Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Fayetteville, NC

Sometimes life can feel so challenging and overwhelming that anxiety, fear, sadness, grief, or anger stops us in our tracks. We may feel constant distress in our thoughts, feelings and body. Or maybe we feel the complete opposite and become frozen and numb. There may be negative voices in your head affecting the way you view yourself, others, or the world around you. Perhaps you are exhausted from the discrepancy between how you feel and how you want to feel. You are at a point of wanting something different.

I want to encourage those looking right now. Considering therapy and starting therapy is a huge step and there is hope. I approach each client as an individual, working with their strengths to find real solutions to the issues they are facing. It is important to me to really understand each client and hear them, rather than labeling them. I have work with clients struggling with behavioral concerns and emotional disruptions, stemming from life experiences and trauma. I strive to bring hope and healing to help clients THRIVE.

We provide child, adolescent, family, couples, individual, and group counseling. Periodically we facilitate psycho educational groups on various topics. I have experience working with individuals with anger management, assertiveness, parenting, stress management, sexual dysfunction and self-esteem issues.

I am so glad you are looking to start therapy. The searching can be so confusing and frustrating, so I recognize that you are taking a big and emotional step. My name is Lauren and I am passionate about my work with individuals who have a history of trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, mood-disorders, and BPD. I enjoy being able to encourage my clients as they become more aware of their strengths and unique qualities. It's not often we have unconditional support from others which is why counselors often help us navigate our way towards self-acceptance and self-love.

Exploring the stuck places of your life with someone who is nonjudgmental and goal-focused can be a real game changer, moving you forward toward your hopes and dreams. I not only listen, but help you to solve problems. I am a psychotherapist working with individuals and families to reduce mood, relationship conflicts, and parenting concerns. We target specific goals of change and identify steps toward those goals. I use science-based interventions exploring past and current patterns that hold you back from making progress. Most of my clinical experience has been treating depression, anxiety, grief, bipolar, trauma, and PTSD.

As your therapist: I will not try to fix you, give you advice, tell you what to do, pretend I know you more than you know yourself, assume what is best for you, have all the answers, or make the bad stuff go away. Instead, as your therapist I will: Remind you that you are not broken, give you room to access your own wisdom, support you in figuring out what to do, recognize that you are your own life expert, remember that I do not know what is best for you, honor that I do not know it all, and collaborate with you on how to make the hard stuff easier to sit with.

"Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars" (Khalil Gibran). While suffering is part of life, and moving on always a possibility, figuring out how to reorganize the pieces of our puzzle after trauma has occurred can be a daunting task. Too often, we allow our past experiences and our scars to define who we are, and we get stuck in a dark place, incapable of taking that first step. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to walk that path with you.

Here at A New Leaf Therapeutic Services PLLC, we are committed to working together with children, teens, adults, and families, focusing on their unique, therapeutic journeys to 'turn over a new leaf' toward more stable, healthier, & happier futures.

It is my pleasure to work with adolescents, adults, couples, veterans, and active-duty military, as well as with groups. I enjoy collaborating with people of diverse racial, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds who have experienced trauma either in childhood, adulthood, or through the military service and who are seeking a safe place to overcome life’s adversities, learn a new way to function, and live a victorious life. I work with issues related to ADHD, anger, anxiety, drug/alcohol use, panic, PTSD, personal growth, racial identity, self-esteem, sexual assault, stress, stressor-related disorders, and career development.

Are you in a dark place and seeking a sense of healing but unsure what to do? Are you afraid to look in the mirror because you have lost sight of the person staring back at you? At some point we have all been in that dark place, but I want to empower you to finally look in the mirror to see yourself again. I have a love for individuals that have been strong friend. The ones who have been the caretakers or the people pleasers in their family or friend group. The ones who often feel forgotten about. So much so, you have forgotten about yourself and your identity. Together, we will work to restore the balance.

I enjoy working with a variety of adult populations including LGBTQIA+, first responders, active and retired military members, their families, and dependents. I've assisted clients through their journey with grief, PTSD, relationship stresses, depression, and mood disorders for the past 5 years. If you are struggling with intrusive thoughts, depression, isolation, or anxiety I am happy to assist you in uncovering the source of these concerns and work with you toward getting back to a more positive place in your life.

I strongly feel that to help a person, the person must feel comfortable, truly heard, understood, and valued. My role is to help foster a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering space that can help guide you to reach your goals. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma. Some of the people with whom I have worked are looking to make a specific change and are looking for support, others are struggling with challenging symptoms and are looking for relief, others are having difficulties managing emotions or maintaining relationships.

Fayetteville, NC (Face2Face). NC surrounding areas Telehealth Only (If clinically appropriate). My therapy orientation is driven by an integrative approach with a cognitive-behavior and recovery-based model. Each individual session is tailored to meet patient needs.

Space available in Zoom interpersonal group! As a seasoned counseling psychologist, I have found that you "can't heal what you don't feel" and that most emotional difficulties stem from difficult experiences and relationships earlier in life. Helping you understand how your past experiences result in current struggles is a pivotal part of the help I offer. Additionally, I will provide you with tools such as mindfulness, symptom-based coping strategies, and emotional awareness exercises so that you can actively participate in your own growth. The foundation for our work is a compassionate and nonjudgmental therapeutic partnership.

Navigating life's transitions can be challenging at times. During those times, when you are living in overwhelm and wondering about which decision is best for you in that moment, who do you rely on to process that information? Where and who is your support system? Do you know what you need or want in that moment? You need a person and space where safety abounds and judgement does not exist. Let's talk!

If you are a person who is looking for a compassionate provider that will meet you in the mental space you are in I am a good fit for you. I take the time to talk with you and not at you in order to learn more about what brought you to the point of seeing me. The clients that will find the most success with me is one that is open to feedback, ideas, homework and willing to work as hard or harder than I will to make progress for change.

I created Purple Paws, PLLC as a business and ministry. My life, and business, are committed to serving Christ. I incorporate Biblical principles with psychological techniques and theory in my assessment and treatment.

Dr. Jones is the owner of The Center for Counseling, Coaching, and Education, PLLC, or “CFCCAE-PLLC”. Dr. Jones is an Educator, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Board Certified Coach, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, with over two decades of experience. The Center provides the following services: Counseling - MH and SA; Coaching - Executive, Career, Life, and Christian Coaching; Education - conferences, seminars, outreach, training, and public awareness. Please contact the office for more information on additional services and to make an appointment.

Everyone experience’s struggles in their lives that can feel too overwhelming at times. Even though you are doing the best you can to cope, you just might need a little help getting things on track. I am interested in providing you with the tools to understand your issues and to reach your life goals.