Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Winston Salem, NC
Kristin Reiners Nichols
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27103
I work compassionately with women and college students to overcome trauma, and work through life issues in order to grow beyond perceived limitations.
Creating new possibilities, transforming pain and loss into abundance, and living a truly fulfilled life takes courage. I will partner with you in emotionally safe, compassionate conversations and activities where you can experience movement towards spiritual, emotional ,mental and physical health.. You are powerful beyond your imagination! Allow your "Breakdowns" to lead to "Breakthroughs!" I would be honored to walk beside you, your family member or friend during this journey.
I work compassionately with women and college students to overcome trauma, and work through life issues in order to grow beyond perceived limitations.
Creating new possibilities, transforming pain and loss into abundance, and living a truly fulfilled life takes courage. I will partner with you in emotionally safe, compassionate conversations and activities where you can experience movement towards spiritual, emotional ,mental and physical health.. You are powerful beyond your imagination! Allow your "Breakdowns" to lead to "Breakthroughs!" I would be honored to walk beside you, your family member or friend during this journey.
S.T.A.R. Counseling & Consulting Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC-S, TFCBT, CCMC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27106
Good day! We are a dynamic group of mental health professionals with over 18 yrs of experience. We see children, teens, adults, couples, families, & groups and offer support with many issues such as: mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, IDD/Autism, childhood issues & other concerns in life. We offer Trauma-Focused CBT, Women's Group, and more! Our practice has just moved to Northern Winston-Salem. We look forward to working with you! Thank you!
Good day! We are a dynamic group of mental health professionals with over 18 yrs of experience. We see children, teens, adults, couples, families, & groups and offer support with many issues such as: mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, IDD/Autism, childhood issues & other concerns in life. We offer Trauma-Focused CBT, Women's Group, and more! Our practice has just moved to Northern Winston-Salem. We look forward to working with you! Thank you!
Take the time to invest in yourself through therapy. For well over a decade, I have been honored to work with people from all walks of life. I have found that growth comes when we slow down and invest time in exploring our own beliefs, relationships, and behaviors. Sometimes we need a guide to help make sense of that process: a therapist. For over a decade I have honed my skills in working with grief, trauma, life transitions, mood disorders, anxiety, disordered eating, obesity, caregiver stress, women's issues, and more. While I am trained and certified in various modalities, treatment is tailored to each patient's goals
Take the time to invest in yourself through therapy. For well over a decade, I have been honored to work with people from all walks of life. I have found that growth comes when we slow down and invest time in exploring our own beliefs, relationships, and behaviors. Sometimes we need a guide to help make sense of that process: a therapist. For over a decade I have honed my skills in working with grief, trauma, life transitions, mood disorders, anxiety, disordered eating, obesity, caregiver stress, women's issues, and more. While I am trained and certified in various modalities, treatment is tailored to each patient's goals
Bonnie Marie Torella
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27106
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide help to those who want to feel better emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. As a Family Therapist in private practice, I offer support, guidance, and healing to the individual, couple, tween/teen, and family, who are facing challenging emotions or situations. While providing a safe environment for those with a variety of issues, I specialize in treating trauma/ PTSD, anxiety, depression, parent/family and couple issues, child/adolescent disorders, bereavement, life/stress management, and relationship conflict.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide help to those who want to feel better emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. As a Family Therapist in private practice, I offer support, guidance, and healing to the individual, couple, tween/teen, and family, who are facing challenging emotions or situations. While providing a safe environment for those with a variety of issues, I specialize in treating trauma/ PTSD, anxiety, depression, parent/family and couple issues, child/adolescent disorders, bereavement, life/stress management, and relationship conflict.
Skylar Elise McGhee
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with eating disorders, self-esteem, trauma, depression & anxiety, OCD, and life transitions.
My hope as a psychotherapist is to build a relationship based on trust, respect, and hopefulness with my clients. I view psychotherapy not only as a way to address symptoms, but as a gateway to more joy, wholeness, and pleasure in our lives.
I specialize in working with eating disorders, self-esteem, trauma, depression & anxiety, OCD, and life transitions.
My hope as a psychotherapist is to build a relationship based on trust, respect, and hopefulness with my clients. I view psychotherapy not only as a way to address symptoms, but as a gateway to more joy, wholeness, and pleasure in our lives.
