Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Knightdale, NC
Treatment areas: General mental health, dissociation, trauma and PTSD (C- PTSD), adult ADHD, weight/obesity, bariatric surgery support, chemical and behavioral addiction.
Paula Lavocat is the Owner of Advocate Counseling and Consulting, PLLC and intentionally built a trauma-focused practice. She is an EMDRIA certified EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant offering EMDR Consultation, and EMDR training facilitator with Institute for Creative Mindfulness. Her practice includes several EMDRIA trained EMDR therapists as well.
Treatment areas: General mental health, dissociation, trauma and PTSD (C- PTSD), adult ADHD, weight/obesity, bariatric surgery support, chemical and behavioral addiction.
Paula Lavocat is the Owner of Advocate Counseling and Consulting, PLLC and intentionally built a trauma-focused practice. She is an EMDRIA certified EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant offering EMDR Consultation, and EMDR training facilitator with Institute for Creative Mindfulness. Her practice includes several EMDRIA trained EMDR therapists as well.
I serve clients with various life stressors, including PTSD, marital and parenting issues, ADHD, and Depression.
Life brings about many different challenges. Perhaps you’ve had a life-altering event you’re trying to understand. Maybe you’re trying to figure out if you can heal or trust again after this experience. Maybe you're just a parent who needs new tools in their parenting tool belt. Maybe you’re struggling to connect your spiritual and mental wellness. Perhaps you're trying to identify or break generational patterns that no longer serve you. Whatever challenges you are facing, you want to see some change. I am here to help!
I serve clients with various life stressors, including PTSD, marital and parenting issues, ADHD, and Depression.
Life brings about many different challenges. Perhaps you’ve had a life-altering event you’re trying to understand. Maybe you’re trying to figure out if you can heal or trust again after this experience. Maybe you're just a parent who needs new tools in their parenting tool belt. Maybe you’re struggling to connect your spiritual and mental wellness. Perhaps you're trying to identify or break generational patterns that no longer serve you. Whatever challenges you are facing, you want to see some change. I am here to help!
Mary is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore and address issues related to childhood trauma and intergenerational trauma.
Accepting New Clients! Mary Hall has over 10 years of experience as a social work therapist specializing in working with individuals who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, she dedicated her career to helping others find healing and transformation. Mary employ's various evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. These therapeutic techniques have assisted her clients in identifying and changing negative thought patterns, developing healthy coping strategies, and exploring motivations for change.
Mary is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore and address issues related to childhood trauma and intergenerational trauma.
Accepting New Clients! Mary Hall has over 10 years of experience as a social work therapist specializing in working with individuals who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, she dedicated her career to helping others find healing and transformation. Mary employ's various evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. These therapeutic techniques have assisted her clients in identifying and changing negative thought patterns, developing healthy coping strategies, and exploring motivations for change.
My clients often wrestle with self-criticism, past trauma, & that nagging feeling of not quite belonging.
I work from a place of deep curiosity & respect for your autonomy. I don’t force change or tell you who to be, but I won’t normalize patterns that keep you stuck. I integrate body-based, trauma-informed approaches like EMDR, gently challenging you while teaching in-session self-soothing, regulation, & supported exposure so growth feels doable & lasting.
My clients often wrestle with self-criticism, past trauma, & that nagging feeling of not quite belonging.
I work from a place of deep curiosity & respect for your autonomy. I don’t force change or tell you who to be, but I won’t normalize patterns that keep you stuck. I integrate body-based, trauma-informed approaches like EMDR, gently challenging you while teaching in-session self-soothing, regulation, & supported exposure so growth feels doable & lasting.
Blaise Harris
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCASA
4 Endorsed
Knightdale, NC 27545
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma informed and EMDR trained therapist that is trying to make bad shit less bad for you.
You good? I ask because I can see that there's a pain in your eyes that you're trying so hard to disguise like everything is okay. I'm asking because I'm genuinely concerned about how you're doing. I know that we often think that people don't care about how we are but me, I do care. So, tell me, are you good? You don't have to hold onto all of that hurt, that anger, that anxiety, that stress, that pressure. You don't have to be the hero. You don't have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders just so you can be criticized for not carrying a bigger boulder.
