Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Rutherfordton, NC
Julie G McGinnis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
My particular areas of strength lie with treatment of PTSD.
I have experience providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of ADHD, ODD, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Divorce, Physical and Sexual Abuse, Neglect, and parenting struggles. I have a background in Child Protective Services which focused on reuniting families, Intensive In-Home treatment, individual and family therapy, and community engagement. Coming Soon: Our team is currently developing a model to address contentious divorce cases to best meet the individual and family needs of all parties.
My particular areas of strength lie with treatment of PTSD.
I have experience providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of ADHD, ODD, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Divorce, Physical and Sexual Abuse, Neglect, and parenting struggles. I have a background in Child Protective Services which focused on reuniting families, Intensive In-Home treatment, individual and family therapy, and community engagement. Coming Soon: Our team is currently developing a model to address contentious divorce cases to best meet the individual and family needs of all parties.
Bobby Fisher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
At Solid Foundations Counseling Center, we are a team of 21 therapists with specializations ranging from substance abuse to trauma focused cognitive-behavioral therapy to marriage and family.
Are you feeling lost? Struggling to make changes in your life? Do you need encouragement and help? In 2014 I began Solid Foundations Counseling Center to bring hope and change to the lives of individuals, families and communities. I believe in treating people with dignity and respect regardless of background or struggle. You matter. I provide individual, couple, family and group counseling to children and adults. Areas I specialize in include mood disorders, ADHD, parenting skills, defiant behaviors, domestic violence, trauma, physical and sexual abuse and relationships.
At Solid Foundations Counseling Center, we are a team of 21 therapists with specializations ranging from substance abuse to trauma focused cognitive-behavioral therapy to marriage and family.
Are you feeling lost? Struggling to make changes in your life? Do you need encouragement and help? In 2014 I began Solid Foundations Counseling Center to bring hope and change to the lives of individuals, families and communities. I believe in treating people with dignity and respect regardless of background or struggle. You matter. I provide individual, couple, family and group counseling to children and adults. Areas I specialize in include mood disorders, ADHD, parenting skills, defiant behaviors, domestic violence, trauma, physical and sexual abuse and relationships.
Stephanie Dvorak
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS
Verified Verified
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
If you or someone you love is feeling like they are unable to escape early childhood experiences or traumatic events and they are impacting daily functioning, social and/or intimate relationships, please reach out.
My ideal client is ready to develop self-awareness, recognize and understand what motivates their choices and impedes their ability to be their best self. I often work with individuals who have untreated trauma and don't quite understand how it impacts them but they know it does. I work with teens who may not be coming to counseling entirely voluntarily but they know they need it. I also work with young adults who are trying to navigate the next steps of development from adolescence into young adulthood. I also work with adults who are trying to master their life experiences and be the best parent and/or partner they can be.
If you or someone you love is feeling like they are unable to escape early childhood experiences or traumatic events and they are impacting daily functioning, social and/or intimate relationships, please reach out.
My ideal client is ready to develop self-awareness, recognize and understand what motivates their choices and impedes their ability to be their best self. I often work with individuals who have untreated trauma and don't quite understand how it impacts them but they know it does. I work with teens who may not be coming to counseling entirely voluntarily but they know they need it. I also work with young adults who are trying to navigate the next steps of development from adolescence into young adulthood. I also work with adults who are trying to master their life experiences and be the best parent and/or partner they can be.
Karing Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS , CCS, LCAS ,
Verified Verified
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
I specialize in trauma, anxiety and substance use disorders.
Are you struggling with how to work though trauma and the way it currently impacts your life ? Do you struggle to get though the present, without looking back to the past and the pain that it inflicted. There is hope to have a better life, establish the life you want and need. I start with meeting you there, and helping you build the boundaries and moving toward the life that you want to live. I offer a safe space for you to build this life that you are craving.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety and substance use disorders.
Are you struggling with how to work though trauma and the way it currently impacts your life ? Do you struggle to get though the present, without looking back to the past and the pain that it inflicted. There is hope to have a better life, establish the life you want and need. I start with meeting you there, and helping you build the boundaries and moving toward the life that you want to live. I offer a safe space for you to build this life that you are craving.
Carolyn Little Linder
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (Online Only)
Some of my therapeutic treatment approaches consists of cognitive behavior therapy, dual diagnosis, trauma informed care, motivational Interviewing, person centered therapy, and relapse prevention plans/skills from addiction.