Amanda Beck
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27104 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I take special pride in providing individual therapy to adult clients who are overfunctioners or perfectionists in the face of stress, those who demonstrate compassion towards others but have difficulty extending the same compassion to themselves, individuals who feel stretched thin by the demands of their life, those who wish to explore their relationship with drugs and/or alcohol or have a loved one with a substance use issue, and individuals impacted by trauma. Clients often work with me to address their anxiety (including OCD), depression, substance use, stress related to life changes, and relational difficulties.
I take special pride in providing individual therapy to adult clients who are overfunctioners or perfectionists in the face of stress, those who demonstrate compassion towards others but have difficulty extending the same compassion to themselves, individuals who feel stretched thin by the demands of their life, those who wish to explore their relationship with drugs and/or alcohol or have a loved one with a substance use issue, and individuals impacted by trauma. Clients often work with me to address their anxiety (including OCD), depression, substance use, stress related to life changes, and relational difficulties.
I have experience working with individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, identity issues, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Hi! I am glad you are here. It can be intimidating to trust someone with the pain, heartache, and uncertainty in your life. My hope is for counseling to be a place that feels safe enough for you to grow in the ability to trust and feel safe in your body. I want you to find a place where you can be seen, heard, and have your story held with dignity and honor. Whether that is with me or another therapist, I hope you can find someone to walk alongside you as you rest, grow in strength, and face the challenges in your life.
I have experience working with individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, identity issues, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Hi! I am glad you are here. It can be intimidating to trust someone with the pain, heartache, and uncertainty in your life. My hope is for counseling to be a place that feels safe enough for you to grow in the ability to trust and feel safe in your body. I want you to find a place where you can be seen, heard, and have your story held with dignity and honor. Whether that is with me or another therapist, I hope you can find someone to walk alongside you as you rest, grow in strength, and face the challenges in your life.
Amber Miner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103 (Online Only)
These models have been shown effective with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences.
Psychologist Robert Johnson's words capture my philosophy: "It's not too difficult to get the skeletons out of the closet with people, but to get the gold out is a different matter. That is therapy. Psychology is the Art of finding the gold of the spirit." My approach, rooted in collaboration, respect, and validation, remains consistent across various therapeutic models. If you're seeking a companion on your journey to uncover the "gold of the spirit," I would be honored to walk that path with you.
These models have been shown effective with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences.
Psychologist Robert Johnson's words capture my philosophy: "It's not too difficult to get the skeletons out of the closet with people, but to get the gold out is a different matter. That is therapy. Psychology is the Art of finding the gold of the spirit." My approach, rooted in collaboration, respect, and validation, remains consistent across various therapeutic models. If you're seeking a companion on your journey to uncover the "gold of the spirit," I would be honored to walk that path with you.
Ecaterina Gittard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Hi there! If you're having a difficult time in your life or if you're feeling down and need that extra support and processing, please reach out to me. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, C PTSD, complex and developmental trauma. Other issues that I can support you and help you process are grief, life transitions, marital issues, parent coaching, performance issues, sleep issues, anger management, etc.
Hi there! If you're having a difficult time in your life or if you're feeling down and need that extra support and processing, please reach out to me. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, C PTSD, complex and developmental trauma. Other issues that I can support you and help you process are grief, life transitions, marital issues, parent coaching, performance issues, sleep issues, anger management, etc.
I have experience across the continuum of care and have an expertise in trauma training from a collaborative associated with Duke University.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for supporting individuals through common challenges faced by people as they are working toward acceptance and change. As your therapist, I will be here to partner with you to create and achieve goals that help you recognize the strength and success you already possess. Utilizing my education, training, and background working with clients in all stages of change, I am confident our time together will help you connect with your best self and positively impact your life and progress.
I have experience across the continuum of care and have an expertise in trauma training from a collaborative associated with Duke University.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for supporting individuals through common challenges faced by people as they are working toward acceptance and change. As your therapist, I will be here to partner with you to create and achieve goals that help you recognize the strength and success you already possess. Utilizing my education, training, and background working with clients in all stages of change, I am confident our time together will help you connect with your best self and positively impact your life and progress.
Georgie Lazarus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Life can be difficult and traumatic.
