Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Hampstead, NC
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and school issues.
Hello, I’m so glad you are here! Reaching out for help can be a difficult decision whether it’s for yourself or a loved one. I commend you on your choice to work towards a healthier life. I provide an accepting and comfortable environment where you feel safe to discuss difficult topics. As a clinical social worker, I am client-focused and realize that you are the expert in your life. I want to support you in working through difficulties and enhancing your strengths as you prepare for a brighter future.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and school issues.
Hello, I’m so glad you are here! Reaching out for help can be a difficult decision whether it’s for yourself or a loved one. I commend you on your choice to work towards a healthier life. I provide an accepting and comfortable environment where you feel safe to discuss difficult topics. As a clinical social worker, I am client-focused and realize that you are the expert in your life. I want to support you in working through difficulties and enhancing your strengths as you prepare for a brighter future.
Mary M Godin
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hampstead, NC 28443
I work extensively with both children and adults with anxiety and trauma.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy and cognitive interpersonal therapy. I strive to develop a trusting and nonjudgmental atmosphere in which clients can grow to reach their potential and work through difficult times. I have worked in outpatient mental health for over 20 years with a variety of mental disorders including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, attachment disorders, autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD and other childhood behavioral disorders.
I work extensively with both children and adults with anxiety and trauma.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy and cognitive interpersonal therapy. I strive to develop a trusting and nonjudgmental atmosphere in which clients can grow to reach their potential and work through difficult times. I have worked in outpatient mental health for over 20 years with a variety of mental disorders including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, attachment disorders, autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD and other childhood behavioral disorders.
I incorporate evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Mindfulness to help clients develop coping skills, challenge negative thought patterns, and process traumatic experiences.
I am passionate about working with trauma and abuse survivors and helping clients with issues of self-worth and not feeling “enough”. I have experience working with many concerns including anxiety, depression, coping with chronic illness, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families who are navigating challenges such as divorce, re-marriage, co-parenting, blending families, and understanding and treatment of diagnoses such as ADHD, ASD, anxiety, and utilizing behavior management strategies.
I incorporate evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Mindfulness to help clients develop coping skills, challenge negative thought patterns, and process traumatic experiences.
I am passionate about working with trauma and abuse survivors and helping clients with issues of self-worth and not feeling “enough”. I have experience working with many concerns including anxiety, depression, coping with chronic illness, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families who are navigating challenges such as divorce, re-marriage, co-parenting, blending families, and understanding and treatment of diagnoses such as ADHD, ASD, anxiety, and utilizing behavior management strategies.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, and not like yourself lately? Hi - my name is Breelle and I can help. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and Nationally Certified Counselor and I am passionate about helping adults and teens learn how to listen to and understand their emotions and reduce feelings of overwhelm and stress. The majority of my practice focuses on anxiety, panic, trauma, and issues stemming from childhood.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, and not like yourself lately? Hi - my name is Breelle and I can help. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and Nationally Certified Counselor and I am passionate about helping adults and teens learn how to listen to and understand their emotions and reduce feelings of overwhelm and stress. The majority of my practice focuses on anxiety, panic, trauma, and issues stemming from childhood.
I have done extensive trauma work and lean heavily on evidence based practices, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(TF-CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy.
I genuinely love people and thrive when I am able to help them overcome the unthinkable. I believe in deep conversations and digging deep inside to find what works and what hurts. I work with clients to develop healthy resources and practical strategies to overcome traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, and negative thoughts about self.
I have done extensive trauma work and lean heavily on evidence based practices, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(TF-CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy.
I genuinely love people and thrive when I am able to help them overcome the unthinkable. I believe in deep conversations and digging deep inside to find what works and what hurts. I work with clients to develop healthy resources and practical strategies to overcome traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, and negative thoughts about self.
