Trauma and PTSD Therapists in San Marcos, TX
Tifarah
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
4 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you're navigating a life transition, processing trauma or grief, managing anxiety, or accepting the natural changes that come with aging, I’m here to help.
My approach is eclectic, blending various therapeutic techniques based on your needs, while always emphasizing the mind-body connection as well as a narrative approach to help you own your voice. After all, what happens in your mind doesn’t stay there — it shows up in your body. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life changes, healing from com
Whether you're navigating a life transition, processing trauma or grief, managing anxiety, or accepting the natural changes that come with aging, I’m here to help.
My approach is eclectic, blending various therapeutic techniques based on your needs, while always emphasizing the mind-body connection as well as a narrative approach to help you own your voice. After all, what happens in your mind doesn’t stay there — it shows up in your body. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life changes, healing from com
For trauma, we move at your pace, building safety and trust as you learn to understand your feelings, reactions, and needs.
I offer therapy in English and Spanish for individuals and couples. We'll explore how your past and family dynamics impact your present, uncover patterns, and build healthier ways to connect. Together, we’ll work toward greater insight, stronger communication, and meaningful healing.
For trauma, we move at your pace, building safety and trust as you learn to understand your feelings, reactions, and needs.
I offer therapy in English and Spanish for individuals and couples. We'll explore how your past and family dynamics impact your present, uncover patterns, and build healthier ways to connect. Together, we’ll work toward greater insight, stronger communication, and meaningful healing.
Trauma Focused, Client Centered Mindfulness and Positive Phycology.
I have extensive research in Racial/Generational trauma, Black women issues on mental health and sexual trauma.
Trauma Focused, Client Centered Mindfulness and Positive Phycology.
I have extensive research in Racial/Generational trauma, Black women issues on mental health and sexual trauma.
I have a wide range of experience providing evidence based practices for children and adults addressing complex trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders, and anger management.
I use a collaborative approach when working to identify and address treatment plan goals. I strive to create a safe and supportive atmosphere for all clients to foster insight and create lasting change.
I have a wide range of experience providing evidence based practices for children and adults addressing complex trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders, and anger management.
I use a collaborative approach when working to identify and address treatment plan goals. I strive to create a safe and supportive atmosphere for all clients to foster insight and create lasting change.
Inside, you’re burned out, anxious, or haunted by trauma.
My style is straightforward. No sugarcoating, no empty clichés. I use evidence-based trauma treatments like EMDR, CPT, DBT, CBT, and somatic strategies. Sessions are focused and practical — you’ll leave with tools you can use in real life, not just talk. I’ll show up as myself: direct, compassionate, sometimes with dark humor, always honest.
Inside, you’re burned out, anxious, or haunted by trauma.
My style is straightforward. No sugarcoating, no empty clichés. I use evidence-based trauma treatments like EMDR, CPT, DBT, CBT, and somatic strategies. Sessions are focused and practical — you’ll leave with tools you can use in real life, not just talk. I’ll show up as myself: direct, compassionate, sometimes with dark humor, always honest.
I have 30 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, earning my Masters degree at the University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 1993. I have been in private practice for the past 30 years. I have extensive clinical experience and I bring a variety of therapeutic modalities to my work with clients. I have an engaging, warm and playful manner to ease the stress of seeking help. “Everything that happens to you is your teacher. The secret is to learn to sit at the feet of your own life and be taught by it.”—Polly B. Berends
I have 30 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, earning my Masters degree at the University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 1993. I have been in private practice for the past 30 years. I have extensive clinical experience and I bring a variety of therapeutic modalities to my work with clients. I have an engaging, warm and playful manner to ease the stress of seeking help. “Everything that happens to you is your teacher. The secret is to learn to sit at the feet of your own life and be taught by it.”—Polly B. Berends
Michele Frances Purvin, LCSW-S, LCDC &
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, LLC
6 Endorsed
San Marcos, TX 78666
Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, questions about your identity, major life transitions, or past childhood trauma, we stay committed to being a steady guide who brings both heart and skill to the process of change and healing.
My practice philosophy is rooted in the strengths perspective, where we highlight how you have survived and build on your unique resilience to help you thrive.
Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, questions about your identity, major life transitions, or past childhood trauma, we stay committed to being a steady guide who brings both heart and skill to the process of change and healing.
My practice philosophy is rooted in the strengths perspective, where we highlight how you have survived and build on your unique resilience to help you thrive.
Or maybe you're on the healing path from past abusive relationships, trauma, and/or sexual assault/abuse and you want to feel confidence and empowerment.
I hold over 10 years of experience working with adults who are healing from trauma and completed advanced level training in Somatic Experiencing. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all so I use multiple approaches to fit your individual needs, some of these being: SE (Somatic Experiencing), Solution-Focused, Family Systems, and Mindful Self-Compassion.
Or maybe you're on the healing path from past abusive relationships, trauma, and/or sexual assault/abuse and you want to feel confidence and empowerment.
