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Danielle Henderson

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

When helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy I use CBT, person-centered therapy, and talk therapy. I find the best benefit in these approaches because they allow a client to be fully engaged in the process, explore their strengths, and heal confidently.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I teach the following tool in PTSD/trauma therapy:

  • Emotional regulation (being able to identify, understand, and change one's emotions in healthy ways)
  • Self-care techniques (examples of healthy ways to reduce emotions causing distress)
  • Healthy coping skills (variety of positive activities to process one's mood and thinking approaches)
  • Redirecting cognitive distortions (focusing on the positives, recognizing negative behaviors, and accountability)

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

Clients make meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they understand their trauma, identify and process their emotions, and practice healthy skills to heal that improve their behaviors.

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

Clients can use their time in PTSD/trauma therapy by incorporating self-care techniques, using healthy coping skills, communicating with their support system, and balancing their daily life stressors.

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

When preparing for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can let their support system know they will be in therapy, create a list of questions they may want to explore, take time to be present in sessions, and understand everyone is on their own journey and timeframe.

Starting Trauma/PTSD therapy in Winston-Salem

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 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Winston-Salem accept 25 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

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Winston-Salem
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

4.9 Learn about verified reviews
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Danielle is absolutely amazing! She listens so well and offers great feedback. She is a keeper!
Andrea Sep 2025
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The virtual appointments are easy to book and therapist has been able to help me get off medication
Solani Sep 2025
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Listens well, caring, and helpful! . Easy to be yourself with Aquita! . . Don't like having to fill questionnaire out each time, plus notices for appts are usually incorrect.
Donna Sep 2025
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Maleah Koppa is the kindest, most helpful therapist imaginable. I have made great strides with my phobia and fears.
Maria Sep 2025
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My provider, Aquita Burrus is excellent
Susan Sep 2025
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The mechanics of getting to my appointment were easy and simple.
Llewellyn Sep 2025
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Danielle is absolutely amazing! She has always been very understanding and professional and so very sympathetic to my all my experiences! I feel so comfortable speaking to her and she has always made me feel there is nothing I can't speak to her about ! I will always recommend Danielle and Thriveworks to my family and friends!
Read more Danielle is absolutely amazing! She has always been very understanding and professional and so very sympathetic to my all my experiences! I feel so comfortable speaking to her and she has always made me feel there is nothing I can't speak to her about ! I will always recommend Danielle and Thriveworks to my family and friends!
Sharon Sep 2025
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I love being able to schedule and reschedule appointments online and not having to wait too long to get an appointment
Carol Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Winston-Salem is located off Country Club Rd between Greenwich Road and S Stratford Rd, in the Highland Plaza building. Across the street you will see the Winston-Salem Fire Station and we currently share the building with PNC Bank.

Phone number

(336) 203-8853

Languages spoken by NC providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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