Clients often describe Mayra Dorton as a compassionate, knowledgeable, and empowering therapist who combines scientific insight with genuine empathy.

Mayra Dorton’s approach to therapy is grounded in both science and soul. As a Marine Corps veteran and Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, she brings a rare blend of resilience, empathy, and clinical expertise to her work. At the heart of her

Together we will explore your story, process pain, and rewire patterns. Expect to discuss trauma, anxiety, relationships, boundaries, and how your brain and body respond to stress—all in a safe, supportive space for healing and growth.

Mayra specializes in working with people who have experienced trauma, struggle with anxiety, serve as first responders or military personnel, and those seeking faith-integrated or neuroscience-based therapy to reclaim clarity, connection, and emotion

Mayra believes in the opportunity that wounds provide, even when it’s impossible to see the end of the tunnel.

One standout feature of Mayra’s practice is the location right in downtown Jacksonville, NC. Free parking available.

Wounds to Wisdom Counseling PLLC is a trauma-informed, neuroscience-based practice led by Mayra Dorton. She blends clinical expertise, faith (when desired), and compassion to help clients heal from trauma, anxiety, and burnout—transforming pain into