Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists in 78758
Samaritan Center
LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LAC
Not Verified Not Verified
Austin, TX 78758
We serve all ages and address a variety of issues including family violence, child abuse, sexual assault, stress, addiction, divorce, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, TBI, pain, insomnia, grief, aging, relationships, career and life transitions.
Samaritan Center has been saving lives and giving hope to Central Texas families for more than 45 years. We envision a healthy and compassionate community where every individual achieves mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being. We heal hearts, provide hope, and enhance lives with a holistic approach to mental health for all ages, whole families and the military community. Since 2007, we have supported veterans and military families through our Hope for Heroes program. With 14 counselors and 2 acupuncturists, we have a unique approach to treating individuals and families.
We serve all ages and address a variety of issues including family violence, child abuse, sexual assault, stress, addiction, divorce, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, TBI, pain, insomnia, grief, aging, relationships, career and life transitions.
Samaritan Center has been saving lives and giving hope to Central Texas families for more than 45 years. We envision a healthy and compassionate community where every individual achieves mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being. We heal hearts, provide hope, and enhance lives with a holistic approach to mental health for all ages, whole families and the military community. Since 2007, we have supported veterans and military families through our Hope for Heroes program. With 14 counselors and 2 acupuncturists, we have a unique approach to treating individuals and families.
Jason Ian Frazier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78758 (Online Only)
I have been successful in the past with all manner of clients through many different settings – male, female, transgender, heterosexual, LGBTQ+, in inpatient, outpatient, technician, assessment, or even consulting settings. I also really enjoy working with teens and adolescents, since early brain-based interventions help everyone succeed even more in their lifetime. I find that my personality and style seem to fit best with clients who feel they are trapped in a negative routine, have no one with which to talk, or no way out of the situation from which they suffer.
I have been successful in the past with all manner of clients through many different settings – male, female, transgender, heterosexual, LGBTQ+, in inpatient, outpatient, technician, assessment, or even consulting settings. I also really enjoy working with teens and adolescents, since early brain-based interventions help everyone succeed even more in their lifetime. I find that my personality and style seem to fit best with clients who feel they are trapped in a negative routine, have no one with which to talk, or no way out of the situation from which they suffer.
Amanda Cartwright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78758
Waitlist for new clients
Life is inevitably composed of episodes of change. From new experiences and life events to trauma and loss, transitions in life challenge ones' emotional balance. When first entering therapy I believe that it is natural to be unable to identify all of these feelings. Often you may only know that “something is off”. My goal is to sit with you through uncertainty and walk with you through the process of self-exploration and healing.
Life is inevitably composed of episodes of change. From new experiences and life events to trauma and loss, transitions in life challenge ones' emotional balance. When first entering therapy I believe that it is natural to be unable to identify all of these feelings. Often you may only know that “something is off”. My goal is to sit with you through uncertainty and walk with you through the process of self-exploration and healing.
Yvonne Emil Elizondo
Licensed Professional Counselor, ThD, MEd, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78758
Healing Happens Here! My GOAL is to help you find emotional wellness & happiness! Life stressors can result in anxiety, depression, sadness leaving us overwhelmed, doubtful & using unhealthy habits & coping skills to survive. Life stressors & past trauma can be challenging; but remember, you are not alone! Given a SAFE space, appropriate coping skills & guidance which encourage self-exploration & life management you will feel better & learn to live a healthier life. Working together we can create an individualized therapeutic plan specific to your needs based on your goals, personal tendencies, beliefs & lifestyle.
Healing Happens Here! My GOAL is to help you find emotional wellness & happiness! Life stressors can result in anxiety, depression, sadness leaving us overwhelmed, doubtful & using unhealthy habits & coping skills to survive. Life stressors & past trauma can be challenging; but remember, you are not alone! Given a SAFE space, appropriate coping skills & guidance which encourage self-exploration & life management you will feel better & learn to live a healthier life. Working together we can create an individualized therapeutic plan specific to your needs based on your goals, personal tendencies, beliefs & lifestyle.
Mandy Rutherford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, REAT, CCTP, REACE
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78758
Not accepting new clients
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME: WAIT LIST AVAILABLE. If you're feeling the alone-in-a-crowd thing...like walking around in a fog? Stomach aches for no reason? Mind won't stop racing...maybe it's been hard to fall asleep for awhile - even harder to stay asleep (feeling refreshed is a distant memory). Maybe you've lost your patience and can't remember the last time you had it. Maybe the stuff you usually count on to re-charge is a big drain instead...and causing conflicts. If this sounds like you or someone you care about, Please consider reaching out. Find hope and reclaim yourself by tapping into your creative side.
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME: WAIT LIST AVAILABLE. If you're feeling the alone-in-a-crowd thing...like walking around in a fog? Stomach aches for no reason? Mind won't stop racing...maybe it's been hard to fall asleep for awhile - even harder to stay asleep (feeling refreshed is a distant memory). Maybe you've lost your patience and can't remember the last time you had it. Maybe the stuff you usually count on to re-charge is a big drain instead...and causing conflicts. If this sounds like you or someone you care about, Please consider reaching out. Find hope and reclaim yourself by tapping into your creative side.
Margarita R. Paredes, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78758
Not accepting new clients
Having worked in the field for the past twenty years, my passion is to help children, adolescents and adults overcome and manage their symptoms of trauma and exposure to violence. I have worked extensively with parents, teachers, and child care providers in the area of early childhood mental health providing consultation and seminars to assist them in increasing their effectiveness with young children, zero to five. My work with ACT Raising Safe Kids has allowed me to train parents and professionals on an evidenced informed parenting curriculum for children 0 to 8.
Having worked in the field for the past twenty years, my passion is to help children, adolescents and adults overcome and manage their symptoms of trauma and exposure to violence. I have worked extensively with parents, teachers, and child care providers in the area of early childhood mental health providing consultation and seminars to assist them in increasing their effectiveness with young children, zero to five. My work with ACT Raising Safe Kids has allowed me to train parents and professionals on an evidenced informed parenting curriculum for children 0 to 8.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists
When should someone seek treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
People should seek a diagnosis and treatment after a head injury, especially if they were unconscious, and an early diagnosis can lead to a better recovery. Signs of a concussion include headaches, nausea or vomiting, exhaustion, dizziness, vision problems, sensitivity to light and sound, problems with attention and memory, brain fog, unusual irritability or sadness, and unusual sleep patterns.
What’s the most common treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
Treatment for a traumatic brain injury will be different depending on the severity of the problem. For mild injuries, treatment may involve rest and over-the-counter pain or headache medication. For moderate or severe injuries, treatment may involve stabilization, medication, and rehabilitative therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, and counseling.
How long does it take to recover from traumatic brain injury?
The recovery time for a traumatic brain injury depends on the individual and the severity and nature of the injury; the length of time spent unconscious is often an indicator of severity. Recovery time for mild injuries may be a week or two while recovery time for more severe injuries may be six months to two years. Research suggests that the vast majority of recovery occurs in the first two years after an injury; recovery after that time frame is less certain.
What if a traumatic brain injury is left untreated?
If a traumatic brain injury is left untreated, it can lead to long-term physical and mental health problems. Physical problems may include dizziness, headaches, vision, healing, or speech loss, and an elevated risk of dementia. Psychological problems may include impairments of memory, judgment, and decision-making, depression, aggression, poor impulse control, and personality changes.