What can we work on in trauma therapy?

You might want help understanding relationship patterns, feeling more grounded in everyday situations, setting boundaries, or making sense of experiences that remain difficult to talk about. You may know which experiences you want to address, or simply notice that the past is affecting your present. A consultation gives you room to begin without having every answer.

• Explore how past experiences connect with current emotions, choices, and relationships.
• Identify coping strategies and sources of support that fit your daily life.
• Notice patterns of self-criticism, withdrawal, or difficulty trusting and discuss what they mean for you.
• Work toward goals you choose with your therapist, revisiting the pace and focus over time.

Who provides trauma therapy here?

Meg Bearman, LPC/MHSP, ATR has a clinical focus on trauma and complex trauma. Her work is integrative and strengths based, with conversation at its center. She also offers optional art therapy when it fits a client’s preferences and goals. Choosing Meg does not require an interest in making art.

Seema Sharma, Pre-Licensed Professional, MA includes trauma-focused therapy among her approaches and has experience in domestic violence advocacy. She works under the supervision of Randi Williams, LPC, CPCS. Her work also draws on cognitive behavioral, humanistic, compassion-focused, and solution-focused approaches. Discuss your specific concerns during the consultation so we can consider an appropriate clinician and level of support.

What happens when we begin?

Early conversations focus on what brings you in, what feels difficult now, and what you hope therapy might make more manageable. You can discuss previous therapy, current support, and questions about how sessions will work. You do not need to give a detailed account of a traumatic experience in an introductory consultation.

Therapy is collaborative. You can ask why an approach is being suggested, say when something feels too fast, and talk about what feels helpful or unhelpful. Your therapist can work with you to set goals and revisit them as your needs become clearer.

How does ongoing therapy differ from an intensive?

Ongoing therapy involves recurring appointments; most individual sessions at this practice are 50 minutes. Meg also offers separately planned trauma intensives spanning 1–3 days. An intensive has a different schedule, preparation process, and pricing. It is not a promise of resolving trauma in a set number of days. Read our comparison of weekly therapy and intensives before discussing the options with Meg.

Do I need a PTSD diagnosis?

You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis to inquire. Tell us what you have noticed and the support you want. The consultation and intake help clarify whether our services fit your needs. A difficult experience alone does not establish a diagnosis, and this page cannot determine which treatment is appropriate for you.

Location, online options, and fees

Our office is at 32 Lenox Pointe NE, Atlanta, GA 30324. Meg offers online therapy for clients in Georgia and Tennessee; Seema offers online therapy for clients in Georgia only. For eligibility while traveling, see online therapy in Georgia and Tennessee. Review current appointments and fees and confirm your session rate before booking.

For a general explanation of how therapy works and questions to ask a provider, see NIMH’s introduction to psychotherapy.

How do I get started?

You can request a free 20-minute consultation by phone or video, call (404) 465-3885, or email megbearman@megbearmancounseling.com. Tell us the kind of support you are looking for, your preferred format, and the state where you will attend sessions.

Published by Meg Bearman Counseling. Updated September 28, 2026.