliefs and do not impose mine on my clients.
Shannon Berger
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, LPCA, CMHIMP, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I, also, have a passion for working with survivors of
trauma
and I infuse
trauma
-informed interventions into my clinical practice.
Finding the right therapist can be frustrating and overwhelming. It does not have to be. I believe that each person has the ability within themselves to achieve their goals, and the role of a therapist is to help navigate them through the obstacles in their paths to happiness. I use this person-centered lens to integrate interventions from multiple therapeutic approaches to best assist my clients during their journey. I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA). As well as a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC).
Alexis Stadler
Counselor, MEd, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
I have helped students and their families navigate life stressors, mental illness, grief/loss, medical complexities/disabilities, homelessness and
trauma
.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in the State of North Carolina as well as a Licensed K-12 School Counselor in NC and NY. I worked as an advocate for at risk youth, college counselor, school counselor and 504 coordinator in New York and North Carolina over the last 10 years in the school setting. I take a person-centered approach to counseling and adjust the modality being used to meet the client where they are at the moment. I provide a warm and welcoming environment where clients feel free to be themselves in order to create meaningful change in their lives.
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Surviving The Battle, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMH, TFCBT, EDMR
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
However,
Trauma
Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is my specialty.
Hope all is well, Thank You for visiting our page and thank you for the opportunity of allowing us to possibly assist you, a referral, your child or your loved one with their mental health needs. In my own words "I am a Mentor by Nature and a Therapist by profession. Through my work experiences and education, I realized there is a significant difference between mentoring & counseling. So I decided to create a clinical platform to better assist our community with their mental health needs". Please visit us at www.survivingthebattle.com for additional information.
Carolyn J Henderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, QS, NCC, BCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in crisis counseling and stabilization,
trauma
,
PTSD
, Grief and loss, addictive behaviors, infidelity, domestic and intimate partner violence, pre-marital and marital counseling developing healthy relationships.
I am an interactive, cognitive behavioral client-centered therapist who focuses on the development of healthy relationships that have been impacted by
trauma
, grief and loss, infidelity, life transitions, depression, domestic and substance abuse. My empathetic and compassionate approach provides support and practical feedback while building on client's strengths using an empowerment model and the development of deeper self-discovery and awareness. The goal is to identify effective coping strategies to manage what clients are currently experiencing. I endeavor to walk alongside of clients in the midst of their pain and their joy.
Not accepting new clients
Brian Robertson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My name is Brian Robertson, but most people just call me Rob. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has experience as an EMDR therapist specializing in treating
trauma
, dissociative disorders, and borderline personality disorder. I work in all aspects of
trauma
, big or small. I also have experience in working with victims of sex trafficking, military combat
trauma
, and victims of ritual abuse and programming (cults). I am also a member of the International Society for the Study of
Trauma
and Dissociation.
Not accepting new clients
The Resilience Within
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My work is
trauma
and social justice informed and is centered on self-care in the context of personal responsibility and healthy relationships.
My 8 years of experience have shown me that an aligned therapeutic relationship is key in affecting meaningful growth, change and healing in the context of talk therapy. We might be a good match if you are interested in an upfront, humanistic approach dedicated to supporting you in cultivating greater self, relational and societal awareness. My approach centers around empowering oneself to find the willingness to engage in self-care practices that not only benefit you but that also give you the energy and mental wellness to engage in fulfilling and thriving interpersonal relationships that align with your integrity and dignity.
Andrea Juarez
LCSW Associate, MSW, LCSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My therapeutic practice is guided by a
trauma
-informed lens, rooted in feminist multicultural therapy.
I am a bilingual therapist that is passionate about breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and helping individuals find healing in their life. My aim is to work collaboratively with you to empower and support you through life’s ups and downs. I work with individuals who may be experiencing a broad range of issues and concerns such as working through past
trauma
, complex
PTSD
, intergenerational
trauma
, navigating complex family dynamics, life transitions, first gen experiences, or wanting to learn effective coping skills to deal with anxiety, and depression.
Leia Charnin
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
No one ever told you to "drop the rope!" during Tug-of-War, right?! Why on earth did we play a game that literally causes pain in our bodies? The ways that you learned to live resulted in feeling stuck, optionless, and defeated. You may be thinking “but that’s how I learned to cope,” and you’re spot on! Whether you're struggling with identity, sexuality, relational
trauma
, grief, anxiety, or burnout, you deserve to know that you have OPTIONS of how to approach your life.
David Sanchez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, CSAT, EMDR
Verified
13 Endorsed
Verified
13 Endorsed
What would it feel like if you began to feel relief from your challenges? I have a passion & expertise for individuals struggling with anxiety, sex addiction,
trauma
and stress.
"No one understands how I feel" "Why is life so hard?" Have you had similar thoughts? Are you tired of not living the life you want due to life stress, relationship issues/conflict or sex addiction? Then we should talk. Are you tired of doing this alone? You don't have to, we can work together to reach your goals. If you are ready for positive change, I want to hear about your situation and work with you. Don't wait another day, now is the time for relief. Contact me today as your first step towards the life you really want.
Lauren Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a
trauma
-informed therapist trained in EMDR.
My background includes working with children, adolescents, and young adults in a variety of settings including an adolescent partial hospitalization program, outpatient therapy, and public schools to provide direct therapeutic services to the community. I often work with clients who have challenges related to anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, relationship conflicts, and self-esteem. I practice with a holistic, empowerment-based approach and strive to create a safe and validating environment for my clients in session. I work with clients ages 13-25.
Tenikka Denard
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping people find holistic ways to live beyond
trauma
, quiet their anxious thoughts, and find the joy in day to day lives.
Life can be stressful sometimes. You may find yourself feeling burned out, worried, and overwhelmed by everyday tasks or even past experiences. You may even feel stuck and hopeless at times, like things will always be this way. The reality is things can absolutely change and you have the power to make it happen. You are capable of learning ways to cope, reduce your stress, and be more resilient. You can heal from
trauma
, disappointment, anxiety, and depression. You can grow to be a healthier and more grounded version of yourself.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
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.