Trauma & ADHD Therapy in Kernersville, NC for Teens & Adults
If you’re here, something probably isn’t working the way it used to. Maybe your teen is struggling with focus, anger, impulse control, or constant conflict at home. Maybe you’re an adult who feels stuck in patterns shaped by trauma, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts. You may be tired of pushing through, tired of reacting bigger than you want to, or tired of feeling like you or your child are always “too much.” I work with teens (12+) and adults in Kernersville who are ready to move from frustration and survival mode into steadier ground, healthier coping, and real healing.
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“You may be tired of pushing through, tired of reacting bigger than you want to, or tired of feeling like you or your child are always ‘too much.’”
ADHD & Impulse Control Therapy in Kernersville, NC (Ages 12+)
ADHD is more than just trouble focusing.
For teens, it can look like constant frustration, emotional outbursts, unfinished schoolwork, conflict at home, or feeling misunderstood by teachers and peers. Sometimes it overlaps with impulse control challenges or patterns that look like defiance, but underneath it is often overwhelm, difficulty regulating emotions, or a nervous system that feels constantly “on.” For adults, ADHD can show up as disorganization, chronic stress, difficulty following through, relationship tension, or feeling stuck in cycles of starting and stopping.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
You’re not dealing with a character flaw.
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In our work together, we focus on practical skills, emotional regulation, and understanding how ADHD affects the brain. I help teens and adults build structure, increase self-awareness, and develop strategies that actually work in real life, not just on paper.
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You don’t have to keep feeling like you or your child are always behind or always in trouble. There is a way forward.
PTSD & Trauma Therapy in Kernersville, NC
Trauma does not always look dramatic from the outside.
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Sometimes it looks like irritability.
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Sometimes it looks like shutting down.
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Sometimes it looks like constantly scanning the room, waiting for something to go wrong.
For adults, trauma can show up as intrusive memories, emotional triggers, difficulty trusting others, or feeling stuck in patterns that don’t make sense but feel impossible to break.
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For teens, trauma may show up as anger, withdrawal, risk-taking behavior, sudden mood shifts, or difficulty concentrating in school.
If you’re dealing with PTSD or unresolved trauma, I want you to hear this clearly.
You’re not broken.
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Your nervous system learned how to survive something hard.
In our work together, we focus on building safety first. We work at a pace that feels steady and manageable. Using trauma-informed approaches like trauma informed CBT and other evidence-based methods, we help your brain and body learn that the threat is no longer present.
Healing is not about erasing the past.
It’s about helping it stop controlling your present.
You deserve to feel steady again.
When Coping Isn’t Healing Anymore
A lot of the people I work with have learned extreme coping strategies.
Maybe you push through everything.
Maybe you numb out.
Maybe you stay busy so you don’t have to feel.
It works in the moment.
But it doesn’t bring healing.
When trauma goes untreated, it impacts daily life. Work performance. Relationships. Your ability to focus. Your sense of identity.
Therapy becomes a space where you don’t have to perform. You don’t have to be strong. You can just be honest.
How I Show Up as Your Therapist
People who know me say I meet people where they are.
I look at things through a trauma lens. That means I’m always asking, “What happened to you?” instead of “What’s wrong with you?”
The values that guide my work are simple:
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Trust
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Loyalty
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Honesty
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Clear communication
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Understanding
I don’t rush healing. I don’t force progress. I help you move at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
My Experience & Approach
Throughout my career, I’ve worked in community-based mental health, nonprofit leadership, school settings, and private practice.
I’ve worked closely with:
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Survivors of domestic violence
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Individuals navigating complex trauma
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Young adults trying to stabilize their lives
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Clients from minority communities
These experiences shaped how I show up. They deepened my understanding of systems, advocacy, safety, and empowerment.
In private practice in Kernersville, I use evidence-based approaches including:
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
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Trauma informed CBT
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Healing is possible. I’ve seen it happen when clients feel heard, supported, and challenged in the right ways.
Start Therapy in Kernersville
Experienced Trauma Counselor
If you’re looking for:
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PTSD therapy in Kernersville
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Trauma-informed therapy in Kernersville for adults, young adults, and teens
I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can see if working together feels like a good fit.
​I’m currently accepting new clients and have availability for both in-person and telehealth at JPB Counseling, located at 1617 NC HWY 66 s Kernersville NC 27284.
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Insurance Providers:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS of NC), IN NETWORK
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UnitedHealthcare UHC. PENDING
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Medcost, PENDING
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Aetna PENDING
