Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Elgin, TX
I blend approaches like play, art, CBT, and trauma-informed care to meet each child, teen, or young adult where they are.
I help children, teens, and young adults dealing with big emotions, behavior challenges, anxiety, sadness, or changes at home, school, or work. Many feel overwhelmed or misunderstood and want support in expressing themselves, managing stress, and feeling more confident. Caregivers often want clarity, guidance, and a plan that truly helps. These young people want to understand their feelings, improve coping skills, and strengthen relationships so they can feel more in control of their lives.
I blend approaches like play, art, CBT, and trauma-informed care to meet each child, teen, or young adult where they are.
I help children, teens, and young adults dealing with big emotions, behavior challenges, anxiety, sadness, or changes at home, school, or work. Many feel overwhelmed or misunderstood and want support in expressing themselves, managing stress, and feeling more confident. Caregivers often want clarity, guidance, and a plan that truly helps. These young people want to understand their feelings, improve coping skills, and strengthen relationships so they can feel more in control of their lives.
I enjoy working with clients in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
I draw from a wide variety of personal and professional experiences to offer perspectives and ideas to my clients. I also have extra training is the area of trauma, using EMDR therapy. I have attended several workshops and have a decade of experience working with the Enneagram personality model.
I enjoy working with clients in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
I draw from a wide variety of personal and professional experiences to offer perspectives and ideas to my clients. I also have extra training is the area of trauma, using EMDR therapy. I have attended several workshops and have a decade of experience working with the Enneagram personality model.
My clinical focuses included matters related to the adoption triad, developmental trauma and PTSD, grief & loss, compassion-fatigue (i.e., burnout, secondary trauma), estrangement and family preservation, and general impasse.
Update: Starting January 2026, I am no longer accepting CO Medicaid.
In my therapeutic work, I endeavor to create an environment that allows my clients to center-out, to breathe, to explore, to undertake, to dare, to dream, to change course, and to reconnect. As a would-be-adventurer with a penchant for curiosities and the unknown, I look forward to embarking on uncharted paths with my clients. In journeying alongside my client, my hope is that upon reaching the trailhead of their path, they're able to look around and exclaim "everything is in its right place."
My clinical focuses included matters related to the adoption triad, developmental trauma and PTSD, grief & loss, compassion-fatigue (i.e., burnout, secondary trauma), estrangement and family preservation, and general impasse.
Update: Starting January 2026, I am no longer accepting CO Medicaid.
In my therapeutic work, I endeavor to create an environment that allows my clients to center-out, to breathe, to explore, to undertake, to dare, to dream, to change course, and to reconnect. As a would-be-adventurer with a penchant for curiosities and the unknown, I look forward to embarking on uncharted paths with my clients. In journeying alongside my client, my hope is that upon reaching the trailhead of their path, they're able to look around and exclaim "everything is in its right place."
You may be carrying anxiety that won't quiet, grief that feels impossible to explain, trauma that continues to affect daily life, or the emotional weight of major life changes.
I work with adults and seniors experiencing anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, stress, women's issues, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together we'll build practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, and help you feel more confident navigating life's challenges.
You may be carrying anxiety that won't quiet, grief that feels impossible to explain, trauma that continues to affect daily life, or the emotional weight of major life changes.
I work with adults and seniors experiencing anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, stress, women's issues, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together we'll build practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, and help you feel more confident navigating life's challenges.
I have 20+ years as a licensed professional counselor and 15 years post graduation in clinical psychology. My virtual practice focuses on women and men who are seeking to reduce depression and anxiety while enhancing positive mood. These sessions are priced by your insurance company. I have in person sessions working with individuals and families of all ages. Clients are taught coping strategies to manage difficult feelings. My approach is to conduct evaluations, design treatment plans, and facilitate individual therapy.
I have 20+ years as a licensed professional counselor and 15 years post graduation in clinical psychology. My virtual practice focuses on women and men who are seeking to reduce depression and anxiety while enhancing positive mood. These sessions are priced by your insurance company. I have in person sessions working with individuals and families of all ages. Clients are taught coping strategies to manage difficult feelings. My approach is to conduct evaluations, design treatment plans, and facilitate individual therapy.
I have 12 years of training in mental health and trauma and 8 years of direct care experience with diverse populations.
