Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Browns Summit, NC
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Erin Cooley-Gross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Browns Summit, NC 27214 (Online Only)
I recognize the impact that trauma has on individuals and their families.
Hey! Welcome to the first step (or possibly the 100th step) in your self healing journey. I believe we are all innately capable of becoming aligned with our authenticity and to be the expert of ourselves. But sometimes we get in our own way! I guide my clients to be a more whole version of themselves; whether it be working through childhood trauma or by breaking down the barriers to new relationships. I use evidence-based modalities to help anyone on the road to self discovery and healing.
I recognize the impact that trauma has on individuals and their families.
Hey! Welcome to the first step (or possibly the 100th step) in your self healing journey. I believe we are all innately capable of becoming aligned with our authenticity and to be the expert of ourselves. But sometimes we get in our own way! I guide my clients to be a more whole version of themselves; whether it be working through childhood trauma or by breaking down the barriers to new relationships. I use evidence-based modalities to help anyone on the road to self discovery and healing.
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Headway
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, ACS
Verified Verified
Browns Summit, NC 27214 (Online Only)
Trauma focused and solution oriented, I will seek to teach new coping skills to help you when you are alone and may be faced with other challenges.
The fact is, everyone struggles at one time or another. I have been in practice for over fifteen years and have worked with teens, adults, couples and families experiencing issues ranging from anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, marital issues, eating disorder, cutting, self esteem, personality disorders, ADHD, family conflict and a number of other life challenges. I am warm and compassionate, and a client focused-listener who will work with you to get you to your desired therapeutic outcome of improved mental health. I am prepared and excited to join you on your journey as you seek a solution to your challenges.
Trauma focused and solution oriented, I will seek to teach new coping skills to help you when you are alone and may be faced with other challenges.
The fact is, everyone struggles at one time or another. I have been in practice for over fifteen years and have worked with teens, adults, couples and families experiencing issues ranging from anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, marital issues, eating disorder, cutting, self esteem, personality disorders, ADHD, family conflict and a number of other life challenges. I am warm and compassionate, and a client focused-listener who will work with you to get you to your desired therapeutic outcome of improved mental health. I am prepared and excited to join you on your journey as you seek a solution to your challenges.
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You Grow Girl PLLC
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Browns Summit, NC 27214 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you Ready to Grow ? Seeking help is a courageous step towards self-improvement, and I commend you for taking it. Together, we can uncover your inner strength and resilience to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals to help you grow in all areas of your life.
Are you Ready to Grow ? Seeking help is a courageous step towards self-improvement, and I commend you for taking it. Together, we can uncover your inner strength and resilience to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals to help you grow in all areas of your life.
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Sheryl Norris Ketner
MEd, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Browns Summit, NC 27214
Not accepting new clients
Fisher Park Counseling is a private counseling practice located near downtown Greensboro. I offer a warm, safe, and inviting atmosphere where you can share your concerns and we can work towards positive changes. I welcome all ethnicities, sexual identities and and spiritual orientations. I am qualified to work with individuals and couples experiencing a number of concerns including mood disorders, sexual abuse, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, relationship and family concerns and social issues to name a few.
Fisher Park Counseling is a private counseling practice located near downtown Greensboro. I offer a warm, safe, and inviting atmosphere where you can share your concerns and we can work towards positive changes. I welcome all ethnicities, sexual identities and and spiritual orientations. I am qualified to work with individuals and couples experiencing a number of concerns including mood disorders, sexual abuse, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, relationship and family concerns and social issues to name a few.
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Tonya Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, LICSW
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27408 (Online Only)
My specialties include: depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, and addiction(s).
Having struggles with depression, anxiety, fear, past traumas, or addictive behaviors? I invite you to experience a new way of healing old wounds, finding new sources of energy to improve your relationships, and embark on the journey of self-discovery. I can share with you refined ways of managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self -image, dealing with past traumas, addressing addictions, and relationship issues, utilizing depth work, motivational therapies, and cognitive behavioral therapies.
My specialties include: depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, and addiction(s).
Having struggles with depression, anxiety, fear, past traumas, or addictive behaviors? I invite you to experience a new way of healing old wounds, finding new sources of energy to improve your relationships, and embark on the journey of self-discovery. I can share with you refined ways of managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self -image, dealing with past traumas, addressing addictions, and relationship issues, utilizing depth work, motivational therapies, and cognitive behavioral therapies.
