Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Raleigh, NC
I am passionate about treating adults with substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem difficulties.
I strive to provide a safe and inviting environment to help you navigate uncomfortable emotions, grow in your self-acceptance, and conquer life stresses. Together we can develop a therapeutic relationship with a focus on empowering you to overcome challenges and reach your goals!
I am passionate about treating adults with substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem difficulties.
I strive to provide a safe and inviting environment to help you navigate uncomfortable emotions, grow in your self-acceptance, and conquer life stresses. Together we can develop a therapeutic relationship with a focus on empowering you to overcome challenges and reach your goals!
I feel that it is important that each individual find a path to wellness that is comfortable for themselves, as all of our journeys are unique. Life brings challenges and roadblocks which at times require us to seek outside supports. I strive to provide a safe and caring environment for individuals to explore life's difficulties, and receive the respect we all deserve.
I feel that it is important that each individual find a path to wellness that is comfortable for themselves, as all of our journeys are unique. Life brings challenges and roadblocks which at times require us to seek outside supports. I strive to provide a safe and caring environment for individuals to explore life's difficulties, and receive the respect we all deserve.
Ive worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, behavioral concerns, trauma, ASD, and early psychosis.
For children, I use child-centered play therapy as well as art/music-based interventions, experiential/nature-based therapy, mindfulness, and attachment work. Ive also had training in TF-CBT and DBT for teens and adults. I am also a certified practitioner of TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) to support health and strong attachments within families!
Ive worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, behavioral concerns, trauma, ASD, and early psychosis.
For children, I use child-centered play therapy as well as art/music-based interventions, experiential/nature-based therapy, mindfulness, and attachment work. Ive also had training in TF-CBT and DBT for teens and adults. I am also a certified practitioner of TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) to support health and strong attachments within families!
I support women and families who are dealing with trauma, stress, anxiety, and the ups and downs of life transitions.
I’ve helped clients open up and face life’s challenges with honesty and courage. I create a genuine, informal space where you can show up as yourself and feel comfortable doing the work. I’ve supported women in connecting the dots—uncovering trauma, understanding their symptoms, and finding the strength to step out of survival mode.
I support women and families who are dealing with trauma, stress, anxiety, and the ups and downs of life transitions.
I’ve helped clients open up and face life’s challenges with honesty and courage. I create a genuine, informal space where you can show up as yourself and feel comfortable doing the work. I’ve supported women in connecting the dots—uncovering trauma, understanding their symptoms, and finding the strength to step out of survival mode.
I often work with folks who are queer, folks who are pregnant/ trying to get pregnant/ just recently had a baby, folks who have experienced trauma, and folks who have navigated the healthcare system as a patient and/or caregiver.
Are you struggling to find a “new normal” after the absolute dumpster fire life has been since 2020? Perhaps conflict with family, friends, or at work has left you feeling burned out, overwhelmed, anxious or stressed. Maybe you have recently experienced an upsetting or traumatic event. Have friends/ family voiced worry and concern for you recently? Ready to jump back into mental health maintenance or gain some new coping skills? You are in the right place!
I often work with folks who are queer, folks who are pregnant/ trying to get pregnant/ just recently had a baby, folks who have experienced trauma, and folks who have navigated the healthcare system as a patient and/or caregiver.
Are you struggling to find a “new normal” after the absolute dumpster fire life has been since 2020? Perhaps conflict with family, friends, or at work has left you feeling burned out, overwhelmed, anxious or stressed. Maybe you have recently experienced an upsetting or traumatic event. Have friends/ family voiced worry and concern for you recently? Ready to jump back into mental health maintenance or gain some new coping skills? You are in the right place!
We have 7 therapists working with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, domestic violence, children, adolescent and couples.
We are all unique human being and experience the world in different ways. Every client I have seen over 17 years has varied life circumstances. Therefore, each client requires a treatment plan tailored to meet individualized goals for their wellnes.
We have 7 therapists working with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, domestic violence, children, adolescent and couples.
We are all unique human being and experience the world in different ways. Every client I have seen over 17 years has varied life circumstances. Therefore, each client requires a treatment plan tailored to meet individualized goals for their wellnes.
Shannon Draper, EMDR + Trauma
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, QS, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27604
Folks that may describe themselves as a cycle breakers or that have experienced trauma/upsetting experiences during their childhood and may be working on advocating for their boundaries in relationships.
Accepting new clients in NC + MA. More info at www.shannondraper.co - Therapy looks and feels differently now. The traditional head nodding, passive engagement, and ‘how does that make you feel?’ is a thing of the past. I enjoy actively supporting and challenging folks in their process of reflection, introspection, and growth. My approach is compassionate and direct. I work best with people who are asking questions, shifting relationships with themselves or others, and who are committed to showing up and/or learning more about their authentic, vulnerable, and values-focused self.
