Trauma and PTSD therapists in Winston-Salem, NC
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Winston-Salem, 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
Dr. Cathy E. Pickett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCA, CCTP, NCC
Trauma can affect how you think, feel, respond to situations, and relate to yourself and others. I provide a safe, compassionate, trauma-informed environment to help you process difficult experiences and develop healthier coping strategies. We work with approaches such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and emotional regulation to help you feel more grounded and regain a sense of control. I help you understand that being traumatized you sometimes get struck in the fight, flight, freeze and fawn. Helping you challenge what you are thinking and feeling.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Winston-Salem, NC
Online in Winston-Salem, NC
PTSD/Trauma
Jonathan Schmalz
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P
A trauma-informed approach underlies all of my work as a therapist. I know that many clients come to therapy not specifically because of trauma, but because they feel lonely or inadequate, they are depressed or anxious, or just cannot seem to have the intimacy they crave. Sometimes acknowledging trauma comes later in the therapy work and that is okay. Just know that I trust that you will talk about it when you are ready.
I would like to join you in acknowledging how the past has affected your present and in charting a course to healing that works for you. You may wish to talk about particular pains from the past and you may wish to focus on the future. We will work together to find the balance that is right for you, so that you can live the life that you really want to live.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Winston-Salem, NC
Online in Winston-Salem, NC
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 Winston-Salem, NC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Karen Baumstark, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., CMHIMP, CTACC
None of us can escape some level of trauma; inevitably, it will be a part of life. How much it affects us, however, depends on many factors including the nervous system we were born with, our outer resources, and how much relational support we receive to help us recover from the trauma. Many people do not have access to adequate resources to help them recover from trauma (and this is very subjective and personal, varying from person to person), and the trauma continues to affect them in (sometimes subtle, but still) impactful ways. If certain factors come together, PTSD may develop out of trauma. Often clients feel like they have failed because they can't completely "get over" their PTSD reactions. I have often reminded clients that PTSD is "the gift that keeps on giving". It can be very hard, perhaps impossible, to completely eradicate PTSD reactions, because the reaction is not just of the mind, it is of the whole body. My approach to helping clients with trauma and PTSD involves looking at it holistically and working to understand how the trauma changed you, your reaction across many facets of your life (thoughts, feelings, habits, behaviors, self-care or lack thereof, expectations, how you view the world), and then working on replacing what is harmful with what is helpful. The goal isn't to completely get rid of the PTSD symptoms (which is likely impossible) but rather to dramatically reduce its effect on you, so you can live your best life, and so an occasional symptom breaking through will not derail you.
36 Years Experience
Online in Winston-Salem, NC
PTSD/Trauma
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 Winston-Salem, NC (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Winston-Salem, NC Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Winston-Salem, NC average 15 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (33%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
37%
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
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 29% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 26% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 26% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Black / African American |