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Candace Lightheart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27408
Many people tell me they feel their struggles aren't significant enough for therapy. The truth is, therapy can be helpful for a wide range of concerns, such as anxiety, relationship issues, or simply feeling stuck. Therapy is a safe space to address any concerns that are impacting your happiness and daily life, regardless of the size or complexity. I provide compassionate and individualized care for adults experiencing emotional distress related to substance use concerns, trauma/ PTSD, and work-related stress/burnout. Let’s work together to build resilience, find healing, and create a healthier you!
Many people tell me they feel their struggles aren't significant enough for therapy. The truth is, therapy can be helpful for a wide range of concerns, such as anxiety, relationship issues, or simply feeling stuck. Therapy is a safe space to address any concerns that are impacting your happiness and daily life, regardless of the size or complexity. I provide compassionate and individualized care for adults experiencing emotional distress related to substance use concerns, trauma/ PTSD, and work-related stress/burnout. Let’s work together to build resilience, find healing, and create a healthier you!
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Guilford Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27408
Waitlist for new clients
Guilford Counseling PLLC serves a wide variety of clients, but we especially enjoy working with people who are experiencing: emotion dysregulation, anxiety, suicidal thoughts & behaviors, depression, and the journey of healing from trauma.
NOTE: I am not current accepting new clients, but other Guilford Counseling therapists have openings! 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.
Guilford Counseling PLLC serves a wide variety of clients, but we especially enjoy working with people who are experiencing: emotion dysregulation, anxiety, suicidal thoughts & behaviors, depression, and the journey of healing from trauma.
NOTE: I am not current accepting new clients, but other Guilford Counseling therapists have openings! 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.
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Lindsey K Umstead
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27405
My practice is trauma-informed, evidence-based, & rooted in Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating models.
Living in a world that tells us it’s not okay to be who we truly are is hard, hurtful, and exhausting. I want to help you be more of you - not less. To help you both be gentle with and challenge yourself. To trust yourself. To feel liberated to be your full, authentic, and dynamic self. If you’re tired of shrinking yourself or being shrunk by others, I want to support you as you embrace this process of expansion. My goal as a counselor is to help you accept yourself just as you are, have compassion for where you are right now, and commit to making changes that help you live a meaningful, values-driven life that works for you.
My practice is trauma-informed, evidence-based, & rooted in Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating models.
Living in a world that tells us it’s not okay to be who we truly are is hard, hurtful, and exhausting. I want to help you be more of you - not less. To help you both be gentle with and challenge yourself. To trust yourself. To feel liberated to be your full, authentic, and dynamic self. If you’re tired of shrinking yourself or being shrunk by others, I want to support you as you embrace this process of expansion. My goal as a counselor is to help you accept yourself just as you are, have compassion for where you are right now, and commit to making changes that help you live a meaningful, values-driven life that works for you.
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My clients are young adults, men, and trans folks who are grappling with how to make sense of their trauma, anxiety, or identity. Many have religious trauma or neurodivergence. I help them understand their emotions, find themselves, heal, and live an intentional life.
My clients are young adults, men, and trans folks who are grappling with how to make sense of their trauma, anxiety, or identity. Many have religious trauma or neurodivergence. I help them understand their emotions, find themselves, heal, and live an intentional life.
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Cameron Garrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27401 (Online Only)
My favorite therapies are using a mix of mindfulness, CBT (talk therapy) EMDR and ART ( trauma therapies), and Internal Family Systems (parts work).
I'm really glad you're here. I work with folx living in Raleigh/Durham, Charlotte, and Greensboro areas, all through an easy telehealth therapy platform. My favorite work to do with clients is exploring parts of yourself that you don't like, parts that might need some extra attention or healing, and internal feelings or overwhelming body sensations (like anxiety, anger, or depression) that really seem to hold you back. I really enjoy working with cis women and queer folx, exploring anything from relationships to coming out, attachments styles, old or newer traumas, implementing positive self talk, substance use, and gender identity.
My favorite therapies are using a mix of mindfulness, CBT (talk therapy) EMDR and ART ( trauma therapies), and Internal Family Systems (parts work).
I'm really glad you're here. I work with folx living in Raleigh/Durham, Charlotte, and Greensboro areas, all through an easy telehealth therapy platform. My favorite work to do with clients is exploring parts of yourself that you don't like, parts that might need some extra attention or healing, and internal feelings or overwhelming body sensations (like anxiety, anger, or depression) that really seem to hold you back. I really enjoy working with cis women and queer folx, exploring anything from relationships to coming out, attachments styles, old or newer traumas, implementing positive self talk, substance use, and gender identity.
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I come with knowledge from formal education, extra training in trauma, and wisdom that can only come from my own life experiences.
At the heart of every successful therapy experience, is a genuine connection and trust between client and counselor. The very first step in healing and recovery, is finding someone with whom you feel safe opening up, someone who you feel sincerely cares about your life, and someone who can and wants to understand exactly what you are going through.
