Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Dickinson, TX
Katherine Portillo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dickinson, TX 77539
My educational and working background includes self-esteem, co-dependency, trauma, depression, grief, loss, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and addiction.
Sometimes life can become unmanageable and we feel like there is no way out of certain situations. Our therapeutic focus is centered to every client's needs and personal situation. I like to focus on reframing thoughts and emotions and educating clients on resources that will make their life more manageable and help each client reach a sense of contentment.
My educational and working background includes self-esteem, co-dependency, trauma, depression, grief, loss, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and addiction.
Sometimes life can become unmanageable and we feel like there is no way out of certain situations. Our therapeutic focus is centered to every client's needs and personal situation. I like to focus on reframing thoughts and emotions and educating clients on resources that will make their life more manageable and help each client reach a sense of contentment.
League City Counseling and Education Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Dickinson, TX 77539
We are a group practice that consists of professional counselors and master’s level coaches. The experience of our dedicated counselors and staff enables us to offer compassionate and effective mental wellness care. We work with individuals with a variety of mental health challenges; including but not limited to, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, life transitions and goal setting. We provide a neutral and safe ground for individuals, families and couples to better understand themselves and each other.
We are a group practice that consists of professional counselors and master’s level coaches. The experience of our dedicated counselors and staff enables us to offer compassionate and effective mental wellness care. We work with individuals with a variety of mental health challenges; including but not limited to, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, life transitions and goal setting. We provide a neutral and safe ground for individuals, families and couples to better understand themselves and each other.
Faith is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Relational Trauma Therapy, and Critical Stress Management (CISM).
Faith has a master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Texas. For the past 14 years, Faith has worked with individuals, children, adolescents, and families experiencing complex trauma across many types of social services and organizations. Faith has worked in the private practice setting providing psychotherapy to clients since 2019. Faith is a Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II) and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner (CIMHP). Faith is client centered and passionate about integrating holistic interventions into mental health treatment.
Faith is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Relational Trauma Therapy, and Critical Stress Management (CISM).
Faith has a master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Texas. For the past 14 years, Faith has worked with individuals, children, adolescents, and families experiencing complex trauma across many types of social services and organizations. Faith has worked in the private practice setting providing psychotherapy to clients since 2019. Faith is a Level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II) and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner (CIMHP). Faith is client centered and passionate about integrating holistic interventions into mental health treatment.
Sarah Whitlock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dickinson, TX 77539 (Online Only)
Sarah Whitlock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and seniors address specific needs and challenges related to achieving personal growth and living life on purpose. Sarah's areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, working with the impact of chronic illness, and major life transitions. She completed her Master's degree at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University-College Station.
Sarah Whitlock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and seniors address specific needs and challenges related to achieving personal growth and living life on purpose. Sarah's areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, working with the impact of chronic illness, and major life transitions. She completed her Master's degree at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University-College Station.
Karla Gutierrez, LPC-A supervised by Robyn Reyna
LPC Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dickinson, TX 77539
I have experience working with both child and adult clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, OCD and trauma.
Life can be challenging at any age. My goal as a counselor is to help ensure that clients feel they have a safe space to express themselves and feel comfortable to share their authentic self. My focus is to form a therapeutic alliance with each client so we can work together to strive towards their therapeutic goals. My therapeutic approach is mainly focused on Play Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Talk Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I have experience working with both child and adult clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, OCD and trauma.
Life can be challenging at any age. My goal as a counselor is to help ensure that clients feel they have a safe space to express themselves and feel comfortable to share their authentic self. My focus is to form a therapeutic alliance with each client so we can work together to strive towards their therapeutic goals. My therapeutic approach is mainly focused on Play Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Talk Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Ann Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA-LPC, PsyD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dickinson, TX 77539
I have special expertise working with the military community, trauma and crisis cases, anxiety issues, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Hi, I am a Psychologist and I've been working as a licensed clinical therapist for 19+years, counseling individuals and couples with a variety of issues. I have found that the WORD of God and a real, living relationship with Jesus Christ leads to lasting solutions and authentic healing in our lives.
