Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 79201
Karissa Jurado
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Childress, TX 79201
I ensure to provide you trauma informed care that builds safety.
In the words of Mr. Rogers, “Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people." This is the same perspective I aim to bring with me into each and every therapy session. Hi! I’m Karissa J., LMFT-A supervised by Tanya Alexander, Ph.D, LMFT-S, ATR-BC. I believe there is healing when we connect with another human in being seen, heard, and supported. I enjoy working with couples and families in helping them heal. I also have over 16 years experience working with kids and teens as a teacher, which has provided me valuable insight in how to connect with your child.
I ensure to provide you trauma informed care that builds safety.
In the words of Mr. Rogers, “Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people." This is the same perspective I aim to bring with me into each and every therapy session. Hi! I’m Karissa J., LMFT-A supervised by Tanya Alexander, Ph.D, LMFT-S, ATR-BC. I believe there is healing when we connect with another human in being seen, heard, and supported. I enjoy working with couples and families in helping them heal. I also have over 16 years experience working with kids and teens as a teacher, which has provided me valuable insight in how to connect with your child.
Karolyn Brown Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Childress, TX 79201
I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, bereavement, trauma, compassion fatigue, and long term illness.
I am a professional counselor associate, practicing in Texas. I believe that each client deserves individualized care, and I work with you to create a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs. I see children through adults, couples, and families for a wide range of concerns. There is hope for you.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, bereavement, trauma, compassion fatigue, and long term illness.
I am a professional counselor associate, practicing in Texas. I believe that each client deserves individualized care, and I work with you to create a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs. I see children through adults, couples, and families for a wide range of concerns. There is hope for you.
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.