I am a survivor too! We are living in stressful times and sometimes things happen in life that are out of our control and we need help. We may need help getting our life back on track or just feeling normal again. Sometimes we need to know its ok to not be ok. It's ok to seek professional help, whether its because of addiction, family dysfunction, mood disorders, or just someone to talk to. The goal at the end of the day is to feel like you have a sense of purpose, meaning, and direction in life. There is no such thing as a perfect life but you can give yourself permission to come out of the dark places and start living again.
Some of my therapeutic treatment approaches consists of cognitive behavior therapy, dual diagnosis, trauma informed care, motivational Interviewing, person centered therapy, and relapse prevention plans/skills from addiction.
I am a survivor too! We are living in stressful times and sometimes things happen in life that are out of our control and we need help. We may need help getting our life back on track or just feeling normal again. Sometimes we need to know its ok to not be ok. It's ok to seek professional help, whether its because of addiction, family dysfunction, mood disorders, or just someone to talk to. The goal at the end of the day is to feel like you have a sense of purpose, meaning, and direction in life. There is no such thing as a perfect life but you can give yourself permission to come out of the dark places and start living again.
Caleb Lantz Pusey
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MDiv, MA, LCMHC, CSIP, NCC
Verified Verified
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that you bring wisdom to the places of disorientation in your life. As a spiritually-integrated psychotherapist, my role is to help you nurture the conditions where you can reconnect with this wisdom. The primary condition for this reconnection is an authentic relationship with another person. At its best, therapy can help deepen self-awareness, awaken self-compassion, and broaden your capacity for meaningful relationships. My practice resonates for contemplative persons seeking an active partner in the work of reconnection and re-creation.
I believe that you bring wisdom to the places of disorientation in your life. As a spiritually-integrated psychotherapist, my role is to help you nurture the conditions where you can reconnect with this wisdom. The primary condition for this reconnection is an authentic relationship with another person. At its best, therapy can help deepen self-awareness, awaken self-compassion, and broaden your capacity for meaningful relationships. My practice resonates for contemplative persons seeking an active partner in the work of reconnection and re-creation.
Andrew M Woods
Counselor, LCMHC, MA, EdS, MDiv, NCC
Verified Verified
Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (Online Only)
An important element I bring into counseling is a holistic understanding of you and your system. Through this, we discover dynamic ways to affect the issues in which you desire to see positive and enduring change. Furthermore, I practice a balanced approach. One side of counseling is more hands-on advising that involves practical and effective life skills. On the other side, counselors are neutral collaborators that facilitate self-exploration, depth, and healing. Through scholarly research and personal practice, I strive to bring both elements into my counseling relationships to achieve quick and lasting systemic change.
An important element I bring into counseling is a holistic understanding of you and your system. Through this, we discover dynamic ways to affect the issues in which you desire to see positive and enduring change. Furthermore, I practice a balanced approach. One side of counseling is more hands-on advising that involves practical and effective life skills. On the other side, counselors are neutral collaborators that facilitate self-exploration, depth, and healing. Through scholarly research and personal practice, I strive to bring both elements into my counseling relationships to achieve quick and lasting systemic change.
Arise Emotion and Mental Health, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (Online Only)
In todays world sometimes we need someone to just listen and care about how we are doing. I would love to be that for you. Come into a no-judgement zone and relax as we work together toward a healthier you. Relax, Breath, and Arise renewed. As a Christian counselor we can focus on a spiritual solution; while taking in every day issues learning healthy coping strategies, self-care, Self-worth, and autonomy with healthy boundaries. Come let us Arise!
In todays world sometimes we need someone to just listen and care about how we are doing. I would love to be that for you. Come into a no-judgement zone and relax as we work together toward a healthier you. Relax, Breath, and Arise renewed. As a Christian counselor we can focus on a spiritual solution; while taking in every day issues learning healthy coping strategies, self-care, Self-worth, and autonomy with healthy boundaries. Come let us Arise!
Jarrard Counseling Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Life is a journey, full of complex relationships and events that we all strive to understand and live with. Life can become complicated by traumas and relationships, as well as from internal struggles, such as anxiety or depression. Without help, these complications can leave us struggling to cope. I believe we all deserve happiness and understanding as we travel this journey, whatever complexities we face.
