Trauma Therapy in Fayetteville, NC - Care That Honors What You've Carried
Licensed, trauma-informed therapists serving Fayetteville, Fort Liberty, and all of Cumberland County - offering compassionate care for PTSD, military and combat trauma, childhood trauma, and abuse recovery. You set the pace. In-person and telehealth available.
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Healing That Moves at Your Pace
At Fresh Breath Therapy, we know that reaching out after trauma takes real courage - and in a community shaped by military service, asking for help can feel even harder. Whether you're living with flashbacks, feeling constantly on edge, struggling to trust, or carrying wounds from childhood that still shape your life today, what happened to you was not your fault, and healing is possible.
Trauma therapy at our Fayetteville office is gentle, trauma-informed, and never rushed. You will never be pressured to share more than you're ready to. We start by building safety and trust, and you decide when - and whether - to go deeper. You set the pace, always.
We serve service members, veterans, military spouses and families, first responders, and civilian clients throughout Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, and Cumberland County. Our practice is private and fully confidential - separate from the military medical system and the chain of command. Tricare and major insurance accepted.
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Trauma We Help Fayetteville Residents Heal From
Trauma takes many forms - and no experience is "too small" to deserve care. If something still hurts, it matters, and support is here.
PTSD & Flashbacks
Intrusive memories, nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance after overwhelming experiences - we help your mind and body learn that the danger has passed.
Combat & Operational Stress
The weight carried home from deployment - hyperawareness, sleep disruption, anger, and emotional numbness that made sense in theater but disrupt life at home.
Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Survivor-centered, confidential support for healing after sexual assault or harassment during service - at whatever pace and depth feels safe for you.
Moral Injury & Survivor's Guilt
The wound left by what you witnessed, did, or could not prevent. You can work through guilt and grief without abandoning your sense of right and wrong.
Reintegration & Transition Stress
Coming home, leaving the service, or moving into civilian life - support for the identity shift, relationship strain, and loss of structure that transition brings.
Childhood Trauma & Neglect
Wounds from growing up with abuse, neglect, or emotional unavailability - patterns that can quietly shape your relationships, self-worth, and sense of safety as an adult.
Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)
The layered impact of repeated or prolonged trauma - emotional dysregulation, deep shame, and relationship difficulties that deserve patient, specialized care.
Military Family & Secondary Trauma
Support for spouses, partners, and children carrying deployment anxiety, secondary trauma, reintegration stress, and their own histories of hard experiences.
Trauma-Related Anxiety & Depression
When anxiety, panic, low mood, or numbness are rooted in what you've been through - we address the underlying trauma, not just the symptoms.
Gentle, Evidence-Based Ways to Heal
There is no single "right" way to heal from trauma. We draw on multiple approaches and adapt to what feels safe and effective for you.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Gently identify and reframe the painful beliefs trauma leaves behind - "it was my fault," "I'm not safe" - one of the most well-researched therapies in the world, and a core approach for our Fayetteville team.
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Make sense of the emotions trauma buried - anger, grief, shame, numbness - and learn to feel them safely instead of managing them alone. Central to how Natalie works.
Strength-Based & Person-Centered Care
We start from what's already working in you. Your resilience, values, and coping strengths become the foundation we build healing on - not a list of deficits.
Mindfulness & Grounding
Learn to anchor yourself in the present moment, calm your nervous system, and build a gentler, more compassionate relationship with your own mind and body.
Family & Relationship Support
Trauma rarely stays contained to one person. We help with family conflict, communication breakdown, and the relationship strain that trauma and deployment cycles create.
EMDR Available In-Practice
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing is available through our wider practice, including via telehealth - ask us if EMDR might be a fit for your healing.
Your First Session: Safety Comes First
Why Fayetteville Trusts Us With Trauma Healing
Trauma-Informed Practice
Safety, choice, and collaboration are built into every session. We understand how trauma affects the mind and body, and we never push faster than you're ready to go.