Trauma informed and EMDR trained therapist that is trying to make bad shit less bad for you.
You good? I ask because I can see that there's a pain in your eyes that you're trying so hard to disguise like everything is okay. I'm asking because I'm genuinely concerned about how you're doing. I know that we often think that people don't care about how we are but me, I do care. So, tell me, are you good? You don't have to hold onto all of that hurt, that anger, that anxiety, that stress, that pressure. You don't have to be the hero. You don't have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders just so you can be criticized for not carrying a bigger boulder.
Caitlyn Pabon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHCS, AAT-I
2 Endorsed
Knightdale, NC 27545
My work is rooted in attachment-based, trauma-informed, and somatic practices, focusing on the mind-body connection and how past experiences shape the present.
Whether it’s through EMDR to reprocess trauma, Animal-Assisted Therapy to connect with healing in a unique way, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy to build trust and regulation, Nature-Based Therapy to ground yourself outdoors, or Expressive Arts to explore emotions through creativity, I offer experiential approaches that engage you beyond just talking.
My work is rooted in attachment-based, trauma-informed, and somatic practices, focusing on the mind-body connection and how past experiences shape the present.
Whether it’s through EMDR to reprocess trauma, Animal-Assisted Therapy to connect with healing in a unique way, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy to build trust and regulation, Nature-Based Therapy to ground yourself outdoors, or Expressive Arts to explore emotions through creativity, I offer experiential approaches that engage you beyond just talking.
I have specialized training with treating children and teens who have experienced major stressors and trauma.
Hello! I strive to create a warm and accepting atmosphere for kids and teens to grow. I began providing animal-assisted therapy in 2020 and found it added an extra layer of comfort, humor, and playfulness that enhances the sometimes challenging work of therapy. My hope is to make therapy fun and enlightening. Children and teens have many stressors that include rigorous school testing, challenging social dynamics, and perfectionism. This can lead to negative self-talk and self-doubt.
I have specialized training with treating children and teens who have experienced major stressors and trauma.
Hello! I strive to create a warm and accepting atmosphere for kids and teens to grow. I began providing animal-assisted therapy in 2020 and found it added an extra layer of comfort, humor, and playfulness that enhances the sometimes challenging work of therapy. My hope is to make therapy fun and enlightening. Children and teens have many stressors that include rigorous school testing, challenging social dynamics, and perfectionism. This can lead to negative self-talk and self-doubt.
Trauma—whether from a major life transition, a betrayal, or past abuse—has a way of keeping you stuck in a loop of isolation.
I specialize in helping you process the "stuck" memories that talk therapy can’t always reach. As an EMDRIA-trained EMDR therapist, I provide a trauma-informed, person-centered space where your complexity is honored. We’ll use EMDR to help your brain’s natural healing process, reducing the intensity of triggers and the weight of the past.
Trauma—whether from a major life transition, a betrayal, or past abuse—has a way of keeping you stuck in a loop of isolation.
I specialize in helping you process the "stuck" memories that talk therapy can’t always reach. As an EMDRIA-trained EMDR therapist, I provide a trauma-informed, person-centered space where your complexity is honored. We’ll use EMDR to help your brain’s natural healing process, reducing the intensity of triggers and the weight of the past.
Life is too short to surrender to bad relationships, hold grudges, let trauma control us, or be anxious/angry all the time.
Life can be painful. Therapy doesn’t have to be. Many people see therapy as one-sided, with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. I can promise you that I am as real as it gets! I want to help you achieve the solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible. Calling therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help.
Life is too short to surrender to bad relationships, hold grudges, let trauma control us, or be anxious/angry all the time.
Life can be painful. Therapy doesn’t have to be. Many people see therapy as one-sided, with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. I can promise you that I am as real as it gets! I want to help you achieve the solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible. Calling therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help.
” I am an LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally-competent, and trauma-informed counselor.
Entering a counseling relationship can stir up mixed emotions. It's natural to feel some apprehension about inviting someone into your internal world. Regardless of your “why”for starting therapy, I value you as a unique individual and am here to accompany you with sensitivity, confidentiality, and insight as you explore and embody your free-est, truest self. I deeply value my role in accompanying you on your healing journey.