Folks that may describe themselves as a cycle breakers or that have experienced trauma/upsetting experiences during their childhood and may be working on advocating for their boundaries in relationships.
Accepting new clients in NC + MA. More info at www.shannondraper.co - Therapy looks and feels differently now. The traditional head nodding, passive engagement, and ‘how does that make you feel?’ is a thing of the past. I enjoy actively supporting and challenging folks in their process of reflection, introspection, and growth. My approach is compassionate and direct. I work best with people who are asking questions, shifting relationships with themselves or others, and who are committed to showing up and/or learning more about their authentic, vulnerable, and values-focused self.
I work with people carrying the weight of trauma, shame, or painful past experiences.
Sometimes life feels, and is, harder than it looks from the outside. Old wounds show up in unexpected ways: through self-doubt, strained relationships, or just that sense of bracing yourself all the time. It’s exhausting, and even when things are “fine,” it can feel like you’re never fully at ease. Underneath it all is a desire for more steadiness, clarity, and a chance to actually enjoy life instead of just pushing through it. That's where therapy can make a difference. It can enable self trust and self worth that creates endless resilience.
I work with people carrying the weight of trauma, shame, or painful past experiences.
Sometimes life feels, and is, harder than it looks from the outside. Old wounds show up in unexpected ways: through self-doubt, strained relationships, or just that sense of bracing yourself all the time. It’s exhausting, and even when things are “fine,” it can feel like you’re never fully at ease. Underneath it all is a desire for more steadiness, clarity, and a chance to actually enjoy life instead of just pushing through it. That's where therapy can make a difference. It can enable self trust and self worth that creates endless resilience.
I have an advocacy background in social justice, domestic violence and sexual trauma.
I use a strengths-based perspective to embrace the inherent messiness of working through struggle. I lean into cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) as strong tools to help clients develop new ways of thinking, change problem behaviors and build resiliency.
I have an advocacy background in social justice, domestic violence and sexual trauma.
I use a strengths-based perspective to embrace the inherent messiness of working through struggle. I lean into cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) as strong tools to help clients develop new ways of thinking, change problem behaviors and build resiliency.
I have experience working the unique needs of adolescents and young adults that have an array of concerns including life transitions, anxiety disorders, trauma, stress management, relationship stress, and self-esteem.
I allow space for to clients to process their concerns and look at tangibl skills to improve their distress tolerance, communication, mindfulness and negative thoughts. I am now offering EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help target trauma and distressing memories. This is a highly researched treatment that can be transformational.
I have experience working the unique needs of adolescents and young adults that have an array of concerns including life transitions, anxiety disorders, trauma, stress management, relationship stress, and self-esteem.
I allow space for to clients to process their concerns and look at tangibl skills to improve their distress tolerance, communication, mindfulness and negative thoughts. I am now offering EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help target trauma and distressing memories. This is a highly researched treatment that can be transformational.
You are not what you feel. You are not even what you think. You are what you do. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy is about taking thoughts and feelings and using them for what they're supposed to be: data. They are merely to let us know how we're responding to our environment. It is up to our higher cognitions, our rational thoughts, to decide what to do with that information. My clients range from those with neurodevelopmental issues, mood disorders, and life adjustment events. The premise is the same in all cases: understand ourselves, what we feel and think, figure out WHY we think that way, and then decide what to do with it.
You are not what you feel. You are not even what you think. You are what you do. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy is about taking thoughts and feelings and using them for what they're supposed to be: data. They are merely to let us know how we're responding to our environment. It is up to our higher cognitions, our rational thoughts, to decide what to do with that information. My clients range from those with neurodevelopmental issues, mood disorders, and life adjustment events. The premise is the same in all cases: understand ourselves, what we feel and think, figure out WHY we think that way, and then decide what to do with it.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina, I believe that all should have access to affordable, culturally sensitive therapy/counseling. This belief prompted me to begin practicing therapy in 2010. I believe that seeking therapy demonstrates strength, not weaknes. I strive to make mental health services more accessible to all. My professional experience includes working with adults, families, children, adolescents, and couples during which I provided counseling through community mental health, counseling to military members and their families, and counseling to offenders within the criminal justice system.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina, I believe that all should have access to affordable, culturally sensitive therapy/counseling. This belief prompted me to begin practicing therapy in 2010. I believe that seeking therapy demonstrates strength, not weaknes. I strive to make mental health services more accessible to all. My professional experience includes working with adults, families, children, adolescents, and couples during which I provided counseling through community mental health, counseling to military members and their families, and counseling to offenders within the criminal justice system.
I have a passion for helping individuals recognize the strength and resiliency they have within to overcome any challenge in life. My goals consist of creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can process experiences, increase their self-awareness, heal, and grow.
