Can therapy address PTSD, anxiety, depression, or reintegration challenges?

Yes. Our providers are trained in evidence-based treatments that support combat trauma, hypervigilance, sleep issues, adjustment struggles, and emotional healing.

How soon can I begin therapy?

Appointment availability varies, but most clients can begin within a short period after the initial intake request.

Veterans & Military Mental Health Services

Your service requires sacrifice; your healing deserves dedicated support.

At NuTrans Health, we proudly support Veterans, active-duty service members, and military families facing emotional, psychological, or transitional challenges.

Our team offers specialized, culturally informed care grounded in the unique experiences of Veterans and Military Service Members.

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What Mental Health Challenges Do Veterans & Service Members Face?

Military life brings unique pressures and transitions. Experiences such as combat exposure, frequent relocations, injuries, separation from loved ones, and reintegration stress can create emotional strain long after service.

Many Veterans and active-duty members seek help for:

✔ Post-traumatic stress (PTSD)
✔ Anxiety, hypervigilance, or panic
✔ Depression or emotional numbness
✔ Sleep disturbances
✔ Traumatic brain injury–related emotional difficulties
✔ Difficulty adjusting to civilian life
✔ Anger, irritability, or impulse concerns
✔ Relationship challenges
✔ Grief and loss
✔ Moral injury or guilt
✔ Substance use concerns

These challenges are real, and you do not have to face them alone. NuTrans Health provides a safe, judgment-free place to begin recovery.

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Our Approach to Military & Veterans Mental Health Care

We offer trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment designed specifically for those with military backgrounds. Our therapists understand military culture, chain of command dynamics, deployment cycles, and the complexities of reintegration.

Therapeutic Approaches We Use

Trauma-Focused Care

Helps individuals process combat trauma, service-related experiences, accidents, and other life-threatening events.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Supports restructuring negative thought patterns and improving emotional regulation.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

A highly effective therapy for PTSD, trauma, and distressing memories.

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Helps reduce avoidance behaviors and empower clients to manage trauma responses.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Builds emotional resilience and helps Veterans reconnect with personal values and goals.

Mindfulness & Stress-Reduction Techniques

Supports grounding, calming the nervous system, and reducing hyperarousal.

Couples & Family Therapy

Strengthens communication, aids reintegration, and improves home relationships impacted by deployment or service.

Every treatment plan is personalized. We meet you where you are and move at a pace that feels right for you.

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How Therapy Helps Military & Veterans Members

Our services are designed to help you:

✔ Reduce symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression
✔ Cope with intrusive memories or nightmares
✔ Improve sleep and daily functioning
✔ Strengthen relationships and communication
✔ Rebuild identity after service

✔ Improve emotional regulation
✔ Address guilt, moral injury, or unresolved trauma
✔ Develop tools for stress, anger, or triggers
✔ Navigate the transition to civilian life with confidence
✔ Restore a sense of stability and purpose

You’ve carried the weight for a long time. Therapy can help lighten the load.

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Who We Care For: Veterans, Service Members, & Their Families

NuTrans Health proudly provides care for:

Veterans of all eras
Active-duty personnel
Reservists and National Guard members
Military spouses and partners
Children and teens in military familiesy
Gold Star families
Recently separated service members

We honor your experience and understand the complexities that come with service.

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What to Expect in Therapy

We aim to make the process straightforward and supportive:

Initial Assessment

Explore your concerns, symptoms, history, and goals.

Personalized Treatment Plan

Your therapist tailors sessions to your needs and comfort level.

Skill Building & Processing

Learn tools to manage symptoms and work through difficult experiences.

Ongoing Support

Healing is a journey, and our team is here to support you at every step.

Sessions may be in-person or via telehealth for flexibility and privacy.

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Why Choose NuTrans Health for Veterans & Military Counseling?

You deserve care that respects your story. Our team offers:

Therapists trained in military-specific mental health needs
Trauma-informed, culturally competent care
Evidence-based treatments for PTSD, anxiety, and depression
Confidential in-person and telehealth sessions
Support for both individuals and families
Compassionate, personalized treatment plans
Experience working with VA-connected clients (when applicable)

Your experiences matter. We are here to help you reclaim control, confidence, and peace.

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Our Providers and Locations

Locations

Raleigh, North Carolina

In-Person & Telehealth

Charlotte, North Carolina

Telehealth Only

Freehold, New Jersey

Telehealth Psychiatry

Our Clinicians

Shirley Carrenard-McDowell, PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Natashia Shelley, MA, LCMHC

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Kalia Lapomarel, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Nisha Kotecha, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Benjenus Jenkins, MSW, LCSWA, LCAS-A

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate & Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate

Clarissa Gooding-Aytch, MPH, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CSI

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Clinical Supervisor

Dr. Irene Mazur, MD

Psychiatrist offering comprehensive evaluation & medication management.

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What Veterans & Families Are Saying

Real experiences from those who’ve trusted us with their care.

Therapy gave me a space I didn’t know I needed. After years of pushing through stress and sleepless nights, NuTrans Health helped me finally process what I’d been carrying since deployment.

— Daniel R.

Our family understands each other again. My husband struggled with irritability after transitioning out of the military. Therapy helped us communicate better and brought peace back into our home.

— Emily & Jason W.

I finally feel like myself again. I was nervous about starting therapy, but my provider understood military culture and what I’d been through. That made all the difference.

— Marcus L.

Telehealth made support possible during my transition. Moving between states made therapy difficult until I found NuTrans Health’s virtual care. It kept me grounded during a tough adjustment.

— Serena P.

Therapy helped me finally breathe again.After years of trying to cope on my own, NuTrans Health helped me understand what I was going through and how to manage it. I finally feel like myself again.

— David M. (U.S. Army Veteran)

Our family is communicating again. Reintegration was harder than we expected. Therapy helped us reconnect and understand what our son was dealing with after deployment.

— The Harper Family

Frequently Asked Questions

No. You can reach out directly to NuTrans Health and begin with an initial consultation.

Yes. Our providers are trained in evidence-based treatments that specifically support combat trauma, hypervigilance, sleep issues, adjustment struggles, and emotional healing.

Absolutely. Many Veterans prefer virtual therapy for privacy, convenience, and consistency, especially during transitions or busy schedules.

Yes. We provide therapy for partners, children, and families coping with deployment, communication strain, or emotional challenges connected to military life.

Appointment availability varies by provider, but most clients can begin within a short period after the initial intake request.

Yes. Our psychiatric providers can evaluate, prescribe, and monitor medications when appropriate.

Yes. Your privacy is protected. Sessions are confidential except in cases of safety concerns as required by law.

We can review your coverage during scheduling and help you understand your options.

Restore Balance and Stability with NuTrans Health

You have served others; now let NuTrans Health serve you. Our Trauma Therapy services help you move toward recovery, clarity, and connection with the support you deserve.

Find strength, stability, and support. Begin your healing with us today through effective, evidence-based Trauma Therapy.