Helping You Cultivate Harmony

Welcome to Caine Therapy & Consulting, PLLC

Compassionate, Whole-Person Trauma Therapy in Chatham, Orange, Wake County, and of All of North Carolina

At Caine Therapy & Consulting, we believe healing is most effective when therapy honors the full experience of being human mind, body, and nervous system. Our trauma-informed approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and deeply personalized to support each client’s unique path toward healing.

We specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Brainspotting, two powerful and complementary approaches that help individuals process unresolved trauma, develop healthier coping skills, and restore a sense of safety and self-trust.

Your Healing Journey is Personal: So is Our Approach

Trauma affects everyone differently. Whether you are working through childhood wounds, relational trauma, or the aftermath of a single overwhelming event, our therapists create a safe, grounded space for healing at your pace.

We tailor every session to your developmental history, nervous system patterns, and personal goals. Our integrative care helps you reconnect with your sense of self not just mentally, but emotionally and physically.

As part of this, we incorporate Brainspotting, a brain-body-based therapy that helps clients process trauma stored deep within the nervous system. By identifying precise eye positions connected to emotional activation (“brainspots”), Brainspotting allows us to access and release trauma that talk therapy alone may not fully reach. It is a gentle yet powerful tool that supports deep, lasting change.

Understanding Trauma: It is More Than Just an Experience

Trauma is not defined only by what happened, it is defined by how your brain and body adapted in order to survive. You might find yourself stuck in stress responses like fight, flight, freeze, or appease, long after the danger has passed. These protective states can lead to chronic anxiety, emotional overwhelm, fatigue, difficulty focusing, and trouble feeling safe in your own skin.

Our work is designed to support healing at this foundational level. Through approaches like Brainspotting and TF-CBT, we help you regulate your nervous system, process traumatic memories, and develop a greater sense of internal stability and resilience.

Recognizing Trauma Symptoms

Trauma can show up in many ways, and it is not always obvious. Some common symptoms include:

• Avoidance: Steering clear reminders of the trauma whether it is certain people, places, or feelings.

• Re-experiencing: Intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or nightmares that feel like you are reliving the experience.

• Hyperarousal: Feeling constantly on edge, easily startled, irritable, or having trouble sleeping.

• Negative mood and cognition: Emotional numbness, hopelessness, memory issues, or feeling disconnected from yourself and others.

These are natural responses to overwhelming experiences. They are not signs of weakness; they are signs your system is trying to protect you. With the right support, you can begin to shift from survival into healing and connection.

Ready to Begin? Let Us Take the First Step Together

Healing from trauma is not about pushing through, it is about moving gently toward yourself with care, awareness, and the right tools. At Caine Therapy & Consulting, we are here to walk alongside you with empathy, clinical expertise, and an approach that honors your body and your story.

Whether you are starting therapy for the first time or returning after a break, we welcome you.