Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Hickory, North Carolina NC
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Hickory who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
PTSD/Trauma
Patricia Tuohy
Counselor/Therapist, M.S. LCMHC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and EMDR Certified Therapist
Trauma can impact our lives and our ability to function if we don't take the time to acknowledge it and work towards healing the past. If we ignore these events in our lives they will begin to come out in ways that we don't want them to, mainly emotional and behavioral ways that are not serving us and making it very difficult to function and have healthy relationships in our lives.
24 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, family issues, and a wide range of related emotional and psychological concerns. These difficulties can significantly impact daily functioning, relationships, self-esteem, work performance, and overall quality of life, often leaving individuals feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and others.
Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach to therapy, integrating evidence-based trauma treatment with a personalized, client-centered framework. Rather than focusing only on symptom management, therapy explores underlying emotional patterns, life experiences, and trauma histories that may be contributing to current distress.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to support deep and lasting change. Treatment focuses on processing past experiences, reducing emotional reactivity, and helping clients develop healthier, more adaptive ways of thinking, feeling, and relating.
Clients often come to therapy feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma. Brad’s approach helps clients understand how past experiences may still be influencing present-day thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and works toward resolving these patterns in a structured and supportive way.
Therapy is collaborative and individualized, designed to help clients regain a sense of control, clarity, and emotional stability. The goal is to support meaningful, sustainable change that improves relationships, strengthens resilience, and enhances overall well-being.
Brad also specializes in religious trauma counseling for individuals who have experienced harm in religious or church settings. This may include spiritual abuse, coercion, guilt-based teachings, or other distressing experiences related to organized religion. Therapy provides a safe and non-judgmental space to process these experiences and rebuild a sense of identity, meaning, and emotional safety.
Healing is possible. With the right support, clients can move beyond the impact of trauma and create a more balanced, empowered, and fulfilling life.
28 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Maria T. Alonso, Ph.D.
Psychologist
As a psychologist working with trauma, I utilize evidence-based treatments to help clients process and heal from their experiences. I often use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to assist clients in addressing and reframing the negative thought patterns and emotional responses associated with their trauma. This approach helps them develop coping strategies and gradually face and work through their traumatic memories. Additionally, I incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to facilitate the processing of distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge. My approach is empathetic and client-centered, ensuring that each individual feels supported and empowered throughout their recovery journey. By applying these evidence-based treatments, I aim to help clients regain a sense of safety and control, ultimately guiding them towards healing and resilience.
29 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
PTSD/Trauma
Susanne R Mealer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Trauma is actually a really big umbrella. Everyone experiences trauma in their life, some are severe and some are not and how they affect people will vary from person to person. Many don't even realize that they have actually experienced trauma and don't recognize how it is truly showing up in their relationships, work and life in general. Trauma and PTSD related issue can affect EVERY area of your life.
18 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Nicole Merrigan, LPA, PLLC
Psychologist, MA, LPA
When you carry trauma or PTSD, the past doesn't stay in the past—it constantly intrudes on your present, leaving you feeling hyper-vigilant, exhausted, or disconnected from your own body. I use a combination of mindfulness and Prolonged Exposure (PE) to help you safely heal. We start with mindfulness to give you a solid anchor. With PE, we safely face the things you've had to push away, so your brain can finally digest the trauma, allowing the memories to lose their painful grip so you can move forward freely.
13 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Morgan Rodgers
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Trauma is subjective and various events impact people differently. Processing through the pain is often the only way through.
11 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
Trauma & PTSD: From Survival to Sovereignty
Rewiring the Alarm and Reclaiming the Present
Trauma is not just what happened to you; it is the "residue" left behind in your nervous system. It is a state where your body remains stuck in a past moment of danger, leading to a life of hyper-vigilance, emotional overwhelm, and systemic burnout. In my practice, we approach trauma with radical compassion and clinical precision, working to help your brain finally move "the then" out of "the now."
The Landscape of Traumatic Stress
Trauma often lives in the "wordless" parts of the brain, manifesting in ways that logic alone cannot reach. We work together to address:
The High-Alert System: Navigating the constant state of "fight or flight" that leads to irritability, insomnia, and an inability to relax.
The Shut Down & Dissociation: Addressing the "numbing out" or the feeling of being disconnected from your body—a protective freeze response used to survive the unbearable.
Attachment Trauma: Exploring how early "systemic" wounds in the family or spiritual community have shaped your ability to feel safe in relationships today.
A Specialized Path to Resolution
With over 20 years of experience, I integrate deep-reaching, somatic-based modalities to move beyond "talk therapy" into true neurological healing:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): As an EMDRIA-trained clinician, I use this gold-standard treatment to help your brain process traumatic memories so they no longer trigger the same intense physical and emotional distress.
IFS-Informed "Parts" Work: We get curious about the parts of you that are "stuck" in the trauma—the protectors, the exiles, and the managers—helping them find a new role in a safe present.
Systems Theory & Social Inequity: We acknowledge how external forces—power imbalances, systemic inequity, and spiritual trauma—contribute to and sustain a sense of "un-safety."
Sanctuary for the Healer
I have a "special love" for working with therapists and pastors who are carrying their own "unprocessed" trauma while holding the trauma of their communities. You deserve a peer-level space where you can finally put down the armor of the "helper" and address your own wounds with a clinician who understands the weight of your role.
21 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Rue PLLC
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My approach to trauma and PTSD therapy emphasizes healing from past experiences and regaining a sense of control over one’s life, using trauma-informed care and evidence-based techniques that address the root causes of distress. This method aims to foster resilience, promote recovery, and rebuild a sense of safety and trust in oneself and the world.
