Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Lewisville, NC
I appreciate the variety and have the skills to help a wide range of patients, but I'm especially useful with patients who've had problems connecting with other therapists. I'm very familiar with physical and sexual abuse, but also with alienation and with spiritual and emotional trauma. Adoption and attachment issues are also a special interest. I'm trained and certified (Level II) in EMDR and DNMS, trauma-based treatments for people whose developmental needs were not met as children. I have extensive experience working with PTSD and dissociative patients, but also with "plain vanilla" folks -- of varying ethnicities -- challenged by difficult circumstances.
I appreciate the variety and have the skills to help a wide range of patients, but I'm especially useful with patients who've had problems connecting with other therapists. I'm very familiar with physical and sexual abuse, but also with alienation and with spiritual and emotional trauma. Adoption and attachment issues are also a special interest. I'm trained and certified (Level II) in EMDR and DNMS, trauma-based treatments for people whose developmental needs were not met as children. I have extensive experience working with PTSD and dissociative patients, but also with "plain vanilla" folks -- of varying ethnicities -- challenged by difficult circumstances.
Caren M Jackson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS/EdS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Lewisville, NC 27023
All of my work is trauma-informed and considers the individual within the family, multicultural and community systems they reside within.
Offering more in-person availability in Winston-Salem, in November 2023, for clients who prefer to meet in an office setting! Telehealth appointments also immediately available. I know that having a good fit between a client and their counselor is the most important aspect in treating and improving mental wellbeing. I look forward to hearing from you. I come from a community mental health setting and have worked with a wide range of clinical conditions. My approach to counseling includes a family systems and community framework, with a focus on understanding and improving one's relationship to self and others.
All of my work is trauma-informed and considers the individual within the family, multicultural and community systems they reside within.
Offering more in-person availability in Winston-Salem, in November 2023, for clients who prefer to meet in an office setting! Telehealth appointments also immediately available. I know that having a good fit between a client and their counselor is the most important aspect in treating and improving mental wellbeing. I look forward to hearing from you. I come from a community mental health setting and have worked with a wide range of clinical conditions. My approach to counseling includes a family systems and community framework, with a focus on understanding and improving one's relationship to self and others.
Asia Pepper
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Lewisville, NC 27023
My areas of expertise include life changes, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and self-worth.
Are you ready to make a change in your life? You might be grappling with issues like anxiety, depression, or a challenging life transition. Maybe you feel stuck or are struggling to find meaning and purpose. Your needs are multi-faceted. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings and thoughts openly. I'm here to support you every step of the way, to walk with you as you explore and heal. I believe in your capacity for change and growth and am committed to helping you achieve your goals. Together, we'll work towards a future that feels hopeful and fulfilling.
My areas of expertise include life changes, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and self-worth.
Are you ready to make a change in your life? You might be grappling with issues like anxiety, depression, or a challenging life transition. Maybe you feel stuck or are struggling to find meaning and purpose. Your needs are multi-faceted. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings and thoughts openly. I'm here to support you every step of the way, to walk with you as you explore and heal. I believe in your capacity for change and growth and am committed to helping you achieve your goals. Together, we'll work towards a future that feels hopeful and fulfilling.
A life free of trauma, and its devastating symptoms, is possible.
We all want more Peace and less Pain in our live. The symptoms of trauma can prevent you from having the life you want, destroy your ability to have intimate and lasting relationships, and ultimately, steal your Peace. Peace or Pain Therapy will not only help you address trauma, but together we will create a concrete plan, for a Meaningful Values-Base Life.
A life free of trauma, and its devastating symptoms, is possible.
We all want more Peace and less Pain in our live. The symptoms of trauma can prevent you from having the life you want, destroy your ability to have intimate and lasting relationships, and ultimately, steal your Peace. Peace or Pain Therapy will not only help you address trauma, but together we will create a concrete plan, for a Meaningful Values-Base Life.
Dr. Cheyenne Carter
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, CST
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lewisville, NC 27023
Not accepting new clients...I am passionate about healthy relationships and sexual intimacy. Over the past 20 years, I have worked with individuals and couples improving their connections with themselves and others. Clients often come to me desiring relief from relational disconnection, sexuality concerns, anxiety, infidelity, impact of childhood trauma, and career indecision. It is my goal that you leave our first session feeling truly seen and heard and feeling a renewed sense of hope that healing is possible. Together we will create a plan to help you achieve the level of wellness you desire.
