Where Survivors Find Strength, Healing and Hope Together , A Domestic Violence Survivor Group
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma related issues stemming from domestic violence or major life changes.
Where Survivors Find Strength, Healing and Hope Together , A Domestic Violence Survivor Group
Adult Children of Alcoholic Parents is a twice-monthly support group for adults seeking to understand and heal from the lasting impact of growing up with a parent affected by alcohol use. Through guided discussion and shared experiences, participants will process grief, explore how childhood experiences continue to influence current relationships and beliefs, and build resilience in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Together, members will identify healthy coping strategies, strengthen self-awareness, and explore the choices and opportunities available to create a more fulfilling future.
Hosted by Veronica Silva-Cantu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Group meets in McAllen, TX 78501
Specialized Care for Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Matrescence - Identity as a Mother, Postpartum Depression, Attachment & Relationships, Labor & Delivery Trauma History of Trauma, Infertility Grief, Grief & Loss, Couples.
Adult Children of Alcoholic Parents is a twice-monthly support group for adults seeking to understand and heal from the lasting impact of growing up with a parent affected by alcohol use. Through guided discussion and shared experiences, participants will process grief, explore how childhood experiences continue to influence current relationships and beliefs, and build resilience in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Together, members will identify healthy coping strategies, strengthen self-awareness, and explore the choices and opportunities available to create a more fulfilling future.
Online Groups
Outpatient mental health clinic.
Outpatient mental health clinic.
Virtual supervision and consultation services for LPC Associates who have their master’s degree in mental health and require supervision to practice counseling under state licensure. Fees are $180 per month for the four hours of supervision required by the board and council.
Hosted by Dr. James F. Whittenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, NCC, ACS
Group meets in Brownsville, TX 78520
Virtual supervision and consultation services for LPC Associates who have their master’s degree in mental health and require supervision to practice counseling under state licensure. Fees are $180 per month for the four hours of supervision required by the board and council.
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.