Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Bee Caves, TX
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Open Heart Counseling of Austin/Trauma & Grief
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bee Caves, TX 78738
This includes: trauma, sexual abuse, grief & loss, fertility treatments, donor recipient consultations, TFMR, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, body image, family of origin, addictions, anxiety, depression and so much more.
Immediate Openings! Open Heart Counseling of Austin (OHC) is a group practice founded by Lacey Castilleja Fisher. Lacey wanted to create a practice that is all inclusive so the community can have a safe space to come and share their stories as they find healing after they have experienced trauma. Survivors of trauma often feel worried that they cannot share their experiences with others because it is too difficult to hear. Our therapists are able to sit with you to hear your story as many times as you need to tell it. When you are ready, we are here to hold hope for you as you begin your healing journey, with an Open Heart.
This includes: trauma, sexual abuse, grief & loss, fertility treatments, donor recipient consultations, TFMR, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, body image, family of origin, addictions, anxiety, depression and so much more.
Immediate Openings! Open Heart Counseling of Austin (OHC) is a group practice founded by Lacey Castilleja Fisher. Lacey wanted to create a practice that is all inclusive so the community can have a safe space to come and share their stories as they find healing after they have experienced trauma. Survivors of trauma often feel worried that they cannot share their experiences with others because it is too difficult to hear. Our therapists are able to sit with you to hear your story as many times as you need to tell it. When you are ready, we are here to hold hope for you as you begin your healing journey, with an Open Heart.
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Jason Ian Frazier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Bee Caves, TX 78734 (Online Only)
I have been successful in the past with all manner of clients through many different settings – male, female, transgender, heterosexual, LGBTQ+, in inpatient, outpatient, technician, assessment, or even consulting settings. I also really enjoy working with teens and adolescents, since early brain-based interventions help everyone succeed even more in their lifetime. I find that my personality and style seem to fit best with clients who feel they are trapped in a negative routine, have no one with which to talk, or no way out of the situation from which they suffer.
I have been successful in the past with all manner of clients through many different settings – male, female, transgender, heterosexual, LGBTQ+, in inpatient, outpatient, technician, assessment, or even consulting settings. I also really enjoy working with teens and adolescents, since early brain-based interventions help everyone succeed even more in their lifetime. I find that my personality and style seem to fit best with clients who feel they are trapped in a negative routine, have no one with which to talk, or no way out of the situation from which they suffer.
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I view therapy as a deeply transformative experience where people may discover more of who they are and ultimately find a greater sense of peace. Our suffering is often a result of a complex set of circumstances involving our sense of self, our relationships with others, our thoughts, and our feelings. I believe each person deserves to be understood in all of his or her complexity. It is only within an open and accepting relationship with another that we can begin to experience ourselves and our relationships in a new and healing way.
I view therapy as a deeply transformative experience where people may discover more of who they are and ultimately find a greater sense of peace. Our suffering is often a result of a complex set of circumstances involving our sense of self, our relationships with others, our thoughts, and our feelings. I believe each person deserves to be understood in all of his or her complexity. It is only within an open and accepting relationship with another that we can begin to experience ourselves and our relationships in a new and healing way.
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Lindsey Witz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bee Caves, TX 78738 (Online Only)
Are you living with a constant feeling of being unfulfilled? Questioning what's wrong and what to do about it? Are you feeling stuck with no clear path forward? Perhaps you've been experiencing a desire for something that you struggle to identify. With a restless mind and sleepless nights you can't seem to find much joy in any given day. Maybe, you're attempting to fill your life with anything to break through the emptiness of life. The start of the journey towards healing, for some, can leave you feeling utterly overwhelmed and uncertain how to start. For others, you're needing someone to join you on a journey that's already begun.
Are you living with a constant feeling of being unfulfilled? Questioning what's wrong and what to do about it? Are you feeling stuck with no clear path forward? Perhaps you've been experiencing a desire for something that you struggle to identify. With a restless mind and sleepless nights you can't seem to find much joy in any given day. Maybe, you're attempting to fill your life with anything to break through the emptiness of life. The start of the journey towards healing, for some, can leave you feeling utterly overwhelmed and uncertain how to start. For others, you're needing someone to join you on a journey that's already begun.