I hold over 10 years of experience working with adults who are healing from trauma and completed advanced level training in Somatic Experiencing. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all so I use multiple approaches to fit your individual needs, some of these being: SE (Somatic Experiencing), Solution-Focused, Family Systems, and Mindful Self-Compassion.
I specialize in anxiety, OCD and depressive disorders, and bring a trauma-informed perspective to each session.
I believe that our most basic human need is to feel connected to others and to ourselves, and I will use evidence-based practices to help you improve these connections. I understand that fear, anxiety, pain, and grief can all block our paths towards connection and healing, and I realize how broken relationships can turn into life-long regret and hurt. My goal is to individualize each treatment plan to your personal needs and areas of growth by emphasizing strengths, unlearning negative beliefs, overcoming fears, and inspiring you to create new paths towards healing. I am fully trained in EMDR and ERP to better meet your needs.
I specialize in anxiety, OCD and depressive disorders, and bring a trauma-informed perspective to each session.
I believe that our most basic human need is to feel connected to others and to ourselves, and I will use evidence-based practices to help you improve these connections. I understand that fear, anxiety, pain, and grief can all block our paths towards connection and healing, and I realize how broken relationships can turn into life-long regret and hurt. My goal is to individualize each treatment plan to your personal needs and areas of growth by emphasizing strengths, unlearning negative beliefs, overcoming fears, and inspiring you to create new paths towards healing. I am fully trained in EMDR and ERP to better meet your needs.
” Many young adults feel lost in patterns shaped by emotional neglect, people-pleasing, or past trauma.
What if you didn’t have to keep abandoning yourself to be loved? What if your inner voice was kind instead of critical—calm, grounded, and hopeful? You can learn to feel safe in your own skin, to show up in relationships without fear, and to ask for what you need without guilt. I promise you, its not a pipe dream. It's possible.
” Many young adults feel lost in patterns shaped by emotional neglect, people-pleasing, or past trauma.
What if you didn’t have to keep abandoning yourself to be loved? What if your inner voice was kind instead of critical—calm, grounded, and hopeful? You can learn to feel safe in your own skin, to show up in relationships without fear, and to ask for what you need without guilt. I promise you, its not a pipe dream. It's possible.
I work with people navigating symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, & exploring personality or mood disorders.
My style intertwines mindfulness, nature-based parts work (IFS), nature experientials, DBT, & somatic soul-based trauma healing. With over a decade facilitating overnight wilderness therapy experiences, I bring a wealth of expertise to your journey. If you're interested in ceremony, ritual, & rites of passage...I'm your girl! Overnight Intensives available!
I work with people navigating symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, & exploring personality or mood disorders.
My style intertwines mindfulness, nature-based parts work (IFS), nature experientials, DBT, & somatic soul-based trauma healing. With over a decade facilitating overnight wilderness therapy experiences, I bring a wealth of expertise to your journey. If you're interested in ceremony, ritual, & rites of passage...I'm your girl! Overnight Intensives available!
I offer a trauma-informed, empathetic space for working together through anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma.
We all get stuck sometimes and need help untangling our thoughts and emotions. There’s a part of you that desperately wants change, and another part that is terrified. You’re exhausted listening to the chorus of “shoulds” and “should nots” that are calling the shots about what a good life might look like. There are some painful things that happened to you that are hard to talk about - you know they still affect you but you’re not even sure where to begin to process through them. I believe that you, as you are today, are worthy of every joy and happiness. You deserve to be safe to mess up, change your mind, and try again.
I offer a trauma-informed, empathetic space for working together through anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma.
We all get stuck sometimes and need help untangling our thoughts and emotions. There’s a part of you that desperately wants change, and another part that is terrified. You’re exhausted listening to the chorus of “shoulds” and “should nots” that are calling the shots about what a good life might look like. There are some painful things that happened to you that are hard to talk about - you know they still affect you but you’re not even sure where to begin to process through them. I believe that you, as you are today, are worthy of every joy and happiness. You deserve to be safe to mess up, change your mind, and try again.
From dealing with trauma, anxiety to navigating life transitions, I have the expertise to guide you through these complex issues.
At Yellow Couch Therapy, my aim is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Life is a beautiful mix of hardships and moments of joy, and I’m here to help you navigate through it all. I’m here to offer you the compassionate support you deserve!
From dealing with trauma, anxiety to navigating life transitions, I have the expertise to guide you through these complex issues.
At Yellow Couch Therapy, my aim is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Life is a beautiful mix of hardships and moments of joy, and I’m here to help you navigate through it all. I’m here to offer you the compassionate support you deserve!
That might mean we work together toward you healing from past hurts or trauma, becoming more self-accepting, exploring past or new identities, finding ways to move through depression/anxiety, parenting more confidently, or helping your child access their full potential.
In my approach to counseling, I focus on facilitating a warm, nonjudgemental environment where we can work collaboratively toward change for the things that feel most important to you. With children, I offer child-centered play therapy, a developmentally appropriate and culturally inclusive approach that is backed by decades of research.