” I am an LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally-competent, and trauma-informed counselor.
Entering a counseling relationship can stir up mixed emotions. It's natural to feel some apprehension about inviting someone into your internal world. Regardless of your “why”for starting therapy, I value you as a unique individual and am here to accompany you with sensitivity, confidentiality, and insight as you explore and embody your free-est, truest self. I deeply value my role in accompanying you on your healing journey.
Life is a journey that we all get to shape in our own way. However, it can also bring challenges and sadness that we may not have planned for. I am here to walk alongside you on your journey, provide a listening ear, an encouraging word, and remind you that you are not alone. My goal is to create a safe and trusting environment where we can work together to identify your strengths and overcome any obstacles that may be preventing you from reaching your full potential.
Life is a journey that we all get to shape in our own way. However, it can also bring challenges and sadness that we may not have planned for. I am here to walk alongside you on your journey, provide a listening ear, an encouraging word, and remind you that you are not alone. My goal is to create a safe and trusting environment where we can work together to identify your strengths and overcome any obstacles that may be preventing you from reaching your full potential.
My professional position is to help Individuals, Couples, and Families discover emotional blind spots, uncover trauma, and support the healing and restoration process.
I have specialized training in various therapeutic theories, which equips me to address various mental and emotional health challenges. My area of expertise and focus is Trauma care, Grief support, Relational concerns, Anxiety management, Fertility and Perinatal care, and Blended Family concerns.
My professional position is to help Individuals, Couples, and Families discover emotional blind spots, uncover trauma, and support the healing and restoration process.
I have specialized training in various therapeutic theories, which equips me to address various mental and emotional health challenges. My area of expertise and focus is Trauma care, Grief support, Relational concerns, Anxiety management, Fertility and Perinatal care, and Blended Family concerns.
As a bilingual Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I've had the privilege of working with individuals facing battles with trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety.
At times, life can feel overwhelming, and you might find yourself in a constant battle with your emotions. The struggle to determine whether you're in control or if your emotions are controlling you can be incredibly challenging. Feelings of uncertainty and the weight of "what if" questions can become a heavy burden, leading to emotions like hopelessness, anxiety, sadness, or irritability. It's not uncommon to feel lost in these moments. Perhaps you've noticed that unhealthy behaviors and old patterns have become all too familiar. Please know that you're not alone in these experiences.
As a bilingual Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I've had the privilege of working with individuals facing battles with trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety.
At times, life can feel overwhelming, and you might find yourself in a constant battle with your emotions. The struggle to determine whether you're in control or if your emotions are controlling you can be incredibly challenging. Feelings of uncertainty and the weight of "what if" questions can become a heavy burden, leading to emotions like hopelessness, anxiety, sadness, or irritability. It's not uncommon to feel lost in these moments. Perhaps you've noticed that unhealthy behaviors and old patterns have become all too familiar. Please know that you're not alone in these experiences.
Life is challenging. Sometimes we need professional support to help us navigate our way back to full recovery. Let me help you. I enjoy working with individuals who are trying to make sense of their lives. Whether it involves issues concerning anxiety, depression, stress, anger, life transition(s), academic/work performance, or other personal challenges, I will provide you with a supportive and safe space to assist you in gaining insight into your life.
Life is challenging. Sometimes we need professional support to help us navigate our way back to full recovery. Let me help you. I enjoy working with individuals who are trying to make sense of their lives. Whether it involves issues concerning anxiety, depression, stress, anger, life transition(s), academic/work performance, or other personal challenges, I will provide you with a supportive and safe space to assist you in gaining insight into your life.
You survived a trauma, and now you’re working to untangle your emotions and regain your footing.
My approach is honest, compassionate, and unapologetically real. I bring humor, straight talk, and a nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are. You’ll definitely hear a cuss word or two. We’ll laugh when it’s healing, and we’ll sit with the hard stuff too: the tears, the memories you pushed down, and the emotions you haven’t felt in years.
You survived a trauma, and now you’re working to untangle your emotions and regain your footing.
My approach is honest, compassionate, and unapologetically real. I bring humor, straight talk, and a nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are. You’ll definitely hear a cuss word or two. We’ll laugh when it’s healing, and we’ll sit with the hard stuff too: the tears, the memories you pushed down, and the emotions you haven’t felt in years.
