Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Fuquay Varina, NC
I am trained in traditional depth psychotherapy, contemporary therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and somatic therapy which works with trauma in the fight/flight/freeze responses in our bodies.
I believe that each person hold the key to their own journey. Good therapy is a collaborative process, in which the therapist acts as a guide and witness rather than an authority figure or judge. I integrate a variety of tools and approaches in a way that's tailored to support each client's needs.
I am trained in traditional depth psychotherapy, contemporary therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and somatic therapy which works with trauma in the fight/flight/freeze responses in our bodies.
I believe that each person hold the key to their own journey. Good therapy is a collaborative process, in which the therapist acts as a guide and witness rather than an authority figure or judge. I integrate a variety of tools and approaches in a way that's tailored to support each client's needs.
I’m passionate about helping women, trauma survivors, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those struggling with anxiety rediscover who they are beneath the pain.
I specialize in women’s issues, LGBTQIA+ support, and trauma work, offering a safe, affirming space for healing and growth. I have experience with anxiety, conduct disorders, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As each person is unique I implement individualized treatment approaches to therapy to best fit the needs of each client.
I’m passionate about helping women, trauma survivors, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those struggling with anxiety rediscover who they are beneath the pain.
I specialize in women’s issues, LGBTQIA+ support, and trauma work, offering a safe, affirming space for healing and growth. I have experience with anxiety, conduct disorders, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As each person is unique I implement individualized treatment approaches to therapy to best fit the needs of each client.
Others, however, can be quite daunting and complex, such as trauma and addiction.
As a therapist with over 30 years of experience, I have experience working with a wide range of populations and issues. I tailor my approach to each person, using techniques taken from therapy models such as CBT, DBT and trauma informed approaches. I strive to help people access their own strengths and determine the best course of action for themselves.
Others, however, can be quite daunting and complex, such as trauma and addiction.
As a therapist with over 30 years of experience, I have experience working with a wide range of populations and issues. I tailor my approach to each person, using techniques taken from therapy models such as CBT, DBT and trauma informed approaches. I strive to help people access their own strengths and determine the best course of action for themselves.
I am licensed in NC, NY, SC, and I hold additional certifications in trauma-informed, resiliency focused therapeutic practices.
Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety? During these uncertain, ever changing times, making time to nurture your total well-being is essential. I welcome you to a space where you can come as you are and begin collaboratively working on how you desire to show up in the world. On this journey we will navigate your challenges, strengthen your coping skills, and empower you with the confidence to manage future stressors and uncertainties.
I am licensed in NC, NY, SC, and I hold additional certifications in trauma-informed, resiliency focused therapeutic practices.
Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety? During these uncertain, ever changing times, making time to nurture your total well-being is essential. I welcome you to a space where you can come as you are and begin collaboratively working on how you desire to show up in the world. On this journey we will navigate your challenges, strengthen your coping skills, and empower you with the confidence to manage future stressors and uncertainties.
Kara Mason
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
1 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
I am versed in working with individuals who suffer from trauma related events, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, stress, couples experiencing high conflict, aging individuals and adult caregivers, grief/bereavement, and unhealthy attachment styles.
Are you struggling to understand what you're feeling? Overwhelmed with obsessive thoughts and emotions? Having difficulty managing your stress, relationships, family, job, or social obligations? Are you afraid to say no, and constantly feel like you need to seek the approval of others? Are you tired of feeling like there is no hope, or that nothing is going to change? Have you lost someone close to you and having difficulty grieving? Have you lost your faith or feel unworthy of love? Is it finally time for a transformation? A new approach to your situation? A new way of thinking? Are you ready to reclaim your life back? Let me help.
I am versed in working with individuals who suffer from trauma related events, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, stress, couples experiencing high conflict, aging individuals and adult caregivers, grief/bereavement, and unhealthy attachment styles.
Are you struggling to understand what you're feeling? Overwhelmed with obsessive thoughts and emotions? Having difficulty managing your stress, relationships, family, job, or social obligations? Are you afraid to say no, and constantly feel like you need to seek the approval of others? Are you tired of feeling like there is no hope, or that nothing is going to change? Have you lost someone close to you and having difficulty grieving? Have you lost your faith or feel unworthy of love? Is it finally time for a transformation? A new approach to your situation? A new way of thinking? Are you ready to reclaim your life back? Let me help.
Past trauma and you feel stuck?
I specialize in helping people find freedom from anxiety and past trauma. We will do that using evidence based practices like EMDR, CBT and Mindfulness. Working with me will help you gain insight, challenge negative thoughts, and learn how to regulate your nervous system. You are not broken, and you are meant for more.
Past trauma and you feel stuck?
I specialize in helping people find freedom from anxiety and past trauma. We will do that using evidence based practices like EMDR, CBT and Mindfulness. Working with me will help you gain insight, challenge negative thoughts, and learn how to regulate your nervous system. You are not broken, and you are meant for more.
Gayla Jones, PhD/Finding The Balance Therapy PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Online Only
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma related to relationships or family.
