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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Raleigh, NC

Struggling with trauma or PTSD in Raleigh? Headway's network of compassionate providers specializes in proven modalities including Exposure Therapy, EMDR, and trauma-focused CBT to support your recovery journey. Sessions are available online or in-person with free intake calls, and the average client saves 75% on therapy costs through insurance.

Allura Pulliam

Allura Pulliam

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi there! I'm Allura, licensed clinical mental health counselor, licensed school counselor and counselor-educator. I hold a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervison, as well as two Master's degrees (M.Ed and M.S.) I've been a licensed clinician in some capacity for roughly 14 years and have over 20 years experience in education and the helping professions. I specialize in trauma-informed modalities, from TF-CBT to DBT. My ideal clients are adolescents and adults females struggling to make meaning of their experiences and hungry for something BIGGER, BRIGHTER and more JOYFUL.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Britney Hill

Britney Hill

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My belief is that therapy is best done collaboratively. I use a blend of person-centered, cognitive, and solution-focused therapies.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hema Naraharisetty

Hema Naraharisetty

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use different trauma processing methodologies such as EMDR, IFS, SE to name a few to heal from past wounds.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Yolanda Dandridge

Yolanda Dandridge

Therapist

Virtual • Asheville, NC


“I work from a body-based, movement lead and culturally rooted perspective that honors your lived experience, family story, and the communities you belong to.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kwanza Winn

Kwanza Winn

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hey, I'm Kwanza. I graduated in 2020 from Johnson C Smith University with my Master's in social work. I have 4 years of experience working with children, adults, and families to overcome trauma.

I believe that my clients are the experts of their lives.

When holding space for clients, I provide a space where they can unpack their feelings, express their emotions, and develop skills to help them live a healthier life.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pallavi Aurora

Pallavi Aurora

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Therapy with me is collaborative, warm, and direct. No matter what your goals are in therapy, together we will work to help you walk away with tangible skills that help you feel more in control of your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mindi Koczot

Mindi Koczot

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi, I'm Mindi and I have a passion for helping people find their best selves. I have my LCMHC Licensure based in my home state of North Carolina. Here I'm blessed with beaches and environmental beauty, it truly inspires me to live each day to the fullest. I'm interested in helping you do the same! I'm here to listen and get you on a healing journey to a better, stronger, and happier self.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 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 9 insurance carriers
Demetria Quinn

Demetria Quinn

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I work with children, adolescents, and their families to help rebuild rapport after family ruptures and to understand the link between childhood trauma and development.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Melvin Blackwell

Melvin Blackwell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I take a gentle, collaborative approach, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients explore thoughts, feelings, and challenges in a safe, supportive space.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sue Shankle

Sue Shankle

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I hope to bring a warm, compassionate presence to my work, and am truly honored to walk alongside clients as they make the changes that matter most to them.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Derrick Johnson

Dr. Derrick Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy is about "discovery, education, and growth," and utilize this formula to help you create the change you are seeking.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stacey Damkohler

Stacey Damkohler

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I blend evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, trauma-informed care, and person-centered techniques.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alison Lynne Cory

Alison Lynne Cory

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My belief is that through the counseling process, clients may empower themselves to increase self-awareness and insight, and experience peace.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 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), Narrative Therapy, mindfulness, and direct, solution-focused techniques.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Simmons

Hannah Simmons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hendersonville, NC


“I'm passionate about helping people-pleasers overcome cycles of ignoring their own needs and create healthier habits.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Emily Long

Emily Long

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi, I’m Emily Long, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, families, and school communities across North Carolina. My background includes extensive work in school mental health, behavioral support, crisis intervention, and helping individuals navigate emotional and life challenges with compassion and practical support.

