Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Houston, TX
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Patterns Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified
Verified
Now accepting new patients! Visits are online. Medications will be prescribed electronically. The thought of being all alone in a negative cycle that may be a result of anxiety,
trauma
, depression, unhealthy coping skills, and/or environmental stressors can be daunting. The treatment for most mental illness is effective therapy. However, some need a little more than therapy. How would you know if you could benefit from medications? If you have been suffering for a long time in a limited and/or negative cycle, most likely your brain will need some help; the right psychotropic medication + therapy will help improve your symptoms.
Compass Mental Health & Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN , APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified
Verified
She specializes in care for veterans, medication management, behavioral issues, self-harm,
trauma
/
PTSD
and dual diagnoses.
Compass Mental Health & Wellness (MHW) invites you to partner with us. At Compass MHW, you are not just another patient, you are part of a team. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health and wellness, in which the care is not focused solely on existing illness or pathology but expanded to allow for an integrative treatment program. During your sessions, you and your provider may discuss factors such as your daily habits and any existing physical conditions, in addition to your current symptoms. It is through that engagement that the provider is able to develop a customized program of care to better treat your concerns.
Esther Christina Kelley-Cook
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My patients often have another health diagnosis (traumatic brain injury, thyroid/autoimmune problems, etc.) that might make their psychiatric problems (depression, anxiety,
PTSD
, panic, irritability) difficult to treat, and often they have tried other treatments in the past that didn't work. So now, they don’t want to waste time, and they want value. They want a renewed sense of purpose and meaning, they want better sleep, they want to improve their relationships, They want to be able to turn off their minds long enough to relax and enjoy being on vacation, and they want a treatment plan that works best for them.
Michelle Petmi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
I understand that the individual is the expert of his or her own life, and try to foster an environment where one can develop skills to manage difficulties and gain insight into unique personal challenges. I am trained in the use of both medication management and brief psychotherapy to help individuals reach their desired goals. I have experience in treating a range of Psychiatric conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, personality disorders,
trauma
related disorders and schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Reena Kumar
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Kumar's areas of clinical interests include
PTSD
due to abuse, ADHD, depression, anxiety/OCD and schizophrenia.
Dr. Reena Kumar, MD is a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Nutritional Psychiatrist. Dr Kumar earned her Child & Adolescent Psychiatry degree from Dell Medical School at The University of Texas in Austin. Dr. Kumar is very passionate about working with children and their families and making a difference in their lives. Her patients love her for her calm demeanor, indomitable spirit, and genuine love & care she brings into her their lives. She has also received accolades for family therapy, mindfulness and self-compassion work. She also provides experiential group sessions for mindfulness meditation and lifestyle and dietary changes.
Pearl Ezegrim
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified
Verified
Being exposed to ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, Insomnia, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and
PTSD
on a theoretical, clinical, and personal level has given me a well-rounded medication management experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
I am a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating various mental health conditions. I provide mental health care for patients across the life span– Toddlers, Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors. Effective therapy is the main mental disorder treatment. But some people require a little more than just counseling. How would you determine whether taking medications would be beneficial? Do you experience mood instability,
PTSD
, anxiety, or depression? Do you think that life is difficult and that you are always sad? Do you simply want to feel joyful again?
Dr. Valdesha DeJean
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with expertise in mood disorders (depression, bipolar), anxiety,
PTSD
, personality disorders, cultural stressors, and professionals in crisis. In addition to medication evaluation, I offer psychotherapy services (individual, couples, and family). My therapy approach is warm, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and I create an empathic environment for clients. I understand my patients from a holistic perspective by evaluating the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to their emotional concerns. CURRENTLY SEEING CLIENTS IN GEORGIA, TEXAS, AND WASHINGTON.
Blessing Smith
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you feel stressed by everyday challenges? Do you struggle with your mood? Does anxiety hold you back from achieving your goal? Do you struggle with low self-esteem? Are you having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep? I treat anxiety, depression, insomnia,
PTSD
, eating disorder, gambling addiction, and bipolar using medication management to your target symptoms.
LaTarsha Edwards
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-B
Verified
Verified
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and have been providing mental health services for 25 years in outpatient and in home settings. I see Individuals and address Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Mood Disorder,
Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder (
PTSD
) Counseling, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Schizophrenia. I provide quality of care by using evidence based practice to individualize each care plan according to each patients needs.
Stacey Ervin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
Trauma
Informed Care and consider myself a great listener to my patients.
I am a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Provider with over 25 year's experience in the medical field. I am passionate about mental health and its effects on our daily lives. I started my career as an RN in the emergency room advancing as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2004.