I have a passion for helping individuals recognize the strength and resiliency they have within to overcome any challenge in life. My goals consist of creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can process experiences, increase their self-awareness, heal, and grow.
Life is not easy for any of us. You are bound to enter in to hard seasons or be forced to go back and visit difficult seasons from the past. When you can better understand yourself, your story, how you relate to others, and how life experiences have affected you, you will also be able to better navigate these hard seasons.
Life is not easy for any of us. You are bound to enter in to hard seasons or be forced to go back and visit difficult seasons from the past. When you can better understand yourself, your story, how you relate to others, and how life experiences have affected you, you will also be able to better navigate these hard seasons.
Many of our stories have been written with trauma, pain, depression, low self-worth and fear.
My path to healing through counseling began in 2012 after completing a missions trip in which I learned how many children & adults were filled with pain and trauma without access to ways to heal. Mentally their story had been written, their smile had been depleted and their pain was ever-present. I vowed to change and have not stopped trying ever since!
Many of our stories have been written with trauma, pain, depression, low self-worth and fear.
My path to healing through counseling began in 2012 after completing a missions trip in which I learned how many children & adults were filled with pain and trauma without access to ways to heal. Mentally their story had been written, their smile had been depleted and their pain was ever-present. I vowed to change and have not stopped trying ever since!
My approach is holistic, somatic, trauma-informed, and rooted in social justice.
Are you the eldest daughter or a parentified adult? On the outside, you’re high achieving, always showing up for others because you are dependable. But on the inside, you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. You might second-guess your needs and desires or struggle to slow down and rest. Maybe you’ve recently been diagnosed with ADHD and are trying to make sense of your experiences. Deep down, you’re ready to reconnect with your joy, heal your inner child, and live in a way that feels more grounded and compassionate.
My approach is holistic, somatic, trauma-informed, and rooted in social justice.
Are you the eldest daughter or a parentified adult? On the outside, you’re high achieving, always showing up for others because you are dependable. But on the inside, you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. You might second-guess your needs and desires or struggle to slow down and rest. Maybe you’ve recently been diagnosed with ADHD and are trying to make sense of your experiences. Deep down, you’re ready to reconnect with your joy, heal your inner child, and live in a way that feels more grounded and compassionate.
Some common but distressing problems include not feeling understood by your partner even when you try to explain yourself clearly, struggling to express your needs without upsetting your partner, questioning whether past trauma is playing a role in your relationship, not moving past a breach of trust, and feeling hopeless as old patterns continue in new relationships.
You can feel secure in my expertise and lifelong passion for helping navigate the complexities of relationships. I specialize in communication difficulties, infidelity, trauma, grief/loss, pre-marital, chronic health issues, and LGBTQIA+ specific issues. My background in health psychology gives me a holistic, biopsychosocial perspective of your concerns.
Some common but distressing problems include not feeling understood by your partner even when you try to explain yourself clearly, struggling to express your needs without upsetting your partner, questioning whether past trauma is playing a role in your relationship, not moving past a breach of trust, and feeling hopeless as old patterns continue in new relationships.
You can feel secure in my expertise and lifelong passion for helping navigate the complexities of relationships. I specialize in communication difficulties, infidelity, trauma, grief/loss, pre-marital, chronic health issues, and LGBTQIA+ specific issues. My background in health psychology gives me a holistic, biopsychosocial perspective of your concerns.
My goal is to understand your pain, stress, depression or challenges. I want to provide a warm and empathic atmosphere/environment so you can have a place of peace in your therapy sessions. I am here to give you a safe place to talk and be yourself. What you are dealing with is a part of life and you can heal from it. As you heal, I would like to help you enlarge your ability to manage your stress and become your best version of yourself.
My goal is to understand your pain, stress, depression or challenges. I want to provide a warm and empathic atmosphere/environment so you can have a place of peace in your therapy sessions. I am here to give you a safe place to talk and be yourself. What you are dealing with is a part of life and you can heal from it. As you heal, I would like to help you enlarge your ability to manage your stress and become your best version of yourself.
Flourish Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSWA, LCMHC, LCMHCA
Raleigh, NC 27609
We know that initiating counseling services for your child or yourself can be very challenging. Please know you are making a positive step towards a healthy change in your life and we are here to help you every step of the way.
We know that initiating counseling services for your child or yourself can be very challenging. Please know you are making a positive step towards a healthy change in your life and we are here to help you every step of the way.
I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds, with particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and panic disorder; law enforcement officers and other first responders; members of the LGBTQIA+ community; and women who are strengthening their boundaries and learning to use their voice with greater confidence.
I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds, with particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and panic disorder; law enforcement officers and other first responders; members of the LGBTQIA+ community; and women who are strengthening their boundaries and learning to use their voice with greater confidence.
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