Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Houston, TX
I have deep training in numerous trauma/addiction/couples therapies (psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR (EMDRIA trained), addictions, Gestalt) and have learned that amazing progress can be accomplished in/through these areas.
I focus on/value your needs first. As we check-in together, connection, trust and comfort create an honest space for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a dynamic partnership - where proven technique and deep relational connection yield cognitive, emotional and spiritual integration. Honing technique to fit client needs + personalized connectivity yields clarity and growth. Moving through the process, we target and work toward this result...together.
I have deep training in numerous trauma/addiction/couples therapies (psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR (EMDRIA trained), addictions, Gestalt) and have learned that amazing progress can be accomplished in/through these areas.
I focus on/value your needs first. As we check-in together, connection, trust and comfort create an honest space for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a dynamic partnership - where proven technique and deep relational connection yield cognitive, emotional and spiritual integration. Honing technique to fit client needs + personalized connectivity yields clarity and growth. Moving through the process, we target and work toward this result...together.
Trauma doesn’t always look dramatic—it can look like anger, avoidance, emotional numbness, or feeling unsafe.
I have trainings in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and EMDR, and other approaches Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness, and strength perspective. My approach is culturally sensitive, gentle , and grounded in compassion, care, and understanding.
Trauma doesn’t always look dramatic—it can look like anger, avoidance, emotional numbness, or feeling unsafe.
I have trainings in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and EMDR, and other approaches Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness, and strength perspective. My approach is culturally sensitive, gentle , and grounded in compassion, care, and understanding.
Early experiences of emotional neglect, chronic invalidation, developmental trauma, neurodivergence, or codependency can quietly shape how you relate to yourself and others.
I provide trauma-informed, neuroscience-based therapy that goes beyond talk. I integrate Brainspotting, EMDR, and ego states work to address how trauma and relational patterns live in the nervous system. Many clients come to me after other approaches haven’t created lasting change. Together, we focus on resolving core patterns rather than managing symptoms.
Early experiences of emotional neglect, chronic invalidation, developmental trauma, neurodivergence, or codependency can quietly shape how you relate to yourself and others.
I provide trauma-informed, neuroscience-based therapy that goes beyond talk. I integrate Brainspotting, EMDR, and ego states work to address how trauma and relational patterns live in the nervous system. Many clients come to me after other approaches haven’t created lasting change. Together, we focus on resolving core patterns rather than managing symptoms.
I am a therapist dedicated to helping individuals heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves in meaningful ways. I integrate EMDR, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and psychodynamic approaches to support clients in understanding their experiences and creating lasting change. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in compassion—I meet clients where they are and walk alongside them at their own pace. Whether you’re working through trauma, life transitions, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding, I provide a safe space to explore, heal, and thrive.
I am a therapist dedicated to helping individuals heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves in meaningful ways. I integrate EMDR, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and psychodynamic approaches to support clients in understanding their experiences and creating lasting change. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in compassion—I meet clients where they are and walk alongside them at their own pace. Whether you’re working through trauma, life transitions, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding, I provide a safe space to explore, heal, and thrive.
I am committed to cultural humility and strive to prioritize culturally responsive, antiracist and trauma-informed values in my work and life.
It's an act of bravery to seek support and engage in the therapeutic journey. To sit with pain, fear, and discomfort can be challenging, yet it can have a profound impact on our growth, healing and well-being. Your whole self is welcome in our work together. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment while empowering you to reach your goals through developing your strengths and equipping you with practical psychoeducation and tools along the way. Rooted in an ecological systems framework, I integrate various evidence-based techniques, incorporating mindfulness and nervous system regulation strategies in particular.
I am committed to cultural humility and strive to prioritize culturally responsive, antiracist and trauma-informed values in my work and life.