That might mean we work together toward you healing from past hurts or trauma, becoming more self-accepting, exploring past or new identities, finding ways to move through depression/anxiety, parenting more confidently, or helping your child access their full potential.
In my approach to counseling, I focus on facilitating a warm, nonjudgemental environment where we can work collaboratively toward change for the things that feel most important to you. With children, I offer child-centered play therapy, a developmentally appropriate and culturally inclusive approach that is backed by decades of research.
If you find that your life's Journey is not where you want it to be or, you are experiencing stress and facing the pain of past traumas, I am here to help.
During my career I have worked with children as young as three and adults as experienced as 83. I believe my role is to help my clients find their inner peace, release their inner turmoil and utilize their inner strength. I offer a supportive, judgment free therapy and safe place for all who enter. I have extensive experience in trauma with all ages.
If you find that your life's Journey is not where you want it to be or, you are experiencing stress and facing the pain of past traumas, I am here to help.
During my career I have worked with children as young as three and adults as experienced as 83. I believe my role is to help my clients find their inner peace, release their inner turmoil and utilize their inner strength. I offer a supportive, judgment free therapy and safe place for all who enter. I have extensive experience in trauma with all ages.
I have work and volunteer experience providing counseling to survivors of abuse, those experiencing grief and loss, and youth in residential psychiatric treatment experiencing complex trauma.
My approach to the counseling relationship is trauma-informed and person-centered, utilizing narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and play therapy. I have extensive experience working with youth and their families, including providing psychoeducation on child-parent relationship therapy skills. Sandtray therapy available in office.
I have work and volunteer experience providing counseling to survivors of abuse, those experiencing grief and loss, and youth in residential psychiatric treatment experiencing complex trauma.
My approach to the counseling relationship is trauma-informed and person-centered, utilizing narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and play therapy. I have extensive experience working with youth and their families, including providing psychoeducation on child-parent relationship therapy skills. Sandtray therapy available in office.
I work with teens, adults, and families, especially folks navigating trauma, identity, boundaries, and messy relationships.
Let’s be real: life’s chaotic, but sometimes your inner world’s louder. That voice in your head won’t quit. You overthink, replay convos, feel guilty saying no, and call it “anxiety,” even though you know it’s more than that. You’re tired of performing, peacekeeping, and holding it all together. You just want to feel like you again. That’s where I come in, therapy that helps you slow down, feel safe being real, and start coming home to yourself.
I work with teens, adults, and families, especially folks navigating trauma, identity, boundaries, and messy relationships.
Let’s be real: life’s chaotic, but sometimes your inner world’s louder. That voice in your head won’t quit. You overthink, replay convos, feel guilty saying no, and call it “anxiety,” even though you know it’s more than that. You’re tired of performing, peacekeeping, and holding it all together. You just want to feel like you again. That’s where I come in, therapy that helps you slow down, feel safe being real, and start coming home to yourself.
And if there's a part of you that gets terrified at the thought of that, that's welcome too <3 I will help create safety for you to explore the deep places of hurt, fear, confusion, and trauma.
The clients I work with are already a bit introspective and often wish to work in the mental health profession themselves. They are ready to do the work of processing, even if they are unsure what that will actually entail. My hope is to help you build a pathway to your internal world and find love and compassion there.
And if there's a part of you that gets terrified at the thought of that, that's welcome too <3 I will help create safety for you to explore the deep places of hurt, fear, confusion, and trauma.
The clients I work with are already a bit introspective and often wish to work in the mental health profession themselves. They are ready to do the work of processing, even if they are unsure what that will actually entail. My hope is to help you build a pathway to your internal world and find love and compassion there.
With training in EMDR, addiction recovery, and mindfulness practices, I can help you release what feels heavy, break old cycles, and rebuild trust in yourself. I believe lasting change grows from self-understanding, compassion, and the safety of human connection. My goal is to offer a safe space to heal from the past and begin creating a life rooted in presence, authenticity, and self-empowerment.
With training in EMDR, addiction recovery, and mindfulness practices, I can help you release what feels heavy, break old cycles, and rebuild trust in yourself. I believe lasting change grows from self-understanding, compassion, and the safety of human connection. My goal is to offer a safe space to heal from the past and begin creating a life rooted in presence, authenticity, and self-empowerment.
Accepting NEW clients in San Marcos, Texas! In-person and Virtual. I work with adult women, couples (both premarital and marital), college students, adolescents (15 years old +), and parents.
We all need a safe space to process through difficult experiences, pain, stress, and tough emotions. It is my desire for each individual or couple to live with hope, purpose, and perseverance. It is an honor to walk alongside clients offering compassion, connection, and tangible support.
Accepting NEW clients in San Marcos, Texas! In-person and Virtual. I work with adult women, couples (both premarital and marital), college students, adolescents (15 years old +), and parents.
We all need a safe space to process through difficult experiences, pain, stress, and tough emotions. It is my desire for each individual or couple to live with hope, purpose, and perseverance. It is an honor to walk alongside clients offering compassion, connection, and tangible support.
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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.