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Jorge L Mendoza
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77080  (Online Only)
I work with trauma and anxiety and how these experiences cause disconnection of our internal states.
Sometimes it can feel easier to turn away from the world when it feels like everything is out of our control. What we don’t realize is that in doing so, we also turn away from ourselves. Healing and transformation begins by learning to sit with and connect with the parts of ourselves that feel frightening or painful. As a therapist I strive to help you find the barriers that are limiting your ability to connect, be heard, and be valued. I tailor my treatment approaches to ensure that it is reflective of your strengths, life experiences, and cultural identity.
I work with trauma and anxiety and how these experiences cause disconnection of our internal states.
Sometimes it can feel easier to turn away from the world when it feels like everything is out of our control. What we don’t realize is that in doing so, we also turn away from ourselves. Healing and transformation begins by learning to sit with and connect with the parts of ourselves that feel frightening or painful. As a therapist I strive to help you find the barriers that are limiting your ability to connect, be heard, and be valued. I tailor my treatment approaches to ensure that it is reflective of your strengths, life experiences, and cultural identity.
(832) 501-3474 View (832) 501-3474
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Mosaic Mind & Body Wellness, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
The presence I bring into therapy comes from personal healing from complex trauma and 10 years on the client side.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others due to trauma? Do you find it difficult to prioritize your own needs amidst the chaos of unresolved past experiences? Do you wonder if life should feel more peaceful, more integrated? Now more than ever, people are grappling with the effects of trauma, feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their relationships, careers, and daily lives. Ignoring your needs and not addressing the root causes of your trauma can lead to long-term mental and physical health issues. At Mosaic Mind & Body Wellness, we believe healing should be accessible to all.
The presence I bring into therapy comes from personal healing from complex trauma and 10 years on the client side.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others due to trauma? Do you find it difficult to prioritize your own needs amidst the chaos of unresolved past experiences? Do you wonder if life should feel more peaceful, more integrated? Now more than ever, people are grappling with the effects of trauma, feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their relationships, careers, and daily lives. Ignoring your needs and not addressing the root causes of your trauma can lead to long-term mental and physical health issues. At Mosaic Mind & Body Wellness, we believe healing should be accessible to all.
(737) 387-4327 View (737) 387-4327
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Allen Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Katy, TX 77494
Allen has experience helping people walk through anxiety, depression, shame, grief and loss, trauma, childhood wounds, identity and purpose, communication skills, conflict resolution, career counseling, pornography, boundaries, and multicultural issues.
Allen is a Licensed Professional Counselor who completed his graduate studies at Dallas Theological Seminary in Counseling and his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University in Psychology. Allen uses key principles from CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy to partner with clients to develop new systems and narratives to achieve their therapeutic goals. You will find a safe nonjudgmental environment to process and reflect on your situation, learn healthy ways to better cope, and the accountability to implement new skills and tools that lead to a more fulfilling life.
Allen has experience helping people walk through anxiety, depression, shame, grief and loss, trauma, childhood wounds, identity and purpose, communication skills, conflict resolution, career counseling, pornography, boundaries, and multicultural issues.
Allen is a Licensed Professional Counselor who completed his graduate studies at Dallas Theological Seminary in Counseling and his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University in Psychology. Allen uses key principles from CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy to partner with clients to develop new systems and narratives to achieve their therapeutic goals. You will find a safe nonjudgmental environment to process and reflect on your situation, learn healthy ways to better cope, and the accountability to implement new skills and tools that lead to a more fulfilling life.
(469) 425-3321 View (469) 425-3321
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Joseph Reyes - Music Therapy & Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MT-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Coppell, TX 75019
Are looking for an alternative to traditional talk therapy? Are you curious about how music and art can support you with healing and recovery from addictions, trauma, or other mental health challenges? Consider Guided Imagery and Music, a process connected to music therapy and designed to approach psychological challenges with depth, openness, and holistic healing.
Are looking for an alternative to traditional talk therapy? Are you curious about how music and art can support you with healing and recovery from addictions, trauma, or other mental health challenges? Consider Guided Imagery and Music, a process connected to music therapy and designed to approach psychological challenges with depth, openness, and holistic healing.