Patricia Ann Geel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTHP, CCTP
Verified Verified
Hampstead, NC 28443 (Online Only)
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) providing telemental health therapy services in North Carolina. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families presenting with concerns including but not limited to relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, PTSD and adjustment problems. I have extensive experience working with military couples and families as well as in assisting clients who have experienced domestic violence or childhood abuse or neglect. I hold certifications as a trauma professional and also as a clinical telemental health professional.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) providing telemental health therapy services in North Carolina. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families presenting with concerns including but not limited to relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, PTSD and adjustment problems. I have extensive experience working with military couples and families as well as in assisting clients who have experienced domestic violence or childhood abuse or neglect. I hold certifications as a trauma professional and also as a clinical telemental health professional.
Toni Donati Butland
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
23 Endorsed
Hampstead, NC 28443 (Online Only)
Perhaps you have suffered a trauma and are finding it difficult to cope? Are your relationships effected? As a counselor specifically trained in treating trauma with EMDR therapy, I can give you the tools to quickly manage and heal from the pain of your trauma.
*Offering online therapy* I am passionate about helping you identify and build upon your strengths and use those strengths to find and remove obstacles to your happiness. When you see me, you will leave feeling empowered, with tools and strategies to help you tackle the challenges in your life. I will give you concrete strategies to improve communication with your partner and family. I am direct and solution focused and my goal for you is to have tools to carry with you at all times, so no matter where you go, you'll always have access to discreet, quick relief.
Perhaps you have suffered a trauma and are finding it difficult to cope? Are your relationships effected? As a counselor specifically trained in treating trauma with EMDR therapy, I can give you the tools to quickly manage and heal from the pain of your trauma.
*Offering online therapy* I am passionate about helping you identify and build upon your strengths and use those strengths to find and remove obstacles to your happiness. When you see me, you will leave feeling empowered, with tools and strategies to help you tackle the challenges in your life. I will give you concrete strategies to improve communication with your partner and family. I am direct and solution focused and my goal for you is to have tools to carry with you at all times, so no matter where you go, you'll always have access to discreet, quick relief.
Donati Counseling is offering traditional weekly talk therapy and also EMDR intensives for time efficient, cost effective healing of anxiety and trauma.
We are passionate about helping you identify and build upon your strengths and use those strengths to identify and remove obstacles to your happiness. When you see a Donati counselor, you will feel empowered, with tools to help you tackle the challenges in your life right away. Your therapist will give you concrete strategies to improve communication with your partner and family. We are direct and solution focused and our goal for you is to have tools to carry with you at all times, so wherever you go, you'll always have access to discreet, quick relief. We want you to feel safe, comfortable and BETTER as soon your first session!
Donati Counseling is offering traditional weekly talk therapy and also EMDR intensives for time efficient, cost effective healing of anxiety and trauma.
We are passionate about helping you identify and build upon your strengths and use those strengths to identify and remove obstacles to your happiness. When you see a Donati counselor, you will feel empowered, with tools to help you tackle the challenges in your life right away. Your therapist will give you concrete strategies to improve communication with your partner and family. We are direct and solution focused and our goal for you is to have tools to carry with you at all times, so wherever you go, you'll always have access to discreet, quick relief. We want you to feel safe, comfortable and BETTER as soon your first session!
If you are struggling with the effects of emotion dysregulation, suicidal thoughts, self harm, substance use and trauma in your life, there is a way to build a life worth living and I would like to assist you in building it.
I use the specialist rather than the generalist model of care. I am board certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and certified in Prolonged Exposure for PTSD and maintain up to date continuing education, seek any needed supervision, and keep up with relevant research findings in those areas. As such, I am particularly qualified to work with clients who seek treatment for issues related to Borderline Personality Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Substance Use Disorders and PTSD.. I believe that if you are suffering from a specific issue, you deserve to receive the appropriate care for that issue.
If you are struggling with the effects of emotion dysregulation, suicidal thoughts, self harm, substance use and trauma in your life, there is a way to build a life worth living and I would like to assist you in building it.
