Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Fort Bragg, NC

Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, depression, anger, anxiety, or major life changes? You don’t have to handle everything on your own, that’s why we’re here to help. Let’s get you back to a place of fulfillment, self-discovery, and acceptance. We are licensed Psychologists and Clinical Mental Health Counselor. We are here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Our goal for therapy is to help and empower you to use your strengths to find new ways of coping with life's challenges.

We provide child, adolescent, family, couples, individual, and group counseling. Periodically we facilitate psycho educational groups on various topics. I have experience working with individuals with anger management, assertiveness, parenting, stress management, sexual dysfunction and self-esteem issues.

I know that making the decision to contact a therapist can be difficult for some and my goal is to make the time spent as welcoming as possible.

Are you or someone you care about experiencing any of these concerns: anxiety, unhappy mood, constant worries, stress, feeling overwhelmed, trauma, grief, relationship problems, unable to change behavior, or even lacking direction in life. Are you looking for a caring and understanding psychologist who is also qualified and experienced to deal with these or many other issues? Then I am here for you. Send me an e-mail or call me to see how I can help and answer any questions you may have.

I have immediate openings and I welcome the opportunity to assist you in resolving your life's challenges and concerns. I am happy to provide counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I specialize in working with people struggling through any type of difficulties where it be childhood trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic, unanticipated life events, family and marital problems and substance use.

Clinical Counseling and Consulting Services, PLLC (CCCS) is a counseling and consulting agency dedicated to clinician development and mental health treatment. Although CCCS specializes in treatment for sex offenders, individuals with problematic sexualized behavior, and victims of trauma, the agency also provides specialized outpatient therapy, employee assistance services, and services for individuals suffering from addiction. Parenting education classes are also available to assist parents with managing and coping with their children and/or adolescent behavioral deficits, addictions, and/or mental health disorder(s).

Dr. Jones is the owner of The Center for Counseling, Coaching, and Education, PLLC, or “CFCCAE-PLLC”. Dr. Jones is an Educator, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Board Certified Coach, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, with over two decades of experience. The Center provides the following services: Counseling - MH and SA; Coaching - Executive, Career, Life, and Christian Coaching; Education - conferences, seminars, outreach, training, and public awareness. Please contact the office for more information on additional services and to make an appointment.

I understand that starting counseling is not easy. Chances are that you’ve tried it before, or that things currently feel like they’re too much to handle. You don’t have to do this alone. My goal is to help you reach YOUR goals. Topics may include: self-esteem/worth, coping skills, psych-Ed, mood regulation, couple counseling, anxiety, depression, OCD, daily stressors, affair recovery, trauma/ PTSD resolution, sexual dysfunction, support for LBGTQA+ or ENM lifestyle, military life challenges, grief and more. I support all beliefs and will gladly incorporate yours into sessions if that is your wish. Each appointment is truly for YOU!

I enjoy working with a variety of clients to overcome obstacles and challenges and increase happiness and satisfaction in multiple areas of life. My primary treatment approach is cognitive-behavioral therapy, meaning we work on changing thoughts and behaviors in order to change feelings, but I do incorporate other approaches when they would be beneficial. If you are seeking to improve your self-esteem, relationships, work, or school performance, I may be able to assist. Also, as an Army veteran and the spouse of a retired veteran, I understand the issues our military and families face.

Hey! Have you found yourself doing life, “adulting,” making the decisions, and yet something doesn’t feel right? Do you feel like you're wearing a mask, pretending that everything's just fine? You've tried "self-care," the books, yoga, and talking with friends, but you're feeling like a burden, or worse...damaged. Where do you go when there is no one else to turn to? You need someone who understands how your past traumas affect your present life. With the support of a trained trauma specialist and sex therapist, we can process these silent hurts together. We can find your renewed, confident self, bursting with self-esteem.

It is my pleasure to work with adolescents, adults, couples, veterans, and active-duty military, as well as with groups. I enjoy collaborating with people of diverse racial, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds who have experienced trauma either in childhood, adulthood, or through the military service and who are seeking a safe place to overcome life’s adversities, learn a new way to function, and live a victorious life. I work with issues related to ADHD, anger, anxiety, drug/alcohol use, panic, PTSD, personal growth, racial identity, self-esteem, sexual assault, stress, stressor-related disorders, and career development.

Accepting New Clients Making the decision to begin therapy is a hard one. You are choosing to come to a trained specialist in mental health, and regurgitate all of your deepest feelings, emotions, and possibly a traumatic past. Working in mental health for the past 5 years, I have learned that mental health is a part of your personal growth and well being. It's a way to heal mentally, spiritually, and to learn to forgive. Forgiveness and grace may be needed in yourself. You will learn how to be your better and greater self, one day at a time.

I have always been passionate about helping people find solutions to complex problems. As a therapist, I help you find the clarity you need to make big decisions, navigate life transitions, and process emotionally difficult experiences. I have experience in outpatient therapy clinics as well as experience in residential settings with people who are living with PTSD. Our initial session will be a discussion about what brings you to therapy and what you’d like to change. Our work will be collaborative; you will have choice and autonomy along the way.

***Face to face and telehealth options available!!!*** If you are active-duty military, a veteran, a family member of a military member or veteran let’s work through some of that stress you are experiencing right now. I retired from active duty right here at Fort Bragg in 2013. I love working with this population and there is no better place to do it. I also work very closely with clients in Ministry, Emergency Services, Firefighters, Law Enforcement, Nurses, and Teachers. I work on a sliding scale as well for those who choose or use the self-pay route.

Here’s the thing, you do not have to solve it, heal from it, get over it, get past it, or figure it out alone. Therapy offers you the space and support to approach and intentionally navigate your trauma, grief, past or present experiences, ways you have related to yourself, your relationships, and/or your environments that are just not serving you anymore. Your life should not be limited to living in familiar discomfort. You deserve genuine happiness and abundance in every area that you exist in. I can help you. It is time to start being intentional about your healing process, don't you think?

I AM CURRENTLY NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher with a certification in Trauma-Focused CBT, I am passionate about combining traditional therapy theories/techniques with experiential and holistic methods such as meditation, mindfulness and mind-body awareness to better serve client's or family's needs (upon request). I have 15 + years of experience from outpatient- and in home settings, private practice, foster care-systems, juvenile justice/court and am also familiar with working with military families.

Through the use of individual and family therapy, our agency works with individuals and families in order to promote optimal emotional, physical, social, and mental well-being. The overall goal for therapy is to provide the opportunity for growth, self-discovery, and insight within a safe, supportive environment. The therapeutic approaches that we use are client-specific and tailored to meet the individual's needs. We use an eclectic approach that facilitates personal growth and positive change. Our expertise extends across a variety of populations.

My goal is to develop and grow an authentic connection with you so that you feel empowered to put into words what your unique experience is like. We both know that, without trust, you will not feel comfortable sharing about yourself, your life, what you are proud of, and what you are challenged by. Your goals and interests in how to use our therapeutic relationship will determine where we go in sessions, and I am comfortable using elements from several modalities, from reflective and existential to solution-focused and practical, with quite a bit in between, always through a lens of attachment and neurobiology.

DON’T WAIT, NOW IS THE TIME! Sometimes it’s difficult to share your life with others and talk about your struggles; however, talking through hard times can be one of the most empowering first steps you can make toward healing. Whatever your hardship is, help with an ongoing issue or time for a difficult transition, it would be my pleasure to work with you to develop an individualized plan and address your trepidations. I value your thoughts and self-determination and will gladly give an ear to support you when needed.