Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 71280
Whether you are struggling through processing past traumas, or simply looking for increased satisfaction in your day-to-day life and relationships, I hope you will leave sessions feeling seen, heard, and understood, as well as hopeful about the possibility of healing and growth.
If you have experienced relational, sexual, religious, or other trauma(s), there is opportunity for healing and freedom available to you. I work with individuals and couples struggling to overcome these difficulties, offering research-based interventions to assist in the healing process. Whether it is one session, or many, I enjoy partnering with clients throughout the therapy process. I always strive to create a safe and calming space for all, regardless of gender or sexual identity, lifestyle choices, issues discussed, etc.
Whether you are struggling through processing past traumas, or simply looking for increased satisfaction in your day-to-day life and relationships, I hope you will leave sessions feeling seen, heard, and understood, as well as hopeful about the possibility of healing and growth.
If you have experienced relational, sexual, religious, or other trauma(s), there is opportunity for healing and freedom available to you. I work with individuals and couples struggling to overcome these difficulties, offering research-based interventions to assist in the healing process. Whether it is one session, or many, I enjoy partnering with clients throughout the therapy process. I always strive to create a safe and calming space for all, regardless of gender or sexual identity, lifestyle choices, issues discussed, etc.
Kasey Witherington Counseling @ Tower Place
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sterlington, LA 71280
Are you living the best version of "you"? Is what you are doing each day working to build a better life? What's holding you back from changing? These are questions I might ask during our first session. I approach therapy from a collaborative viewpoint. Together the client and therapist will build a therapeutic relationship that will produce positive solutions. I also encourage the client to become mentally and physically empowered by recognizing and changing their unconscious thoughts and ideas.
Are you living the best version of "you"? Is what you are doing each day working to build a better life? What's holding you back from changing? These are questions I might ask during our first session. I approach therapy from a collaborative viewpoint. Together the client and therapist will build a therapeutic relationship that will produce positive solutions. I also encourage the client to become mentally and physically empowered by recognizing and changing their unconscious thoughts and ideas.
Janna Carroll McMasters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sterlington, LA 71280
Not accepting new clients
I have been trained in a wide variety of therapies including EMDR, TBRI- which are both trauma therapies- CBT, Brief Solution focused, and more.
I have a heart to help people who are hurting and looking for relief, change, and hope. Maybe you're looking at life right now and it looks bleak, but you don't know what's wrong and much less how to fix it, or maybe you know exactly what your problem is, but you don’t know what to do about it or you just need an unbiased ear to sit with you, listen to you, and walk through the struggle with you as we work to find a solution. Regardless of your situation, I would love to help.
I have been trained in a wide variety of therapies including EMDR, TBRI- which are both trauma therapies- CBT, Brief Solution focused, and more.
I have a heart to help people who are hurting and looking for relief, change, and hope. Maybe you're looking at life right now and it looks bleak, but you don't know what's wrong and much less how to fix it, or maybe you know exactly what your problem is, but you don’t know what to do about it or you just need an unbiased ear to sit with you, listen to you, and walk through the struggle with you as we work to find a solution. Regardless of your situation, I would love to help.
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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.