TeleTherapy for Adults in North Carolina
Your story is uniquely your own.
Your therapy should be too.
Specialized Trauma & PTSD Treatment
You've been carrying something heavy for a long time. You've tried to push it down, stay busy, work through it on your own, or simply keep moving because stopping felt too risky. You've gotten good at surviving. At holding it together. At showing up for everything and everyone while quietly struggling beneath the surface.
But something keeps pulling you back. Into the memories, the reactions, the feelings you can't quite explain to the people around you. No matter how hard you try to outrun it or attempt to avoid it, it finds its way back.
You don't have to keep white-knuckling it alone. There is another way forward — and it starts here.
I'm Dr. Cierra Listermann, a licensed psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD treatment— though please, call me Cierra.
If something in those words above stopped you, even for a moment, I want you to know that wasn't an accident. I wrote them for you. The person who has been carrying something heavy and quietly wondering if it's finally time to put some of it down.
I've had the privilege of walking alongside some of the most courageous people I've ever met. I have worked with survivors of trauma who came to me exhausted, guarded, and unsure if anything could really help. I've watched them heal and have the opportunity to come back to themselves in a genuine and meaningful way.
That is what I'm here to do for you.
My practice is built differently by design. At Carolina Trauma Recovery, I offer 90-minute extended therapy sessions. A depth of care that goes beyond what most therapy practices provide, as I believe that healing from trauma requires adequate time and space, cannot be rushed, and that my clients deserve more than being placed in an arbitrary 50-minute box because it is the “standard,” rather than being treated like real people.
For those ready for a more focused path, I also offer Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Intensives that move through the full treatment process in weeks rather than months. Whatever pace is right for you, there is a way forward here.
If you've landed on this page, something in you is already reaching toward something better. I'd be honored to help you get there.
Walk with me for a moment.
Something happened to you.
It could have been long ago or more recently. One specific event, or many. Unfolding over years in ways that felt impossible to name. You've done everything you could to keep going: stayed busy, stayed quiet, stayed strong. But something keeps surfacing. And no matter how hard you push it down, it finds its way back.
Symptom Check— Does any of this sound familiar?
Overwhelming emotions (anxiety, anger, sadness, etc.) that feel impossible to control
Triggers, flashbacks, or nightmares that disrupt your daily life
Guilt, shame, or self-blame that you can't seem to shake
Feeling unsafe in your body or disconnected from yourself
A fractured sense of trust in others and within yourself
Low self-worth, or a lost sense of who you are
Isolation, relationship strain, or pulling away from people you love
Feelings of numbness, or the opposite, being perpetually on edge
A deep need to make sense of what happened, but not knowing where to start
If any of this resonates — I'm here, and I can help.
I believe every person who has experienced trauma deserves a space to tell their story fully, without judgment, and without comparison. There is no hierarchy of suffering here. Your experiences matter. Your pain is valid. You are worthy of healing.
Who I Help
Trauma doesn't look the same for everyone. Whether you experienced a single devastating event, years of ongoing harm, or something that's hard to name but impossible to shake, your pain is real, and it deserves real care.
I work with adults virtually across North Carolina who are navigating:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) — flashbacks, hypervigilance, nightmares, emotional numbing, and feeling unsafe in your own body
Complex Developmental Trauma — patterns rooted in childhood experiences, relational wounds, or prolonged exposure to traumatic circumstances
Survivors of Childhood Sexual Trauma, and Adult Sexual Assault — with a safe, non-judgmental space where you are believed, heard, and understood
First Responders, Law Enforcement, Military Personnel, and Veterans — I understand the unique pressures, culture, and stigma you carry, and I provide trauma care that meets you where you are without asking you to check your identity at the door
I also support adults navigating Anxiety, Depression, Burnout and Chronic Stress, Traumatic Grief and Loss, Major Life Transitions, Women's Issues, and provide LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care. Every client I work with receives the same therapy experience: a personalized and collaborative approach grounded in scientifically-proven treatments and a genuine therapeutic partnership.
I specialize in trauma and PTSD, support clients navigating anxiety, depression, chronic stress and burnout, traumatic grief, stressful life transitions, women’s issues, and provide LGBTQIA+ affirming care.
I provide a personalized therapy experience for adults in North Carolina through 90-minute extended sessions and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Intensives using proven approaches to support your healing, growth, and goals at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer teletherapy services for adult residents of North Carolina. Teletherapy provides comfort, convenience, and accessibility, offering a safe, flexible, and private environment for trauma recovery.
Ready to Take the First Step?
The Process: Getting started is easier than you may think
How It Works
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Book a complimentary, confidential 15-minute phone call. We'll get to know each other, talk through what you're navigating, and explore whether we'd be a good fit to work together. No pressure, no commitment.
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The right therapeutic relationship matters more than any treatment technique or modality. During the consultation, we'll make sure my approach, style, and availability align with what you need. If I'm not the right fit, I'll help you find someone who is.
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Once we've connected and confirmed we're a good match, we'll schedule your 90-minute intake session and begin. We will start with weekly sessions and adjust the cadence from there as progress unfolds.
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Monthly Newsletter
Let’s Talk Trauma
A monthly newsletter with compassionate insights, practical tools, and evidence-based resources for your healing journey no matter where you are in the process This newsletter is helpful whether you're currently in therapy, considering it, or supporting someone you love.
Your Healing Starts Here
Choosing to begin is one of the most courageous things you can do. You've been surviving long enough. You deserve to heal. I'd be honored to walk that path with you.