I use the specialist rather than the generalist model of care. I am board certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and certified in Prolonged Exposure for PTSD and maintain up to date continuing education, seek any needed supervision, and keep up with relevant research findings in those areas. As such, I am particularly qualified to work with clients who seek treatment for issues related to Borderline Personality Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Substance Use Disorders and PTSD.. I believe that if you are suffering from a specific issue, you deserve to receive the appropriate care for that issue.
Wiley Thomas Pittman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hampstead, NC 28443
My desire is to be of assistance to those seeking recovery from substance abuse, dual diagnosis and trauma issues. I will certainly attempt to help anyone who seeks my help. I believe we all hold our own answers however we might need assistance admitting what the answers are.
My desire is to be of assistance to those seeking recovery from substance abuse, dual diagnosis and trauma issues. I will certainly attempt to help anyone who seeks my help. I believe we all hold our own answers however we might need assistance admitting what the answers are.
We will work together to address issues that may be worsening day-to-day strain - whether it be anxiety, negative thoughts, difficulty with attention and concentration, or processing through past trauma.
Do you ever feel like you are putting on a happy face to get through the day, only to come home, emotionally drained, and just tired of faking it? Are you ready to take the next step but have spent so long feeling like a burden that speaking about your problems seems almost impossible? Starting therapy can be frightening and, for a lot of us, talking about our feelings doesn’t come easy. That's ok. (Seriously!) I want you to know that it's normal to feel nervous at first and that it is worth it to get your life back. Together, we will work towards helping you live a better life - however that may be defined for you.
We will work together to address issues that may be worsening day-to-day strain - whether it be anxiety, negative thoughts, difficulty with attention and concentration, or processing through past trauma.
Do you ever feel like you are putting on a happy face to get through the day, only to come home, emotionally drained, and just tired of faking it? Are you ready to take the next step but have spent so long feeling like a burden that speaking about your problems seems almost impossible? Starting therapy can be frightening and, for a lot of us, talking about our feelings doesn’t come easy. That's ok. (Seriously!) I want you to know that it's normal to feel nervous at first and that it is worth it to get your life back. Together, we will work towards helping you live a better life - however that may be defined for you.
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I use primarily Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), with components of Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with my clients depending on their individual needs.
Have you been through some tough things in your past that have stuck with you for years or even decades, no matter how hard you've tried to let them go? Do you catch yourself often being anxious, on guard or having a difficult time trusting others? This is your body's response to trauma, and it makes it so hard to just live life. Using EMDR to reprocess those traumatic memories can make a significant difference in your ability to heal and move on. Self-compassion, humor, and acceptance are important aspects of our work together, and you will often hear me say, "Give yourself a break." Let's connect to get started on this journey:)
I use primarily Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), with components of Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with my clients depending on their individual needs.
Have you been through some tough things in your past that have stuck with you for years or even decades, no matter how hard you've tried to let them go? Do you catch yourself often being anxious, on guard or having a difficult time trusting others? This is your body's response to trauma, and it makes it so hard to just live life. Using EMDR to reprocess those traumatic memories can make a significant difference in your ability to heal and move on. Self-compassion, humor, and acceptance are important aspects of our work together, and you will often hear me say, "Give yourself a break." Let's connect to get started on this journey:)
Lindsey Michelle Bradley
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hampstead, NC 28443
Evidence-based treatment approaches utilized include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed therapy.
Are you a human? Great! You can benefit from therapy. Only semi-joking. On a real note, if you are anxious, depressed, stressed, unable to sleep at night, scared, mentally absent, have low self-esteem, experience flashbacks, nightmares/terrors, misuse substances or have a loved one that missuses substances, have difficulty focusing and staying on task and/or have a child that has ADHD, experience anger outbursts and/or abrupt mood changes, carry around childhood wounds from which you have never healed, have difficulty adjusting from a life-changing event, or are riding out the waves of grief, then you are a good fit for therapy.