I'm so glad you're here! My approach to treatment is all about you, your unique story, your needs, and the challenges you face. Every journey is personal, and my goal is to meet you right where you are. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you and empower you to make meaningful changes in your life. With compassion, I provide tailored interventions that align with your individual experiences. I’m here to not just guide you, but to walk alongside you as we navigate this journey together. Let’s celebrate your strengths and discover new paths for growth because your journey is important, and I’m honored to be a part of it!
I have 12 years of training in mental health and trauma and 8 years of direct care experience with diverse populations.
I'm so glad you're here! My approach to treatment is all about you, your unique story, your needs, and the challenges you face. Every journey is personal, and my goal is to meet you right where you are. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you and empower you to make meaningful changes in your life. With compassion, I provide tailored interventions that align with your individual experiences. I’m here to not just guide you, but to walk alongside you as we navigate this journey together. Let’s celebrate your strengths and discover new paths for growth because your journey is important, and I’m honored to be a part of it!
In my practice, I combine compassion, directness and humor in addressing clients' challenges. Safety, attunement and respect are key elements in the therapeutic relationship, and we cultivate these together. Areas of expertise include trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. I have trained in Hakomi Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy and am an EMDR Certified Therapist. I work with individuals aged 20 to 70+. Providing services to military personnel and individuals who have experienced recent traumatic incidents or medical trauma are of special interest to me.
In my practice, I combine compassion, directness and humor in addressing clients' challenges. Safety, attunement and respect are key elements in the therapeutic relationship, and we cultivate these together. Areas of expertise include trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. I have trained in Hakomi Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy and am an EMDR Certified Therapist. I work with individuals aged 20 to 70+. Providing services to military personnel and individuals who have experienced recent traumatic incidents or medical trauma are of special interest to me.
I have treated individuals and groups in the areas of anxiety, depression, anger, adolescent substance abuse, self-esteem, bipolar, adjustment issues, trauma, and abuse (physical, sexual, and neglect).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas (70486) with 9 years post graduate experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings including school-based, intensive outpatient programs, and specialty clinics.
I have treated individuals and groups in the areas of anxiety, depression, anger, adolescent substance abuse, self-esteem, bipolar, adjustment issues, trauma, and abuse (physical, sexual, and neglect).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas (70486) with 9 years post graduate experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings including school-based, intensive outpatient programs, and specialty clinics.
Treatment may include CBT, strengths-based therapy, trauma-informed care, and coping skill development.
I have recently opened additional appointment times. To schedule a consultation or view my current availability, please use the booking link on my profile.
Are you feeling worried about your child’s behavior, emotions, or stress at school? You’re not alone—and support can make a big difference.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience helping children, teens, and families navigate anxiety, behavior challenges, and emotional overwhelm. I’ve worked in schools, child welfare, and mental health settings, so I understand how these struggles show up in everyday life.
Treatment may include CBT, strengths-based therapy, trauma-informed care, and coping skill development.
I have recently opened additional appointment times. To schedule a consultation or view my current availability, please use the booking link on my profile.
Are you feeling worried about your child’s behavior, emotions, or stress at school? You’re not alone—and support can make a big difference.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience helping children, teens, and families navigate anxiety, behavior challenges, and emotional overwhelm. I’ve worked in schools, child welfare, and mental health settings, so I understand how these struggles show up in everyday life.
In my confidential private practice counseling, I focus on solution based modules in hopes that you will become emotionally connected to yourself. I understand what anxiety and depression is. I offer a place of safety, absolute respect, and no judgement. In this safe, relaxed space you can let go of fears, resistance, become motivated and hopeful about your life & future with yourself and those that you love. The possibilities are endless and true happiness can happen when you are able to live at peace with yourself. My hope is to always hear someone smile.
In my confidential private practice counseling, I focus on solution based modules in hopes that you will become emotionally connected to yourself. I understand what anxiety and depression is. I offer a place of safety, absolute respect, and no judgement. In this safe, relaxed space you can let go of fears, resistance, become motivated and hopeful about your life & future with yourself and those that you love. The possibilities are endless and true happiness can happen when you are able to live at peace with yourself. My hope is to always hear someone smile.
