Dr. Laura Pfledderer, informally known as Dr. P-Fled, offers specialized military and veteran mental health counseling at Lifting Spirits, PLLC, supporting service members, veterans, and their families through unique challenges. Based in Morehead City, North Carolina, Dr. P-Fled’s practice provides a compassionate, understanding space to foster healing and resilience.
What is Military and Veteran Mental Health Counseling?
Military service can bring unique stressors, such as deployment, reintegration, or trauma, impacting mental health. Dr. P-Fled’s counseling is tailored for active-duty personnel, veterans, and their families, addressing issues like PTSD, anxiety, or family transitions. Using evidence-based therapies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she helps clients navigate these challenges.
With her own experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the U.S. Air Force, Dr. P-Fled offers a deep understanding of military life. Her client-centered approach, grounded in a Christian foundation, creates a safe environment for healing.
Does Military and Veteran Mental Health Counseling Work?
Yes, counseling for military and veteran mental health is highly effective, with research supporting EMDR, CBT, and DBT for reducing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and stress. Dr. P-Fled, with over 16 years of experience, including Air Force service and crisis intervention, tailors these therapies to your needs, promoting recovery and growth.
Whether you’re facing deployment stress, transitioning to civilian life, or supporting a loved one, Dr. P-Fled’s expertise can help. Contact us to explore how counseling can support your journey.
Who Can Benefit from Military and Veteran Mental Health Counseling?
Dr. P-Fled’s counseling is designed for anyone connected to military life, including:
- Active-duty service members facing deployment or stress
- Veterans transitioning to civilian life or managing PTSD
- Military spouses or families navigating relocations or separations
- Children of military families dealing with change or anxiety
- Those with service-related trauma or emotional challenges
With her compassionate, strengths-based approach, Dr. P-Fled helps clients of all ages find resilience and hope tailored to their military experiences.
What to Expect in a Military and Veteran Mental Health Counseling Session
During counseling with Dr. P-Fled, you’ll work together to address your challenges and achieve your goals. Here’s what to expect:
- Assessment: Dr. P-Fled will explore your military experiences, challenges, and needs.
- Therapeutic Support: Using EMDR, CBT, or DBT, you’ll process stress, trauma, or transitions.
- Personalized Care: Sessions focus on your unique goals, whether healing from trauma or easing reintegration.
- Ongoing Progress: Dr. P-Fled provides tools to sustain growth between sessions, fostering resilience.
Sessions are tailored to your needs, with progress often seen in reduced stress and improved coping. Dr. P-Fled offers in-person and telehealth options for flexibility.
Benefits of Military and Veteran Mental Health Counseling
Counseling with Dr. P-Fled can lead to transformative outcomes, including:
- Reduced symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or stress
- Improved emotional regulation and coping skills
- Easier transitions to civilian or family life
- Stronger relationships and communication
- Empowerment to thrive beyond service challenges
Other Services at Lifting Spirits, PLLC
Military and veteran mental health counseling is one of many ways Dr. P-Fled supports you. She also offers:
- Trauma and PTSD counseling
- Anxiety and depression therapy
- ADHD counseling
- Grief and loss counseling
- Marriage and family therapy
- Life transitions and self-esteem support
Lifting Spirits, PLLC accepts cash, insurance, and provides superbills for reimbursement, ensuring accessible care for all.