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Renée Rising Sun Peyton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78738 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety, trauma & relationship issues.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with worries and stress? You notice it affecting your self-confidence, taking a toll on your health and straining your relationships. You’re someone wants to feel happy and whole, but anxiety and fear are holding you back, preventing you from enjoying your life, and feeling hopeless & powerless to move past your triggers. You try to find peace, but overwhelming feelings rob you of your joy & contentment. Most of all, you’re tired of every day feeling like a struggle and ready to live life with ease. Healing is possible! I want to help you get there.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety, trauma & relationship issues.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with worries and stress? You notice it affecting your self-confidence, taking a toll on your health and straining your relationships. You’re someone wants to feel happy and whole, but anxiety and fear are holding you back, preventing you from enjoying your life, and feeling hopeless & powerless to move past your triggers. You try to find peace, but overwhelming feelings rob you of your joy & contentment. Most of all, you’re tired of every day feeling like a struggle and ready to live life with ease. Healing is possible! I want to help you get there.
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Offering specialization in: * Treatment of Trauma, Abuse, PTSD * Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders * Development of Self-Confidence and Self-Compassion * Effectiveness in Relationships and Communication Skills * Successful Navigation of Life Transitions
Offering specialization in: * Treatment of Trauma, Abuse, PTSD * Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders * Development of Self-Confidence and Self-Compassion * Effectiveness in Relationships and Communication Skills * Successful Navigation of Life Transitions
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I have experience working with culturally diverse adults and children in treating a range of issues that include interpersonal (relationship) issues, women's issues, trauma, depression, grief and loss, cultural identity, and anxiety.
My approach to therapy is tailored to what my client needs. Some need structure, some just need a place to process. Whatever it is, I am flexible. I also have a relational approach so if you're someone who may need a good laugh, a non judgmental ear, and a safe place to explore feelings, thoughts, and experiences, I may be a good fit.
I have experience working with culturally diverse adults and children in treating a range of issues that include interpersonal (relationship) issues, women's issues, trauma, depression, grief and loss, cultural identity, and anxiety.
My approach to therapy is tailored to what my client needs. Some need structure, some just need a place to process. Whatever it is, I am flexible. I also have a relational approach so if you're someone who may need a good laugh, a non judgmental ear, and a safe place to explore feelings, thoughts, and experiences, I may be a good fit.
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Your trauma, your anxiety, and your fear has taken over your life. You are on edge often times without knowing why. The world feels dangerous and you are afraid. Your inner critic is harsh and unforgiving and it seems like you can never get it right. You are struggling to maintain work or your relationships are damaged and suffering. You feel unbalanced and not grounded, like you need to hold on to something sturdy or you might float away. The voice inside is on repeat saying "you aren't good enough," you're never going to get better," and "you don't deserve this."
Your trauma, your anxiety, and your fear has taken over your life. You are on edge often times without knowing why. The world feels dangerous and you are afraid. Your inner critic is harsh and unforgiving and it seems like you can never get it right. You are struggling to maintain work or your relationships are damaged and suffering. You feel unbalanced and not grounded, like you need to hold on to something sturdy or you might float away. The voice inside is on repeat saying "you aren't good enough," you're never going to get better," and "you don't deserve this."
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Tommie Vela
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeway, TX 78738 (Online Only)
I can help your child and/or yourself with the symptoms of anxiety, depression, overcoming the mental burden of trauma memories, sports injuries and all that comes with life transitions.
Are you or your child hurting from a traumatic or an anxiety producing situation? I can help you and/or your child move past disturbing memories or current difficult situations. Using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and integrative brain health practices both you and your child may feel a sense of release and become more connected with yourself and others. EMDR can help heal childhood trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence trauma, fear of flying, heights, water, etc., birth trauma, work burnout, grief, OCD, eating disorders, addictions.
I can help your child and/or yourself with the symptoms of anxiety, depression, overcoming the mental burden of trauma memories, sports injuries and all that comes with life transitions.
Are you or your child hurting from a traumatic or an anxiety producing situation? I can help you and/or your child move past disturbing memories or current difficult situations. Using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and integrative brain health practices both you and your child may feel a sense of release and become more connected with yourself and others. EMDR can help heal childhood trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence trauma, fear of flying, heights, water, etc., birth trauma, work burnout, grief, OCD, eating disorders, addictions.
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Do you feel isolated, scrutinized, and uncomfortable in your own skin? Does it take maximum effort to accomplish minor tasks? Do personal issues come between you and your professional goals? Have you experienced traumatic events that continue to weigh heavily on you long after the event has passed? You are not lazy, unmotivated, or unfocused. These may be symptoms of anxiety, depression, and unresolved trauma, including those caused by the repeated micro-aggressions experienced by sexual, gender, racial, and ethnic minorities. Yes, therapy can help.