It's an act of bravery to seek support and engage in the therapeutic journey. To sit with pain, fear, and discomfort can be challenging, yet it can have a profound impact on our growth, healing and well-being. Your whole self is welcome in our work together. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment while empowering you to reach your goals through developing your strengths and equipping you with practical psychoeducation and tools along the way. Rooted in an ecological systems framework, I integrate various evidence-based techniques, incorporating mindfulness and nervous system regulation strategies in particular.
Whether you feel like you lost sight of yourself, decided start over in life after a recent breakup/loss, looking for ways to heal through trauma, or want to learn how to navigate through life changes while prioritizing your mental health my practice is here to meet your mental health needs.
Alexis specialities include trauma, anxiety, depression, couples/family therapy, grief and loss, personality disorder and breakdowns of trust & communication. Alexis provides supportive services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, frontline workers and veterans.
Whether you feel like you lost sight of yourself, decided start over in life after a recent breakup/loss, looking for ways to heal through trauma, or want to learn how to navigate through life changes while prioritizing your mental health my practice is here to meet your mental health needs.
Alexis specialities include trauma, anxiety, depression, couples/family therapy, grief and loss, personality disorder and breakdowns of trust & communication. Alexis provides supportive services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, frontline workers and veterans.
I am trained in EMDR, hypnosis, and IFS and apply all in working with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression and for pain management from physical illness.
The human experience is not something that always works based on logic. Our brains are wonderful tools that can occasionally get stuck in a survival mode that leaves us feeling helpless and terrified. We can become stuck logical loops, anxious cycles, helpless before the fear of the unknown, or in a dark depression that stops us from continuing our previous goals and fun hobbies. Our past can be a reason for this. Sometimes it might be recent events at just the wrong time. It can even be a combination of small things that seemed to always shift never going away.
I am trained in EMDR, hypnosis, and IFS and apply all in working with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression and for pain management from physical illness.
The human experience is not something that always works based on logic. Our brains are wonderful tools that can occasionally get stuck in a survival mode that leaves us feeling helpless and terrified. We can become stuck logical loops, anxious cycles, helpless before the fear of the unknown, or in a dark depression that stops us from continuing our previous goals and fun hobbies. Our past can be a reason for this. Sometimes it might be recent events at just the wrong time. It can even be a combination of small things that seemed to always shift never going away.
I provide therapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and stress-related concerns.
There is no such thing as an ideal client. However, ideally you should be at the "Contemplation" stage of change. This stage of change means that you are aware of the pros and cons of change and you intend on addressing the concern between now and the next six months. The cons are probably weighing you down and you are ready to begin facing some sort of dilemma such as an "ultimatum." As your therapist, I would like to help you with this transition. Here is what that means; I believe in YOUR ability as the EXPERT in your life I am only your catalyst.
I provide therapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and stress-related concerns.
There is no such thing as an ideal client. However, ideally you should be at the "Contemplation" stage of change. This stage of change means that you are aware of the pros and cons of change and you intend on addressing the concern between now and the next six months. The cons are probably weighing you down and you are ready to begin facing some sort of dilemma such as an "ultimatum." As your therapist, I would like to help you with this transition. Here is what that means; I believe in YOUR ability as the EXPERT in your life I am only your catalyst.
BALEV Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CSC, LPC-S
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77095
Mission Statement: We, at BALEV, strive to assist clients enhance their quality of life and achieve their full potential by leading a Balanced lifestyle while guiding them to understand the need to continuously Evolve in order to become the best version of themselves. Our Purpose Our purpose is to guide You through your healing journey and self-discovery process, equip you with knowledge and skills to cope with daily challenges, instill in you the importance of self-love as well as the benefits of leading a balanced lifestyle… Mind, Body and Soul.
Mission Statement: We, at BALEV, strive to assist clients enhance their quality of life and achieve their full potential by leading a Balanced lifestyle while guiding them to understand the need to continuously Evolve in order to become the best version of themselves. Our Purpose Our purpose is to guide You through your healing journey and self-discovery process, equip you with knowledge and skills to cope with daily challenges, instill in you the importance of self-love as well as the benefits of leading a balanced lifestyle… Mind, Body and Soul.
