Trauma Focused Therapists in Charlotte, NC

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I have significant experience working with children and adolescents. My journey in social work began with a passion for helping individuals both heal from trauma and better cope with the stressors of everyday life. I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Auburn University and my Master of Social Work (MSW) from Winthrop University.

Taking the first step toward mental wellness can be daunting. I’m here to meet with you authentic kindness and empathy as you begin to make changes to better yourself and your life. I foster a nonjudgmental atmosphere for you to explore all the inner-workings that may be contributing to you not feeling like your best self.

I specialize in working with people who want to work towards bettering their relationship with themselves and others, with those struggling to maintain a balance between respecting individual needs within the context of cultural and family expectations, with those who have experienced trauma and/or loss, and with people who are looking to build and expand upon their existing coping skills. I strive to maintain an inclusive, brave space. I encourage therapy to be a brave place, and not a safe place, because it is very brave to show up and work on getting out of the safety of the known and to work towards fostering a better future.

I am passionate about working with children and their families to collaborate together to make a strong impact to promote healing and improve family functioning. I work with children of all ages, as well as support parents, who may experience difficult situations or experiences in their lives such as adoption, ADHD, anxiety, Autism, emotional and behavioral issues, school disruption, and trauma. I specialize in using play therapy to help children learn to self-regulate, improve executive functioning, increase self-esteem, deal with trauma, increase social skills, and develop positive relationships.

Are you feeling tired, drained, or maybe overwhelmed with the sudden change in your child’s behavior? Is your child struggling with nightmares, flashbacks, negative thoughts about themselves or the world, irritability, negative affect, anger, difficulties concentrating, isolation, loss of interest or re-experiencing an event? If so, your child may be experiencing trauma symptoms. Trauma symptoms are the result of a frightening, dangerous, or violent event that possesses a threat to one’s life especially children. Traumatic experiences can elicit strong emotional and physical reactions that can linger long after the traumatic event.

I combine the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with my compassionate and empathetic nature. With a deep understanding of motivational interviewing and a spiritual approach, I guide my clients towards personal growth and fulfillment. Driven by my genuine care and life coaching expertise, I create a nurturing space for individuals to explore their emotions, gain healthier perspectives, develop strategies for their challenges and find inner peace.

Hope all is well, Thank You for visiting our page and thank you for the opportunity of allowing us to possibly assist you, a referral, your child or your loved one with their mental health needs. In my own words "I am a Mentor by Nature and a Therapist by profession. Through my work experiences and education, I realized there is a significant difference between mentoring & counseling. So I decided to create a clinical platform to better assist our community with their mental health needs". In addition, I also provide Clinical Supervision. Please visit us at www.survivingthebattle.com for additional information.

I work with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 3-25) whom are struggling emotionally or behaviorally. I have extensive experience with trauma and complex trauma cases.

Dr. Russo is an applied scientist, passionately dedicating her work to create change in educational policy and programming for young children. She believes science should result in a meaningful impact on the real world. She has spent countless hours working directly in the classroom, with teachers, and behind the scenes supporting classroom social-emotional strategy use. Growing up in New York in a family of educators, Dr. Russo deeply values the importance of positive experiences in the classroom and she is dedicated to fostering meaningful and collaborative school- home relationships.

I currently work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

You or your loved one may be dealing with overwhelming stress, previous traumatic experiences, loss, or everyday life events, but what matters most is you are looking for ways to navigate these challenges. There are ways to use your strengths to move towards a meaningful life in line with your goals and aspirations. Together we will work to reach a greater understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Personal growth is unique, but we will aim to get you where you want to be, while encouraging development in areas aligned with your values.

"Beginning therapy can be a very difficult decision for one to make. I am so excited that you have taken the first step in this rewarding journey!" My passion and goals are to assist others to experience healing and wholeness in life through management of the symptoms that cause dysfunction in everyday lives. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As an integrated therapist my goal is to help you figure out how to use your own resiliency."

"Empowering Young Minds Through Healing and Wellness" We are a psychotherapy practice conveniently located in the South Park area providing individual and group therapy for adolescents and young adults ages 13 to 25 . We have a strong focus on parent support and family involvement and a special interest in trauma focused therapy. Our clinicians have immediate availability in both the group and individual settings.

I am passionate about learning about and helping others, which was my purpose in pursing the mental health field. Since entering the field, I have worked with individuals of all ages dealing with significant mental and behavioral health concerns. I have focused on educating myself to be a trauma-informed clinical and to focus my areas of expertise for adolescents and adults dealing with issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, self-injurious behaviors and interpersonal difficulties. I offer teletherapy services for Florida clients due to being stationed in North Carolina as an Army spouse presently.

Therapy is not only intended to treat mental illness or to help alleviate only the most severe traumas. Therapy can help with nearly every aspect of life, from the seemingly everyday to the most devastating situations. We all have solutions we want to achieve and go through changes we need help to navigate. I welcome anyone who is in need of extra tools to help them along on their life journey. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy, life stressors, relational issues, life transitions, women's issues, body image, and grief. I am passionate about working with diverse populations, including BIPOC,women, adolescents, and adults.

I have a passion for seeing people become all they can be and partnering with them in finding their passion and purpose for life. Whatever life’s adversities you may face, I look forward to supporting you in your journey to becoming your best self. I have worked within the child welfare systems with children and families who have experienced traumas such as physical, sexual, and emotional maltreatment. I also have experience in working with people who are experiencing suicidality and self-harming behaviors. I am here to help clients set goals to overcome obstacles in life and set healthy boundaries.

Looking for something different? I uniquely combine evidence-based therapy with meditation, breathwork, yoga, and other techniques, like art therapy. I’ve been a licensed therapist since 2007. I create a space where you can be heard and nurtured but also pushed to grow. We'll work together to set realistic therapeutic goals so you can thrive. I love to support teens, college students, & adults, as well as LGBTQIA+, POC, single parents, and other marginalized populations. I offer group for younger kids. Together, we’ll reduce stress, anxiety, and low mood by learning coping skills to increase overall wellness and personal awareness.

I specialize in the child and adolescent population and their families and have done so for 18 years. I specialize in treating individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for trauma recovery. In my practice I also treat adults ( who can be seen by other therapists as well as myself within the practice). I collaborate with a psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management, ensuring comprehensive support for clients.

Dating, trouble with boundaries, sexual trauma, relationship trauma, codependency, childhood trauma, relationship conflict, and more may lead to feeling as though it is difficult to have fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others. Or, maybe you are experiencing a general sense of anxiety, and it feels difficult to live in the moment. My priority is to offer an empowering, trauma-focused safe space where you can heal and cultivate healthy relationships with yourself and others.