Confidential, Civilian Setting
Our private practice is fully confidential, separate from the military medical system and your chain of command, and HIPAA-protected - the privacy that helps many finally seek care.
Tricare & Insurance Accepted
We accept Tricare along with major plans including BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and United Health. Call us to verify your specific benefits before your first appointment.
Licensed Clinicians Only
Every therapist at Fresh Breath Therapy is licensed and supervised - committed to the highest standards of ethical, compassionate mental health care.
No Long Waitlists
Mental health can't wait. We work hard to offer rapid access - often same-week or within a few days of your first inquiry.
Telehealth Statewide
Not near our Metro Medical Dr office? Connect from anywhere in North Carolina via our secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
Serving Fayetteville, Fort Liberty, Hope Mills & Spring Lake
Our Fayetteville therapy office is located at 1766 Metro Medical Dr - easily accessible from across Fayetteville and nearby communities including Fort Liberty, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, and Raeford. Telehealth available statewide.
In Fayetteville you'll work with Jordan Schultz, LCMHA, who helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions; Ashley Aubas, LCSWA, who supports clients through anxiety, depression, family conflict, and relationship issues; Natalie Harris, LCSWA, who works with life changes, depression, and anxiety using CBT, emotion-focused therapy, and strength-based approaches; and Angel Fuller, LCSWA, a social worker whose VA STAR Program and residential treatment experience covers trauma, substance use, and recovery.
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 Fayetteville Team
Meet the licensed clinicians at our Fayetteville office - and know that our wider team is available via secure telehealth across North Carolina.
Jordan Schultz
Dedicated mental health professional helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions with steady, practical support.
Ashley Aubas
Compassionate clinical social worker addressing anxiety, depression, family conflict, and relationship issues - including the strain trauma places on families.
Natalie Harris
Helps individuals cope with life changes, depression, and anxiety using CBT, emotion-focused therapy, and strength-based approaches.
Angel Fuller
Social worker whose VA STAR Program and residential treatment experience covers trauma, substance use, and recovery - working from a strengths-based, solution-focused perspective with CBT.
Serving These Needs Across Fayetteville & Cumberland County
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to talk about my trauma right away?+
No. You will never be pressured to share details before you're ready - and some people never describe their trauma in depth at all. Early sessions focus on safety, trust, and grounding. You decide what to share, when, and how much. You are in control of your own healing, always.
Will seeking trauma therapy affect my security clearance?+
In most cases, no. Seeking mental health treatment through a private civilian practice like Fresh Breath Therapy is confidential and HIPAA-protected, and adjudicative guidelines generally view voluntary treatment-seeking as responsible self-care. If you have specific concerns about your situation, we'd recommend speaking with a security clearance attorney.
Does Tricare cover trauma therapy in Fayetteville?+
Yes - we accept Tricare, and our team will verify your benefits before your first session and explain any copay or prior authorization requirements. Call us at (919) 300-6717 to confirm coverage for your specific plan.
Can active duty service members be seen here?+
Yes. Active duty service members can receive care through a private civilian practice. Treatment at Fresh Breath Therapy is separate from the military medical system and your chain of command. We understand the cultural barriers that keep many from seeking help, and we offer a confidential, judgment-free space.
How long does healing from trauma take?+
Honestly - it varies, and anyone promising a fixed timeline isn't being straight with you. Some people notice meaningful relief within a few months; healing from complex or long-term trauma often takes longer. What matters is steady progress at a pace your nervous system can handle. Your therapist will check in regularly so you always know how things are going.
Can I do trauma therapy from home via telehealth?+
Yes! Our telehealth service is available to anyone in North Carolina. Sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. All you need is a private space, a smartphone or computer, and a reliable internet connection. Many clients find doing trauma work from their own safe space especially comfortable.
You Survived. Now It's Time to Heal.
What happened to you was not your fault - and you don't have to carry it alone anymore. Our Fayetteville team is ready when you are. Start with a free 15-minute consultation, no commitment required.