Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Thomasville, NC
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Samantha Perry
Counselor, MHS, LCMHCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in severe and persistent mental illness, focusing on mood disorders and
trauma
.
Overall, I consider therapy to be a beginning point for personal change. My counseling philosophy is built around the principle that understanding a patient in the context of the surroundings that influenced their development is elemental to the therapeutic process. My primary goal is to facilitate the development of alternative ways of thought and behavior to reduce distress and help patients view themselves as active agents of change. I utilize an integrative approach, combining Cognitive Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, and Internal Family Systems techniques.
Waitlist for new clients
Transformation Collaborative Empowerment Svcs Pllc
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC, LCAS-A, TF-CBT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello. I'm Taneka, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, Ohio, and Michigan. I'm excited you have found my page! I have a passion for working with women and children to assist them in understanding and transitioning through the barriers they are experiencing in their lives. I have been a therapist for four years, and my experience includes treating symptoms related to anxiety, depression, adjustment to life transitions,
trauma
, family dynamics, and vocational concerns. By providing therapeutic services for clients dealing with various issues, I have found that we give power to the things we do not address.
Waitlist for new clients
Beth A Salter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
You are the expert on your life, therefore I use a collaborative approach to therapy driven by your input. Together we will develop a treatment plan to give you the tools and skills to achieve your optimal life satisfaction and emotional wellness in a caring non-judgmental environment. My counseling experience spans all ages, for individual, couples, family and group therapy. I provide comprehensive clinical assessments, substance abuse and ADHD assessments. I have treated a range of symptoms, including adjustment disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD,
PTSD
, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorder, and substance use disorders.
Dr. Heather Dancy Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW, CFMHE, CCCE, NCPCA, NCCE
Verified
Verified
I have specialized training as a
trauma
therapist working with
PTSD
victims, using EMDR.
Do you feel on overload from anxiety or a deep sadness that won't just go away? Sometimes we reach a point where we feel we need a little extra help to get through a situation we are facing, or sometimes just life in general. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental approach to counseling and welcome those experiencing life's challenges. I have dedicated my life to behavioral health and wellness and specialize in working with those experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, mood disorders, thoughts disorders and
PTSD
, among many others. I also offer Mental Health Assessments, Parenting Capacity Assessments and Child Custody Evaluations.
Margaret Miller Crite
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Hello there! Does life constantly point you in various directions and you are frequently uncertain of which way to go? Does everyone including yourself expect you to be clear and strong? Is always the appearance of having everything in the right place and without fail essential to your position in life? We are our experiences and we as women carry a specific set of issues secondary to the not so good things that have happened to us. It is ok that these issues manifest themselves in
trauma
, moodiness, emotional turmoil and the inability to create stable relationships free of relentless conflict.
Cheri B Henry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The therapeutic relationship can provide an opportunity for you to process emotional, relational, and spiritual issues in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I incorporate a wide range of strategies in my therapeutic philosophy and style based on your need. In addition to individual therapy, I provide marital and family therapy, including mutli-generational family sessions. Much of my previous professional experience has been with relationship issues, grief, women's issues and
trauma
. I am currently accepting new patients.
Leslie Travia
Counselor
Verified
Verified
Hi! My name is Leslie Travia, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 5 years of clinical experience working with teenagers, mature adults, and couples experience dealing with
trauma
, Sexual/Gender identity, Anxiety, Depression, Grief,
Trauma
, and
PTSD
. I believe that what I do as a therapist is my calling.
Katharina Lewandowski Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Therapy is an experience that can benefit everyone. It allows us to take the time to look closely at ourselves. It can help us reflect on how to manage difficult life changes, loneliness and challenging relationships. Everyone experiences sadness and stress. Speaking with a therapist who is nonjudgmental and accepting can help us understand how to meet our professional, personal, and relationship needs. I am a psychotherapist with 15+ years of experience. I use a practical and flexible approach to treat problems such as anxiety, depression,
trauma
, relationship difficulties, life-stage adjustment, and others.
Travis Jeffords
Counselor, MDiv, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified
Verified
Now Accepting New Clients! Do you have this thing where you get older but just never wiser? Have midnights become your afternoons? Are you worried and preoccupied with the future? Do you think you know how you SHOULD act, but it feels like nothing is producing actual change? Together, we can help you be liberated from the past, find peace about the future, and experience wholeness in the present. I offer compassion, curiosity, and acceptance. I specialize in working with with anxiety, depression, religious
trauma
, anger, LGBTQ+ issues and couples.