I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Tulane University and my professional experience has centered around supporting children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral concerns, trauma, school-related stress, ADHD, and family challenges. I also work closely with adults who are experiencing burnout, stress, compassion fatigue, life transitions, or feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work and caregiving.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mary Stewart

Mary Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe people do best when they feel understood and my goal is to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and feel more capable, connected, and confident in who they are.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alisha Sumter

Alisha Sumter

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Life has a way of changing us, sometimes in ways we never expected. My passion is helping people navigate those moments with compassion, clarity, and confidence.

As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), I believe healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about reconnecting with the person you've always been beneath the stress, pain, burnout, or life transitions.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, overwhelming stress, relationship challenges, grief, substance use recovery, or simply feeling stuck, I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can be yourself. You don't have to have all the answers before you walk through my door.

My clients often describe me as genuine, compassionate, easy to talk to, and someone who isn't afraid to bring a little humor into the healing process. I believe therapy can be both meaningful and approachable. Sometimes the most powerful moments happen after we've laughed together.

Above all, I want you to know this:

You don't have to navigate life's journey alone.

Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Chelsea Etheridge

Chelsea Etheridge

Therapist

Virtual • Columbus, NC


“I use guided meditation and art activities to help prepare our minds to enter the safe space of therapy and regulate in order to end therapy and enter back into daily life.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tina Spach

Tina Spach

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Specialist — and this work is not just my profession, it is my calling. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating substance and behavioral addictions, and I also hold space for something that often goes unaddressed: the family members of addicted loved ones, who carry their own profound pain and deserve their own healing. I am trained in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relapse Prevention, and Self-Compassion practices. But beyond the credentials, here is what I want you to know about me: I believe that therapy is about walking beside you — not directing you, not fixing you — with the quiet understanding that we are all, in our own way, walking one another home. That belief shapes everything about how I show up for my clients.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jean Truesdale

Jean Truesdale

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


If you have been carrying something heavy, whether it is anxiety, grief, a substance use struggle, or the weight of a relationship that has felt unsafe, you deserve a space where you can set it down without judgment. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from Walden University and years of experience in trauma, domestic violence, mental health, and substance use. I am genuinely warm, open-minded, and I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, help you reconnect with the strengths you already have, and build practical tools for real and lasting change. Whoever you are and wherever you are starting from, you are welcome here.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Lee

Amanda Lee

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


My name is Amanda, and my practice was founded based on the power of connection, empathy, and grace. I really believe in the therapeutic relationship and enjoy walking alongside my clients. My background is social work, as I have truly always valued helping people. I received my bachelor’s degree in social work, as well as my master’s degree in social work. I have experience working within the hospital setting, within community mental health, within the court and administrative system, as well as working within the health department. Additionally, I have experience working within residential treatment settings, working with high acuity clients. My true passion is mental health, and I am blessed to be able to focus my intentions on helping to serve clients in my community. . I enjoy working with clients on a variety of areas that include anxiety, depression, life adjustment, relationships, family dynamics, trauma, and obsessive compulsive disorder.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theresa Yandoli-Lee

Theresa Yandoli-Lee

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is compassionate, empathetic, and collaborative. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed, I will meet you where you are and work alongside you at a...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Claudio Barrientos

Claudio Barrientos

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I emphasize awareness—stepping back from automatic reactions and relating differently to difficult thoughts and feelings—while keeping our work action-oriented and aligned with your values and goals.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natehya Allen

Natehya Allen

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy starts with a genuine connection. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and accepted just as you are.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lina Rios

Lina Rios

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


If you're carrying anxiety, grief, past trauma, or a complicated relationship with substances, and you're not sure where to start, you've found the right place. I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors through depression, family conflict, PTSD, domestic violence, and stress that never seems to let up. My path into counseling started in Wayne County schools, working with young people who needed someone genuinely in their corner. That experience planted something I've carried through every role since: people don't need to have it figured out before they ask for help. I went on to work in higher education and community mental health, and I'm especially committed to clients who haven't always felt welcomed or seen in traditional mental health spaces.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Char Penn

Char Penn

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Therapy isn't about what's "wrong" with you, it's about finding what no longer is working and discovering a new way.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christina LaBond

Christina LaBond

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I help people realize their true potential and find meaning/purpose in life while improving self-image and repairing interpersonal relationships through healthy attachment and behavioral patterns.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Virginia Oman

Virginia Oman

Therapist

Virtual • Candler, NC


I believe everyone deserves to experience the joy and peace that comes from healing. If you're feeling stuck in darkness, weighed down by past experiences, or caught in negative thought patterns, you're not alone—and you don't have to navigate it by yourself.

