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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Charlotte, NC

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Charlotte, NC

Find trauma and PTSD support in Charlotte with evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure. Headway connects you with 2,351 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions, with many accepting insurance to help reduce costs.

Vanessa Sampson-Schneider

Vanessa Sampson-Schneider

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a queer-identified African American cisgender woman. My pronouns are she/her. I hold a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling degree. I have over 12 years of experience effectively treating mental health and substance abuse concerns in LGBTQIA2S+ persons (sex positive; kink affirming), BIPOC and other PGM folx, and femme-identified persons.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Romayne Mappes

Romayne Mappes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Clients often describe me as calm, real, & deeply attuned. I believe healing begins with feeling understood—so we start there.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Phyllis Roberson

Phyllis Roberson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in helping adults with depression and anxiety disorders become the best versions of themselves.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tonia Locklear

Tonia Locklear

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I utilize an integrative approach blending different but complimentary theories in order to work with my client in the most effective way.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Laura Finney

Laura Finney

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in working with those going through life transitions to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Saphia Shaffie

Saphia Shaffie

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and direct solution-focused techniques.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tawana Prince

Tawana Prince

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With a purpose to meet people with compassion and empathy, this licensed clinician fully understands the impact of leadership and the necessity for guidance.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Destini Bishop-James

Destini Bishop-James

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Financial Social Worker who helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationships, and major life transitions. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where healing and growth can take place. I believe that emotional and financial health are deeply connected, and I help clients build healthier relationships with both themselves and their money. My approach is compassionate, practical, and rooted in empowerment and self-awareness.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amanda Leggett

Amanda Leggett

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Every journey begins with connection. My approach is grounded in creating a safe, supportive space where healing and growth can flourish.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Wruble

Veronica Wruble

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


Life can pull us in a hundred different directions, and sometimes it takes slowing down, getting real, and having honest conversations to find our way forward. My approach is straightforward and commpassionate - no judgment, no fluff. I meet you where you are, walk beside you through the challenges, and help you rediscover your strength, clarity, and purpose.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christina Miller

Christina Miller

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi, I’m Christina. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps teens, families, and adults navigate anxiety, trauma, and life’s high-stress seasons. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and supported — a place where you don’t have to hold it all together or figure things out alone.

In addition to private practice, I work in community crisis response, supporting individuals and families during difficult or overwhelming situations. This experience helps me stay calm, practical, and focused on what truly helps when life feels heavy.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sabrina Hammond

Sabrina Hammond

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to therapy is encouraging, warm, and humanistic. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brittni Adekoya

Brittni Adekoya

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello! I believe healing is an ongoing journey that looks different for each individual. I invoke a holistic approach and utilize approaches based in psychodynamic theory, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques. As part of the therapeutic process, I want to build a brave space with you, and empower you through your healing journey.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cassetta Scott

Cassetta Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“As a mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience, I have helped both children and adults reframe their perspectives...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Debra Johnson

Debra Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Raleigh, NC


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and grounded in real life. We focus on understanding what's getting in the way, building skills that actually work, and helping you move toward greater clarity, stability, and connection at a pace that feels...”
PTSD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lauren Brooks

Lauren Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in the power of relationships and have a passion for cultivating a therapeutic alliance that creates safety and connectedness.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nellie Bellows

Nellie Bellows

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help with emotional dysregulation, anxiety, trauma, and substance use.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nelson Louis

Nelson Louis

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


As a therapist, I have worked with clients in schools, communities, and office settings for over a decade. I enjoys working with children with ADHD and ODD and with children who have experienced physical and sexual abuse. He also works with adults who are dealing with substance misuse, mood disorders such as Depression, Bipolar Disorder, personality problems, and adults with dual diagnoses and behavioral problems.

PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Barbara Orticelli

Dr. Barbara Orticelli

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe the person-centered approach can add value, empathy, and compassion to every client in need.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Devan Elingburg

Devan Elingburg

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello, I'm Devan! I have been working in the mental health field for over ten years now. I started my journey by working in direct care for at risk youth and adults with autism. Since getting my degree and license I have been working on developing my skills as an ACT therapist.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Olga Slepchenko

Olga Slepchenko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I bring a calm, compassionate, and at times even lighthearted presence into sessions, because healing doesn't have to feel heavy all the time.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Bell

Michelle Bell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I believe therapy works best when clients feel safe, heard, and genuinely supported. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative environment where clients can show up as their authentic selves. My approach is compassionate, direct when needed, and focused on helping clients build practical tools for everyday life while also exploring deeper emotional patterns and experiences.

I enjoy working with individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, stress, identity exploration, and emotional overwhelm. I am passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients and creating an affirming therapeutic space where clients feel respected and understood.

I understand that starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and my goal is to meet clients where they are while helping them move toward healing, clarity, and meaningful growth.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Renee EB-Walton

Renee EB-Walton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My training enables me to facilitate personal growth and self-discovery, helping individuals access their inner resources to overcome challenges and reduce suffering.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melecia Smikle

Melecia Smikle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I focus on creating a safe space where you feel heard and supported, and I use evidence-based treatment strategies...”
PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Valerie Harris

Valerie Harris

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in treating eating disorders and religious trauma, using a holistic, person-centered approach that honors the mind-body connection...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Pruitt

Heather Pruitt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Burlington, NC


“I integrate tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mutema Molongwe

Mutema Molongwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I value building genuine therapeutic relationships and believe that care is most effective when clients feel respected, informed, and actively involved in decisions about their treatment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Smith

Megan Smith

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


**** I take BCBS, Aetna, & Cigna****

Hi, I’m Megan. I’m really glad you’re here. I’m a licensed therapist who cares deeply about helping people feel more grounded, understood, and connected to themselves again. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, grieving, or just trying to make sense of things, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I show up with compassion, curiosity, and a pace that meets you where you are.

I work with people navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, and the quiet heaviness that builds over time. My goal is to create a space where you can be fully yourself, even when life feels messy, uncertain, or heavier than you expected.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Makeba Matthews

Makeba Matthews

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“With a background as a legal analyst, NYC teacher, and nurse in med-surg and mental health, I bring unique skills to support clients in high-stress roles.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ginger Hannigan

Ginger Hannigan

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Making a decision to gain a better sense of purpose and defining (or redefining) greater harmony and alignment is the greatest gift you can offer to those around you and yourself.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Angel Morgan

Angel Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I actively listen to assist clients to feel good inside and out by gaining insight into feelings of anxiety or depression.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Monejah King

Monejah King

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that every individual deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported, regardless of their background, life experiences, or current challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher MacLean-Everhart

Christopher MacLean-Everhart

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Chris has worked with clients of all ages and specializes in Behavioral Therapy, CBT, SFBT, ABA, and Family Systems.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joshua Lenox

Joshua Lenox

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am very person centered with my clients. I believe in meeting my clients where they need me to be, which keeps me from treated everyone the same.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Robin Trivette

Robin Trivette

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Cary, NC


“I believe patients deserve to feel heard, respected, and involved in their treatment — not rushed, judged, or treated like a diagnosis on paper.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Milewski

Linda Milewski

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to help you feel safe, understood, and empowered as we work toward lasting change together.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Patrick Hull

Patrick Hull

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in helping people resolve traumatic experiences but past work experience include a hospital setting, out-patient substance Abuse Counseling, in-home therapy with families and children, among others.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Houchens

Taylor Houchens

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Going to therapy doesn't mean you're weak. It means you're strong enough to do the work necessary to become your authentic self.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. KC Uwakwe

Dr. KC Uwakwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I am dedicated to holistic care by fostering trust through active listening, open communication, and empathy.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Linda Burbank

Linda Burbank

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, down‐to‐earth, and non‐judgmental. I want you to feel safe, respected, and heard, and I'll always move at a pace that feels manageable for you.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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