Life is weird. One minute you're holding it together, checking the boxes, being the responsible one. The next, you're anxious all the time, crying in your car, stuck in the same relationship patterns, people-pleasing your way into burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself. If you've ever thought, "I don't need someone to fix me. I just want to understand myself," then you're in the right place. Together, we'll explore the stories, relationships, experiences, and survival strategies that helped you get here while building a deeper understanding of who you are and what you need moving forward.
Life is weird. One minute you're holding it together, checking the boxes, being the responsible one. The next, you're anxious all the time, crying in your car, stuck in the same relationship patterns, people-pleasing your way into burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself. If you've ever thought, "I don't need someone to fix me. I just want to understand myself," then you're in the right place. Together, we'll explore the stories, relationships, experiences, and survival strategies that helped you get here while building a deeper understanding of who you are and what you need moving forward.
Many of the clients I work with are children and families seeking help because a child is struggling with big feelings like anxiety, fear, sadness, anger, or the effects of trauma, abuse, or neglect.
I specialize in providing in-person therapy for children, adolescents, and families. I use play therapy to help kids express emotions and experiences they may not have words for yet, and I integrate mindfulness strategies to build healthy coping skills, calm anxiety, and improve emotional regulation. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed care.
Many of the clients I work with are children and families seeking help because a child is struggling with big feelings like anxiety, fear, sadness, anger, or the effects of trauma, abuse, or neglect.
I specialize in providing in-person therapy for children, adolescents, and families. I use play therapy to help kids express emotions and experiences they may not have words for yet, and I integrate mindfulness strategies to build healthy coping skills, calm anxiety, and improve emotional regulation. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed care.
I use trauma-focused care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help clients understand themselves and build healthier ways of coping.
I love helping all people navigate anxiety and the ups and downs of everyday life—because let's be honest, it can get a little chaotic. I aim to create a space that feels supportive, nonjudgmental, and real, where you can be yourself. Along the way, I'll help you gain insight, build tools, and maybe even share a few laughs as you grow into the version of yourself you're working toward.
I use trauma-focused care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help clients understand themselves and build healthier ways of coping.
I love helping all people navigate anxiety and the ups and downs of everyday life—because let's be honest, it can get a little chaotic. I aim to create a space that feels supportive, nonjudgmental, and real, where you can be yourself. Along the way, I'll help you gain insight, build tools, and maybe even share a few laughs as you grow into the version of yourself you're working toward.
Suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions can be debilitating and hold you back from leading a happy and balanced life. We invite you to learn more about your treatment options to recover. Call for a Free Confidential assessment and schedule an appointment today.
Suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions can be debilitating and hold you back from leading a happy and balanced life. We invite you to learn more about your treatment options to recover. Call for a Free Confidential assessment and schedule an appointment today.
I provide counseling for children and teens ages 3 +, adults, couples, mothers and families. My focus on family counseling includes relationship issues, communication issues, divorce, blending families and coparenting. I have a special interest in working with children struggling with social and emotional issues. I have worked extensively with families and have experience working in a variety of settings including in homes, schools and hospitals. I practice with a lens that incorporates the client's worldview, including all of the moving parts and relationships in their lives that contribute to their unique situation.
I provide counseling for children and teens ages 3 +, adults, couples, mothers and families. My focus on family counseling includes relationship issues, communication issues, divorce, blending families and coparenting. I have a special interest in working with children struggling with social and emotional issues. I have worked extensively with families and have experience working in a variety of settings including in homes, schools and hospitals. I practice with a lens that incorporates the client's worldview, including all of the moving parts and relationships in their lives that contribute to their unique situation.
Kelli Belz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
7 Endorsed
Elgin, TX 78621
Not accepting new clients
I work with those struggling in relationships or healing relational trauma, guiding them toward healthier connections.
Life doesn’t have to feel this heavy.
You deserve a life that feels empowering and fulfilling. Anxiety, depression, stress, & the daily grind can wear us down until it feels never-ending. Sometimes even our closes relationships—usually a source of life and joy—can leave us feeling defeated and drained.
If this sounds familiar, let’s talk. I don’t have a magic wand, but I do bring life experience that helps me understand where you’re coming from, clinical expertise to guide your healing, and a deep belief that every person is created for a purpose. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself & find inspiration in your life again.