(817) 406-6434 View (817) 406-6434
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Ian James Mudge
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75060  (Online Only)
As a counselor, I have years of experience working with substance abusers, their families, and individuals with severe trauma.
Every counselor, if they are honest, is seeking a client who is intelligent, funny, motivated, and has strong interpersonal skills. I am happy to work with those people, but I specialize in the more difficult cases. I like working with people who have had bad counseling experiences in the past. Those who know that they need change, but are unsure how to go about making those changes. Counseling is a collaborative relationship. My goal is not to fix your life, but to come along side you and help you move forward one step at a time.
As a counselor, I have years of experience working with substance abusers, their families, and individuals with severe trauma.
Every counselor, if they are honest, is seeking a client who is intelligent, funny, motivated, and has strong interpersonal skills. I am happy to work with those people, but I specialize in the more difficult cases. I like working with people who have had bad counseling experiences in the past. Those who know that they need change, but are unsure how to go about making those changes. Counseling is a collaborative relationship. My goal is not to fix your life, but to come along side you and help you move forward one step at a time.
(469) 369-1538 View (469) 369-1538
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Tim Stacey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701  (Online Only)
You will learn practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and life's challenges, gain the tools to make positive changes and lead a fulfilling life, and heal from past traumas with a trauma-informed approach.
Therapy is a personal journey of healing and empowerment. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that you are the expert of your own life. I strive to create a nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own comfort and in a space that is empathetic and non-judgmental. I am committed to listening while understanding and respecting your unique experience. You will be in the driver's seat, making decisions that align with your values and aspirations. You can expect tailored therapy sessions to meet your unique needs and goals.
You will learn practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and life's challenges, gain the tools to make positive changes and lead a fulfilling life, and heal from past traumas with a trauma-informed approach.
Therapy is a personal journey of healing and empowerment. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that you are the expert of your own life. I strive to create a nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own comfort and in a space that is empathetic and non-judgmental. I am committed to listening while understanding and respecting your unique experience. You will be in the driver's seat, making decisions that align with your values and aspirations. You can expect tailored therapy sessions to meet your unique needs and goals.
(512) 764-3070 View (512) 764-3070
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Alex Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
Have you spent your life thinking that who you are is fundamentally "wrong", perhaps due to being neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or raised in a restrictive religious environment? Do you feel empty and alone, just "going through the motions"? Struggling with shame, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues rooted in trauma? These valid struggles can make an authentic life seem unattainable, but addressing them can turn hopes for a better life into reality.
Have you spent your life thinking that who you are is fundamentally "wrong", perhaps due to being neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or raised in a restrictive religious environment? Do you feel empty and alone, just "going through the motions"? Struggling with shame, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues rooted in trauma? These valid struggles can make an authentic life seem unattainable, but addressing them can turn hopes for a better life into reality.
(469) 772-9387 View (469) 772-9387
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Charles Gill
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78704  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 7 years of experience and a PhD in Counseling Education. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, abuse, and trauma. My therapy style is focused on collaboratively empowering my clients, and teaching how the therapy works.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 7 years of experience and a PhD in Counseling Education. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, abuse, and trauma. My therapy style is focused on collaboratively empowering my clients, and teaching how the therapy works.
(737) 345-3912 View (737) 345-3912
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Steve Beatty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ICP, NCC
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
**** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME ***** ...................... .................. ........................ ...................... ...... Specializing in developmental disturbances, PTSD, and complex trauma including associated symptoms of stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, obsessions, compulsions, anger, fear, depersonalization, derealization, addictions, self-harm, relational behaviors, mood, personality, thought, and dissociative disorders, I am passionate about helping clients improve their mental health.
**** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME ***** ...................... .................. ........................ ...................... ...... Specializing in developmental disturbances, PTSD, and complex trauma including associated symptoms of stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, obsessions, compulsions, anger, fear, depersonalization, derealization, addictions, self-harm, relational behaviors, mood, personality, thought, and dissociative disorders, I am passionate about helping clients improve their mental health.