I have a strong background in working with clients who have experienced trauma, teens, and individuals presenting with depression, anxiety, stress, and feeling overwhelmed.
One of my favorite quotes is "I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it." -Maya Angelou.
I am glad you are here and took the first step towards change. Whether you seek help for yourself, your adolescent, or couples therapy, I want you to feel empowered to take control of your journey towards finding peace. I am here to offer a supportive, welcoming space where we can build trust, gain insight into your situation, and develop practical tools to help you navigate life's challenges. There is hope; you don't have to keep feeling stuck and navigate things alone.
I have a strong background in working with clients who have experienced trauma, teens, and individuals presenting with depression, anxiety, stress, and feeling overwhelmed.
One of my favorite quotes is "I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it." -Maya Angelou.
I am glad you are here and took the first step towards change. Whether you seek help for yourself, your adolescent, or couples therapy, I want you to feel empowered to take control of your journey towards finding peace. I am here to offer a supportive, welcoming space where we can build trust, gain insight into your situation, and develop practical tools to help you navigate life's challenges. There is hope; you don't have to keep feeling stuck and navigate things alone.
You've taken care of everyone else's problems your whole life, but now you need support for yourself. Strong people need support! You can only spend so long ignoring your own needs and dreams. But, finding the right therapist is tough. You might not want the traditional, stereotypical therapist experience. If you'd love to talk with a professional in a warm and conversational format, we might be a great fit. Let's make you the best expert about your own life and start aligning your everyday with a life that finally feels like it belongs to you.
You've taken care of everyone else's problems your whole life, but now you need support for yourself. Strong people need support! You can only spend so long ignoring your own needs and dreams. But, finding the right therapist is tough. You might not want the traditional, stereotypical therapist experience. If you'd love to talk with a professional in a warm and conversational format, we might be a great fit. Let's make you the best expert about your own life and start aligning your everyday with a life that finally feels like it belongs to you.
I work with people facing challenges like anxiety, stress, trauma, substance use, life transitions, and relationship struggles.
I offer a compassionate and supportive environment where individuals, couples, and families can work through life’s challenges. Drawing on experience with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and family conflicts, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with other approaches to help clients develop healthier coping skills, foster self-awareness, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I work with people facing challenges like anxiety, stress, trauma, substance use, life transitions, and relationship struggles.
I offer a compassionate and supportive environment where individuals, couples, and families can work through life’s challenges. Drawing on experience with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and family conflicts, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with other approaches to help clients develop healthier coping skills, foster self-awareness, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Living with bipolar disorder, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and isolating.
I provide a compassionate and structured approach to help individuals manage the challenges of bipolar disorder, anxiety, and PTSD. Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), I help clients recognize and reframe negative thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. For those struggling with PTSD, I offer cognitive processing therapy (CPT
Living with bipolar disorder, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and isolating.
I provide a compassionate and structured approach to help individuals manage the challenges of bipolar disorder, anxiety, and PTSD. Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), I help clients recognize and reframe negative thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. For those struggling with PTSD, I offer cognitive processing therapy (CPT
Do you live by the motto 'It is what it is' but feel a sense of dread and anxiety due to generational trauma or a dysfunctional family?
I offer a safe place for you to explore, challenge, and heal from the deep wounds that have impacted your life. During our sessions, you will experience empowerment, self-awareness and a sense of validation.
Do you live by the motto 'It is what it is' but feel a sense of dread and anxiety due to generational trauma or a dysfunctional family?
I offer a safe place for you to explore, challenge, and heal from the deep wounds that have impacted your life. During our sessions, you will experience empowerment, self-awareness and a sense of validation.
Whether you are navigating the echoes of a difficult childhood or the weight of complex trauma, you’ve likely realized that surface-level coping isn't enough.
