Trauma and PTSD therapists in Apex, NC
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Apex, North Carolina 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
Christopher McDowell, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
I have extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and adults for PTSD and trauma. I performed most of this work with families in the impoverished areas of Boston while I was with The Home for Little Wanderers Counseling Center. I would estimate that over 70% of my cases, during this eight-year job, were children and adolescents who were struggling with PTSD.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Apex, NC 27502
Online in Apex, NC
PTSD/Trauma
LifeCare Counseling and Coaching
Therapist
LifeCare Counseling & Coaching provides psychotherapy, spiritual growth and relational healing for children and families who are struggling with an emotional conflict or crisis as well as individuals who want to set wise goals and enjoy the fullness of life. Certified, Christian Counselors.
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Apex, NC
PTSD/Trauma
Edmund Buckman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
When working with trauma and PTSD, I offer a trauma-informed, steady approach that prioritizes safety, control, and pacing. We process painful experiences without re-traumatization and build tools for grounding, regulation, and emotional processing. My goal is to help you reclaim a sense of safety, strength, and self-trust.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Apex, NC
Online in Apex, NC
PTSD/Trauma
Finding Balance Therapy & Wellness PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
At Finding Balance Therapy & Wellness, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to help individuals heal from past experiences and regain a sense of safety and control. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we support clients in processing their trauma in a way that feels safe and manageable. We recognize that trauma affects everyone differently, which is why we tailor our approach to each individual’s unique needs, helping them develop healthy coping strategies, build resilience, and restore a sense of empowerment. Our goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where healing can take place, allowing individuals to move forward with greater confidence and emotional well-being.
11 Years Experience
Online in Apex, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Jess Clodfelter
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LCMHC, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II
Not all trauma looks like one big, obvious event. A lot of the time, it’s the repeated experiences that quietly shape how you see yourself, your relationships, and what feels safe. If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly scanning for what could go wrong, shutting down when things get overwhelming, or stuck in relationship patterns you know aren’t working but can’t seem to break — that’s not random, and it’s not a personal failure. I specialize in working with complex PTSD (CPTSD) and attachment trauma, helping clients untangle patterns like hypervigilance, emotional shutdown, people-pleasing, and relationship cycles that keep repeating.
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), my work is grounded in understanding how trauma lives in both the mind and body — and how to shift those patterns without shaming or overwhelming you. We go at a pace that feels manageable while still creating real change, so you’re not just understanding your patterns, you’re actually starting to move differently in your life.
12 Years Experience
Online in Apex, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Tiffany O'Toole
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC, LPCC
Most of my professional experience has been working with military service members and their spouses. I've worked at several Marine Corps bases and am very familiar with Marine culture. In addition, I have five years of experience as a military spouse which allows me to connect and understand the military community’s issues from both a personal and professional level.
I utilize EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), yoga, breathing techniques, meditation, and mindfulness as wellness tools. I am passionate about helping survivors of trauma reconnect with their bodies. I have provided free trauma sensitive yoga classes to sexual assault survivors and volunteer with local sexual assault service programs.
14 Years Experience
Online in Apex, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Cierra Listermann
Psychologist, Ph.D., HSP-P
Trauma can affect the way you see yourself, relate to others, manage emotions, and experience the world around you. Whether your trauma stems from a single event or ongoing experiences, I help clients understand the lasting impact of trauma responses, process painful experiences, and challenge beliefs that may keep them feeling stuck. Therapy focuses on helping you regain a sense of safety, control, and connection with yourself.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD can affect your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and ability to feel safe even after the traumatic experience has ended. Symptoms such as intrusive memories, avoidance, hypervigilance, guilt, shame, and emotional distress are often the brain’s attempts to protect you after trauma. I specialize in evidence-based PTSD treatment to help clients process traumatic experiences, reduce the impact of symptoms, and regain a greater sense of freedom and control.
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)
Complex trauma often develops from repeated or ongoing experiences that impact a person’s sense of safety, identity, relationships, and emotional regulation. C-PTSD can affect how you see yourself, trust others, manage emotions, and navigate relationships. I help clients understand these patterns through a trauma-informed lens, process the impact of their experiences, and develop healthier beliefs, boundaries, and coping strategies.
9 Years Experience
Online in Apex, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Bridget Williams
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
I have been a clinician for over 16 years. I am a licensed psychologist (NC, MD, GA, TN, and over 40 PSYPACT states) who specializes in working with trauma, women's health, and maternal mental wellness. I am trained in EMDR, ACT, DBT, and Perinatal Mental Wellness.
10 Years Experience
Online in Apex, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Barbra Rogoff
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Many believe that to experience trauma and PTSD you must have your life threatened, this is not true. A traumatic event is an incident that causes you physical, emotional, spiritual, or psychological harm, however you identify that harm. PTSD is when you experience intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to that trauma that lasts long after the traumatic event has ended. I provided EMDR and talk therapy to address these concerns.
19 Years Experience
Online in Apex, 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 Apex, NC (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Apex, NC Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Apex, NC average 15 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (33%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 27% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 26% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Black / African American |