In The Press
I believe that talking openly about trauma, its impacts, and what it actually takes to recover is one of the most important things I can do beyond the therapy room. Here is a collection of interviews, articles, and podcast appearances where I have had the opportunity to do exactly that.
Media Inquires
I am available for expert commentary, interviews, and podcast appearances on topics related to trauma, PTSD, evidence-based treatment, and mental health. If you are a journalist, podcast host, or content creator working on something in this space, I would love to connect.
Featured In
VOYAGE RALEIGH magazine | March 2026
Hidden Gems: Meet Dr. Cierra Listermann of Carolina Trauma Recovery and Psychological Services
In this interview with Voyage Raleigh Magazine, I share the story behind building Carolina Trauma Recovery, the philosophy that drives everything I do, and what it means to create a practice designed around the needs of trauma survivors rather than the constraints of the traditional therapy model.
CANVAS REBEL Magazine | November 2025
Meet Cierra Listermann
Canvas Rebel sat down with me to talk about my path to specializing in trauma and PTSD, the clinical and personal convictions that shaped Carolina Trauma Recovery, and why I built a practice founded in depth, intention, and lasting change rather to support trauma recovery and honor my client’s stories.
how to relate podcast | July 2025
Healing Through Connection: Trauma-Informed Dating 101
I joined Brittani Procknow, LCSW, relationship and couple’s therapist in Raleigh, North Carolina on her podcast: How to Relate. We discuss something I work with clients on more than people might expect — dating and relationships after trauma. In this episode, I share how trauma shapes the way we connect with others, what trauma-informed dating actually looks like in practice, and how to move toward meaningful relationships while honoring where you are in your healing journey.
DARIO CONNECT | June 2024
5 Tips for Being a Better LGBTQ+ Ally to Friends and Family
I was honored to be featured as a clinical expert in this piece on LGBTQ+ allyship, sharing my perspective on how to create safe, supportive, and genuinely affirming relationships for the queer people in your life. Trust, accountability, and showing up with intention are at the heart of what I discuss here.
Sometimes my clients find their way to therapy through an article or a podcast episode — something they heard that finally put words to what they have been carrying.
If that is you, I am so glad you are here. The next step is scheduling a free, low-pressure, consultation call to give us a chance to connect before any commitment is made and to ensure you are right where you need to be.e.