Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Hendersonville, NC
Ellen M Pallme
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Are you considering making changes in your life? Do you wonder "how did I get here when all I was doing was trying to feel better?" Whether trauma, mental health, or addiction has created challenges in your life, if you are wanting to learn skills and gain an understanding of your situation, and even a willingness to be a little uncomfortable, I would like to share with you ways to achieve your goals. My goal is to create a safe environment where clients feel accepted as they are.
Are you considering making changes in your life? Do you wonder "how did I get here when all I was doing was trying to feel better?" Whether trauma, mental health, or addiction has created challenges in your life, if you are wanting to learn skills and gain an understanding of your situation, and even a willingness to be a little uncomfortable, I would like to share with you ways to achieve your goals. My goal is to create a safe environment where clients feel accepted as they are.
I have experience working with both individuals and families and have certifications in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. Often, events planned or unplanned, can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck. The death of a loved one, a new baby, a child moving out of the house, retirement, or a general feeling of disconnection can leave us wondering, “What should I do now?” I can help you explore your patterns and beliefs to work toward a more grounded and meaningful life that is fulfilling and supportive of your most authentic self. Together, we can create a compassionate alliance to empower you to manage life’s struggles.
I have experience working with both individuals and families and have certifications in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. Often, events planned or unplanned, can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck. The death of a loved one, a new baby, a child moving out of the house, retirement, or a general feeling of disconnection can leave us wondering, “What should I do now?” I can help you explore your patterns and beliefs to work toward a more grounded and meaningful life that is fulfilling and supportive of your most authentic self. Together, we can create a compassionate alliance to empower you to manage life’s struggles.
Julia Derouen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Waitlist for new clients
Most recently I have focused on relationships, trauma, chronic illness, depression, anxiety and postpartum mood disorders/ parenting with adults.
Wait list for new clients. Please call to consult and discuss options. Seeking emotional support takes courage. I specialize in supporting those who struggle with sadness, anxiety, illness and past trauma (EMDR trained). I am trained through Postpartum Support International (http://www.postpartum.net/) to better understand and treat pregnant and postpartum persons and their families. An awareness of what you want to change will lead us to find what is working and not working for you and work towards your goals. I look forward to welcoming you and providing a safe space for you to explore yourself and find emotional peace.
Most recently I have focused on relationships, trauma, chronic illness, depression, anxiety and postpartum mood disorders/ parenting with adults.
Wait list for new clients. Please call to consult and discuss options. Seeking emotional support takes courage. I specialize in supporting those who struggle with sadness, anxiety, illness and past trauma (EMDR trained). I am trained through Postpartum Support International (http://www.postpartum.net/) to better understand and treat pregnant and postpartum persons and their families. An awareness of what you want to change will lead us to find what is working and not working for you and work towards your goals. I look forward to welcoming you and providing a safe space for you to explore yourself and find emotional peace.
Karol Gebbia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28792
This practice is all about offering hope, resources and empowering skills to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, grief of all kinds and to face & work through tough life transitions.
Whether looking for a local counselor or you prefer a counselor with a little distance from where you live, I am ready to truly listen and care about where you would like your path to lead. You may not even have considered counseling before...then the Pandemic hit or you were a survivor of Helene and you found the well of resilience you have always relied upon was not deep enough for all of the chaos, change and waves of grief. It's time to work through what surfaced while you were enduring incredible stress and upheaval in your world. Let's talk and see if this could be your best fit for recovery and rebuilding your resilience.
This practice is all about offering hope, resources and empowering skills to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, grief of all kinds and to face & work through tough life transitions.
Whether looking for a local counselor or you prefer a counselor with a little distance from where you live, I am ready to truly listen and care about where you would like your path to lead. You may not even have considered counseling before...then the Pandemic hit or you were a survivor of Helene and you found the well of resilience you have always relied upon was not deep enough for all of the chaos, change and waves of grief. It's time to work through what surfaced while you were enduring incredible stress and upheaval in your world. Let's talk and see if this could be your best fit for recovery and rebuilding your resilience.
Ron Whicker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28792
In my experience, I find that I am a good fit for clients who are interested in exploring their own internal processes, are at least mildly self-driven, and are into exploring existential truths. I've been helpful to those who deal with depression, anxiety, self-image issues/negative self beliefs, trauma, grief, and other needs.
In my experience, I find that I am a good fit for clients who are interested in exploring their own internal processes, are at least mildly self-driven, and are into exploring existential truths. I've been helpful to those who deal with depression, anxiety, self-image issues/negative self beliefs, trauma, grief, and other needs.
