Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Tarboro, NC

Our team takes an integrative, cross-disciplinary approach to whole-person wellness and recovery. The clients we work with struggle with a broad range of physical and mental health symptoms and conditions including anxiety and mood disorders, depression and bipolar depression, trauma and PTSD, insomnia, chronic pain, substance or alcohol abuse, compulsive behaviors, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. We tailor your treatment plan to start where you are right now and help you build a meaningful, satisfying life that is unique to your personal goals and desires.

I believe therapy is about the process of learning to tap into your own self-healing and awareness. I strive to help each client gain insight into the current issues they are facing and the root causes of those issues in order to reduce negative emotions and prevent disruptive memories from further contributing to current symptoms. My role as a therapist is to help guide you through the healing process and assist you in building appropriate coping skills and confidence to live your most fulfilling life. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, trauma, and life transitions.

Clients who come to work with me are seeking a welcoming and laid back environment where laughs can be shared but hard work and healing can also take place. Client needs are usually around relationship struggles, self-esteem, career exploration, anxiety/depression, and trauma. Healing from these struggles can aid in great advancement in life through living each day with a positive lens, getting through the tough times in life, and genuinely enjoying where they are at in the present moment.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with six years of experience. I specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, trauma, and PTSD. I utilize a range of modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, interpersonal therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused brief therapy. My purpose is to provide a place to show up exactly as you are, feeling welcome to share and process your experiences.

I see my job as supporting people in stepping into lives of consciousness, authenticity, meaning, and joy - whatever that looks like for each particular person. My focus is primarily with people who are dealing with grief, addiction / recovery, and/or aging, although many of my clients are outside these particular categories but yet are longing for a deeper life. To get there, healing has to happen first. Trauma needs to be addressed. Beliefs, communication styles, and relationship patterns that are limiting need to be considered and reformulated. Stressors and anxiety needs to be managed. This is the path we travel together.

Kat Burkhart is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 4 years of experience working with adults and seniors who are seeking assistance in coping with anxiety, stress, ADHD, depression, dysfunctional relationships, life transitions, and sexual dysfunction. Kat works with many different kinds of people, but her main focus revolves around sex therapy. Kat earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Sex Therapy from Capella University. She tends to think outside the box and come up with coping skills, or techniques that may be outside of traditional methods.

I work best with adult individuals and couples who wish to address any of the following: anxiety; mind-body issues like IBS, chronic pain, back pain, etc; stress and trauma; relationship difficulties, life transitions, cultural differences, or spiritual issues; and depression. Therapy is individualized, determined by each client's personal needs, interests, and goals. My aim is to support and guide each person through his or her own unique journey towards greater health, wellness, wholeness, peace, satisfaction, and fulfillment. My work is guided by a holistic, mindfulness-based approach, resulting in gradual yet sustainable change.

Struggling with depression or anxiety? Breaking patterns is hard, but you know you want change and meaningful redirection. Painful memories and recurrent conflict can strain relationships. Work stress gets in the way of being present and feeling fulfilled. People often work with me to get things moving when they feel blocked or stuck, to develop calm where uncertainty has them off balance. Our work will reveal insight to restore stability, address trauma, and change outlook towards realizing an improved sense of self. Together we can work to identify and harness strength, addressing challenges with new clarity and inspiration.

I am so glad you are here. Getting the right professional support can be an important step towards the positive change you want in your life. Are you feeling overwhelmed or having problems managing emotions? Are you struggling to build and maintain supportive relationships or set boundaries? Have difficulty communicating with a partner or child? Experienced past trauma that is impacting your current relationships or your ability to function? Are strong feelings of sadness or worry keeping you stuck or living in fear? Do you have a challenging relationship with food and body image? I’m here to help.

Are you feeling like things are tangled up, and you want to untangle the knots of anxiety, depression, symptoms of trauma or identity issues? Is your child struggling with worries, emotions, or behaviors? I provide a compassionate environment where you or your child can begin a journey of discovery, healing, personal growth, and healthier communication patterns. Together we will collaborate to develop achievable goals and strategies that empower you to overcome obstacles and thrive in your life. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients can navigate and explore the areas in their lives where they seek change.

I've been a psychotherapist for 30+ years and have deep experience in college counseling centers as well as private practice. I work well with undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, as well as working adults of all ages. I'm respectful and sincere with clients but have a calm, even-keeled disposition. Clients find me to be real and relatable as a person. I love to use humor and laughter to help build a therapeutic partnership that can also hold the heaviest emotions and struggles. I work well with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress and anger management, and alcohol and other substance use.