My theoretical approach to counseling emphasizes the collaboration between therapist and client together; the client is helped to discover misconceptions about themselves as it relates to his/her thoughts and beliefs using therapeutic techniques of practice and developing coping skills to be used in "the moment." I'm an empathetic, accepting, and genuine, who focuses on encouragement of a person’s self-awareness, exploration of the here and now and assist in resolving problems. Integrating techniques proven to be evidenced based practices based on clients individual needs to promote positive outcomes of where the client wants to be.
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma related to relationships or family.
My theoretical approach to counseling emphasizes the collaboration between therapist and client together; the client is helped to discover misconceptions about themselves as it relates to his/her thoughts and beliefs using therapeutic techniques of practice and developing coping skills to be used in "the moment." I'm an empathetic, accepting, and genuine, who focuses on encouragement of a person’s self-awareness, exploration of the here and now and assist in resolving problems. Integrating techniques proven to be evidenced based practices based on clients individual needs to promote positive outcomes of where the client wants to be.
People experiencing anxiety, depression and personal conflicts are riddled with pain and fear. Daily functioning, be it, personal, work or family matters can be a struggle. Sometimes people may say to you "just get over it". This can lead to increased social isolation and lowered self-esteem. Work or academic performance can suffer and relationships can be adversely affected. I, as an experienced psychologist, will work in collaborative effort with you so that these problems can be addressed through a thoughtful and sensitive approach utilizing evidence-based cognitive behavioral psychotherapeutic treatment.
People experiencing anxiety, depression and personal conflicts are riddled with pain and fear. Daily functioning, be it, personal, work or family matters can be a struggle. Sometimes people may say to you "just get over it". This can lead to increased social isolation and lowered self-esteem. Work or academic performance can suffer and relationships can be adversely affected. I, as an experienced psychologist, will work in collaborative effort with you so that these problems can be addressed through a thoughtful and sensitive approach utilizing evidence-based cognitive behavioral psychotherapeutic treatment.
I specialize in working with veterans and individuals who have experienced trauma, helping them process difficult experiences and move toward healing.
I’m trained in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). These tools give us structure when it’s helpful, but I always tailor treatment to your unique needs and pace.
I specialize in working with veterans and individuals who have experienced trauma, helping them process difficult experiences and move toward healing.
I’m trained in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). These tools give us structure when it’s helpful, but I always tailor treatment to your unique needs and pace.
Carolina Counseling Services - Fuquay-Varina, NC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Are you struggling with relationship conflicts, child behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, extreme worry, mood changes, irritability, hopelessness, grief or anything else that may be holding you back? You don't have to wait to get the help you deserve. We have openings for both counseling and medication management.
Are you struggling with relationship conflicts, child behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, extreme worry, mood changes, irritability, hopelessness, grief or anything else that may be holding you back? You don't have to wait to get the help you deserve. We have openings for both counseling and medication management.
Melissa Register Meyers
Counselor, MEd, LCMHCS
2 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Waitlist for new clients
It minimizes emotional distress because it doesn't require require re-experiencing the trauma.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that allows clients to experience rapid recovery by reprogramming how the brain stores traumatic memories using rapid eye movements.
It minimizes emotional distress because it doesn't require require re-experiencing the trauma.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that allows clients to experience rapid recovery by reprogramming how the brain stores traumatic memories using rapid eye movements.
Gabrielle McMurphy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MC, LCPC, CCTP, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in trauma, neurodivergence, and whole-person wellness, integrating CBT and mindfulness to help you grow with clarity and confidence.
I’ve opened a limited number of additional session slots through end of April.
I specialize in trauma, neurodivergence, and whole-person wellness, integrating CBT and mindfulness to help you grow with clarity and confidence.
I’ve opened a limited number of additional session slots through end of April.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate who offers a holistic, person-centered, and trauma-informed, approach to therapy.
I blend evidence-based psychotherapies including EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, and ACT, with mind-body techniques such as somatic awareness, and sound-based mindfulness therapy. This integrative style allows us to work not only with your thoughts and emotions, but also on how you somatically process experience.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate who offers a holistic, person-centered, and trauma-informed, approach to therapy.
I blend evidence-based psychotherapies including EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, and ACT, with mind-body techniques such as somatic awareness, and sound-based mindfulness therapy. This integrative style allows us to work not only with your thoughts and emotions, but also on how you somatically process experience.
Parenting a child through anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or big emotions can feel exhausting and overwhelming.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I integrate EMDR therapy with children and young adults to help process painful experiences and reduce distress. With children, I also incorporate play therapy, mindfulness, and creative expression—especially for neurodivergent kids and those with big feelings.
Parenting a child through anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or big emotions can feel exhausting and overwhelming.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I integrate EMDR therapy with children and young adults to help process painful experiences and reduce distress. With children, I also incorporate play therapy, mindfulness, and creative expression—especially for neurodivergent kids and those with big feelings.