Lk Kauffman Bissell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, NC 28791
If you are reading this, I imagine you are exploring ways to find healing, growth, and change in some aspect of your life or for someone you care for deeply. The process of finding a therapist may feel challenging and overwhelming. Welcome, I am hopeful that I can provide some help and support in exploring if we will be a good match for your healing journey. The clients I work with are often experiencing anxiety, depression, self-doubt and low self-esteem, PTSD, interpersonal struggles, and relationship struggles.
If you are reading this, I imagine you are exploring ways to find healing, growth, and change in some aspect of your life or for someone you care for deeply. The process of finding a therapist may feel challenging and overwhelming. Welcome, I am hopeful that I can provide some help and support in exploring if we will be a good match for your healing journey. The clients I work with are often experiencing anxiety, depression, self-doubt and low self-esteem, PTSD, interpersonal struggles, and relationship struggles.
Tammy Maxey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CEDS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Waitlist for new clients
This includes CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational interviewing, Trauma informed interventions and 12 step approaches.
When we are not feeling at our best due to stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, addiction etc., it effects every other aspect of our lives. It takes strength and courage to recognize that something needs to change. I like to work with my clients in a collaborative and supportive style that provides a blend of coaching, interactive interventions and by instilling hope about their future. Where you are today does not mean that you have to be there tomorrow
This includes CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational interviewing, Trauma informed interventions and 12 step approaches.
When we are not feeling at our best due to stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, addiction etc., it effects every other aspect of our lives. It takes strength and courage to recognize that something needs to change. I like to work with my clients in a collaborative and supportive style that provides a blend of coaching, interactive interventions and by instilling hope about their future. Where you are today does not mean that you have to be there tomorrow
My trauma specialized background allows me to engage individuals and families in counseling that can mitigate the long term impacts of trauma.
Each person's therapeutic journey is unique. The biggest step is the willingness and desire to seek help, especially when things are difficult. Openness and engagement are the pillars of a strong therapeutic relationship. My clinical practice focuses on the needs of the client. Allowing your needs to guide the treatment process. Determining which pathways work best for your needs.
My trauma specialized background allows me to engage individuals and families in counseling that can mitigate the long term impacts of trauma.
Each person's therapeutic journey is unique. The biggest step is the willingness and desire to seek help, especially when things are difficult. Openness and engagement are the pillars of a strong therapeutic relationship. My clinical practice focuses on the needs of the client. Allowing your needs to guide the treatment process. Determining which pathways work best for your needs.
Sandra Kahn
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCPC, TRC, CCPS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28739
I have over 14 years experience, including over 10 years trained experience treating sex addiction, and partner trauma.
May I come along side as you embark with on a gentle heroic journey toward change? I seek to encourage clients to find rest and new skills so old habits and wounds might become scars of life to empower a stronger sense of self and a more hopeful future. I provide trained and experienced professional services with a warm, calm, compassionate presence as I assist individuals and couples. I join with individuals whose lives are interrupted by anger, perfectionism, loss, life stage or career changes, health concerns, intrusive thoughts, behaviors, or betrayal injury, on first or next steps.
I have over 14 years experience, including over 10 years trained experience treating sex addiction, and partner trauma.
May I come along side as you embark with on a gentle heroic journey toward change? I seek to encourage clients to find rest and new skills so old habits and wounds might become scars of life to empower a stronger sense of self and a more hopeful future. I provide trained and experienced professional services with a warm, calm, compassionate presence as I assist individuals and couples. I join with individuals whose lives are interrupted by anger, perfectionism, loss, life stage or career changes, health concerns, intrusive thoughts, behaviors, or betrayal injury, on first or next steps.
Valerie B Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, AAPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Issues bringing children, teens and adults into counseling include difficulty coping with stress, family stress, trauma - including physical abuse, sexual abuse, and developmental trauma, inefffective coping responses learned in childhood, mood and behavioral difficulties, grief and loss, physical illness, compromised judgement and impulse control, codependency, establishing and reaching healthy life goals.
Children, teenagers and adults are welcome at my office. For 30 years, I have helped those ages 2 years to 75 years to lead confident and comfortable lives. I provide developmentally focused psychotherapy for chilren and teenagers. I also work with adults who want their lives to change. You and/or your family's relationship with me is confidential and respectful.
Issues bringing children, teens and adults into counseling include difficulty coping with stress, family stress, trauma - including physical abuse, sexual abuse, and developmental trauma, inefffective coping responses learned in childhood, mood and behavioral difficulties, grief and loss, physical illness, compromised judgement and impulse control, codependency, establishing and reaching healthy life goals.