Life is a journey, full of complex relationships and events that we all strive to understand and live with. Life can become complicated by traumas and relationships, as well as from internal struggles, such as anxiety or depression. Without help, these complications can leave us struggling to cope. I believe we all deserve happiness and understanding as we travel this journey, whatever complexities we face.
Ingrid Bolick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (Online Only)
Couples and family members ready to make a change to recursive patterns that seem to go nowhere can benefit from relationship therapy. Be prepared to do the hard work of examining your relationship, taking ownership of things that need to change, and delve into a process that may be difficult. It will be worth the effort and time you put into family therapy to have a lasting functional relationship. Parents and children, couples from all backgrounds, and other important relationships can benefit from therapy specifically designed to address the issues that interfere with a healthy dynamic.
Couples and family members ready to make a change to recursive patterns that seem to go nowhere can benefit from relationship therapy. Be prepared to do the hard work of examining your relationship, taking ownership of things that need to change, and delve into a process that may be difficult. It will be worth the effort and time you put into family therapy to have a lasting functional relationship. Parents and children, couples from all backgrounds, and other important relationships can benefit from therapy specifically designed to address the issues that interfere with a healthy dynamic.
John D. Miracle MS, NCC, LPC, P.L.L.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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Monika Pursell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Union Mills, NC 28167 (Online Only)
Monika utilizes a trauma-informed and attachment focused approach.
Monika received her undergraduate degree in Painting and Drawing from The Ohio State University. She worked as an artist and an educator before earning her master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. Her experience includes working with complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and issues related to low self-esteem and shame.
Monika utilizes a trauma-informed and attachment focused approach.
Monika received her undergraduate degree in Painting and Drawing from The Ohio State University. She worked as an artist and an educator before earning her master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. Her experience includes working with complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and issues related to low self-esteem and shame.
Solid Foundations Counseling Center is a team of therapists with specializations ranging from substance abuse treatment to trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy to marriage and family therapy.
We all struggle. It is universal. But we can all also learn practices, tools, and insights to help us struggle well. Whether you are feeling hopeless, lost, confused, or down, I believe we can work together to find a way through the tough times and develop the skills you need to keep moving forward in positivity. Areas of focus include mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, ADHD, substance abuse issues, veterans' concerns, and parenting skills.
Solid Foundations Counseling Center is a team of therapists with specializations ranging from substance abuse treatment to trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy to marriage and family therapy.
We all struggle. It is universal. But we can all also learn practices, tools, and insights to help us struggle well. Whether you are feeling hopeless, lost, confused, or down, I believe we can work together to find a way through the tough times and develop the skills you need to keep moving forward in positivity. Areas of focus include mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, ADHD, substance abuse issues, veterans' concerns, and parenting skills.
Sarah Philbeck
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Forest City, NC 28043
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include: trauma/abuse, mood/anxiety disorders, grief, family of origin issues, and relationships.
Many of us desire a sense of calm, connection, and well-being. Yet life circumstances and even parts of ourselves can prevent us from having these experiences in our day to day lives. Providing a safe and non-judgmental place to explore your struggles and emotional pain is essential to my practice. I feel honored to support those who desire to grow and heal.
My specialties include: trauma/abuse, mood/anxiety disorders, grief, family of origin issues, and relationships.
Many of us desire a sense of calm, connection, and well-being. Yet life circumstances and even parts of ourselves can prevent us from having these experiences in our day to day lives. Providing a safe and non-judgmental place to explore your struggles and emotional pain is essential to my practice. I feel honored to support those who desire to grow and heal.
Stress and struggle are universal in nature; we all face obstacles and barriers that sometimes feel insurmountable. My goal, as a therapist, is to help my clients find more effective ways to cope with the issues they face in their daily lives. Whether that issue is related to your family, spouse, school, career, or past trauma, there are ways to move through adversity and find a way to exist peacefully within your world. Areas of focus include mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, grief, emotion regulation, anger management parenting skills, couples and family therapy.
Stress and struggle are universal in nature; we all face obstacles and barriers that sometimes feel insurmountable. My goal, as a therapist, is to help my clients find more effective ways to cope with the issues they face in their daily lives. Whether that issue is related to your family, spouse, school, career, or past trauma, there are ways to move through adversity and find a way to exist peacefully within your world. Areas of focus include mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, grief, emotion regulation, anger management parenting skills, couples and family therapy.