Not accepting new clients...I am passionate about healthy relationships and sexual intimacy. Over the past 20 years, I have worked with individuals and couples improving their connections with themselves and others. Clients often come to me desiring relief from relational disconnection, sexuality concerns, anxiety, infidelity, impact of childhood trauma, and career indecision. It is my goal that you leave our first session feeling truly seen and heard and feeling a renewed sense of hope that healing is possible. Together we will create a plan to help you achieve the level of wellness you desire.
Sara Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lewisville, NC 27023 (Online Only)
Sara utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, wellness approach, strength-based (SBT) perspectives, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), stress management, and somatic-based interventions.
Sara Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 6 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate and driven about helping adults address their unique challenges, reach therapeutic personal goals, and live healthier and happier lives. Sara has a strong background in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress management, ADHD, anger management, and major life transitions. Sara completed her Master's degree in Social Work at North Carolina State University and received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work at Appalachian State University.
Sara utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, wellness approach, strength-based (SBT) perspectives, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), solutions-focused therapy (SFT), stress management, and somatic-based interventions.
Sara Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 6 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate and driven about helping adults address their unique challenges, reach therapeutic personal goals, and live healthier and happier lives. Sara has a strong background in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress management, ADHD, anger management, and major life transitions. Sara completed her Master's degree in Social Work at North Carolina State University and received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work at Appalachian State University.
Donna P. Dunlap
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lewisville, NC 27023
Areas of expertise: women's issues, adolescent issues, sexual & other trauma, anxiety/OCD/phobias, and mood disorders (depression/bipolar).
You've just taken the first step in a journey to the New Life you deserve. The thought of finding a counselor you trust, feel safe and comfortable with can be a little scary, but so is the alternative: living with frustration, pain, fear and confusion...with no end in sight. I'm always amazed at the courage of my clients as they move from a painful existence to one of hope & joy and with confidence that they have the tools needed to create the life they want. Don't wait another day. Your New Life is waiting!
Areas of expertise: women's issues, adolescent issues, sexual & other trauma, anxiety/OCD/phobias, and mood disorders (depression/bipolar).
You've just taken the first step in a journey to the New Life you deserve. The thought of finding a counselor you trust, feel safe and comfortable with can be a little scary, but so is the alternative: living with frustration, pain, fear and confusion...with no end in sight. I'm always amazed at the courage of my clients as they move from a painful existence to one of hope & joy and with confidence that they have the tools needed to create the life they want. Don't wait another day. Your New Life is waiting!
Forsyth Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lewisville, NC 27023
Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
Lewisville Family Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS/EdS, LCMHCS, CCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lewisville, NC 27023
Accepting New Clients! You have one life to live and deserve to invest in you. We are here to help you on your journey to becoming your best version of yourself. Whether for your own sake, or to better yourself for the many roles in your life - partner, parent, son, daughter, co-worker, friend, global community member. When you make a positive change in yourself, the waves of those changes can be felt all around you.
Accepting New Clients! You have one life to live and deserve to invest in you. We are here to help you on your journey to becoming your best version of yourself. Whether for your own sake, or to better yourself for the many roles in your life - partner, parent, son, daughter, co-worker, friend, global community member. When you make a positive change in yourself, the waves of those changes can be felt all around you.
Abbey Lefko
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC, RYT-500
Verified Verified
Lewisville, NC 27023
I firmly believe that healing comes from a place of deep understanding and insight. I approach counseling from a strengths-based and person-centered framework, meaning I believe that clients already possess the resources necessary to heal and grow, they have just yet to identify them. I strive to be a sounding board for my clients to assist them in building upon their strengths, gain confidence, and improve their overall well-being. I see and value the uniqueness of each person and therefore draw from several different therapeutic modalities to tailor my therapeutic approach to the individual needs of my client.