Children, teenagers and adults are welcome at my office. For 30 years, I have helped those ages 2 years to 75 years to lead confident and comfortable lives. I provide developmentally focused psychotherapy for chilren and teenagers. I also work with adults who want their lives to change. You and/or your family's relationship with me is confidential and respectful.
Gordon W Meredith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MSS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, NC 28739 (Online Only)
These methods move people away from conditions such as depression, anxiety & PTSD into safer, trusting relationships, including your relationship with yourself.
People often enter therapy during times of emotional pain, uncertainty or at a time when they are seeking more meaning in their lives. Each person has within them a powerful impulse toward growth and healing. I trust that impulse and trust the therapeutic relationship to reveal your strengths, wisdom, and the next steps to your growth and healing. There is something of value in even the most difficult circumstances. When these circumstances are approached with an openness to learning, major transformations can take place. I find that the willingness to look inside yourself is a key factor in your healing.
These methods move people away from conditions such as depression, anxiety & PTSD into safer, trusting relationships, including your relationship with yourself.
People often enter therapy during times of emotional pain, uncertainty or at a time when they are seeking more meaning in their lives. Each person has within them a powerful impulse toward growth and healing. I trust that impulse and trust the therapeutic relationship to reveal your strengths, wisdom, and the next steps to your growth and healing. There is something of value in even the most difficult circumstances. When these circumstances are approached with an openness to learning, major transformations can take place. I find that the willingness to look inside yourself is a key factor in your healing.
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For any relationship to work you must be able to communicate. Marriage can be tough. I help people communicate and manage their conflict. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, serving North Carolina since 2003. I provide marriage, premarital, individual counseling for adults. I see people with a variety of therapeutic concerns including, but not limited to, trauma, depression, anxiety, & non-supportive spouse.
PTSD can be experienced by anyone, veterans & active military may have experienced trauma while deployed.
For any relationship to work you must be able to communicate. Marriage can be tough. I help people communicate and manage their conflict. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, serving North Carolina since 2003. I provide marriage, premarital, individual counseling for adults. I see people with a variety of therapeutic concerns including, but not limited to, trauma, depression, anxiety, & non-supportive spouse.
Adrienne Maurin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28792 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you want to make changes in your life, but fear is holding you back? Or maybe you just don't know where to start. Together we can work on what keeps you stuck and how you can move forward. I have an eclectic approach in how I work, meaning I draw from a number of different theories in order to customize my approach for each individual client. I specialize in working with those struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma/ PTSD.
Do you want to make changes in your life, but fear is holding you back? Or maybe you just don't know where to start. Together we can work on what keeps you stuck and how you can move forward. I have an eclectic approach in how I work, meaning I draw from a number of different theories in order to customize my approach for each individual client. I specialize in working with those struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma/ PTSD.
Stephanie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, NC 28792 (Online Only)
I provide therapy for people feeling stuck and overwhelmed with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders. I will guide and support you while we process traumas and shift into healing, understanding, and empowerment.
I provide therapy for people feeling stuck and overwhelmed with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders. I will guide and support you while we process traumas and shift into healing, understanding, and empowerment.
Vanessa S Crisp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28792
I am skilled and experienced to help people work through and recover from anxiety, perfectionism, low self-esteem, life transitions, trauma, C- PTSD, depression, problematic family dynamics, and parenting.
I am a Certified IFS Level 3 Therapist. Counseling is a courageous step toward healing and emotional growth, and I am honored to walk alongside those willing to start this therapeutic process. I am committed to providing professional and relationally based counseling that allows clients to grow, heal, and live from a place of restoration. My IFS trainings and trauma informed approaches are the backbone of my practice and I welcome you to step toward healing. May peace and kindness meet you on your journey to find the right therapist!
I am skilled and experienced to help people work through and recover from anxiety, perfectionism, low self-esteem, life transitions, trauma, C- PTSD, depression, problematic family dynamics, and parenting.
I am a Certified IFS Level 3 Therapist. Counseling is a courageous step toward healing and emotional growth, and I am honored to walk alongside those willing to start this therapeutic process. I am committed to providing professional and relationally based counseling that allows clients to grow, heal, and live from a place of restoration. My IFS trainings and trauma informed approaches are the backbone of my practice and I welcome you to step toward healing. May peace and kindness meet you on your journey to find the right therapist!
Alice Perez Blackburn
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, NC 28791 (Online Only)
How do we do this? We mindfully explore the impact of trauma (relational and systemic) and increase your awareness and understanding of emotions and how they impact the body.
