Trauma Therapy in Cary, NC - You Deserve to Feel Safe Again
Trauma-informed therapists in Cary helping you heal from childhood trauma, PTSD, and the painful experiences that still shape your present. Gentle, evidence-based care - in-person and telehealth available.
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Trauma Isn't Just What Happened - It's What Stays
At Fresh Breath Therapy, we understand that trauma lives on long after the event itself has passed. It stays in your body, your reactions, your relationships, and the quiet beliefs you carry about yourself. Maybe it shows up as flashbacks or nightmares - or maybe as anxiety, numbness, hypervigilance, or a sense that you're never quite safe.
Trauma therapy helps your nervous system learn safety again. Rather than just talking about what happened, our Cary therapists work gently with how painful experiences got stored - so old memories and triggers gradually lose their grip on your present.
And one thing matters above all: you set the pace. You will never be pushed to relive anything before you're ready. We build safety and trust first, and healing follows from there.
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Trauma We Help Cary Residents Heal From
Trauma takes many forms - some obvious, some quiet. If a past experience is still shaping how you feel and live today, therapy can help.
Childhood Trauma & Neglect
Growing up with abuse, neglect, or emotional unavailability leaves deep imprints - often surfacing decades later in relationships, self-worth, and anxiety.
PTSD & Flashbacks
Intrusive memories, nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance after a traumatic event - symptoms that don't simply fade with time on their own.
Sexual Assault & Abuse Recovery
Compassionate, survivor-centered support for healing after sexual assault or abuse - always at your pace, always in your control.
Accident & Medical Trauma
Car accidents, injuries, frightening diagnoses, and difficult medical experiences that leave your body and mind stuck in alarm mode.
Grief & Traumatic Loss
When loss is sudden, violent, or overwhelming, grief can become traumatic - we help you carry it without being crushed by it.
Emotional Abuse & Toxic Relationships
Recovering from manipulation, control, gaslighting, and relationships that eroded your sense of self and safety.
Trauma in Kids & Teens
Gentle, developmentally appropriate support for children and adolescents processing frightening or painful experiences.
Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)
The lasting effects of repeated or prolonged trauma - difficulty trusting, emotional overwhelm, shame, and a fractured sense of self.
Trauma-Related Anxiety & Depression
When anxiety or depression has roots in past experiences, treating the trauma underneath often brings relief that coping skills alone couldn't.
Gentle, Evidence-Based Ways to Heal
There's no single right way to heal from trauma. Our Cary clinicians draw on multiple approaches and adapt to what feels safe and effective for you.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their emotional charge. Our practice owner, Kaylee Meyers, LCSW, brings EMDR training to our Cary team.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Gently examine the beliefs trauma left behind - "it was my fault," "I'm not safe," "I can't trust anyone" - and build more accurate, compassionate ones.
DBT Skills for Emotional Regulation
Practical skills for managing overwhelming emotions, tolerating distress, and staying grounded when triggers arise.
Attachment-Based Therapy
For trauma that happened in early relationships - explore how those experiences shaped your patterns and learn to build safer, more secure connections.
Mindfulness & Grounding
Body-aware techniques that calm the nervous system, anchor you in the present, and give you tools to use between sessions.
Family-Involved Support
When a child or teen has experienced trauma, we can involve parents and caregivers so healing is supported at home, not just in session.
Your First Session: Safety First, Always
Why Cary Trusts Us With Trauma Healing
Trauma-Informed Practice
Safety, choice, and trust guide every session. We never push, never rush, and always respect what your nervous system is ready for.
EMDR-Trained Clinician on Staff
Practice owner Kaylee Meyers, LCSW, is trained in EMDR - one of the most researched and effective approaches for processing traumatic memories.
Licensed Clinicians Only
Every therapist on our Cary team is licensed and held to the highest standards of ethical, compassionate, evidence-based care.
Insurance & Self-Pay
We accept major insurance plans including BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and United Health. Call us to verify your specific benefits before your first appointment.
