Trauma and PTSD therapists in Charlotte, North Carolina NC
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Charlotte 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.
Trauma and PTSD
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 Charlotte, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Amanda Cummings Brandenburg
Psychologist, PhD
Many of my clients come with trauma histories and are looking to better understand how trauma has affected their experiences, especially relationship experiences. I work to help clients understand how trauma affects the brain and body using polyvagal and somatic therapies. I specialize in interpersonal trauma as well as a chronic stress and complex trauma.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Charlotte, NC 28277
Online in Charlotte, NC North Carolina
Trauma and PTSD
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
In-Person in Charlotte, NC
Online in Charlotte, NC North Carolina
Trauma and PTSD
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 Charlotte, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
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 Charlotte, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Paulina Mendez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
Trauma can shape how safe it feels to be in your body, in relationships, and in the present moment. My approach to trauma therapy emphasizes pacing and containment, creating enough steadiness so your system doesn’t have to stay on guard. We focus first on building safety and support, allowing healing to unfold within a relationship that honors your limits, timing, and resilience.
3 Years Experience
Online in Charlotte, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
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 Charlotte, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Claire Robinson-Scalzi
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC
Whether recent, ongoing, or long past, our brains hold onto trauma to prevent the same thing from happening again. This means your traumatic memories might pop up with even the littlest reminders or maybe you don't even know why it keeps interrupting your days. I am here to support you through the symptoms and memories of your traumatic experiences so you can leave them behind in the past where they belong.
2 Years Experience
Online in Charlotte, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Christopher Bissell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCA, CSAT
Narrative and EMDR trauma processing of past physical, verbal, sexual or spiritual abuse
4 Years Experience
Online in Charlotte, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Tenikka Denard
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LCMHC
Unfortunately terrible things happen that open the door for trauma to enter our lives. Trauma can feel frightening and paralyzing. It can interfere with your ability to regulate your mood, connect with yourself or others, and engage in normal physical functioning. I provide trauma focused care to help survivors live beyond their past traumas. In my practice I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and yoga practices to help individuals recover from trauma. Additionally, I am certified to use Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat trauma in children and adolescents. Let's connect and explore if my approach is a good fit for your healing.
13 Years Experience
Online in Charlotte, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Robert Brown
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Empathetically offering support for your journey towards healing, I provide specialized counseling for trauma and PTSD. Together, we can explore the impact of your experiences and develop effective strategies for managing symptoms and fostering resilience. My approach is grounded in understanding and tailored to your unique needs, guiding you toward a greater sense of peace and well-being.
34 Years Experience
Online in Charlotte, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
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 Charlotte, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Carrie Torn
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Carrie often treats trauma using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as a Certified EMDR therapist. EMDR is an evidence-based practice used in psychotherapy to treat trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and phobias. EMDR helps facilitate the brain's natural healing processes through bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping.
During a traumatic or stressful event, the brain does not process information as it normally would. When overwhelmed, information can get stuck or stored in the brain in unhelpful ways allowing past events to negatively affect you in the present. The old stored information can be triggered in the present and can cause you to have flash backs or be triggered by similar thoughts, feelings, or bodily sensations from when the trauma occurred. This can impact the way a person views the world and how they relate with others.
EMDR uses eye movements (similar to what occurs during REM sleep) to help facilitate information processing and reduce the effects of trauma and the underlying negative beliefs.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Charlotte, NC 28203
Online in Charlotte, NC North Carolina
Trauma and PTSD
Corey Connelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA LCAS LCMHC
I have experience treating trauma and PTSD, and know that as difficult as this work can feel, it also feels so empowering to shift your narrative and heal from the trauma.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Charlotte, NC 28203
Online in Charlotte, NC North Carolina
Trauma and PTSD
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
In-Person in Charlotte, NC 28209
Online in Charlotte, NC North Carolina
Trauma and PTSD
Heather Avery Grant
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSWA
I specialize in CPTSD from childhood and prefer working with people who are old enough/experienced enough to have had at least a couple of significant adult relationships. Once you can see your patterns, I can help you figure out what's working, what's not, and what you'd like life to feel like going forward. We can use EMDR to lessen your trauma responses and take the edge off of those childhood memories. We can use reparenting strategies to help you fill that void from all your unmet needs as a child. And if you need to make changes to your relationships with family of origin, we can do that, too. You deserve calm, peaceful, joyful days ahead. Let's get you there!
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Charlotte, NC 28210
Online in Charlotte, NC North Carolina
Trauma and PTSD
Brittany Washington
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFTA
I specialize in helping individuals navigate the effects of trauma and PTSD by providing a safe, compassionate space to process difficult memories and emotions. Using evidence-based approaches like trauma-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness, I support clients in understanding the impact of their experiences and developing healthier coping mechanisms. Whether trauma stems from childhood, abuse, loss, or other significant life events, my goal is to help clients reclaim their sense of safety, self-worth, and empowerment, allowing them to move forward with greater resilience and healing. Together, we work to transform pain into strength and build a path toward lasting recovery.
5 Years Experience
Online in Charlotte, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Charlotte's position as a major banking and financial hub drives strong demand for therapists specializing in workplace stress, perfectionism, and the particular pressures of corporate and executive careers. The city has grown rapidly through domestic migration, and therapists frequently work with the isolation, loneliness, and adjustment difficulties common among newcomers building community in a fast-growing city. Charlotte also has a strong faith community, and many therapists offer faith-integrated approaches alongside evidence-based treatment for clients who value that alignment. Atrium Health and Novant Health serve as the city's major institutional mental health anchors.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Charlotte, North Carolina Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Charlotte, North Carolina average 16 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
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
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 27% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 40% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Christian |