For more than 34 years, I've helped individuals, primarily women, heal from trauma, build self-esteem, and create meaningful, lasting change. I have advanced training in EMDR and specialize in helping clients process traumatic experiences so they can move forward with greater confidence and emotional freedom.

My approach is holistic, recognizing the connection between your mind, body, and emotions. Together, we'll create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to reach your therapy goals. My hope is to help you move beyond simply surviving so you can fully experience the joy, fulfillment, and life you deserve.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Tremblay

Karen Tremblay

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“My style is practical, compassionate, and focused on helping you create meaningful, sustainable change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joseph Bretz

Joseph Bretz

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Joe uses an eclectic approach that is person-centered, involves an exploration of feelings, facilitates personal insight, fosters mindfulness of the world, releases the client's will, which allows the client to make decisions for change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dillon Smith

Dillon Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Morganton, NC


“I use a trauma-informed approach to support those facing depression, relationship issues, religious concerns, and performance anxiety.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Pack

Jonathan Pack

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Asheville, NC


“My approach integrates psychodynamic work—helping us understand how past experiences continue to shape your inner world—with Gestalt techniques that keep our focus grounded in the here and now.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hilary Hales

Hilary Hales

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With 7 years of experience as a Social Worker, I specialize in supporting military caregivers, young moms, young adults dealing with changes, parenting challenges and teens (ages 16+).”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kendra Hamman

Kendra Hamman

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Im Kendra, I have a bachelors in fine art, and I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2022. I draw on four years of working in community mental health with folks recovering from substance abuse and behaviors that no longer helpful or are directly harming relationships and mental health. I have lived experience with recovery and loving people struggling with addiction. I have been described as a warm, curious, compassionate, and empowering counselor. I offer trauma‐informed care that is inclusive to all humans, healing happens when you can show up as your authentic and full self!

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Temesha Clark

Temesha Clark

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Welcome! My name is Temesha, and I am a faith-based therapist passionate about helping women overcome life's challenges through the lens of faith and psychological principles. I specialize in assisting women with navigating identity and relational issues and developing greater self-worth. I am a fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in the helping profession for over 7 years.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Roxanne Wilson-Miller

Roxanne Wilson-Miller

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I bring a compassionate, culturally-informed approach to therapy, focusing on communication skills, self-esteem building, and empowering strategies...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Allison Kempson Aparico

Allison Kempson Aparico

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I believe that therapy can have a great impact on one's life. If one is motivated, one can resolve problems, feel better, and address past hardships. I have over thirty years of experience helping clients achieve their goals in a supportive and safe environment. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I received my undergraduate degree from Stanford University and my Masters of Social Work from Columbia University. I have resided in both the United States and Latin America. I look forward to working with each and every client, in order that they may reach their happiest self possible.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Raleigh, NC

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Raleigh, NC
There are over 67 therapists in Raleigh, NC accepting new patients.
67+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 99%Depression
  • 91%PTSD
  • 82%Stress management
  • 79%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 96%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 63%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • 61%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 3%Hindi
  • 3%Spanish
  • 3%Urdu
  • 3%Yoruba
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 85%Woman
  • 15%Man
License types
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  • 39%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 31%Nurse Practitioner
  • 22%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 1%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
Treatment approaches
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  • 96%Individual therapy
  • 28%Family therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy

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