(979) 464-5935 View (979) 464-5935
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Dr. Colton Groh
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
In my practice, I draw upon a unique blend of psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and multicultural psychotherapy all guided by a trauma-informed lens.
You wake up in the middle of the night, your mind swirling with thoughts of whether you'll ever be able to trust someone again – to let down those walls that have become your armor. The old ways of coping that once served you now seem to be crumbling, leaving you feeling even more adrift. Each time you tidy up a space, the weight of responsibilities feels unbearable, and you can't help but yearn for someone to care for you, to give you the break you so desperately need and deserve. If your day-to-day seems like a maze of responsibilities and obligations that leave little room for your own well-being, I understand and I can help.
In my practice, I draw upon a unique blend of psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and multicultural psychotherapy all guided by a trauma-informed lens.
You wake up in the middle of the night, your mind swirling with thoughts of whether you'll ever be able to trust someone again – to let down those walls that have become your armor. The old ways of coping that once served you now seem to be crumbling, leaving you feeling even more adrift. Each time you tidy up a space, the weight of responsibilities feels unbearable, and you can't help but yearn for someone to care for you, to give you the break you so desperately need and deserve. If your day-to-day seems like a maze of responsibilities and obligations that leave little room for your own well-being, I understand and I can help.
(469) 966-2603 View (469) 966-2603
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Christopher Lee Creaturo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78230  (Online Only)
I specialize in techniques of EMDR for trauma, Internal Family Systems for meeting and healing our exiled parts, Mentalization Based Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder, Jungian techniques such as dreamwork, and Attachment-informed strategies to improve relationships.
I look for clients that are serious about change, tired of the dead ends and ready to step into a new life path as their best selves. My practice offers tools for trauma, depression, anxiety, and also works to progress life's bigger picture, and aid the search for direction and purpose that we often feel is missing. This toolset includes EMDR and Internal Family Systems, as well the creation of a healing space to reflect. We can bring about hope to the stuck parts of our worlds, and gain an edge to finally be fully present in our own lives and relationships again. Email is preferred to take the next step and see if we fit!
I specialize in techniques of EMDR for trauma, Internal Family Systems for meeting and healing our exiled parts, Mentalization Based Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder, Jungian techniques such as dreamwork, and Attachment-informed strategies to improve relationships.
I look for clients that are serious about change, tired of the dead ends and ready to step into a new life path as their best selves. My practice offers tools for trauma, depression, anxiety, and also works to progress life's bigger picture, and aid the search for direction and purpose that we often feel is missing. This toolset includes EMDR and Internal Family Systems, as well the creation of a healing space to reflect. We can bring about hope to the stuck parts of our worlds, and gain an edge to finally be fully present in our own lives and relationships again. Email is preferred to take the next step and see if we fit!
(210) 796-4623 View (210) 796-4623
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Harvest Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Argyle, TX 76226
We provide Family Counseling, Couples Counseling, Adolescent Counseling, EMDR Trauma Therapy, Art Therapy, Adult/Child/Teen AHHD Counseling, Play Therapy, Christian Counseling, Tele-Health, and much more.
Our team at Harvest Counseling & Wellness is dedicated to helping clients reach their goals using a holistic approach and find comfort in a secure environment that is safe and free of judgement. Our center is comprised of a Counseling Team and a Wellness Team. Our wide array of services include: counseling, nutrition, mindfulness, groups, and parenting classes.
We provide Family Counseling, Couples Counseling, Adolescent Counseling, EMDR Trauma Therapy, Art Therapy, Adult/Child/Teen AHHD Counseling, Play Therapy, Christian Counseling, Tele-Health, and much more.
Our team at Harvest Counseling & Wellness is dedicated to helping clients reach their goals using a holistic approach and find comfort in a secure environment that is safe and free of judgement. Our center is comprised of a Counseling Team and a Wellness Team. Our wide array of services include: counseling, nutrition, mindfulness, groups, and parenting classes.