No Long Waitlists
When you're ready to face your trauma, waiting months for care isn't an option. We work hard to offer rapid access - often same-week.
Telehealth Statewide
Not near our Cary office? Connect from anywhere in North Carolina via our secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
Serving Cary, Apex, Morrisville & Holly Springs
Our Cary therapy office is located at 125 Edinburgh South Dr, Suite 210 - easily accessible from Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and surrounding communities. Telehealth available statewide.
Our Cary team is led by practice owner Kaylee Meyers, LCSW, who brings EMDR training, alongside clinicians like Ashley West, LCSWA, whose work with children, teens, and adults includes trauma and attachment - plus a full team of licensed therapists supporting anxiety, depression, family dynamics, and more.
Each therapist is licensed, supervised, and committed to the highest standards of ethical, compassionate care. Sessions are available Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM.
Book Your Appointment →Meet the Cary Team
Our 8 licensed clinicians in Cary - our largest office - bring clinical expertise, warmth, and genuine investment in your healing journey to clients across Cary.
Kaylee Meyers
Practice owner specializing in children, teens, and young adults. Brings CBT, EMDR, and family therapy expertise to help clients build lasting resilience.
Naja Cotton
Focuses on resilience building with children, teens, and adults - supporting clients through anxiety, ADHD, and academic stress with warmth and skill.
Jaimy Summerlin
Works with individuals, families, and children - offering a warm, person-centered approach that meets each client exactly where they are.
Katina Redmond
Specializes in couples and family therapy, helping partners and families strengthen communication and rebuild connection.
Lauren Fisher
Supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions with a compassionate, strengths-based approach to meaningful growth.
Linda McAteer
Creates safe, supportive environments where clients feel truly heard - with particular expertise in stress management and everyday overwhelm.
Yeshira Benson
Passionate about strengthening family bonds - specializing in family dynamics, marriage counseling, and helping households communicate with care.
Ashley West
Works with children, adolescents, and adults on anxiety, depression, trauma, and attachment - drawing on CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques.
Serving These Needs Across Cary & Nearby Communities
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to talk about my trauma right away?+
No. You set the pace - always. The first sessions focus on building safety, trust, and coping resources, not reliving painful memories. You will never be pushed to share details before you're ready, and with some approaches like EMDR, you don't need to describe the trauma in detail at all for healing to happen.
How does trauma therapy work?+
Trauma therapy works with how painful experiences got stored in your brain and nervous system - not just the thoughts about them. After building a foundation of safety and stabilization, your therapist gently helps you process what got stuck, so memories and triggers gradually lose their emotional charge and your nervous system learns it's safe again.
What is EMDR?+
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) is a well-researched trauma therapy that uses bilateral stimulation - like guided eye movements - while briefly recalling a distressing memory. This helps the brain reprocess the memory so it becomes less activating. Our practice owner, Kaylee Meyers, LCSW, is trained in EMDR.
How long does healing from trauma take?+
Honestly - it varies. Some people processing a single event notice meaningful change within a few months, while healing from childhood or complex trauma is usually a longer journey. There's no fixed timeline, and your therapist will never rush you. What we can say is that with consistent, trauma-informed work, most people feel steadier and safer over time.
What insurance do you accept for trauma therapy in Cary?+
We accept major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and United Health. Coverage varies by plan, so please call us at (919) 300-6717 to verify your specific benefits before your first appointment. Self-pay rates are also available.
Is trauma therapy confidential?+
Yes. Your privacy is strictly protected under HIPAA and North Carolina law. What you share in session stays between you and your therapist. If you use insurance, the insurer may receive a diagnosis code for billing purposes, but session content is never shared without your written consent.
What Happened to You Doesn't Have to Define You
Healing from trauma is possible - gently, safely, and at your own pace. Our Cary therapists are ready to walk alongside you. Start with a free 15-minute consultation, no commitment required.