Trauma and PTSD therapists in Carolina Beach, NC
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Carolina Beach, 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
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 Carolina Beach, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Sarah Pouliot
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Trauma did not wait for consent; Therapy must. While many different therapeutic modalities exist for the treatment of trauma and PTSD, what remains essential is the thoughtful and careful negotiation of pacing between therapist and client such that the therapeutic process feels as manageable and tolerable as possible. Given that trauma so often results from harmful relational dynamics that force agendas or remove personal agency, trauma therapy must offer a healing space that does not seek to rush, pressure, or impinge. Rather, and in my professional opinion, it's imperative that trauma therapy respect the client's experience of what feels manageable at any given moment in therapeutic time and space, working to avoid unnecessary setback and potential retraumatization. I feel this is best achieved through the development of a reliable therapeutic rapport and relationship that functions to carefully and mindfully co-monitor and co-negotiate the everchanging and expanding dynamics between therapist and client. Put another way, your therapy should not be forced into someone else's timeframe or methodology; it should be allowed to develop in step with your specific history, unique needs, and comfort level. Please refer to my Trauma Blog on my website (pouliotpsychologicalservices.com) for more information on my approach to the treatment of trauma.
16 Years Experience
Online in Carolina Beach, NC
PTSD/Trauma
Montgomery Counseling Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCSWA, LCMHC, LCMHCA
We provide trauma-informed therapy for clients impacted by single-incident trauma, chronic trauma, childhood trauma, PTSD, or complex PTSD. Treatment emphasizes safety, stabilization, nervous system regulation, and healing at a pace that feels manageable.
35 Years Experience
Online in Carolina Beach, NC
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Alisha Desai
Psychologist, PhD
Trauma shapes how you see yourself, relate to others, and respond to the world long after a distressing experience has ended. You're constantly on guard, avoiding reminders of the past, struggling with unwanted memories, and carrying beliefs about yourself and others that are difficult to shake. With specialized postdoctoral training in trauma and PTSD, Dr. Desai the expertise and compassion to this work that drives meaningful, sustainable change. Working together, you'll move at a pace that feels manageable as you process difficult experiences, reduce the impact of trauma-related symptoms, and reconnect with yourself.
9 Years Experience
Online in Carolina Beach, 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 Carolina Beach, NC (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Carolina Beach, NC Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Carolina Beach, NC average 15 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (33%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 26% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 26% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Black / African American |