I work with those struggling in relationships or healing relational trauma, guiding them toward healthier connections.
Life doesn’t have to feel this heavy.
You deserve a life that feels empowering and fulfilling. Anxiety, depression, stress, & the daily grind can wear us down until it feels never-ending. Sometimes even our closes relationships—usually a source of life and joy—can leave us feeling defeated and drained.
If this sounds familiar, let’s talk. I don’t have a magic wand, but I do bring life experience that helps me understand where you’re coming from, clinical expertise to guide your healing, and a deep belief that every person is created for a purpose. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself & find inspiration in your life again.
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I have also received training in the area of Trauma and PTS.
Reaching out takes great courage, especially when someone is seeking guidance. Life has the tendency to cause people to cope in ways that are not necessarily beneficial. They may develop problems like depression or anxiety as a result of stressors. Or, they may turn towards abusing substances as a way to change how they feel. Reaching out for help during this time may be scary and seem impossible. My goal, as a therapist, is to come alongside my clients so that they don’t walk alone through whatever may be troubling them. I hope to be able to help anyone struggling to deal with life on life’s terms.
I have also received training in the area of Trauma and PTS.
Reaching out takes great courage, especially when someone is seeking guidance. Life has the tendency to cause people to cope in ways that are not necessarily beneficial. They may develop problems like depression or anxiety as a result of stressors. Or, they may turn towards abusing substances as a way to change how they feel. Reaching out for help during this time may be scary and seem impossible. My goal, as a therapist, is to come alongside my clients so that they don’t walk alone through whatever may be troubling them. I hope to be able to help anyone struggling to deal with life on life’s terms.
My style is warm, trauma-informed, and grounded in genuine human connection, with a sprinkle of humor.
I work with women who are tired of trying to earn their worth. On the outside, you seem confident, capable, and put together. But inside, you carry a persistent fear that you're somehow not good enough—that if people saw the real you, they'd be disappointed. So you work hard to be who everyone wants you to be—dependable, successful, easygoing, and polite. The one "we don't have to worry about." You put pressure on yourself to get things right and often hold yourself to standards you would never expect from anyone else. Perfectionism and people-pleasing are second nature, and no matter how hard you work, it rarely feels like enough.
My style is warm, trauma-informed, and grounded in genuine human connection, with a sprinkle of humor.
I work with women who are tired of trying to earn their worth. On the outside, you seem confident, capable, and put together. But inside, you carry a persistent fear that you're somehow not good enough—that if people saw the real you, they'd be disappointed. So you work hard to be who everyone wants you to be—dependable, successful, easygoing, and polite. The one "we don't have to worry about." You put pressure on yourself to get things right and often hold yourself to standards you would never expect from anyone else. Perfectionism and people-pleasing are second nature, and no matter how hard you work, it rarely feels like enough.
Whether it's anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, or relationship struggles, you can find your place here.
My specialties include anxiety with panic attacks, agoraphobia, and PTSD. I will guide you through a series of anxiety reduction techniques that are easy to understand and use. I offer a nonjudgmental space for individuals in the kink community and poly-relationships.
Whether it's anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, or relationship struggles, you can find your place here.
My specialties include anxiety with panic attacks, agoraphobia, and PTSD. I will guide you through a series of anxiety reduction techniques that are easy to understand and use. I offer a nonjudgmental space for individuals in the kink community and poly-relationships.
I am skilled in serving a diverse population of clients, ranging from adults with serious and persistent mental illness, Veterans, students, and persons struggling with life transitions such as grief and loss, homelessness, relationships, trauma, and career stressors.
Having worked in the field of mental health since 2000, I attended The University of Texas at Austin for both my BSW & MSSW degrees. As a licensed clinician since 2008, I've worked in the area of complex trauma and mental health in a variety of settings, ranging from inpatient psych, residential, & community mental health.
I am skilled in serving a diverse population of clients, ranging from adults with serious and persistent mental illness, Veterans, students, and persons struggling with life transitions such as grief and loss, homelessness, relationships, trauma, and career stressors.
Having worked in the field of mental health since 2000, I attended The University of Texas at Austin for both my BSW & MSSW degrees. As a licensed clinician since 2008, I've worked in the area of complex trauma and mental health in a variety of settings, ranging from inpatient psych, residential, & community mental health.
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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.