I come with knowledge from formal education, extra training in trauma, and wisdom that can only come from my own life experiences.
At the heart of every successful therapy experience, is a genuine connection and trust between client and counselor. The very first step in healing and recovery, is finding someone with whom you feel safe opening up, someone who you feel sincerely cares about your life, and someone who can and wants to understand exactly what you are going through.
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Life can be difficult, confusing, and traumatic.
Stewart Middleton II, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor and Board-Certified Tele-mental Health Service Provider in the state of North Carolina with 3 years of intern experience and 2 years of professional experience in rehabilitation services, substance abuse counseling, and other DSM-5-related mental disorders. He provides psychological assessment and therapeutic care to adults and couples seeking help with finding purpose in life, emotional regulation, clear interpersonal communication, and healing from past trauma.
Life can be difficult, confusing, and traumatic.
Stewart Middleton II, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor and Board-Certified Tele-mental Health Service Provider in the state of North Carolina with 3 years of intern experience and 2 years of professional experience in rehabilitation services, substance abuse counseling, and other DSM-5-related mental disorders. He provides psychological assessment and therapeutic care to adults and couples seeking help with finding purpose in life, emotional regulation, clear interpersonal communication, and healing from past trauma.
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Tiana Sherrod
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CYT 500
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27405 (Online Only)
I incorporate holistic tools such as Brainspotting,Breath-work, Meditation, Sound Healing& Trauma Informed Yoga.
Trauma and challenges are something we have all faced at some point in our lives. Everyone tells you to go to therapy and heal but sometimes " healing" doesn't feel all that easy. Sometimes you have no idea where to start but know you need to. Sometimes it feels like falling backwards when you’re trying to move forward. Sometimes it feels like needing support but not knowing how to ask for it. Have these thoughts crossed your mind? I know they have crossed mine. You deserve the peace of mind you are seeking. Are you ready to take that step today?
I incorporate holistic tools such as Brainspotting,Breath-work, Meditation, Sound Healing& Trauma Informed Yoga.
Trauma and challenges are something we have all faced at some point in our lives. Everyone tells you to go to therapy and heal but sometimes " healing" doesn't feel all that easy. Sometimes you have no idea where to start but know you need to. Sometimes it feels like falling backwards when you’re trying to move forward. Sometimes it feels like needing support but not knowing how to ask for it. Have these thoughts crossed your mind? I know they have crossed mine. You deserve the peace of mind you are seeking. Are you ready to take that step today?
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Holly Jayamohan
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MS, LCMHC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27455
Waitlist for new clients
As a trauma therapist I use a culturally sensitive client centered approach.
I am a trauma therapist that specializes in Complex Trauma and also works well with teenagers. I enjoy working with clients ages 12 and above. Are you or your teenager resistant to counseling? Allow me the opportunity to work with you in redefining your counseling experience. I provide a judgement free space for you that promotes healing and wellness. It is my desire to walk along side you as you journey from a "stuck" place to one of healing and freedom.
As a trauma therapist I use a culturally sensitive client centered approach.
I am a trauma therapist that specializes in Complex Trauma and also works well with teenagers. I enjoy working with clients ages 12 and above. Are you or your teenager resistant to counseling? Allow me the opportunity to work with you in redefining your counseling experience. I provide a judgement free space for you that promotes healing and wellness. It is my desire to walk along side you as you journey from a "stuck" place to one of healing and freedom.
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Aj (Anjanette) Tschupp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
McLeansville, NC 27301
I come from a strengths-based and trauma focused perspective.
Whether this is your first time looking for a therapist or a "last ditch effort" to get help, I believe I can support you. When you are working with me, and yes, therapy is work, it is my hope that you will feel warmth, genuineness, and judgment-free compassion from me. Just the concept of finally feeling heard can be quite powerful in itself. I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches but I do not believe in a cookie-cutter approach to clients, and will tailor my interventions to your needs. While techniques and interventions are important, the rapport and relationship between therapist and client is what is most powerful.
I come from a strengths-based and trauma focused perspective.
Whether this is your first time looking for a therapist or a "last ditch effort" to get help, I believe I can support you. When you are working with me, and yes, therapy is work, it is my hope that you will feel warmth, genuineness, and judgment-free compassion from me. Just the concept of finally feeling heard can be quite powerful in itself. I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches but I do not believe in a cookie-cutter approach to clients, and will tailor my interventions to your needs. While techniques and interventions are important, the rapport and relationship between therapist and client is what is most powerful.