(940) 267-2548 View (940) 267-2548
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Lunden Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77069  (Online Only)
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help with overcoming sexual addictions and trauma, but I also provide a flexible, person-centered approach tailored specifically to you.
If you’re searching for a therapist who truly understands your struggles and meets you where you are, you’ve found the right place. Choosing a counselor can feel like a big step, but I’m here to make the process as supportive and comforting as possible. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can openly explore and address life's challenges. With a focus on inclusivity and cultural competence, I ensure that your unique experiences and needs are at the center of our work together.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help with overcoming sexual addictions and trauma, but I also provide a flexible, person-centered approach tailored specifically to you.
If you’re searching for a therapist who truly understands your struggles and meets you where you are, you’ve found the right place. Choosing a counselor can feel like a big step, but I’m here to make the process as supportive and comforting as possible. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can openly explore and address life's challenges. With a focus on inclusivity and cultural competence, I ensure that your unique experiences and needs are at the center of our work together.
(346) 489-4623 View (346) 489-4623
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Troy Alonzo Enis Jr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Bastrop, TX 78602
I have worked with people 10 to 83 years of age to address issues related to anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, ADHD, or the issue that negatively impacts their life. My therapy approach is client centered. It always starts with the person sitting in my office; we develop strategies and skills that can be applied to daily life. The strategies are brain and neuroscience based with the goal to assist the person to be the best version of yourself.
I have worked with people 10 to 83 years of age to address issues related to anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, ADHD, or the issue that negatively impacts their life. My therapy approach is client centered. It always starts with the person sitting in my office; we develop strategies and skills that can be applied to daily life. The strategies are brain and neuroscience based with the goal to assist the person to be the best version of yourself.
(737) 325-3407 View (737) 325-3407
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Dr. Blake Mallory
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPT, EMDR-TR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
I assist in helping clients break free from the debilitating symptoms and stigmas that trauma can leave behind.
Life doesn't become easier or more forgiving; instead, we grow stronger and more resilient. It's okay not to be okay. With over 17 years of experience in the military, law enforcement, investigation, and counseling, I've seen the profound impact of mental health stigmas on the simple act of asking for or seeking help and support. My role is to assist you through the healing process and provide you with the necessary tools, techniques, and strategies to guide you towards the life you aspire to live.
I assist in helping clients break free from the debilitating symptoms and stigmas that trauma can leave behind.
Life doesn't become easier or more forgiving; instead, we grow stronger and more resilient. It's okay not to be okay. With over 17 years of experience in the military, law enforcement, investigation, and counseling, I've seen the profound impact of mental health stigmas on the simple act of asking for or seeking help and support. My role is to assist you through the healing process and provide you with the necessary tools, techniques, and strategies to guide you towards the life you aspire to live.
(817) 385-9405 View (817) 385-9405
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John Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC, CSAT, CMAT, NCIP
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205
In individual therapy, I work with individuals on overcoming trauma, codependency, and grief & loss.
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, I struggled with drug and alcohol addiction at an early age. Today, I am proud to say that I have maintained sobriety since 2008. My desire to help others launched me into an academic and career path focused on helping those and their families impacted with addiction and mental health issues. I have worked in several different treatment settings, such as hospitals, residential treatment, and sober living. I utilize several different modalities and approaches to therapy to work with individuals, couples, and families. I also do interventions on those battling any addiction.
In individual therapy, I work with individuals on overcoming trauma, codependency, and grief & loss.
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, I struggled with drug and alcohol addiction at an early age. Today, I am proud to say that I have maintained sobriety since 2008. My desire to help others launched me into an academic and career path focused on helping those and their families impacted with addiction and mental health issues. I have worked in several different treatment settings, such as hospitals, residential treatment, and sober living. I utilize several different modalities and approaches to therapy to work with individuals, couples, and families. I also do interventions on those battling any addiction.
(214) 538-4088 View (214) 538-4088
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Jorge Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Have you tried to forget negative things in your past, but find they keep coming back up? Have you ever wondered if your struggles might mean you have PTSD? Do you carry around inescapable guilt for negative things that have happened to you? Have you been doing whatever you can to move forward and it still feels like you are in the same place of dread? If any of these sound like your concerns, I’d like to team up with you to explore some of the reasons you may been getting stuck, and work with you to create a plan to help you experience some of the movement you desire.