Many of my clients find that people pleasing and trying to be perfect all the time are no longer working for them. They struggle to set boundaries, communicate assertively and get in touch with how they feel and what they need. Maybe you're tired and confused by conflicting mental health tips on social media? You need a safe and compassionate environment to dig into some of the trauma you've experienced without being overwhelmed by it. Or maybe you're a millennial parent navigating reparenting yourself while parenting your children and you need some support. My clients prefer a therapist who is warm, real and uses humor in session.
How do we do this? We mindfully explore the impact of trauma (relational and systemic) and increase your awareness and understanding of emotions and how they impact the body.
Many of my clients find that people pleasing and trying to be perfect all the time are no longer working for them. They struggle to set boundaries, communicate assertively and get in touch with how they feel and what they need. Maybe you're tired and confused by conflicting mental health tips on social media? You need a safe and compassionate environment to dig into some of the trauma you've experienced without being overwhelmed by it. Or maybe you're a millennial parent navigating reparenting yourself while parenting your children and you need some support. My clients prefer a therapist who is warm, real and uses humor in session.
I primarily work with teens and adults and provide individual counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, and many additional concerns.
I enjoy working with individuals as they navigate their way through challenging life experiences. I am committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where clients are able to develop a better understanding of themselves and their world. I feel it is imperative to form relationships built on trust, and believe that real progress can only be achieved when such a relationship exists.
I primarily work with teens and adults and provide individual counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, and many additional concerns.
I enjoy working with individuals as they navigate their way through challenging life experiences. I am committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where clients are able to develop a better understanding of themselves and their world. I feel it is imperative to form relationships built on trust, and believe that real progress can only be achieved when such a relationship exists.
Kitty Kendall
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28739 (Online Only)
Are you tired of that voice in your head that’s telling you that you’re broken and crazy? Are you struggling to move forward after a toxic or controlling relationship? Have you ever felt betrayed, hurt, or taken advantage of by a loved one? You are not alone. Destructive, controlling relationships can leave us feeling disconnected from our friends, our families, and even ourselves. Left unaddressed, the lingering effects of past trauma can touch every area of our lives. But suffering is not a life sentence, and what is broken can be put back together even stronger, braver and more resilient than before.
Are you tired of that voice in your head that’s telling you that you’re broken and crazy? Are you struggling to move forward after a toxic or controlling relationship? Have you ever felt betrayed, hurt, or taken advantage of by a loved one? You are not alone. Destructive, controlling relationships can leave us feeling disconnected from our friends, our families, and even ourselves. Left unaddressed, the lingering effects of past trauma can touch every area of our lives. But suffering is not a life sentence, and what is broken can be put back together even stronger, braver and more resilient than before.
Bess Perlstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hendersonville, NC 28739
My approach to therapy is individualized, trauma-informed, relational, and holistic.
My therapy practice centers around working with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, attachment patterns, and eating disorders. I primarily work with individuals who identify as female that are seeking ways to increase their sense of self-worth and live a more present and balanced life. Individuals I work with may be wanting to heal patterns of people pleasing, perfectionism, shame, disordered eating, body image, and build more secure relationships. I gently guide clients in exploring and healing their relationship with food and their bodies through embracing a Health At Every Size approach.
My approach to therapy is individualized, trauma-informed, relational, and holistic.
My therapy practice centers around working with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, attachment patterns, and eating disorders. I primarily work with individuals who identify as female that are seeking ways to increase their sense of self-worth and live a more present and balanced life. Individuals I work with may be wanting to heal patterns of people pleasing, perfectionism, shame, disordered eating, body image, and build more secure relationships. I gently guide clients in exploring and healing their relationship with food and their bodies through embracing a Health At Every Size approach.
Laura D'Angelo
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, NC 28792 (Online Only)
I utilize a somatic and mindfulness-based lens to work through trauma, conscious parenting, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
I believe in the wisdom of our own unfolding and in the power of the therapeutic relationship to provide safe space for deep inner listening and healing. Whether you are seeking counseling due to acute pain, are feeling stuck, or long to uncover your greatest avenue for growth, I welcome the opportunity to partner with you and provide a container as we work towards your goals. My purpose is to help clients live more connected and authentic lives, lives which are in integrity with who you truly are.
I utilize a somatic and mindfulness-based lens to work through trauma, conscious parenting, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
I believe in the wisdom of our own unfolding and in the power of the therapeutic relationship to provide safe space for deep inner listening and healing. Whether you are seeking counseling due to acute pain, are feeling stuck, or long to uncover your greatest avenue for growth, I welcome the opportunity to partner with you and provide a container as we work towards your goals. My purpose is to help clients live more connected and authentic lives, lives which are in integrity with who you truly are.
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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.