One Size Does Not Fit All. To experience the depth of our better selves, one must first courageously face fears that hold us hostage. I use a wide range of evidenced-based techniques to help transform anxiety, depression, and loneliness into joy, freedom, and connectedness. If you want to change your life’s direction, improve your career, or enhance your relationships, I can teach you how to have better insight into your own life to accomplish these above goals and more. Let's design what you want to get out of therapy! - TXT - 833.749.4584
One Size Does Not Fit All. To experience the depth of our better selves, one must first courageously face fears that hold us hostage. I use a wide range of evidenced-based techniques to help transform anxiety, depression, and loneliness into joy, freedom, and connectedness. If you want to change your life’s direction, improve your career, or enhance your relationships, I can teach you how to have better insight into your own life to accomplish these above goals and more. Let's design what you want to get out of therapy! - TXT - 833.749.4584
Hello! I’m Lily and I am accepting new clients in our new Fuquay Varina office! I know how important it is to feel heard and understood. I'd like to be that person for you. No judgement. No pressure. I prefer to let you set the pace, so during sessions with me, you can decide what you would like to discuss or not discuss! I hope to create a space where you feel validated and appreciated. Having said that, we all can make improvements in our lives. I'll use my education and professional skill set to help you reach YOUR goals.
Hello! I’m Lily and I am accepting new clients in our new Fuquay Varina office! I know how important it is to feel heard and understood. I'd like to be that person for you. No judgement. No pressure. I prefer to let you set the pace, so during sessions with me, you can decide what you would like to discuss or not discuss! I hope to create a space where you feel validated and appreciated. Having said that, we all can make improvements in our lives. I'll use my education and professional skill set to help you reach YOUR goals.
Ashley
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
2 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
I work with those experiencing anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and emotional overwhelm.
I work with teens and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, emotional intensity, or the long-term effects of trauma. Many of my clients are neurodivergent or navigating burnout, life transitions, or chronic stress. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and skills-based, drawing from CBT, DBT, and EMDR to support meaningful change.
I work with those experiencing anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and emotional overwhelm.
I work with teens and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, emotional intensity, or the long-term effects of trauma. Many of my clients are neurodivergent or navigating burnout, life transitions, or chronic stress. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and skills-based, drawing from CBT, DBT, and EMDR to support meaningful change.
Trauma-informed therapy is here to help you overcome tough memories, lessen the impact of triggers, and boost your self-confidence and self-worth.
I invite you to a warm and compassionate space where we can work together to untangle and release the challenges that affect your quality of life. By examining past hurts, we can normalize and clarify confusing or negative behaviors, thoughts, and emotions, help you integrate past experiences. Through embodiment, mindfulness, and somatic experiential practices, you can achieve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. These practical techniques, combined with education and therapeutic processing, will guide you on your path to holistic health and to gain resilience, enabling you to handle even the most stressful situations.
Trauma-informed therapy is here to help you overcome tough memories, lessen the impact of triggers, and boost your self-confidence and self-worth.
I invite you to a warm and compassionate space where we can work together to untangle and release the challenges that affect your quality of life. By examining past hurts, we can normalize and clarify confusing or negative behaviors, thoughts, and emotions, help you integrate past experiences. Through embodiment, mindfulness, and somatic experiential practices, you can achieve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. These practical techniques, combined with education and therapeutic processing, will guide you on your path to holistic health and to gain resilience, enabling you to handle even the most stressful situations.
Emily Childress
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCMFT
2 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Waitlist for new clients
I am an EMDR-certified therapist and consultant offering trauma-informed therapy for adults.
In addition, I draw from EFT to support emotional awareness and connection, and IFS to help clients develop curiosity and compassion toward different parts of themselves. These approaches allow therapy to be structured and deeply attuned, supporting healing at a pace that feels safe and collaborative.
I am an EMDR-certified therapist and consultant offering trauma-informed therapy for adults.
In addition, I draw from EFT to support emotional awareness and connection, and IFS to help clients develop curiosity and compassion toward different parts of themselves. These approaches allow therapy to be structured and deeply attuned, supporting healing at a pace that feels safe and collaborative.
I have experience in working with a variety of issues such as dealing with divorce, trauma and abuse, behavior problems, AD/HD, social problems, bullying, depression, anxiety, parent/child conflict, grief and loss, and Asperger's Syndrome.
Believing that children are born with great potential, I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and their families. When approaching therapy, I understand the importance of fostering a trusting and collaborative relationship in which clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and life challenges. In order to help you achieve your goals, I adhere to a positive, strength-based, and solution-focused approach that is highly collaborative and individualized. My services are provided in a professional and respectful manner, while maintaining the utmost confidentiality.
I have experience in working with a variety of issues such as dealing with divorce, trauma and abuse, behavior problems, AD/HD, social problems, bullying, depression, anxiety, parent/child conflict, grief and loss, and Asperger's Syndrome.
Believing that children are born with great potential, I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and their families. When approaching therapy, I understand the importance of fostering a trusting and collaborative relationship in which clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and life challenges. In order to help you achieve your goals, I adhere to a positive, strength-based, and solution-focused approach that is highly collaborative and individualized. My services are provided in a professional and respectful manner, while maintaining the utmost confidentiality.
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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.