I firmly believe that healing comes from a place of deep understanding and insight. I approach counseling from a strengths-based and person-centered framework, meaning I believe that clients already possess the resources necessary to heal and grow, they have just yet to identify them. I strive to be a sounding board for my clients to assist them in building upon their strengths, gain confidence, and improve their overall well-being. I see and value the uniqueness of each person and therefore draw from several different therapeutic modalities to tailor my therapeutic approach to the individual needs of my client.
Michael Nuckolls
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lewisville, NC 27023
Life comes at us from every angle. Obligations, expectations, and responsibilities from work, family, home, school, and friends can weigh heavy on our shoulders. Everyone wants a piece of us and we aim to tackle it all. We need to be prepared and equipped to handle the challenges. The strategies I employ at Newcastle Counseling are designed to set you up to formulate a plan, overcome obstacles, and solve problems.
Life comes at us from every angle. Obligations, expectations, and responsibilities from work, family, home, school, and friends can weigh heavy on our shoulders. Everyone wants a piece of us and we aim to tackle it all. We need to be prepared and equipped to handle the challenges. The strategies I employ at Newcastle Counseling are designed to set you up to formulate a plan, overcome obstacles, and solve problems.
Jenifer Shadrick
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Lewisville, NC 27023 (Online Only)
Jenifer Shadrick is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). Jenifer obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology Christian Counseling with a minor in Special Education in 2013 from Liberty University and then went on to graduate with a Master’s degree of Professional Counseling in 2015. Jenifer works with individuals struggling with communication, impulse control, relationships, social skills, self esteem, anxiety, addictions, and adjustment issues.
Jenifer Shadrick is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). Jenifer obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology Christian Counseling with a minor in Special Education in 2013 from Liberty University and then went on to graduate with a Master’s degree of Professional Counseling in 2015. Jenifer works with individuals struggling with communication, impulse control, relationships, social skills, self esteem, anxiety, addictions, and adjustment issues.
Betsy Servis is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who has worked with community mental health for 25 years in various capacities. The year before Betsy went into behavioral health, she was working exclusively with dementia clients both young and old. She has many years of experience counseling children, adults, and couples of multiple nationalities.
Betsy Servis is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who has worked with community mental health for 25 years in various capacities. The year before Betsy went into behavioral health, she was working exclusively with dementia clients both young and old. She has many years of experience counseling children, adults, and couples of multiple nationalities.
New Life Counseling Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lewisville, NC 27023
Accepting new clients! New Life Counseling Center is founded on the shared principles that every client deserves a therapist who cares about them and their experience: Someone who has the skills and insight to make a real difference. We believe that people aren’t looking for a paid friend, but a knowledgeable professional to connect with you and help you heal. Being able to sit with a caring person who has the skills, experience and objectivity to help guide you through the confusion and pain that can sometimes seem so overwhelming, can be life changing The warmth of caring, unconditional acceptance has healing power in your life!
Accepting new clients! New Life Counseling Center is founded on the shared principles that every client deserves a therapist who cares about them and their experience: Someone who has the skills and insight to make a real difference. We believe that people aren’t looking for a paid friend, but a knowledgeable professional to connect with you and help you heal. Being able to sit with a caring person who has the skills, experience and objectivity to help guide you through the confusion and pain that can sometimes seem so overwhelming, can be life changing The warmth of caring, unconditional acceptance has healing power in your life!
I am so glad that you stopped by and took the time to read about me and explore the possibility of working together.Getting started is always the hardest part of any road to change. Deciding who you are going to trust with your information is also an important part of your new beginnings. I want to be supportive of your goals and work together in discovering how you can reach and surpass them. In my time away from being a therapist, the most important thing to me is my family - my wife and three young children - and spending as much of my time with them that I can. I enjoy hiking, fishing, cooking and reading when I have the time.
I am so glad that you stopped by and took the time to read about me and explore the possibility of working together.Getting started is always the hardest part of any road to change. Deciding who you are going to trust with your information is also an important part of your new beginnings. I want to be supportive of your goals and work together in discovering how you can reach and surpass them. In my time away from being a therapist, the most important thing to me is my family - my wife and three young children - and spending as much of my time with them that I can. I enjoy hiking, fishing, cooking and reading when I have the time.