Blair Shepard
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Spindale, NC 28160
I am also certified in Grief Therapy and work with grief and loss, trauma, and aging.
Hello! Reaching out can be hard. I am glad that you have decided to take the first step in improving the quality of your life. Therapy does not mean you are broken. Rather, it suggests that you have encountered one of life’s challenges and would like some help with clarification of the problem, understanding what is needed, and learning some new skills to help you handle it. Everyone has a unique story and one-size treatment does not fit all. When you come to therapy, I will listen to you, collaborate with you, challenge you and support you in reaching your goals.
I am also certified in Grief Therapy and work with grief and loss, trauma, and aging.
Hello! Reaching out can be hard. I am glad that you have decided to take the first step in improving the quality of your life. Therapy does not mean you are broken. Rather, it suggests that you have encountered one of life’s challenges and would like some help with clarification of the problem, understanding what is needed, and learning some new skills to help you handle it. Everyone has a unique story and one-size treatment does not fit all. When you come to therapy, I will listen to you, collaborate with you, challenge you and support you in reaching your goals.
Mary Beth Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest City, NC 28043
Do you find yourself tired of having other people's worldviews and judgments imposed upon you? Do you feel that no matter how hard you try, nothing you do is ever enough? It is my goal to provide a safe space where clients can truly be themselves without fear of judgment. As a result, I do not believe in a one size fits all approach to therapy. I work to tailor each session to fit the needs of the person/persons in front of me.
Do you find yourself tired of having other people's worldviews and judgments imposed upon you? Do you feel that no matter how hard you try, nothing you do is ever enough? It is my goal to provide a safe space where clients can truly be themselves without fear of judgment. As a result, I do not believe in a one size fits all approach to therapy. I work to tailor each session to fit the needs of the person/persons in front of me.
Toni Nicholson Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forest City, NC 28043
Some life experiences can leave us confused, afraid, angry, and longing for joy. Supporting individuals of all ages, couples or families trying to navigate a path back to joy is a privilege like no other. I provide honest encouragement and practical education to those who are seeking positive changes.
Some life experiences can leave us confused, afraid, angry, and longing for joy. Supporting individuals of all ages, couples or families trying to navigate a path back to joy is a privilege like no other. I provide honest encouragement and practical education to those who are seeking positive changes.
Online Therapists
Eleena Hardzinski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105 (Online Only)
I'm a trauma & Brainspotting therapist.
Are you a mom struggling with feeling so overwhelmed you question if you’re doing anything right? You spend the day driving the kids around, doing chores, and working but feel like you don’t get anything done? Do you feel you’re on edge and quickly get irritated with your family? Are resentments growing toward your loved ones and you struggle to enjoy family time? I get it. As a mom in today’s society it’s common to experience such frustration and exhaustion that all you want to do is lock yourself in the bathroom and scream. I’m here to tell you there’s hope. You CAN live your life without feeling like you want to cry every day.
I'm a trauma & Brainspotting therapist.
Are you a mom struggling with feeling so overwhelmed you question if you’re doing anything right? You spend the day driving the kids around, doing chores, and working but feel like you don’t get anything done? Do you feel you’re on edge and quickly get irritated with your family? Are resentments growing toward your loved ones and you struggle to enjoy family time? I get it. As a mom in today’s society it’s common to experience such frustration and exhaustion that all you want to do is lock yourself in the bathroom and scream. I’m here to tell you there’s hope. You CAN live your life without feeling like you want to cry every day.
My name is Molly (she/her) and I am here to support you in your unfolding story. Starting therapy can be extremely daunting. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for individuals to attend to pain and move towards healing. I approach therapy with a person-centered, trauma-informed perspective, striving to create an environment where vulnerability feels accessible and empowering. You are the expert of your experience and it is my hope that you feel this throughout our time together.
My name is Molly (she/her) and I am here to support you in your unfolding story. Starting therapy can be extremely daunting. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for individuals to attend to pain and move towards healing. I approach therapy with a person-centered, trauma-informed perspective, striving to create an environment where vulnerability feels accessible and empowering. You are the expert of your experience and it is my hope that you feel this throughout our time together.
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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.