Trauma and PTSD therapists in New Bern, NC
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in New Bern, 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.
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 New Bern, NC
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Trauma is often misunderstood as something that’s “in the past”—but for many people, it’s still very present. It shows up in your body, your reactions, your relationships, and the way your nervous system responds to the world around you. You might feel on edge, shut down, easily overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly bracing for something. PTSD isn’t just about remembering what happened—it’s about how your system adapted to survive it. And those adaptations don’t just turn off because time has passed. For some, trauma can also show up as specific fears or phobias—intense, automatic responses that feel out of proportion but are deeply rooted in how your brain learned to stay safe.
At Nour Counseling, we don’t rush you to talk about things before you’re ready, and we don’t treat trauma like something to push through. We focus on safety first—helping you understand how your nervous system works and building your capacity to stay grounded. We offer S.A.F.E. EMDR (Somatic and Attachment-Focused EMDR), which is especially relevant for trauma because it prioritizes stabilization, pacing, and your body’s response—not just the memory itself. Trauma is stored in the nervous system, not just in thoughts, and this approach allows for processing that feels more contained, less overwhelming, and more attuned to your readiness.
Alongside this, we work with you to rebuild a sense of safety in your body, strengthen boundaries, and make sense of how trauma may still be shaping your patterns. We also name the cultural and systemic factors that impact how trauma is experienced and responded to, so you’re not carrying that context alone. This work is not about “getting over it”—it’s about helping your system feel safer, more regulated, and more able to move through life without constantly being pulled back into survival mode.
9 Years Experience
Online in New Bern, NC (Online Only)
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
Online in New Bern, NC
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 New Bern, NC
Taylor's Touch Of Clarity Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
We support individuals who have experienced trauma and PTSD by providing a safe, supportive space to process difficult experiences at a pace that feels comfortable. Our approach focuses on building emotional safety, understanding trauma responses, and developing effective coping and grounding strategies. We work on reducing triggers, improving emotional regulation, and restoring a sense of control and stability. Through compassionate, personalized care, clients are empowered to heal, rebuild trust in themselves, and move forward with greater strength and clarity.
8 Years Experience
Online in New Bern, NC (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in New Bern, NC Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in New Bern, 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
43%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
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 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) |
| 25% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Black / African American |