Trauma Therapy of the Carolinas

08/25/2025

“Ask yourself: What do I value more than this behavior? Who do I love too much to let this cycle continue? What kind of life do I want to hand to the future version of me?”

Change is one of the hardest things we ask of ourselves. We can know something is unhealthy, unhelpful, or even dangerous, yet still feel powerless to let it go. We bargain, we try again, we fail, and the cycle continues...

08/18/2025

Stop Taking Constructive Criticism from Unconstructed People

There’s a certain kind of noise that follows anyone who dares to build something. It could be a business, a piece of art, a relationship or a life worth living. It’s the noise of voices from the sidelines, lobbing their...

08/06/2025

Trauma Therapy of the Carolinas is excited to profile Scarlett Harrison, LCSW!

Scarlett's focus is on trauma-informed, person-centered techniques, ensuring that therapy is tailored, collaborative, and unique to each client.

She works with individuals with:
Anxiety
Depression
Parent/child intervention
Life transitions
Trauma,
Family therapy
Grief/loss/bereavement

Modalities:
Psychotherapy
EMDR trained/ CBT /TF-CBT/ DBT
Mindfulness
Narrative Therapy and Schema Therapy

To book an appointment call (704) 948 5009 or Scarlett directly (980) 392-5696.

www.traumatherapyofthecarolinas.com

https://youtu.be/dGTKbIoblZI

Our specialized therapists in North Carolina are trained to help with a wide range of trauma-related conditions, including PTSD, anxiety, depression and more.

07/28/2025

“You don’t have to keep choosing sabotage just because it feels safer than joy. You’re allowed to receive good things without apologizing, explaining, or waiting for the rug to be pulled…”

Ever find yourself pulling away when things start going well? You finally get the job, the relationship, the peace you’ve been working toward—and suddenly, you’re overthinking everything, bracing for impact, or quietly u...

07/21/2025

“And if someone is constantly upset by you standing up for yourself, that’s not your cue to shrink. That’s your cue to pay attention…”

Boundaries are not rude. They’re not selfish. And they’re definitely not a sign that you don’t care. In fact, it’s the opposite. Setting boundaries is one of the clearest ways to show respect, for yourself and for the pe...

07/14/2025

Trauma Therapy of the Carolinas is offering a FREE 10-minute consultation with one of our stellar therapists!

If you are in the Hickory, Concord, Huntersville areas or would like virtual appointments CLINK THE LINK down below to schedule your free consultation.

07/14/2025

“Early on, it might feel all-consuming — like heavy waves knocking you off your feet. Later, it might be more like a sudden pang when you hear a song or smell a familiar scent. Neither experience means you’re failing at healing; it simply means you’re human…”

07/07/2025

“Real self-care sometimes looks like canceling plans, not because you’re lazy, but because you’re maxed out. Sometimes it’s choosing not to pour that drink or staying in your car an extra five minutes before walking into the house…”

Sometimes self-care feels like another thing we’re not doing right. You’ve tried the walks, the deep breathing, even cracked open that book your friend swore would “change your life.” And yet? You’re still angry. Still t...

07/02/2025

Help us shine a light on the hidden realities of domestic violence!

This video helps you recognize the warning signs, and empowers you to protect yourself and those you care about.

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-Domestic Violence Resource Look-up for NC: https://nccadv.org/get-help/-Domestic Violence Resource Look-up for SC: https://www.sccadvasa.org/get-help/Using ...

07/01/2025

We will be dropping a new instructional video on domestic violence tomorrow!  9 AM! 

It will be our most important video to date…

06/30/2025

“The truth is, healing often begins in the pause—not in the pressure. Surround yourself with those who don’t make you question your place…”

In a world that often rewards overextending ourselves, it can be easy to chase people, opportunities, and validation that were never meant for us. But there’s deep emotional weariness that comes from always having to pro...