In over a decade as a therapist, I have helped clients of all backgrounds cope with trauma and improve their lives. My specialties include depression, anxiety, narcissistic abuse, neurodivergence, parenting concerns, and such women's health issues as infertility, maternal depression, and PCOS. My practice also concentrates on stress management, relationships, and navigating issues related to one's family of origin. Cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness lie at the heart of my therapeutic approach. I value being present in the moment with my clients and their emotions, whatever they may be.
Life can be difficult and traumatic.
In over a decade as a therapist, I have helped clients of all backgrounds cope with trauma and improve their lives. My specialties include depression, anxiety, narcissistic abuse, neurodivergence, parenting concerns, and such women's health issues as infertility, maternal depression, and PCOS. My practice also concentrates on stress management, relationships, and navigating issues related to one's family of origin. Cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness lie at the heart of my therapeutic approach. I value being present in the moment with my clients and their emotions, whatever they may be.
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You have already taken the biggest step by deciding to look for help and I would be honored to assist you in the next steps of your journey. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, maternal mental health, stress, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, and self esteem in adults.
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I support clients healing from trauma experiences, exploring coping skills, and finding ways to reconnect with their body in order to trust their intuition.
You deserve to feel heard and understood. Life transitions, experiencing trauma, navigating eating concerns, and understanding relationship challenges can be overwhelming and make you feel alone. New phases of life, going through a really painful experience, or managing our relationship with food and our bodies brings up things that may be unexpected or distressing. You may be asking yourself: What makes me feel most like myself? What are other people thinking? It can feel impossible to determine if you're where you "should" be as you also navigate everything that comes with being a teenager, college student, or young adult.
I support clients healing from trauma experiences, exploring coping skills, and finding ways to reconnect with their body in order to trust their intuition.
You deserve to feel heard and understood. Life transitions, experiencing trauma, navigating eating concerns, and understanding relationship challenges can be overwhelming and make you feel alone. New phases of life, going through a really painful experience, or managing our relationship with food and our bodies brings up things that may be unexpected or distressing. You may be asking yourself: What makes me feel most like myself? What are other people thinking? It can feel impossible to determine if you're where you "should" be as you also navigate everything that comes with being a teenager, college student, or young adult.
Mary Katherine Burbach
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
The core of all my work with clients centers around connection. Whether you are an individual who has experienced trauma or is feeling constantly worn out and discouraged, a couple lacking emotional connection or walking through difficult times, I am here to help you. I work with individuals with a wide variety of struggles, including those experiencing stress, trauma, mood disorders, &/or life transitions, as well as couples who are in distress or seeking to rekindle their connection.
The core of all my work with clients centers around connection. Whether you are an individual who has experienced trauma or is feeling constantly worn out and discouraged, a couple lacking emotional connection or walking through difficult times, I am here to help you. I work with individuals with a wide variety of struggles, including those experiencing stress, trauma, mood disorders, &/or life transitions, as well as couples who are in distress or seeking to rekindle their connection.
Teresa Prevatte
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Waitlist for new clients
Want to get more out of your life and your relationships by processing past trauma? I can help.
Are you feeling stuck as a result of past trauma? Are your relationships, career and/or self-esteem negatively impacted by your trauma history? Trauma isn't always the "big T" trauma we think of when we hear the word " trauma". It can be caused by any ongoing situation that causes distress, fear, and a sense of helplessness. This can happen in your family of origin, a relationship or even a workplace setting. The good news is that the rest of the story is unwritten. You can heal. Processing trauma with a skilled, supportive clinician can help you transform anxiety, fear and shame into connection, wellness and purpose.
Want to get more out of your life and your relationships by processing past trauma? I can help.
Are you feeling stuck as a result of past trauma? Are your relationships, career and/or self-esteem negatively impacted by your trauma history? Trauma isn't always the "big T" trauma we think of when we hear the word " trauma". It can be caused by any ongoing situation that causes distress, fear, and a sense of helplessness. This can happen in your family of origin, a relationship or even a workplace setting. The good news is that the rest of the story is unwritten. You can heal. Processing trauma with a skilled, supportive clinician can help you transform anxiety, fear and shame into connection, wellness and purpose.
