Trauma Informed Counseling in NC | Carolina Healing Collective
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You Don't Have to Carry It All Alone

Let's take the first step towards healing, together


Whether you're going through a tough time or just looking for support, you're at the right place.

-Laura Castro, MSW, LCSW

headshot of Laura Castro smiling wearing a white top

Access compassionate and transformative counseling, in English or Spanish, from the comfort of your home!​​

Laura Castro at home office sitting on the floor next to chocolate lab

 I provide individual counseling, couple’s counseling and specialized EMDR therapy, virtually, to adults in North Carolina. I founded my practice with the belief that healing happens in connection – not isolation. As a licensed clinical social worker, trauma therapist, and Latina immigrant, I specialize in helping people heal from trauma, navigate relationship challenges, manage burnout, and reconnect with their sense of self.

Read more on my interview with VoyageRaleigh

 

My counseling style is warm and relaxed, and I often use humor to help clients feel more at ease—because therapy doesn't always have to be so serious. I believe in the importance of the body-mind connection and encourage my clients to pay attention to physical sensations in addition to cognitive insights. 

 

I use a mix of approaches to make sure therapy works for you. What matters most to me is that we build trust and focus on what’s important to you—your strengths, your goals, and what you want out of our time together. My goal is to make therapy a space where you feel safe, heard, and not judged—so you can talk about whatever’s on your mind, even the hard stuff. We’ll work together to find practical steps that actually feel doable for you.

I have extensive experience working with students in professional and graduate programs, as well as individuals navigating high-stress, demanding work environments. I’m passionate about supporting people through all forms of grief—including the often-overlooked pain of pet loss. I also have a strong background in working with women with underrepresented identities, helping them feel seen, empowered, and supported in therapy.

I'm a great fit for you if you are interested in

Reprocessing the past so you can live in the now.

Healing past hurt, building trust, and feeling like confident in your relationships

A space for us to slow down, feel supported, and reconnect—so we can care without losing ourselves

TESTIMONIALS

"I had struggled for years on my own, wondering what was wrong with me for feeling that way I did, as no one seemed to understand what I was going through. When I first met Laura, she asked me what my goals were for therapy, and we steadily worked towards them while addressing other things as well. We actually achieved my main goal, which I never thought would be possible when we started. I know that it will continue to be a journey, but with her help I've made tremendous progress in so many ways and I feel that I can cope with the things that I just couldn’t before.  Therapy is clearly a calling for Laura and her compassion, warmth, knowledge and caring was evident in each and every session. I cannot thank her enough for the difference she made in my life".

Services

  • Available Online

    Support tailored to you.

    50 min

    145 US dollars
  • Available Online

    Recover from past trauma with this powerful and highly effective therapy

    1 hr - 1 hr 30 min

    From 145 US dollars
  • Available Online

    Strengthen your connection, improve communication, and grow together

    1 hr

    175 US dollars

I am in-network with Aetna and BlueCross BlueShield of NC.

For all others, I am out of network and can provide you with a superbill—a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

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