I have special expertise working with the military community, trauma and crisis cases, anxiety issues, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Hi, I am a Psychologist and I've been working as a licensed clinical therapist for 19+years, counseling individuals and couples with a variety of issues. I have found that the WORD of God and a real, living relationship with Jesus Christ leads to lasting solutions and authentic healing in our lives.
Bridgett Farrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Dickinson, TX 77539 (Online Only)
Are you a teen or young adult struggling to cope with life stressors including trauma, grief, interpersonal conflicts, unhealthy communication, anger management issues, lack of coping skills, or negative thought patterns? Would you like to begin exploring the underlying causes for your difficult emotions and challenges in life and take the necessary steps to begin healing your inner wounds in order to grow into your best self?
Are you a teen or young adult struggling to cope with life stressors including trauma, grief, interpersonal conflicts, unhealthy communication, anger management issues, lack of coping skills, or negative thought patterns? Would you like to begin exploring the underlying causes for your difficult emotions and challenges in life and take the necessary steps to begin healing your inner wounds in order to grow into your best self?
Michelle Cote
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dickinson, TX 77539
Do you struggle in certain areas in your life and want to do something about it? So many clients want to change, they are just not sure how to take that first step. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to help with a range of issues. I work with individuals, families and couples. I have worked in a juvenile detention center working with teens and their families, and at the Council on Alcohol and Drugs, Houston. My specialities are trauma, EMDR, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, depression, anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, LGBT issues, PTSD, grief, parenting and marital issues.
Do you struggle in certain areas in your life and want to do something about it? So many clients want to change, they are just not sure how to take that first step. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to help with a range of issues. I work with individuals, families and couples. I have worked in a juvenile detention center working with teens and their families, and at the Council on Alcohol and Drugs, Houston. My specialities are trauma, EMDR, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, depression, anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, LGBT issues, PTSD, grief, parenting and marital issues.
Rose Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dickinson, TX 77539
Together, we can build healthy coping skills and empower you to overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or trauma.
If you've been feeling down and unsure of where to turn, and you want to regain some control over your emotions, I can help. Now is the time to take that step towards healing. As a teenager or adult, life can be challenging, and you may be going through transitional periods that are filled with anxiety and stress. You don't have to face these challenges alone. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. No matter how overwhelming your situation may seem, starting therapy for personal growth and wellness will bring brightness to your future.
Together, we can build healthy coping skills and empower you to overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or trauma.
If you've been feeling down and unsure of where to turn, and you want to regain some control over your emotions, I can help. Now is the time to take that step towards healing. As a teenager or adult, life can be challenging, and you may be going through transitional periods that are filled with anxiety and stress. You don't have to face these challenges alone. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. No matter how overwhelming your situation may seem, starting therapy for personal growth and wellness will bring brightness to your future.
Puja Mehta Birak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dickinson, TX 77539
Since 2008 I have been privileged to work with individuals and families, I have a specific interest in anxiety, trauma, mood disturbances, & family changes such as divorce or separation.
I am incredibly fortunate to have my dream job and feel a sense of fulfillment and pride in my work everyday. I know for many of us we do not have that opportunity and have numerous challenges that prevent us from feeling fulfillment, happiness or stability, which can cause immense distress that may be due to anxiety, depression, panic, and feeling lost in general among other complex emotions. Counseling can help give you clarity, and create and work towards goals that lead to happiness and optimism about life overall, you just have to reach out.
Since 2008 I have been privileged to work with individuals and families, I have a specific interest in anxiety, trauma, mood disturbances, & family changes such as divorce or separation.
I am incredibly fortunate to have my dream job and feel a sense of fulfillment and pride in my work everyday. I know for many of us we do not have that opportunity and have numerous challenges that prevent us from feeling fulfillment, happiness or stability, which can cause immense distress that may be due to anxiety, depression, panic, and feeling lost in general among other complex emotions. Counseling can help give you clarity, and create and work towards goals that lead to happiness and optimism about life overall, you just have to reach out.
I have extensive experience in working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, significant life changes such as divorce and post-partum, chronic illness, grief, trauma, and loss of a loved one.
