Counseling for Trauma, Anxiety, and Emotional Healing 

Dr. Tracey Rodriguez, Psy.D

Executive Director, LCMHC-S

Dr. Tracey Rodriguez, Psy.D, is a distinguished mental health professional, holding licenses as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in NC, SC, TX, and WA– and an Approved Clinical Supervisor in both North Carolina and Texas. With a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree and comprehensive training in therapeutic techniques such as EMDR, Gottman Levels 1 and 2, Seven principles of making marriage work, Clinical Hypnosis, EFT, EFIT, Critical incident response, certified facilitator, in both Dr. Tracey Rodriguez, Psy.D, is a distinguished mental health professional, holding licenses as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in NC, SC, TX, and WA– and an Approved Clinical Supervisor in both North Carolina and Texas. With a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree and comprehensive training in therapeutic techniques such as EMDR, Gottman Levels 1 and 2, Seven principles of making marriage work, Clinical Hypnosis, EFT, EFIT, Critical incident response, certified SYMBIS facilitator, certified Prepare-Enrich facilitator and trainer, Amen institute certified brain health coach, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech she brings a wealth of expertise to her practice and Prepare-Enrich, Amen institute certified brain health coach, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech she brings a wealth of expertise to her practice.

Pamela Harris-Jones

Therapist

Pamela Harris-Jones, a dedicated Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (North Carolina License No. 12374) and a National Certified Counselor (No. 771447) with extensive expertise in various therapeutic modalities. Pamela specializes in Teen interventions and Family therapy . Her commitment to family support extends to being Rostered in the Strengthening Families Program and achieving proficiency in Triple P at Level IV Stepping Stones. Pamela is a licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from North Carolina Central University. She furthered her education by completing her master's in Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. With a wealth of experience working with adolescents, teens, adults, and couples, Pamela brings a compassionate and client-centered approach to her practice. In her therapeutic work, Pamela utilizes a person-centered and solution-focused approach. Drawing on motivational interviewing, positive psychology, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, she empowers clients to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. Pamela firmly believes in meeting clients where they are, fostering a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for transformative work. Pamela's training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent-Child Interactive Therapy underscores her dedication to providing specialized and effective interventions. Her commitment to continuous learning and professional development ensures that she stays at the forefront of evidence-based practices. With Pamela, clients can expect a safe and supportive environment where their unique needs are acknowledged, and the therapeutic journey is guided by collaboration, empathy, and a genuine commitment to positive change.

Benita Bullock

LCMHC-A

Benita Bullock is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) who provides compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for adolescents, young adults, individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship stress, emotional overwhelm, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. She is passionate about helping clients feel emotionally safe, understood, and supported as they work toward healing, confidence, and lasting emotional wellness. Benita is known for her warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach to therapy. She believes meaningful healing happens when clients feel genuinely heard and accepted without judgment. Her goal is to create a supportive therapeutic environment where clients can openly process difficult emotions, build healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with their sense of identity, purpose, and inner resilience. She especially enjoys helping clients who are experiencing: anxiety and chronic stress depression and emotional burnout trauma and unresolved emotional pain grief and loss relationship and family conflict self-esteem and confidence struggles emotional regulation difficulties life transitions and adjustment stress communication challenges identity and personal growth concerns Benita works collaboratively with clients to identify unhealthy emotional and relational patterns while helping them develop healthier ways of coping, communicating, and responding to life’s challenges. She is passionate about helping clients strengthen emotional awareness, improve self-worth, navigate difficult relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. Her therapeutic approach is client-centered, evidence-based, and rooted in compassion, emotional safety, authenticity, and trust. Benita strives to help clients feel empowered throughout the counseling process while supporting growth, healing, and deeper emotional connection. As an LCMHC-A under the supervision of Dr. Tracey Rodriguez, Psy.D., LCMHC (License #12920S), Benita remains committed to continued professional development and providing thoughtful, high-quality trauma-informed care. She considers it an honor to walk alongside clients during vulnerable seasons of life and is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families move toward hope, healing, and emotional wellness.