As a Root Therapist, I bridge the gap between deep insight and daily survival. We use Psychodynamic & Attachment work to heal the "where, when, and why" of your pain, while DBT & CBT provide immediate stability. By treating the origin, not just the symptoms, we build a permanent resilience that stays with you long after therapy ends.
Whether you are navigating the echoes of a difficult childhood or the weight of complex trauma, you’ve likely realized that surface-level coping isn't enough.
As a Root Therapist, I bridge the gap between deep insight and daily survival. We use Psychodynamic & Attachment work to heal the "where, when, and why" of your pain, while DBT & CBT provide immediate stability. By treating the origin, not just the symptoms, we build a permanent resilience that stays with you long after therapy ends.
Anggie Pedraza- Hablo Español
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP, NCC
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77095
I have worked providing counseling for teens,adults, couples, veterans struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self esteem, trauma, and marital issues (Houston area, Virtual TX) .
I'm a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, it means I specialize in Trauma, I'm trained in EMDR, a technique to help process trauma events, I provide Couples and Christian counseling when requested.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ( Jeremiah 29:11).
I have worked providing counseling for teens,adults, couples, veterans struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self esteem, trauma, and marital issues (Houston area, Virtual TX) .
I'm a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, it means I specialize in Trauma, I'm trained in EMDR, a technique to help process trauma events, I provide Couples and Christian counseling when requested.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ( Jeremiah 29:11).
For nearly three decades, Dr. James Flowers has been one of the most recognized and respected names in chronic pain, addiction, and pain recovery. He is often a contributing mental health expert for local and national news networks, NBC LX and ABC13 Houston. With his broad educational background and extensive experience in evaluating and treating mental health, chronic pain, and co-occurring addiction, he is recognized as an expert. He developed mental health, pain, and addiction recovery programs for some of the country’s best-known healthcare and addiction treatment centers.
For nearly three decades, Dr. James Flowers has been one of the most recognized and respected names in chronic pain, addiction, and pain recovery. He is often a contributing mental health expert for local and national news networks, NBC LX and ABC13 Houston. With his broad educational background and extensive experience in evaluating and treating mental health, chronic pain, and co-occurring addiction, he is recognized as an expert. He developed mental health, pain, and addiction recovery programs for some of the country’s best-known healthcare and addiction treatment centers.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and relationship difficulties.
My therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Additionally, I am trained in Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, and relationship difficulties.
My therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Additionally, I am trained in Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD.
I incorporate trauma-informed mindfulness practices such as brainspotting, as well as solution-focused techniques into our work to make sure that the root of each therapeutic issue is addressed and you can track your own progress in therapy over time via goal-setting.
I hope to collaborate with you to alleviate any pain, frustration, or worries that may be keeping you from reaching your academic, professional, and/or personal pursuits. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ adults, women's issues, couples, military, first responders, and families.
I incorporate trauma-informed mindfulness practices such as brainspotting, as well as solution-focused techniques into our work to make sure that the root of each therapeutic issue is addressed and you can track your own progress in therapy over time via goal-setting.
I hope to collaborate with you to alleviate any pain, frustration, or worries that may be keeping you from reaching your academic, professional, and/or personal pursuits. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ adults, women's issues, couples, military, first responders, and families.
I'm a therapist with a passion for helping children, teens, and adults heal and grow—especially those who have experienced trauma.
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy for children and adolescents. As a Registered Play Therapist, I use play and EMDR to support healing from trauma. I work with children, teens, and adults facing PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Problematic Sexual Behavior, offering a warm, personalized approach to meet each client’s needs.
I'm a therapist with a passion for helping children, teens, and adults heal and grow—especially those who have experienced trauma.
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy for children and adolescents. As a Registered Play Therapist, I use play and EMDR to support healing from trauma. I work with children, teens, and adults facing PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Problematic Sexual Behavior, offering a warm, personalized approach to meet each client’s needs.
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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.