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Conny Wulff, MSW, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27401
Formal training in both child and adult trauma models helps me address concerns such as stress, emotional stability, and physical health.
Ideal clients will understand they are the expert in their own lives; I am merely here to walk alongside them in their journey. Common issues include previous trauma (e.g. sexual abuse, interpersonal violence), anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Goals range from decreasing levels of anxiety and depression to eliminating intrusive traumatic memories and nightmares. Coming to therapy without a "real" goal is absolutely okay too! We can work together to figure out what is realistic for your circumstances.
Formal training in both child and adult trauma models helps me address concerns such as stress, emotional stability, and physical health.
Ideal clients will understand they are the expert in their own lives; I am merely here to walk alongside them in their journey. Common issues include previous trauma (e.g. sexual abuse, interpersonal violence), anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Goals range from decreasing levels of anxiety and depression to eliminating intrusive traumatic memories and nightmares. Coming to therapy without a "real" goal is absolutely okay too! We can work together to figure out what is realistic for your circumstances.
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Ever feel like asking, “Why me, God?” or “What did I do so wrong?” Sometimes our hardest moments lead us to new beginnings. Simply taking the first step of seeking help can begin the process of healing. Life is hard. Depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, disappointments can cause us to get stuck. Let’s be honest, life can lead us down some paths that we never meant to take. I would like to help you to dream again without fear.
Ever feel like asking, “Why me, God?” or “What did I do so wrong?” Sometimes our hardest moments lead us to new beginnings. Simply taking the first step of seeking help can begin the process of healing. Life is hard. Depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, disappointments can cause us to get stuck. Let’s be honest, life can lead us down some paths that we never meant to take. I would like to help you to dream again without fear.
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We often seek therapy because we are hurting and unhappy in our relationships with others and ourselves. Anxiety or sadness can clue us in that something is amiss. Therapy can help you heal from past hurts and face the future with clear-eyed resolve to live life how you want. I provide evidence-based therapy for trauma-related concerns, anxiety, autism and ADHD in adults, and gender and sexual identity development. We will create new ways to cope in the present and heal wounds from the past so that you can live the life you really want.
We often seek therapy because we are hurting and unhappy in our relationships with others and ourselves. Anxiety or sadness can clue us in that something is amiss. Therapy can help you heal from past hurts and face the future with clear-eyed resolve to live life how you want. I provide evidence-based therapy for trauma-related concerns, anxiety, autism and ADHD in adults, and gender and sexual identity development. We will create new ways to cope in the present and heal wounds from the past so that you can live the life you really want.
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The Pleasants Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CTP, CDBT, CCS
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27408 (Online Only)
I am a Certified Trauma Professional.
Pro Palestine/LGBTQQIAP/ BLM/ sex/ sex workers/body diversity. I specialize in healing from expected neurological responses to trauma. My training, both academic and visceral experiences, have all contributed in creating an eclectic therapeutic approach that values empowerment, self-direction, confidentiality, a non-judgmental atmosphere, emotional safety, validation, dignity, and respect above as else. These components are necessary to create an environment conducive for healing. When both the client and the therapist are willing to work in collaboration towards achieving the client’s therapeutic goals, great strides can be made.
I am a Certified Trauma Professional.
Pro Palestine/LGBTQQIAP/ BLM/ sex/ sex workers/body diversity. I specialize in healing from expected neurological responses to trauma. My training, both academic and visceral experiences, have all contributed in creating an eclectic therapeutic approach that values empowerment, self-direction, confidentiality, a non-judgmental atmosphere, emotional safety, validation, dignity, and respect above as else. These components are necessary to create an environment conducive for healing. When both the client and the therapist are willing to work in collaboration towards achieving the client’s therapeutic goals, great strides can be made.
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Lisa Partin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PLLC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27401 (Online Only)
As a licensed therapist, I specialize in Trauma Informed Therapy to help both adults and children overcome these challenges.
Are you or a loved one dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic experience? Do life transitions leave you grappling with feelings of depression or anxiety? Are you concerned about your child's negative behaviors, sleep disturbances, or difficulties during a divorce? It's important to understand that children primarily operate based on emotions, while adults tend to use rational thinking. This emotional focus can impact a child's ability to make effective decisions and express their feelings.
As a licensed therapist, I specialize in Trauma Informed Therapy to help both adults and children overcome these challenges.
Are you or a loved one dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic experience? Do life transitions leave you grappling with feelings of depression or anxiety? Are you concerned about your child's negative behaviors, sleep disturbances, or difficulties during a divorce? It's important to understand that children primarily operate based on emotions, while adults tend to use rational thinking. This emotional focus can impact a child's ability to make effective decisions and express their feelings.
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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.