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Asa K Stoltz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT
Verified Verified
West End, NC 27376
I AM CURRENTLY NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher with a certification in Trauma-Focused CBT, I am passionate about combining traditional therapy theories/techniques with experiential and holistic methods such as meditation, mindfulness and mind-body awareness to better serve client's or family's needs (upon request). I have 15 + years of experience from outpatient- and in home settings, private practice, foster care-systems, juvenile justice/court and am also familiar with working with military families.
I AM CURRENTLY NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher with a certification in Trauma-Focused CBT, I am passionate about combining traditional therapy theories/techniques with experiential and holistic methods such as meditation, mindfulness and mind-body awareness to better serve client's or family's needs (upon request). I have 15 + years of experience from outpatient- and in home settings, private practice, foster care-systems, juvenile justice/court and am also familiar with working with military families.
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Madison Zwiebel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Seven Lakes, NC 27376
Life is difficult and forever changing and everyone experiences challenges and hardships in unique ways. At times, these life experiences can become overwhelming and feel unmanageable. Negative feelings can feel everlasting. Whether you have experienced past traumatic experiences or are currently facing hardships, experiencing negative feelings, or want to enhance your overall well-being, additional support can help in the process of individual self-growth.
Life is difficult and forever changing and everyone experiences challenges and hardships in unique ways. At times, these life experiences can become overwhelming and feel unmanageable. Negative feelings can feel everlasting. Whether you have experienced past traumatic experiences or are currently facing hardships, experiencing negative feelings, or want to enhance your overall well-being, additional support can help in the process of individual self-growth.
(910) 725-5306 View (910) 725-5306
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Amber Seneres
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West End, NC 27376
Not accepting new clients
So many of my clients come in feeling like something is wrong with them. They are relieved to know that their feelings are normal. My clients come to me because they just want to feel better. They want to be less depressed, less anxious, better parents, more confident, and have healthier relationships. I work with my clients as they learn new ways of coping and living life that free them from negative thoughts, behaviors and patterns of emotional reactivity.
So many of my clients come in feeling like something is wrong with them. They are relieved to know that their feelings are normal. My clients come to me because they just want to feel better. They want to be less depressed, less anxious, better parents, more confident, and have healthier relationships. I work with my clients as they learn new ways of coping and living life that free them from negative thoughts, behaviors and patterns of emotional reactivity.
(910) 684-3376 View (910) 684-3376

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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.