Everyone experiences seasons in life and challenging circumstances that are difficult to manage. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, work, adjusting to motherhood, worried about your teenager, feeling down or anxious, dealing with an illness, or grieving the loss of a loved one, there is hope for overcoming your trials and learning how to better prepare yourself for the future.
I have extensive experience in working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, significant life changes such as divorce and post-partum, chronic illness, grief, trauma, and loss of a loved one.
Everyone experiences seasons in life and challenging circumstances that are difficult to manage. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, work, adjusting to motherhood, worried about your teenager, feeling down or anxious, dealing with an illness, or grieving the loss of a loved one, there is hope for overcoming your trials and learning how to better prepare yourself for the future.
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Jennifer Lorenzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dickinson, TX 77539
I have a passion for working with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression, have experienced trauma, and/or those working through life transitions.
Life is hard, and sometimes we need help to get us through those challenging times. By reaching out and asking for help, you are showing incredible strength and bravery, and I would be honored to help you through this journey. Together, wherever you are on your journey, we will walk through your life’s challenges to help you build emotional resilience and coping skills in the areas you need as well as find healing. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Professional School Counselor and hold a Masters in Counseling & Development from Lamar University.
I have a passion for working with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression, have experienced trauma, and/or those working through life transitions.
Life is hard, and sometimes we need help to get us through those challenging times. By reaching out and asking for help, you are showing incredible strength and bravery, and I would be honored to help you through this journey. Together, wherever you are on your journey, we will walk through your life’s challenges to help you build emotional resilience and coping skills in the areas you need as well as find healing. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Professional School Counselor and hold a Masters in Counseling & Development from Lamar University.
Some of life’s greatest challenges, such as divorce, relationship issues, career choices, work related stress, depression, and anxiety can be difficult to navigate alone. Sometimes these issues may be difficult for our family members and friends to attend to. I am committed to helping clients find new possibilities or recognize the strengths that they may have been overlooking. I am an Army Veteran who has extensive experience working with veterans and their families as a family and victim advocate. These experiences have given me a unique perspective of trauma and the challenges it may present in daily life.
Some of life’s greatest challenges, such as divorce, relationship issues, career choices, work related stress, depression, and anxiety can be difficult to navigate alone. Sometimes these issues may be difficult for our family members and friends to attend to. I am committed to helping clients find new possibilities or recognize the strengths that they may have been overlooking. I am an Army Veteran who has extensive experience working with veterans and their families as a family and victim advocate. These experiences have given me a unique perspective of trauma and the challenges it may present in daily life.
I have experience with cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and utilize a client-centered approach. I am here to help facilitate change and growth with my clients.
I have experience with cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and utilize a client-centered approach. I am here to help facilitate change and growth with my clients.
Mondee Stone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dickinson, TX 77539
With more than 15 years in the counseling field, I have come to realize that getting rid of the sterile and clinical therapist stereotype is a must. My approach is relaxed and I know that sometimes, the best way to express yourself is with a handful of swear words. If you’re tired of reading the same ol’ self-help books, listening to the run of the mill life coaching podcasts, and getting unsolicited advice from your friends, you might just need a good therapist who can help you laugh while getting you through these rough spots.
With more than 15 years in the counseling field, I have come to realize that getting rid of the sterile and clinical therapist stereotype is a must. My approach is relaxed and I know that sometimes, the best way to express yourself is with a handful of swear words. If you’re tired of reading the same ol’ self-help books, listening to the run of the mill life coaching podcasts, and getting unsolicited advice from your friends, you might just need a good therapist who can help you laugh while getting you through these rough spots.
Cshala Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Dickinson, TX 77539 (Online Only)
It is entirely normal to feel uncertain about seeking therapy. Everyone has their reasons, and yours may be different from others. Perhaps you are seeking treatment to gain the skills to live a healthier, happier, more balanced life or to overcome depression and regain your hope and energy. You may be looking to put an end to the same arguments with your partner or find healthier ways to cope with stress instead of overeating. You may feel down and creatively blocked or struggling spiritually due to conflicting beliefs. Whatever your reason, know that it is valid and deserving of attention.