15 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Kelli Hall
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Trauma is relative to the individual. Many clients come in not even realizing that what they’re experiencing is connected to earlier wounding—and that awareness alone can be a powerful starting point.
I work with both what is often referred to as “little t” trauma—ongoing relational wounding—and “Big T” trauma, such as abuse, neglect, loss, or other significant life events. Whether these experiences are obvious or more subtle, they can shape how you see yourself, relate to others, and respond to stress.
Many of the challenges clients face—such as difficulty setting boundaries, emotional overwhelm, or feeling stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change—are often rooted in these earlier experiences.
Our work focuses on helping you understand these patterns with greater clarity while also developing the ability to regulate your nervous system. I incorporate both insight-based and somatic approaches to support you in creating new, more grounded and adaptive ways of responding.
The goal is not just to cope—but to move toward a greater sense of freedom, stability, and self-trust.
13 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Jeffrey Huttman
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in treating trauma and PTSD. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced combat related trauma, as well as accidents, assaults, and other traumatic experiences. I utilize an eclectic blend of CBT, DBT, psychoeducation, mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help guide those struggling to feel relief.
23 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Thomas Ballas
Psychologist, PhD; PSYPACT
I am a clinical psychologist with specialized expertise in treating trauma and PTSD. My professional background includes working in hospital settings, private practice, and serving as a medical officer in the U.S. Army, where I gained significant experience addressing the profound impact of trauma and related mental health challenges. Through advanced training at leading military treatment facilities working with complex trauma, I have refined my skills in evidence-based approaches such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the complexities of trauma and PTSD and a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, effective care. My goal is to help you process and heal from trauma, regain a sense of safety, and build a fulfilling and resilient life. Together, we will develop a personalized therapeutic plan tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you feel supported and empowered throughout your healing journey.
10 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
PTSD/Trauma
Territa Chambers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC- QS
Trauma come in all forms and sizes. Trauma can be chronic or short term. Working through the trauma can help you in the long run to heal past, current and future unhealthy coping skills by developing healthy ones
10 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
PTSD/Trauma
Wildflower Therapy Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, C-IAYT
Wildflower Therapy Group specializes in holistic, trauma-informed care for clients healing from trauma and PTSD. Our therapists support clients in processing difficult experiences at a pace that feels safe, using mind-body approaches that help restore a sense of safety, connection, and emotional balance.
6 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
PTSD/Trauma
Peaceful Minds NC,LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSWA
I provide a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space for adults healing from trauma and PTSD. Together, we explore the impact of traumatic experiences, develop coping strategies, and work to reduce symptoms like anxiety, flashbacks, or hypervigilance. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs, helping you build resilience, regain a sense of safety, and move toward healing and empowerment.
4 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Elite Therapeutic Solutions, LLC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Trauma is a powerful , life altering, and life disrupting experience, that requires special attention to alleviate. We use Prolonged Exposure Therapy to help our clients alleviate their trauma symptoms and get back to living their lives through reclaiming their power.
16 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Molly Halbrooks
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT
I utilize EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and IFS (Internal Family Systems) to help you identify traumatic wounds and begin your healing journey. Trauma work is incredibly worthwhile but can be taxing, so we will move at the pace that feels safe and manageable for you. We explore the full scope of your life, as you are more than your traumatic experiences; we focus both on what has happened in the past, and how to live your life now in a way that feels fulfilled, peaceful, and balanced.
13 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Samira Paul Olive Tree Psychology Clinic LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
At Olive Tree Psychology Clinic LLC, we understand that trauma and PTSD can fundamentally reshape how you experience the world, often leaving you in a state of hyper-vigilance or emotional numbness. Our approach is deeply trauma-informed, moving away from "what is wrong with you" to explore "what happened to you." We specialize in treating both acute trauma and the "invisible" wounds of complex and intergenerational trauma, particularly as they intersect with cultural identity and family history. We help you process distressing memories and regain a sense of safety in your own body. Our goal is to provide a secure, compassionate environment where you can move beyond survival mode and reclaim a life defined by your values rather than your past.
7 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Lynette Cisneros
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LMHC
I tend to treat clients presenting with unresolved trauma relating to emotional & psychological wounds (unrelated to sexual violence or military service related trauma). These wounds may be related to upbringing and messaging learned in childhood that was toxic & now must be unlearned in order to not be repeated and/or continue to cause internal distress, external anger, resentment, shame or self blame. Make no mistake the messaging we learn in youth, as we are essentially 'sponges' at that time is powerful & can be deeply impactful. Sometimes we must examine and deconstruct these messages to move forward with more presence.
25 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Jason Hutchings
Psychologist, PsyD
Whether you have experienced a trauma or feeling the trauma of every day life, we can work to understand what the event meant and how it has imprinted in your psyche. This can free up a lot of energy that has become trapped in being hyper vigilant, irritable, angry, fearful and depressed.
13 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
PTSD/Trauma
Beth Janis
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals in navigating the impacts of relational trauma. My clinical training and experience has focused on intimate partner violence/domestic violence, sexual assault, physical and emotional abuse, and the trauma inherent in foster care / residential treatment placements. I'm passionate about working with individuals on lessening the constraints that trauma and PTSD can have on their lives.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Hickory, North Carolina Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Hickory, North Carolina average 16 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Trauma and PTSD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (89%), and Depression (74%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 62% | Stress |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Loss or Grief |
| 44% | Social Anxiety |