Have you tried to forget negative things in your past, but find they keep coming back up? Have you ever wondered if your struggles might mean you have PTSD? Do you carry around inescapable guilt for negative things that have happened to you? Have you been doing whatever you can to move forward and it still feels like you are in the same place of dread? If any of these sound like your concerns, I’d like to team up with you to explore some of the reasons you may been getting stuck, and work with you to create a plan to help you experience some of the movement you desire.
(817) 809-6548 View (817) 809-6548
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Ron Gravis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, EMDR, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
The Woodlands, TX 77382
I have deep training in numerous trauma/addiction/couples therapies (psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, addictions, Gestalt) and have learned that amazing progress can be accomplished in/through these areas.
I offer In-Office and Online therapy. Both are equally effective, easy to access and greatly appreciated by my clients. I focus on/value your needs first. As we check-in together, connection, trust and comfort create an honest space for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a dynamic partnership - where proven technique and deep relational connection yield cognitive, emotional and spiritual integration. Honing technique to fit client needs + personalized connectivity yields clarity and growth. Moving through the process, we target and work toward this result...together.
I have deep training in numerous trauma/addiction/couples therapies (psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, addictions, Gestalt) and have learned that amazing progress can be accomplished in/through these areas.
I offer In-Office and Online therapy. Both are equally effective, easy to access and greatly appreciated by my clients. I focus on/value your needs first. As we check-in together, connection, trust and comfort create an honest space for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a dynamic partnership - where proven technique and deep relational connection yield cognitive, emotional and spiritual integration. Honing technique to fit client needs + personalized connectivity yields clarity and growth. Moving through the process, we target and work toward this result...together.
(832) 864-7512 View (832) 864-7512
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Bryant Hyland Packard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77063
To accomplish the change you want, will require bravery and vulnerability. Asking for help takes courage you are worth it! You can do your work now, or at the next relationship, or the work can “do you”. Experience with adults, adolescents, individuals, couples and families, specializing in Trauma, PTSD, Panic, Depression, Anxiety, Marital Conflict, Grief, Bi-Polar, ADHD, Sex & Love Addiction, Codependency and Relationship Issues. My passion is helping you actualize your authentic self, focused on your values, disempowering stories we tell ourselves to truly accomplish your ultimate goals and a life worth living.
To accomplish the change you want, will require bravery and vulnerability. Asking for help takes courage you are worth it! You can do your work now, or at the next relationship, or the work can “do you”. Experience with adults, adolescents, individuals, couples and families, specializing in Trauma, PTSD, Panic, Depression, Anxiety, Marital Conflict, Grief, Bi-Polar, ADHD, Sex & Love Addiction, Codependency and Relationship Issues. My passion is helping you actualize your authentic self, focused on your values, disempowering stories we tell ourselves to truly accomplish your ultimate goals and a life worth living.
(832) 409-2023 View (832) 409-2023
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Michael Webb
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75028
I have gradually centered my work around people dealing with trauma, addiction, attachment struggles and OCD because I identify with the experience and have experienced healing myself. Complex trauma, attachment difficulties, addiction and OCD often cause chronic emotional disregulation. The attention grabbing power of the past or the future remove connection with the present and the people in it. Additionally, persistent negative beliefs about oneself, God or others make progress feel too hard or a fleeting and disappointing experience. Helping people find freedom and start living is the passion that fuels my work.
I have gradually centered my work around people dealing with trauma, addiction, attachment struggles and OCD because I identify with the experience and have experienced healing myself. Complex trauma, attachment difficulties, addiction and OCD often cause chronic emotional disregulation. The attention grabbing power of the past or the future remove connection with the present and the people in it. Additionally, persistent negative beliefs about oneself, God or others make progress feel too hard or a fleeting and disappointing experience. Helping people find freedom and start living is the passion that fuels my work.
(817) 932-7413 View (817) 932-7413
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists

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.