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Our therapists offer PTSD & trauma therapy in Greensboro, NC

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Get in-person or online care, and cover the majority of the costs with your insurance. Scheduling is easy — call our team and they’ll help you find your perfect match.

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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting Trauma/PTSD therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +22 more
Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, Bipolar Disorder, +7 more

I genuinely care about helping people to explore their potential and discover contentment and equilibrium.

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As a black man who grew up with a family member who struggled with depression, I have seen first hand the struggle that families go through in dealing... As a black man who grew up with a family member who struggled with depression, I have seen first hand the struggle that families go through in dealing with a loved one's emotional pain. Read more

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Emma Pluta

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What is your go-to approach for PTSD/trauma therapy?

My therapy is trauma-focused. I have been trained in the first part of EMDR, but have not as yet completed the whole training. Trauma is so prevalent in our society, and it's important to at least have some understanding of how it affects the person and all those they interact with.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I teach body/feeling awareness, grounding, trauma-focused therapy, and EMDR.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when he/she can talk about the trauma-causing incident(s) without emotional dysregulation. Nightmares and hypervigilance decrease or stop, disassociation decreases, and their everyday functioning improves.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement PTSD/trauma therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy with good nutrition, exercise, and quality sleep. Also, using their self-regulation tools and taking any medications prescribed consistently.

What should someone do to prepare for starting PTSD/trauma therapy?

To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can use their coping skills, be prepared to talk about it on whatever level they feel comfortable with, and have a safe supportive environment.

Starting Trauma/PTSD therapy

What is PTSD/trauma therapy?

At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.

How does PTSD/trauma therapy work?

Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.

Symptoms of PTSD

The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:

  • Flashbacks and distressing memories of the traumatic event
  • Nightmares and sleep disturbances
  • Intense anxiety and irritability
  • Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
  • Negative changes in mood and thought patterns
  • Increased arousal, like difficulty concentrating or exaggerated startle response

How do you overcome PTSD triggers?

The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.

What type of therapist is best for PTSD?

In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.

Is PTSD/trauma therapy conducted in person or online?

PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long should you go to therapy for PTSD?

If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.

How successful is therapy for PTSD?

The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Greensboro therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Caresource

  • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at Greensboro
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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I appreciate the ease of navigation and enrollment. Zoom is a little funny at times but I like the flexibility of virtual and in person. I appreciated my therapist for being patient and taking the time to be understanding of what I was saying when I wasn't clear. Appointment scheduling is a breeze and so is the paperwork
Read more I appreciate the ease of navigation and enrollment. Zoom is a little funny at times but I like the flexibility of virtual and in person. I appreciated my therapist for being patient and taking the time to be understanding of what I was saying when I wasn't clear. Appointment scheduling is a breeze and so is the paperwork
Bryan Apr 2025
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Stella Daniel is open-minded and receptive, and welcoming and humble, and she seems very understanding. And she's eager to help, and invested in helping the individual, and it feels like she roots for your improvement.
Gabrielle Apr 2025
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★★★★★
I finally found the therapist that gets me! She is wonderful.
Jacqueline Apr 2025
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My counselor ask me questions so these have gotten me to open more. She is very kind and thoughtful.
Peggy Apr 2025
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I felt very comfortable and acknowledged with my concerns.
Kayla Apr 2025
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Karen truly listens and guides me through what I'm going through and how I'm feeling. She never makes me feel less then. I always appreciate my time with her and have grown tremendously as a person in the time I have spent with her.
Andrea Apr 2025
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★★★★★
My provider provides a safe space for me to release. It's comfortable, easy and helpful!
Fatima Apr 2025
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★★★★★
The Jennifer Deschler is a greatest therapist I've ever had.
Ethan Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Greensboro can be found right before Battleground Ave and Westridge Road meet, immediately west of Country Park. Our office shares a building with Berky Orthodontics and MetLife, and is across the street from McDonalds. The closest bus stops are Battleground/Westridge and Battleground/Southeastern Eye.

Phone number

(336) 891-3857

Languages spoken by NC providers

  • Hindi
  • Urdu
  • English
  • Punjabi
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