Trauma & PTSD Therapy in Asheville, NC
Heal From What Happened
Trauma changes how you experience the world. Effective treatment can help you feel safe again and move forward with your life.
Signs That Trauma Is Still Affecting You
- ✓ Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories
- ✓ Feeling on edge, easily startled, or constantly alert for danger
- ✓ Avoiding places, people, or situations that remind you of what happened
- ✓ Difficulty trusting others or feeling close to people
- ✓ Emotional numbness or feeling disconnected from yourself
- ✓ Shame, guilt, or self-blame about what happened
- ✓ Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
- ✓ Feeling like you're not the same person you used to be
These responses make sense given what you've been through. They're signs that your nervous system is still trying to protect you. With the right support, healing is possible.
Trauma-Informed Treatment
I take a gentle, paced approach to trauma work that prioritizes your sense of safety
Safety First
Before processing traumatic memories, we build a foundation of safety. You'll learn grounding techniques and develop resources to manage difficult emotions when they arise.
We never rush into the hard stuff. You're always in control of the pace.
Parts Work (IFS)
Trauma often creates protective parts of us that carry pain or try to keep us safe. Internal Family Systems helps you understand and heal these parts with compassion.
This approach is gentle and allows you to process trauma without being overwhelmed by it.
What We Work On
About Tim Prokesch, LCSWA
Trauma work requires a therapist who can hold space for difficult experiences while helping you feel safe. I bring both warmth and specialized training to this work.
Healing from trauma doesn't mean forgetting what happened or "getting over it." The goal is to process those experiences so they stop running the show in your day-to-day life.
- ✓ Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (NC)
- ✓ Trained in trauma-focused approaches and IFS
- ✓ Verified by Psychology Today
Additional Areas of Practice
In addition to trauma and PTSD, I also work with clients experiencing:
Ready to Begin Healing?
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk about what you're experiencing and how I can help.
Asheville, NC | In-Person & Online Sessions Available