Our Services
At Counseling Connections, we offer compassionate, individualized therapy to help you navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re struggling with trauma, anxiety, grief, or self-doubt, we provide a supportive space where healing and growth can flourish.
Specialties & Areas of Focus
We specialize in trauma and trauma-related disorders, as well as addiction recovery and the unique challenges facing college and high school students, helping clients process difficult experiences and regain a sense of control.
PTSD & Crisis Recovery
Trauma can stem from a single event or repeated exposure to distressing situations. We provide a safe and structured approach to processing past experiences, reducing emotional distress, and developing tools to move forward.
Anxiety & Stress Management
Persistent anxiety and overwhelming stress can impact daily life and relationships. We work together to identify triggers, reframe anxious thoughts, and develop effective coping strategies to restore balance.
First Responder Support
Law enforcement officers, EMS, firefighters, and corrections staff often face the hidden effects of repeated trauma. As a former police officer, I recognize these challenges and provide support for emotional healing and stress relief.
Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
Negative self-perception can hold you back from living a fulfilling life. Our work focuses on shifting self-limiting beliefs, fostering self-acceptance, and building confidence in your own worth.
Therapeutic Approaches
We utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs, including but not limited to:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps reframe negative thought patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, and self-doubt. Through structured exercises, clients learn to challenge unhelpful beliefs and develop healthier, more constructive ways of thinking.
Eye Movement Desensitization
and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a specialized approach designed to help process traumatic memories. Using guided eye movements, clients can reduce the emotional intensity of past experiences, allowing for healing without re-experiencing distress.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness techniques help clients stay present, manage overwhelming emotions, and reduce anxiety. By developing awareness and self-regulation skills, clients can gain control over their thoughts and reactions.
Flash Technique
The Flash Technique is an innovative method for processing trauma that alleviates the distress of painful memories without requiring clients to confront them in detail. This advanced approach, used by EMDR-certified professionals, enables individuals to reprocess traumatic experiences swiftly and compassionately, making it especially effective for those facing PTSD, anxiety, and unresolved trauma.
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Sometimes, healing comes in the form of a four-legged companion. Our therapy animals, including Gidget, Little, and Snickers, provide comfort, emotional support, and a sense of connection during sessions.
Counseling Connections
CHANGE YOUR MIND, CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Phone: (919) 628-6912
Fax: (984) 202-2275
info@counselingconnectionspllc.com
Business Hours:
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday
- 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