Waitlist for new clients
Eric Taylor
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome to Therapy! In order for us to create healthy change and live life on our own terms we have to be willing to become comfortable being uncomfortable. We are all capable of improving the quality of our lives when we learn how to embrace challenges and overcome obstacles/self-doubts in order to create opportunities. I provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment in which my clients can explore the issues and challenges they face.
Megan Reeves-Denton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in individual, couple, family, and group therapy with children, teens, families, and adults. A total of 15 years in human services, 8 years directly related to therapy. I have provided out patient therapy. play therapy, and in school therapy. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with a variety of mental health, emotional, and behavioral issues including: ADHD, adjustment/transitions, attachment, ODD, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, school problems, couple conflict, and family conflicts.
Waitlist for new clients
Kirsten Schoonmaker Bryant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Since 1992, I have had the honor of accompanying countless individuals in their journey towards living more authentic and satisfying lives. I am convinced that everyone possesses the ability to live their life to its fullest potential. As your counselor, my role is to help awaken you to this dormant power within. I believe that we all function based on the beliefs instilled in us at an early age and are reinforced in various ways throughout our lives. It is when we begin to challenge these "truths" that we experience a great awakening and discover our true self.
Trindale Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Finding a therapist that you feel like you can click with and understands you or your child can be an overwhelming route in the sea of mental health. Sometimes a major life event happens that shakes us to our core. Or we discover that we are starting to lose the tolerance we used to have to manage the twists and turns of this unpredictable life. Or maybe, we just need an objective person to listen and truly hear us. I ensure to provide a safe and open environment to process internal and external challenges. Let's get to a place where you and/or your child feel more confident in overcoming obstacles and finding joy in daily life.
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Esther Mendez
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
Personal power is necessary when bad things happen to good people. With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I've worked with individuals of all ages and their families. So whether it's the end of a marriage or a job;
PTSD
; depression or the roller coaster of ADHD, Bipolar Disorders, Behavioral and Substance Addictions and more, I'm here to help you step through the door of your "old" normal and into improved personal power and an increased sense of personal success that will become your "new" normal with a happier, healthier life.
Michelle S. Libby
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, LCMHCA, CTP
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor with a background treating teens and adults with anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders,
trauma
and stress related disorders, depressive disorders, and various other concerns. Additionally, I have experience working with children, adolescents, and teens with neurodevelopment disorders.
Not accepting new clients
H Mac Wallace
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a semi-retired Pastoral Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 30 years experience. I have been a seminary professor teaching Pastoral Care and Counseling for more than 15 years. My training was in psychoanalytical psychotherapy and family systems, so I do long-term and short-term psychotherapy with individuals and couples. Additionally, I was an Approved Supervisor with AAMFT and a teacher of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE & CPSP) before retirement. I work with personality and affective disorders,
trauma
survivors, life cycle changes, and I am particularly interested in working with men's issues.
Liz Waters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you’re reading this then you have decided that it’s time to get reconnected with yourself, your partner, or even your friends. Dating may be a struggle, you may be having trouble finding direction with your partner, or you may even be holding yourself back from opportunities that you feel you're not good enough for. There's one thing that is often the common denominator: relational
trauma
. When you’re hurt by the people that you love, it breaks and it builds.
Guilford Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBTC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in Dialectical Behaioral Therapy and EMDR (
trauma
therapy).
If past traumas are interfering with your life, if you struggle with managing your emotions, or if you have patterns of self-harm and suicidal thoughts, I'd love to meet with you. People I work with have usually tried therapy before, but found that their progress stalled out or bogged down. If that sounds familiar, reach out and give it another try.
Lesia Lancaster
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Having an experienced grief and loss counselor/Certified
Trauma
-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, adults, adolescents, and children can be empowered to make life good again.
Traumatic experiences or challenging life events may leave you feeling confused, anxious, agitated, or numb. These feelings may be so overwhelming that you might not even remember a time when things felt better. One thing you can count on is that you are eager to find a sense of safety, security, and peace. Most of all, I understand that you want to possess the confidence and skills to redefine your life. Clients seeking services want to establish a sense of safety, develop a sense of power, and gain the ability to reconnect with others. They come to learn more about how to be more present and less focused on past experiences.
Waitlist for new clients
Keisha McCleese Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am also experienced in the areas of anxiety, depression,
trauma
, stress/anger management critical incident stress and various other issues.
I would like to acknowledge and congratulate you on the courage required to take the steps necessary towards achieving your desired goals. The counseling process can be intimidating as it requires you to entrust your current behaviors, thoughts, feelings and concerns to a licensed professional in the hopes of relieving problematic symptoms. My goal is to assist you in this process by providing a warm and empathetic environment in which you are able to discuss, explore, and decide the direction you would like to take. My approach serves to teach you the skills and techniques to effectively identify current problems with confidence.
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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.