Trauma Therapy for Veterans in Fayetteville, NC - You Set the Pace
Confidential, trauma-informed PTSD treatment for veterans and service members across Cumberland County - combat trauma, MST, moral injury, hypervigilance, and sleep. Separate from the chain of command. Tricare accepted.
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Trauma Treatment That Respects What It Cost
Post-traumatic stress isn't a character defect and it isn't permanent. Intrusive memories, nightmares, hypervigilance that never switched off, and the numbness that keeps you functional and unreachable at the same time - these are injuries, and injuries can be treated.
Trauma therapy at Fresh Breath Therapy is trauma-informed and never rushed. You will not be asked to walk through the worst of it before you're ready. Early sessions focus on sleep, grounding, and stability; deeper processing only starts when you're resourced and you decide to.
Our practice is private and fully confidential - separate from the military medical system and the chain of command. You don't need a PTSD diagnosis to start. Structured protocols including CPT and EMDR are available through our practice, in person at another office or via secure telehealth. Tricare accepted.
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Veteran Trauma We Treat in Fayetteville
You don't need a diagnosis or a crisis to be here. If service left something you've been carrying alone, that's reason enough.
Combat-Related PTSD
Intrusive memories, nightmares, flashbacks, and avoidance - we help your nervous system learn the danger has passed.
Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Survivor-centered, confidential support for healing after assault or harassment during service, at whatever pace feels safe.
Moral Injury
The wound left by what you did, witnessed, or couldn't prevent. Work through it without abandoning your sense of right and wrong.
Survivor's Guilt
The weight of coming home when others didn't - addressed directly, without minimizing it or offering easy reassurance.
Hypervigilance & Sleep
Constant threat-scanning, startle response, and the sleep that never came back. Often the first thing to improve with treatment.
Numbness & Isolation
The armour that keeps you functional and unreachable - and how to take it off without feeling exposed.
Anger & Reactivity
The short fuse that made sense downrange and now costs you at home, at work, and in traffic.
Family & Relationship Strain
Distance from a partner, short fuses with the kids, and the difficulty of being present with people who weren't there.
Trauma With Substance Use
Drinking or using to sleep or numb out - addressed alongside the trauma driving it, not treated as a separate failing.
Evidence-Based Trauma Approaches, Paced by You
There's no single right way through this. Your therapist draws on several proven approaches and adapts to what feels safe and effective for you.
Trauma-Informed Care Throughout
Safety, choice, and pacing in every session. Nothing is forced, and you control how deep we go and when.
Cognitive Processing Therapy
A structured, well-researched PTSD protocol targeting the stuck points service leaves behind - beliefs about blame, safety, and trust. Available through our practice.
EMDR Available In-Practice
Reprocess traumatic memories without narrating them in detail - available through our practice, including via secure telehealth.
Trauma-Focused CBT
Identify and test the beliefs trauma installed - "I should have done more," "I can't let my guard down" - alongside practical coping work.
Grounding & Somatic Skills
Hypervigilance lives in the body. Body-based tools help a system calibrated for danger settle enough to sleep and stay present.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Rebuild a life with purpose in it - reconnecting with values and identity after the mission, the unit, and the structure are gone.
Your First Session: Safety Comes First
Why Veterans Near Fort Liberty Choose Us
Confidential, Civilian Setting
Fully confidential, separate from the military medical system and your chain of command, and HIPAA-protected.
Trauma-Informed Practice
Safety, choice, and collaboration in every session. We never push faster than you're ready to go.
CPT & EMDR Available
Both structured PTSD protocols are available through our practice, including via telehealth - so the option is there when you're ready.
No Diagnosis Required
You don't need a PTSD diagnosis, a VA rating, or a formal referral to start. Your therapist assesses properly at intake.
Tricare & Insurance Accepted
We accept Tricare along with major commercial plans. For VA Community Care, call us and our team will verify coverage first.
Family Support Too
Spouses and family members carry service as well - individual, couples, and family sessions are available.
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, whose work includes trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions; Ashley Aubas, LCSWA, who supports anxiety, depression, family conflict, and relationship strain; Natalie Harris, LCSWA, who works with life changes using CBT, emotion-focused therapy, and strength-based approaches; and Angel Fuller, LCSWA, a social worker who served in the VA STAR Program supporting veterans through trauma, substance use, and reintegration.
If a structured protocol like CPT or EMDR is the right fit, we can match you with clinicians who offer those elsewhere in our practice or via secure telehealth. 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.
Natalie Harris
Helps individuals cope with life changes, depression, and anxiety using CBT, emotion-focused therapy, and strength-based approaches.
Angel Fuller
Social worker who served within the Department of Veterans Affairs STAR Program supporting veterans in treatment for substance use disorders, with a focus on trauma, grief, and reintegration challenges.
Serving These Needs Across Fayetteville & Cumberland County
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a PTSD diagnosis or VA rating to start?+
No. Many veterans come without any formal diagnosis - some suspect they'd meet criteria, others just know service left its mark. Your therapist will assess things properly at intake, and you're welcome either way.
Will I have to describe what happened in detail?+
Not before you're ready, and with some approaches not in detail at all - EMDR in particular doesn't require narrating the trauma. Early sessions focus on sleep and stability. You control what you share and when.
Will this affect my clearance or career?+
In most cases, no. Treatment through a private civilian practice is confidential and HIPAA-protected, and adjudicative guidelines generally view voluntary treatment-seeking as responsible self-care. For specific concerns, we'd recommend a security clearance attorney.
Does Tricare cover trauma therapy here?+
Yes - we accept Tricare, and our team will verify your benefits before your first session and explain any copay or prior authorization requirements. For VA Community Care, call us at (919) 300-6717 and we'll check that too.
How long does PTSD treatment take?+
Structured protocols like CPT typically run around 12 sessions; EMDR varies with the number of target memories. Complex trauma across multiple deployments, or trauma layered with childhood experiences, usually takes longer. Your therapist will give you a straight read after assessment.
Is therapy here confidential?+
Yes - fully confidential, with the same narrow legal exceptions as all therapy. We don't share information with the military, the VA, or your employer without your written consent.
You Carried It Long Enough
Post-traumatic stress is an injury, and injuries can be treated. Our Fayetteville team is ready when you are. Start with a free 15-minute consultation, no commitment required.