Evidence-based treatment approaches utilized include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed therapy.
Are you a human? Great! You can benefit from therapy. Only semi-joking. On a real note, if you are anxious, depressed, stressed, unable to sleep at night, scared, mentally absent, have low self-esteem, experience flashbacks, nightmares/terrors, misuse substances or have a loved one that missuses substances, have difficulty focusing and staying on task and/or have a child that has ADHD, experience anger outbursts and/or abrupt mood changes, carry around childhood wounds from which you have never healed, have difficulty adjusting from a life-changing event, or are riding out the waves of grief, then you are a good fit for therapy.
Maggie Vester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hampstead, NC 28443
Waitlist for new clients
Growth can be uncomfortable, but taking back control of your identify and fighting against your anxiety, depression and trauma can be worth the journey.
Do you feel like each day is a struggle? Maybe your anxiety, depression or past traumas make you feel like you are drowning? I know that anxiety, depression and trauma can make you feel like you are not in control of your own life. I am here to guide you through these challenges so that you can become the best version of yourself. I want to help you feel empowered to make the changes necessary to get there. I can help you in identifying the “why” or the root of your thoughts and behaviors. We can process your pain and move forward with your life trauma.
Growth can be uncomfortable, but taking back control of your identify and fighting against your anxiety, depression and trauma can be worth the journey.
Do you feel like each day is a struggle? Maybe your anxiety, depression or past traumas make you feel like you are drowning? I know that anxiety, depression and trauma can make you feel like you are not in control of your own life. I am here to guide you through these challenges so that you can become the best version of yourself. I want to help you feel empowered to make the changes necessary to get there. I can help you in identifying the “why” or the root of your thoughts and behaviors. We can process your pain and move forward with your life trauma.
Isadora Girardi
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hampstead, NC 28443
Have you been dealing with anxious feelings brought on by current stressors, trauma, family/relationship issues, or just because? I know that it can be difficult to seek help, especially if you have never done it before. Maybe you have spoken with a friend about the things that have been going on, but you still feel the same. This is where I come in. My goal is to walk alongside you, providing you with guidance and empathy. If you have been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, exhausted, and/or dealing with traumatic events, I'm here to help. It doesn't have to stay this way, and it can get better!
Have you been dealing with anxious feelings brought on by current stressors, trauma, family/relationship issues, or just because? I know that it can be difficult to seek help, especially if you have never done it before. Maybe you have spoken with a friend about the things that have been going on, but you still feel the same. This is where I come in. My goal is to walk alongside you, providing you with guidance and empathy. If you have been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, exhausted, and/or dealing with traumatic events, I'm here to help. It doesn't have to stay this way, and it can get better!
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.
Heather Fleuriet, MA, LPA is a Licensed Psychological Associate who received her Master’s in Psychology from University of North Carolina Wilmington. Heather’s background and experience includes working with children and adolescents in the community-based and in home settings; working with college students on a university campus; as well as working with adults in an outpatient setting. Although Heather treats a variety of psychological problems, she is trained in EMDR and specializes in working with individuals with trauma.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.
Heather Fleuriet, MA, LPA is a Licensed Psychological Associate who received her Master’s in Psychology from University of North Carolina Wilmington. Heather’s background and experience includes working with children and adolescents in the community-based and in home settings; working with college students on a university campus; as well as working with adults in an outpatient setting. Although Heather treats a variety of psychological problems, she is trained in EMDR and specializes in working with individuals with trauma.
Emily Kohls
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MAEd, LCMHCA, LCASA, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hampstead, NC 28443
Waitlist for new clients
As an EMDR therapist, I feel great passion for helping clients recover from adverse or traumatic experiences and walking alongside them as they begin to see the world through a new lens. Trauma and other mental health struggles greatly affect our important relationships - and our relationships impact our mental health. Helping clients build healthy relationships is central to my therapeutic approach. Together, we'll foster self-understanding and self-compassion, uproot negative or limiting patterns that no longer serve you, and work collaboratively to discover your most authentic 'you.' We'll find ways to infuse a little humor, too!