Do you ever feel something is just off and you can't put your finger on it? Do you know something is wrong and you want to talk with someone, but you don't feel comfortable talking with your friends and/or family? Are you fighting anxiety, stress, anger, grief and maybe some other issues and you want to feel better? AW Counseling is a safe place to be able to come and talk out those feelings, thoughts and emotions and be able to devleop new skills.
Do you ever feel something is just off and you can't put your finger on it? Do you know something is wrong and you want to talk with someone, but you don't feel comfortable talking with your friends and/or family? Are you fighting anxiety, stress, anger, grief and maybe some other issues and you want to feel better? AW Counseling is a safe place to be able to come and talk out those feelings, thoughts and emotions and be able to devleop new skills.
Self-control. Can we have too much of a good thing? Perhaps you grew up in an environment that highly values self-control, performance, and not making mistakes. Perhaps you tend to set high personal standards and are likely to work harder than most without making a big deal out of it. Or perhaps inwardly you often feel unappreciated, lonely and are quietly suffering.
Self-control. Can we have too much of a good thing? Perhaps you grew up in an environment that highly values self-control, performance, and not making mistakes. Perhaps you tend to set high personal standards and are likely to work harder than most without making a big deal out of it. Or perhaps inwardly you often feel unappreciated, lonely and are quietly suffering.
Frances F Gordon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCAS, NCC, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lewisville, NC 27023
Not accepting new clients
I see adults for individual and couples therapy. I believe it is important for you to decide what your needs and goals are as you are the expert on who you are. My job is to provide a safe, nurturing, and confidential environment for you to explore your issues. My training is in depressive/anxiety disorders, grief and loss, parenting issues, victimization issues (domestic violence, rape, issues related to childhood/adult trauma), life transitions, communication skills, substance misuse, co-dependency, adult children of alcoholics issues, sexual abuse, and relationships issues. I am also a registered yoga teacher, RYT-500.
I see adults for individual and couples therapy. I believe it is important for you to decide what your needs and goals are as you are the expert on who you are. My job is to provide a safe, nurturing, and confidential environment for you to explore your issues. My training is in depressive/anxiety disorders, grief and loss, parenting issues, victimization issues (domestic violence, rape, issues related to childhood/adult trauma), life transitions, communication skills, substance misuse, co-dependency, adult children of alcoholics issues, sexual abuse, and relationships issues. I am also a registered yoga teacher, RYT-500.
Anne-Hampton Harden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Lewisville, NC 27023
Not accepting new clients
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and your family! I believe all individuals are composed of unique emotions and reactions to these feelings. In counseling, I aim to provide a space for clients to work through each of these emotional experiences, understand them better, and learn new skills for managing them when needed. Therapy is a way to care for ourselves so that we may better face the various challenges of life, both expected and unexpected, with a stronger sense of self. My goal as a counselor is to walk alongside my clients with compassion and sincerity.
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and your family! I believe all individuals are composed of unique emotions and reactions to these feelings. In counseling, I aim to provide a space for clients to work through each of these emotional experiences, understand them better, and learn new skills for managing them when needed. Therapy is a way to care for ourselves so that we may better face the various challenges of life, both expected and unexpected, with a stronger sense of self. My goal as a counselor is to walk alongside my clients with compassion and sincerity.
Jeanette V Weyandt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEd, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Lewisville, NC 27023
Not accepting new clients
In my view, the relationship of feelings and thoughts to behavior is important in understanding all aspects of our lives, including spiritual awareness. I use a variety of strategies that can help people make sense of their world, strategies that are mostly cognitive and insight-oriented in nature. These strategies are based on the notion that the way people see themselves and the world, influences how they feel and behave. For instance, it may be helpful to examine your family relationships to look at patterns of coping skills. We will talk about these strategies during our sessions and decide what will best fit your situation.
In my view, the relationship of feelings and thoughts to behavior is important in understanding all aspects of our lives, including spiritual awareness. I use a variety of strategies that can help people make sense of their world, strategies that are mostly cognitive and insight-oriented in nature. These strategies are based on the notion that the way people see themselves and the world, influences how they feel and behave. For instance, it may be helpful to examine your family relationships to look at patterns of coping skills. We will talk about these strategies during our sessions and decide what will best fit your situation.
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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.