Charlotte's most experienced attachment and neurofeedback therapist. Over 30 years helping adopted children, families, and individuals overcome trauma — naturally and without medication.
Every family's journey is different. Sally combines proven therapeutic approaches — including DDP, CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Trauma Resiliency Model — with cutting-edge neuroscience to create lasting change.
Specialized Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy for adopted children and their families. Rebuilding trust and secure bonds through connection-based healing.
Learn moreNon-invasive brain training using the Othmer method. Recommended by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk for developmental trauma. Drug-free with no side effects.
Learn moreExpert guidance for adoptive families navigating the complex challenges of Reactive Attachment Disorder, developmental trauma, and behavioral difficulties.
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Sally Gordon began her career as an adoption specialist with Mecklenburg County, where she witnessed firsthand the challenges adopted children and their families face. That experience sparked a decades-long mission to find better, more effective ways to help.
In 2001, Sally launched her private practice to focus exclusively on adopted children and their families. Today, she is Charlotte's foremost expert in adoption, attachment, and developmental trauma — and the only clinician in the area combining Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy with Neurofeedback therapy.
"Sally is the only clinician to combine Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy with Neurofeedback — a powerful combination for treating developmental trauma."
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive, drug-free therapy that trains your brain to self-regulate. The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes it as a "Best Support" treatment for ADHD.
Neurofeedback helps the brain develop healthier attention patterns, reducing hyperactivity and improving concentration without medication.
AAP Level 1 — Best Support Learn more →Train your nervous system to find calm. Neurofeedback helps reduce chronic anxiety by teaching the brain more regulated patterns.
Learn more →Recommended by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk as a treatment of choice for developmental trauma. Helps the brain process and heal.
Learn more →Neurofeedback helps regulate the brain patterns associated with restful sleep, offering lasting relief without sleep medications.
Learn more →By calming overactive neural pathways, neurofeedback can significantly reduce the frequency and severity of migraines.
Learn more →Sally's unique specialty — combining neurofeedback with attachment therapy to help adopted children and their families build stronger bonds.
Learn more →"My daughter was diagnosed with anxiety and ADHD. She was prescribed Zoloft and Concerta, but still had issues. We began attachment therapy and Neurofeedback and now she is medication free and does much better overall."
"I started Neurofeedback about 7 months ago and it has helped me tremendously. My entire adult life I struggled with anxiety. I felt results begin almost immediately — a greater ability to relax and enjoy life."
"Sally helped us identify our daughter's complicated issues and provided other needed resources. She has supported us with parenting a special needs child and helped her develop useful coping skills."
Schedule a free phone consultation to learn how neurofeedback and therapy can help you or your family. No pressure, no obligation.