Jacquline Jones

LCMHC-A

Jacqueline P. Jones is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate who provides compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, emotional stress, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. She is passionate about helping clients heal from painful experiences, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop healthier patterns of communication, connection, and self-understanding. Jacqueline creates a warm, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients can feel emotionally safe, heard, and empowered throughout the healing process. She believes meaningful change happens when individuals are given the space to explore their experiences without judgment while building the tools needed to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and hope. Her clinical approach integrates evidence-based therapies tailored to each client’s unique needs, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) EMDR Therapy Motivational Interviewing (MI) Gottman Method Couples Therapy Prepare & Enrich SYMBIS Jacqueline especially enjoys working with clients experiencing relationship difficulties, family stress, unresolved trauma, emotional overwhelm, and negative self-beliefs that may be impacting daily life and relationships. She works collaboratively with clients to process unresolved pain, improve coping skills, strengthen emotional awareness, and a more grounded and fulfilling life.

Victoria Wagoner

Intern

Victoria specializes in trauma therapy for women in Raleigh, NC who are healing from the lasting effects of emotionally immature, emotionally unavailable, or dysfunctional family relationships. Many of her clients grew up feeling responsible for others’ emotions, constantly hyper-aware of conflict, overly self-critical, or stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, and emotional burnout. Victoria provides a warm, compassionate, and supportive therapeutic space where women can finally exhale, feel understood, and begin reconnecting with themselves in a healthier and more grounded way. She is passionate about helping clients break free from survival patterns that once protected them but now leave them emotionally exhausted, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unable to fully trust themselves and others. Her approach is active, collaborative, and focused on real-time healing and nervous system regulation. Victoria integrates evidence-based trauma therapies including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Clinical Hypnotherapy to help clients process unresolved trauma, reduce anxiety, improve self-worth, and create lasting emotional change at both the mind and body level. Victoria works with women experiencing: childhood trauma anxiety and chronic stress emotional neglect people-pleasing and boundary struggles perfectionism relationship difficulties burnout and emotional exhaustion low self-esteem hypervigilance attachment wounds and unresolved family trauma She believes healing is possible when clients feel emotionally safe enough to slow down, understand their patterns with compassion, and begin building a life that no longer revolves around survival mode. Her goal is to help women feel more confident, emotionally regulated, connected, and at peace within themselves and their relationships. If you are looking for EMDR therapy, trauma counseling, or anxiety treatment in Raleigh, NC, Victoria would be honored to support you on your healing journey.

Heather Thole

Intern

Heather Thole is a warm, compassionate counseling intern in Raleigh, NC, dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults feel emotionally safe, supported, and understood as they navigate life’s challenges. Heather provides trauma-informed, collaborative therapy for individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, life transitions, and personal growth. Through a grounded and caring approach, she helps clients reconnect with themselves, rebuild self-trust, and develop greater confidence, resilience, and emotional balance. Heather believes therapy is not about becoming someone else — it is about rediscovering who you already are beneath stress, self-doubt, trauma, and disconnection. She creates a gentle, nonjudgmental space where clients can slow down, process difficult emotions, and begin healing in a way that feels authentic and empowering. Known for her calming presence and relational approach, Heather works closely with children, adolescents, and adults who may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, disconnected from themselves, or unsure of how to move forward. She understands that healing often begins when people feel truly seen, heard, and accepted without shame or pressure. Heather supports clients experiencing: Anxiety and chronic stress Emotional overwhelm Low self-esteem and self-doubt Trauma and emotional wounds Relationship struggles Life transitions and identity concerns Boundary and communication difficulties Women’s issues Personal growth and self-discovery Child and adolescent emotional challenges Confidence and emotional regulation Rebuilding self-trust and resilience Heather’s therapy style is compassionate, reflective, empowering, and deeply relational. She believes meaningful healing happens through intentional self-exploration, emotional safety, honest reflection, and supportive therapeutic connection. Her approach helps clients better understand their emotions, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and reconnect with their values and authentic voice. For children and teens, Heather provides a nurturing environment that helps young clients feel comfortable expressing emotions, processing difficult experiences, building confidence, and learning healthy emotional regulation skills. She works collaboratively with families to support growth, emotional wellbeing, and resilience. Heather is currently a graduate counseling student in the Counselor Education program at East Carolina University and anticipates graduating in May 2027. She is supervised by Tracey Rodriguez, Psy.D, LCMHC, NCC (North Carolina License #12920). Heather offers individual therapy in Raleigh, NC, with both in-person counseling and online therapy available throughout North Carolina. She is currently accepting clients to her waitlist.

Clinical trainees and interns

We are committed to equipping the next generation of counselors, therapists. and social Workers. We provide training opportunities for Master’s level students.