It is entirely normal to feel uncertain about seeking therapy. Everyone has their reasons, and yours may be different from others. Perhaps you are seeking treatment to gain the skills to live a healthier, happier, more balanced life or to overcome depression and regain your hope and energy. You may be looking to put an end to the same arguments with your partner or find healthier ways to cope with stress instead of overeating. You may feel down and creatively blocked or struggling spiritually due to conflicting beliefs. Whatever your reason, know that it is valid and deserving of attention.
Family Service Center is a counseling agency in Galveston County serving individuals of all ages and their families. FSC also collaborates and provides services at multiple community-based settings to best serve client needs. FSC employs a professional staff of skilled clinicians who hold degrees in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or closely related disciplines. Our clinicians join clients in identifying solutions to meet and respond to life's challenges. FSC's programs include the Individual and Family Program, the Juvenile Justice/Oasis Program, the STAR Program, the Community Support Services Program, Prevention and Outreach Services, and Victim Support Services.
Family Service Center is a counseling agency in Galveston County serving individuals of all ages and their families. FSC also collaborates and provides services at multiple community-based settings to best serve client needs. FSC employs a professional staff of skilled clinicians who hold degrees in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or closely related disciplines. Our clinicians join clients in identifying solutions to meet and respond to life's challenges. FSC's programs include the Individual and Family Program, the Juvenile Justice/Oasis Program, the STAR Program, the Community Support Services Program, Prevention and Outreach Services, and Victim Support Services.
MYS Counseling & Assessment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EdD, CART
Verified Verified
Dickinson, TX 77539
Our team is focused on helping our clients and their families find peace and success in their home, work and relationships through our unique method. It is brief and solution-focused, enabling clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and be the person they know they can be. Our therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are of one mind, that you are unique and valuable, and have the potential to succeed in life and relationships. Our brief therapy period focuses on helping you know how your brain is tripping you up and how it can heal you as well, know yourself better than ever, and reclaim lost self-esteem and freedom!
Our team is focused on helping our clients and their families find peace and success in their home, work and relationships through our unique method. It is brief and solution-focused, enabling clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and be the person they know they can be. Our therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are of one mind, that you are unique and valuable, and have the potential to succeed in life and relationships. Our brief therapy period focuses on helping you know how your brain is tripping you up and how it can heal you as well, know yourself better than ever, and reclaim lost self-esteem and freedom!
Lipar Counseling and Therapy
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC, CART
Verified Verified
Dickinson, TX 77539
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS/NEXT DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. Primary focus will be on the mending and healing process of individuals suffering from Substance Abuse issues including alcohol in a warm and caring environment. FREE ONE ON ONE CONSULTATION/SLIDING SCALE ACCOMODATIONS.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS/NEXT DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. Primary focus will be on the mending and healing process of individuals suffering from Substance Abuse issues including alcohol in a warm and caring environment. FREE ONE ON ONE CONSULTATION/SLIDING SCALE ACCOMODATIONS.
Galveston Counseling for Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CGP
Verified Verified
Dickinson, TX 77539
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do With Your one wild and precious life? " - from Mary Oliver's The Summer Day Tammy S. Fountain, M.A., LPC-S is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor who has provided services to people of all ages in the Galveston-Houston area for over decades. She has worked with children, adolescents and adults with emotional, physical and spiritual struggles inpatient and outpatient facilities, including Shriners' Burns Hospital, UTMB Children's Hospital, The Menninger Clinic's Professionals in Crisis Program, Teen and Family Services (addictions), Art Bridge Houston and in a private practice.
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do With Your one wild and precious life? " - from Mary Oliver's The Summer Day Tammy S. Fountain, M.A., LPC-S is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor who has provided services to people of all ages in the Galveston-Houston area for over decades. She has worked with children, adolescents and adults with emotional, physical and spiritual struggles inpatient and outpatient facilities, including Shriners' Burns Hospital, UTMB Children's Hospital, The Menninger Clinic's Professionals in Crisis Program, Teen and Family Services (addictions), Art Bridge Houston and in a private practice.
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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.