Lindsey Sansing
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified
Verified
Lindsey is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and received her training and education from The University of Texas at Austin. Her primary areas of interest are working with clients struggling with addiction, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and
PTSD
. She has a wide array of training and experience providing
trauma
-informed care to Veterans and first responders, as well as to survivors of child abuse, sexual assault, exploitation, and domestic violence. If you live in Texas and are 18+, she can see you via telehealth. Schedule now: www.texasmindandbody.com.
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Oluseun Akintunlaji
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified
Verified
Hi there, I'm Oluseun Akintunlaji. I'm a board-certified mental Health Nurse Practitioner who graduated from Walden University. I have a strong history of success in the treatment of patients with Bipolar, depression, anxiety, ADHD,
PTSD
and Schizophrenia.
Waitlist for new clients
Peter Berndt, MD PA
Psychiatrist, MD, BSc
Verified
Verified
My practice is dedicated to help you resolve anxiety and
trauma
with psychotherapy rather than medication alone.
If stress and anxiety have have taken over your life, there are ways for you to regain mastery, confidence and resilience. Those should be the goals of psychotherapy. We begin by letting you talk openly about your worries, concerns and difficulties. You will find that just talking through emotionally charged issues can give you a sense of relief. Beyond that, you will learn new coping and stress management skills that you can practice between sessions. For fast-track stress relief I also offer teaching you self-hypnosis. That can open up the learning of stress management as well as many other therapeutic possibilities.
Agnes Benjamin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified
Verified
Agnes is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). Her educational specialty and clinical training in psychiatric mental health gives her the ability to diagnose, prescribes treat, manage, and evaluate patients across the life span suffering from mental illness such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, OCD,
PTSD
, autism, ADHD, gender dysphoria, neurocognitive, and neurodevelopmental disorders with empathy and passion. She has over 20 years of registered nursing experience in a variety of settings including an Acute Psychiatric Hospital, having patients with psychiatric issues.
Zenith Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
I can help if you are having problems related to a mood disorder, including bipolar disorder and depression, psychosis,
trauma
, ADHD or if you are having cognitive issues related to chronic medical illness.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! Appointment within a week are available including AFTERNOONS, EVENINGS, WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS. At Zenith Psychiatry, we specialize in kids, Adolescent and Adult mental health. We provide Compassionate, Safe, and Evidence Based Care. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health which involves addressing your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health needs. We will work with you to individualize your treatment plan and treat you in a Safe, Caring and non-judgmental matter.
Chester Wu
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine. I work with adults in my special interests including anxiety/panic, depression,
trauma
, insomnia, and phase of life transitions through psychotherapy and/or medication management. I am in my own solo private practice where I have the opportunity to work directly with my clients, in-person or virtually and also spend more time with each client. My treatment philosophy is that comprehensiveness and open communication are the keys to positive outcomes.
Dr. Ronil Shah
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Shah is welcoming new patients for video appointments. As a Board-certified M.D. psychiatrist, he specializes in assessing and treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD,
PTSD
and other psychiatric issues. A holistic provider, he combines non-pharmacologic approaches - including psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy - in addition to medication. He utilizes such therapeutic modalities in medication management appointments as well as dedicated therapy sessions. Consequently, patients benefit from well-integrated treatment that is both systematic and thorough.
Houston, TX 77002
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Thoughtful Connections Houston, LLC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
We are a small group practice providing mental health services, including medication management and individual, family, and group psychotherapy. Our diverse team is trained to treat a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety,
trauma
, eating disorders, personality disorders, self-harm, substance use, grief, and relational/family conflict. We work with clients ranging from age four through adulthood.
Rahab Mbugua
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, NP
Verified
Verified
Suppose you are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, panic attacks,
trauma
, ADHD, ADD, bipolar, grief, adjustment disorder, and an eating disorder, among other symptoms.
Rahab Mbugua is Dual Board-Certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Family Nurse Practitioner from Chamberlain University and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from Liberty University. She fosters a safe environment and an easy-going communication style that makes it easy for patients to express themselves. She believes the patient is an expert on his/her health and the goal is to work with the patient to navigate the mental health difficulties in his/her life.
Sound Mynd
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C,
Do you feel depressed, anxious, angry, stuck, uncertain about your life; making decision, and unable to cope and concentrate? I am here to help. I offer talk therapy and medication management for Anxiety, Bipolar, ADHD Depression, OCD,
PTSD
, Schizophrenia. I also offer psychiatric care for oncology patients and psychological evaluation for surgeries. No long wait times, same-day or next-day appointments available, and flexible virtual visits. I strive to offer a safe and therapeutic environment to enable my patients to create the change they are seeking.
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Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
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.
About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Houston is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Houston Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Houston has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Houston, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Houston Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Houston is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Houston Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Houston has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Houston, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Houston Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.