My approach includes CBT, DBT, trauma-focused, family systems, solution focused, client-centered as well as other evidenced based therapeutic practices.
Civilians, active duty, military family members, and retirees are welcomed. My specialties include depression, PTSD, marital/relationship issues, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, grief/loss, parenting, adolescent peer relations, coping skills and more on the list to the right of this profile. Bilingual services are also available.
My approach includes CBT, DBT, trauma-focused, family systems, solution focused, client-centered as well as other evidenced based therapeutic practices.
Civilians, active duty, military family members, and retirees are welcomed. My specialties include depression, PTSD, marital/relationship issues, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, grief/loss, parenting, adolescent peer relations, coping skills and more on the list to the right of this profile. Bilingual services are also available.
Janier
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, LCASA
Knightdale, NC 27545
Waitlist for new clients
l work with people navigating trauma, PTSD, addiction, or the quiet ache of feeling stuck.
I help clients—especially women, professionals, and military families—uncover and release survival patterns like overfunctioning, emotional disconnection, and self-doubt. Through EMDR and trauma-informed, culturally grounded therapy, I support healing from PTSD, quietly struggling with substance use, unresolved trauma, and the feeling of being stuck in life.
l work with people navigating trauma, PTSD, addiction, or the quiet ache of feeling stuck.
I help clients—especially women, professionals, and military families—uncover and release survival patterns like overfunctioning, emotional disconnection, and self-doubt. Through EMDR and trauma-informed, culturally grounded therapy, I support healing from PTSD, quietly struggling with substance use, unresolved trauma, and the feeling of being stuck in life.
Have you battled anxiety, depression, trauma, or struggled with your self-esteem?
With more than 13 years of dedicated experience in the field, my professional journey has revolved around addressing trauma, mental health concerns, and substance use issues. I employ a comprehensive approach, drawing from a fusion of therapeutic techniques such as EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Trauma Resiliency Model.
Have you battled anxiety, depression, trauma, or struggled with your self-esteem?
With more than 13 years of dedicated experience in the field, my professional journey has revolved around addressing trauma, mental health concerns, and substance use issues. I employ a comprehensive approach, drawing from a fusion of therapeutic techniques such as EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Trauma Resiliency Model.
I have extensive training in bereavement, chronic and terminal illness, and trauma.
Good psychotherapy requires a "match" between client(s) and therapist and avoids "stretching the client to fit the couch." Finding the right psychotherapist involves both clinical skill and personality match. A good therapist is genuine, warm, and offers a human relationship with active listening, guidance, and good advice. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, what I offer as a clinician is an active style of psychotherapy with a high regard for where you are in your journey, what your goals are, and what things can be pointed out and changed along the path to growth and improved relationships.
I have extensive training in bereavement, chronic and terminal illness, and trauma.
Good psychotherapy requires a "match" between client(s) and therapist and avoids "stretching the client to fit the couch." Finding the right psychotherapist involves both clinical skill and personality match. A good therapist is genuine, warm, and offers a human relationship with active listening, guidance, and good advice. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, what I offer as a clinician is an active style of psychotherapy with a high regard for where you are in your journey, what your goals are, and what things can be pointed out and changed along the path to growth and improved relationships.
At Good4Me Counseling & Wellness, we provide a safe space to:
• Process life challenges
• Heal from trauma
• Improve emotional wellness
• Strengthen coping skills
We work with individuals who may be experiencing:
• Anxiety and excessive worry
• Depression or low mood
• Stress and life transitions
• Trauma and past emotional wounds
• Relationship or family challenges
• Self-esteem and confidence concerns
• Behavioral or emotional challenges in children and teens
At Good4Me Counseling & Wellness, we provide a safe space to:
• Process life challenges
• Heal from trauma
• Improve emotional wellness
• Strengthen coping skills
We work with individuals who may be experiencing:
• Anxiety and excessive worry
• Depression or low mood
• Stress and life transitions
• Trauma and past emotional wounds
• Relationship or family challenges
• Self-esteem and confidence concerns
• Behavioral or emotional challenges in children and teens
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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.