At Crossnore, we address the needs of the mind and soul through our trauma-informed approach utilized by our clinical services team.
Crossnore Communities for Children offers services to outpatient clients utilizing a trauma-informed model of care. We provide each client with a complete clinical assessment to ensure they receive personalized services and the best care for their needs. Our clients work with a therapist in a consistent, structured, and collaborative environment that promotes growth and healing.
At Crossnore, we address the needs of the mind and soul through our trauma-informed approach utilized by our clinical services team.
Crossnore Communities for Children offers services to outpatient clients utilizing a trauma-informed model of care. We provide each client with a complete clinical assessment to ensure they receive personalized services and the best care for their needs. Our clients work with a therapist in a consistent, structured, and collaborative environment that promotes growth and healing.
Claudia Davies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27107 (Online Only)
Hello there and welcome to my safe space. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I have several years of clinical experience working with individuals, families and groups of various ages, race, nationalities, and ethnicities. I have experience working in outpatient, psychiatric behavioral health, and hospice settings. Therapy is a partnership, and as partners, together, we will determine what therapeutic intervention(s) is best for you. My goal is to use what I know, to do what I can, to help you navigate and cope with life in whatever capacity that may look like for you.
Hello there and welcome to my safe space. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I have several years of clinical experience working with individuals, families and groups of various ages, race, nationalities, and ethnicities. I have experience working in outpatient, psychiatric behavioral health, and hospice settings. Therapy is a partnership, and as partners, together, we will determine what therapeutic intervention(s) is best for you. My goal is to use what I know, to do what I can, to help you navigate and cope with life in whatever capacity that may look like for you.
Sharon Burris
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27101
I utilize many techniques to include person centered, cognitive behavioral (CBT) to include Trauma Focused – CBT, and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
I believe that counseling is a relationship between the client and therapist where the therapist assists the client to use their strengths to overcome any situation they may be facing. I attempt to meet you, the client, where you are, as well as aid when needed to succeed in choices that you have made for yourself.
I utilize many techniques to include person centered, cognitive behavioral (CBT) to include Trauma Focused – CBT, and Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
I believe that counseling is a relationship between the client and therapist where the therapist assists the client to use their strengths to overcome any situation they may be facing. I attempt to meet you, the client, where you are, as well as aid when needed to succeed in choices that you have made for yourself.
If you're looking for a compassionate setting to work through loss, trauma, or discover your potential, please reach out.
If you're experiencing a major life transition, thinking about making a change, or feeling unfulfilled in your daily life, seeking therapy can help. I understand that change and growth can often be uncomfortable. By working with me, you can expect a safe and understanding place to explore current and past difficulties, process emotions, and achieve holistic wellbeing. I have training in art therapy, mindfulness, meditation, and trauma-informed approaches. I offer traditional talk counseling and art therapy to teens and adults experiencing life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem issues.
If you're looking for a compassionate setting to work through loss, trauma, or discover your potential, please reach out.
If you're experiencing a major life transition, thinking about making a change, or feeling unfulfilled in your daily life, seeking therapy can help. I understand that change and growth can often be uncomfortable. By working with me, you can expect a safe and understanding place to explore current and past difficulties, process emotions, and achieve holistic wellbeing. I have training in art therapy, mindfulness, meditation, and trauma-informed approaches. I offer traditional talk counseling and art therapy to teens and adults experiencing life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, and self-esteem issues.
Are you feeling easily startled, irritable, having nightmares, panic attacks, unwanted thoughts or memories of the event(s), having difficulty socializing with family, friends or people in public. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms I can help you overcome them. These are trauma responses, and the only way to reduce them or overcome them is to face the event(s) that are haunting you head on. I have experience serving individual who have suffered trauma like first responders, military, veterans, sexual assault victims and more. Don't keep putting your selfcare on the back burner. Call me and I can help
Are you feeling easily startled, irritable, having nightmares, panic attacks, unwanted thoughts or memories of the event(s), having difficulty socializing with family, friends or people in public. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms I can help you overcome them. These are trauma responses, and the only way to reduce them or overcome them is to face the event(s) that are haunting you head on. I have experience serving individual who have suffered trauma like first responders, military, veterans, sexual assault victims and more. Don't keep putting your selfcare on the back burner. Call me and I can help
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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.