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Trauma & PTSD Recovery in Charlotte

For the professional who is tired of "just getting through the day."

​​High-functioning doesn’t mean healed.

On the outside, you’re moving on. You’re meeting deadlines, showing up for others, and checking the boxes. But internally, the volume is turned up too high. Maybe you’re startled by small things, your sleep is a battleground, or you feel a constant, vibrating "edge" that you can't quite turn off.

Trauma isn't just about a single event; it's about the way your nervous system has adapted to survive. It’s the "stuckness" that logic can't fix. It’s avoiding the things you used to love because your body no longer feels like a safe place to inhabit.

At Blue Sage, we don’t just "manage" PTSD; we unravel the root causes. We work with professionals in Charlotte who are tired of band-aid solutions and are ready for a comprehensive, depth-oriented approach to reclaiming their peace.

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Charlotte PTSD Counseling and Trauma Therapy

Common Silent Symptoms of
Trauma:

Hypervigilance: That vibrating "edge" where you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Emotional Numbness: Feeling disconnected from the joy in your life, even when things are going "right."

Intrusive Thoughts: Past events or "what ifs" crashing into your workday or your quiet moments.Body Tension: Chronic fatigue, jaw clenching, or a chest that never feels fully clear.

A comfortable counseling office in Charlotte, NC. Work with an EMDR trauma therapist & feel better with PTSD Counseling. Charlotte, NC 28209

The Blue Sage Approach to Trauma:

At Blue Sage, we move away from "band-aid" symptom management. Standard once-a-week therapy hours often barely scratch the surface of deep-seated trauma.

That is why I utilize a Comprehensive Care Plan model. We focus on the root cause—the nervous system.

 

We work to de-escalate the "survival" brain and re-wire your capacity for peace, presence, and genuine connection.

"Trauma work is not about reliving the past; it is about reclaiming your present."

Next Steps:

 

If this approach resonates, complete these 3 easy steps:

 

1. Apply: Complete a brief 3–5 minute application.

 

2. Consult:Receive a link to schedule a free 30-minute consultation.

 

3. Begin: We’ll establish a consistent rhythm and begin your work together.​​​

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Blue Sage Counseling & Wellness​

Located in the heart of the peaceful, Historic Elizabeth Neighborhood

1816 East 7th Street Charlotte, NC 28204

Phone: ‪(704) 237-0781

help@bluesagecounesling.com

© 2026 Ashley Francis • Crafted with care (and coffee) between sessions. ☕️

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