As an EMDR therapist, I feel great passion for helping clients recover from adverse or traumatic experiences and walking alongside them as they begin to see the world through a new lens. Trauma and other mental health struggles greatly affect our important relationships - and our relationships impact our mental health. Helping clients build healthy relationships is central to my therapeutic approach. Together, we'll foster self-understanding and self-compassion, uproot negative or limiting patterns that no longer serve you, and work collaboratively to discover your most authentic 'you.' We'll find ways to infuse a little humor, too!
Kelly Rose
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hampstead, NC 28443 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, women's issues, and LGBTQIA issues.
Are you finding yourself stuck in the same cyclical patterns of unhealed wounds and behaviors that are affecting your overall mental health and wellbeing? Do you find yourself repeating the same actions that have caused unnecessary pain and suffering in your life? Do you often feel alone and struggle with intrusive thoughts or overwhelming emotions? At times, we may feel lost in our own individual journeys, however, therapy can be a tremendous segue into personal healing. I believe in treating the root of the symptom while supporting my clients through their emotional processes geared toward growth and resolution. You are not alone.
I specialize in trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, women's issues, and LGBTQIA issues.
Are you finding yourself stuck in the same cyclical patterns of unhealed wounds and behaviors that are affecting your overall mental health and wellbeing? Do you find yourself repeating the same actions that have caused unnecessary pain and suffering in your life? Do you often feel alone and struggle with intrusive thoughts or overwhelming emotions? At times, we may feel lost in our own individual journeys, however, therapy can be a tremendous segue into personal healing. I believe in treating the root of the symptom while supporting my clients through their emotional processes geared toward growth and resolution. You are not alone.
Kaitlyn Patterson
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hampstead, NC 28443
Waitlist for new clients
I am committed to providing an authentic therapeutic connection with my clients' by creating a non-judgmental, compassionate space. Although I treat a variety of psychological problems, I specialize in eating disorders, trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, and women's issues. I incorporate evidence-based practices into my treatment including compassion-focused therapies, dialectical behavioral therapies (RO-DBT and DBT), and acceptance commitment therapy. You can expect for me to incorporate compassion, humor, and flexibility in my treatment approach.
I am committed to providing an authentic therapeutic connection with my clients' by creating a non-judgmental, compassionate space. Although I treat a variety of psychological problems, I specialize in eating disorders, trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, and women's issues. I incorporate evidence-based practices into my treatment including compassion-focused therapies, dialectical behavioral therapies (RO-DBT and DBT), and acceptance commitment therapy. You can expect for me to incorporate compassion, humor, and flexibility in my treatment approach.
I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through NC-CTP and trained in Perinatal Mental Health and Mood Disorders through PSI.
I want to acknowledge that it takes courage, bravery, and vulnerability to take the first step toward overcoming your challenges. I am honored to support you through this journey to healing and empowerment! I strive to provide a safe space for you so that we can work through any of your challenges together. I specialize in providing therapy in areas of perinatal mental health, trauma, grief and traumatic grief, and anxiety for children, teens, and adults using evidenced-based approaches. I believe individuals of all ages have the resilience and capability of moving forward past difficult life experiences.
I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through NC-CTP and trained in Perinatal Mental Health and Mood Disorders through PSI.
I want to acknowledge that it takes courage, bravery, and vulnerability to take the first step toward overcoming your challenges. I am honored to support you through this journey to healing and empowerment! I strive to provide a safe space for you so that we can work through any of your challenges together. I specialize in providing therapy in areas of perinatal mental health, trauma, grief and traumatic grief, and anxiety for children, teens, and adults using evidenced-based approaches. I believe individuals of all ages have the resilience and capability of moving forward past difficult life experiences.
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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.