Do you feel isolated, scrutinized, and uncomfortable in your own skin? Does it take maximum effort to accomplish minor tasks? Do personal issues come between you and your professional goals? Have you experienced traumatic events that continue to weigh heavily on you long after the event has passed? You are not lazy, unmotivated, or unfocused. These may be symptoms of anxiety, depression, and unresolved trauma, including those caused by the repeated micro-aggressions experienced by sexual, gender, racial, and ethnic minorities. Yes, therapy can help.
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Joanna Menendez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78738 (Online Only)
I specialize in compassionate, collaborative therapy grounded in trauma-informed care and multicultural understanding.
Welcome! Hola! If you have been putting in the hard work all your life, expecting to feel fulfilled, stress-free, and just plain happy- but instead find yourself feeling exhausted, silenced, or experiencing self-doubt; know that you are not alone. And hey, if you are nodding along, then you are definitely in the right place. You are here seeking support because you want to change that. No more feeling confused, stuck, or trying to fit into spaces that weren’t exactly made with you in mind. It is time to find your voice, increase your confidence, feel grounded, and own your sense of self and truth.
I specialize in compassionate, collaborative therapy grounded in trauma-informed care and multicultural understanding.
Welcome! Hola! If you have been putting in the hard work all your life, expecting to feel fulfilled, stress-free, and just plain happy- but instead find yourself feeling exhausted, silenced, or experiencing self-doubt; know that you are not alone. And hey, if you are nodding along, then you are definitely in the right place. You are here seeking support because you want to change that. No more feeling confused, stuck, or trying to fit into spaces that weren’t exactly made with you in mind. It is time to find your voice, increase your confidence, feel grounded, and own your sense of self and truth.
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Nora Mickowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78738 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I’m gender-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, fat-affirming… Noticing a trend? In addition to ACT and CBT, I also offer Written Exposure Therapy (WET) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, CBTi for insomnia, and the Values-Based Integration Process (developed by Heather Morgan) referenced in the popular book Unmasking Autism by Devon Price.
You’re not just burning the candle at both ends; your candle is completely engulfed in flames! You’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and you can’t keep this up much longer. You have so much to do that you can’t afford to take a break, but sometimes your brain just switches off and you realize you’ve been staring blankly at your computer screen for twenty minutes. You feel like you’re slowly drowning, but no one else sees it… I feel you! Whether you’re suffering from chronic fatigue, ADHD, Autistic burnout, the mental load of managing a household, or just the normal everyday stressors of late-stage capitalism, I can help.
I’m gender-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, fat-affirming… Noticing a trend? In addition to ACT and CBT, I also offer Written Exposure Therapy (WET) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, CBTi for insomnia, and the Values-Based Integration Process (developed by Heather Morgan) referenced in the popular book Unmasking Autism by Devon Price.
You’re not just burning the candle at both ends; your candle is completely engulfed in flames! You’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and you can’t keep this up much longer. You have so much to do that you can’t afford to take a break, but sometimes your brain just switches off and you realize you’ve been staring blankly at your computer screen for twenty minutes. You feel like you’re slowly drowning, but no one else sees it… I feel you! Whether you’re suffering from chronic fatigue, ADHD, Autistic burnout, the mental load of managing a household, or just the normal everyday stressors of late-stage capitalism, I can help.
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David Armando Tejeda
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, EMDR II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78738
Waitlist for new clients
I combine mindfulness-informed approaches, experiential, and trauma-focused interventions to help.
Some of you desire a rediscovery of direction and meaning. Others seek a deep healing of wounds that interfere with your quality of life. Perhaps, you may be looking to develop coping skills, improve relations, or manage stress. Whether you are seeking a tune-up or a transformation, I would be honored to be a guide and witness to the nurture of your growth, insight, and connection.
I combine mindfulness-informed approaches, experiential, and trauma-focused interventions to help.
Some of you desire a rediscovery of direction and meaning. Others seek a deep healing of wounds that interfere with your quality of life. Perhaps, you may be looking to develop coping skills, improve relations, or manage stress. Whether you are seeking a tune-up or a transformation, I would be honored to be a guide and witness to the nurture of your growth, insight, and connection.
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Molly Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakeway, TX 78734
Waitlist for new clients
I take a holistic and relational approach to wellness, and use a variety of trauma-focused, neuroscience-informed methods.
You just want to feel happy, healthy, and confident. Instead you often feel overwhelmed, unsure, or disconnected. Fully connecting with our authentic self and others seems impossible. Sometimes our stress levels are too high or our traumatic life experiences get in the way of finding peace & fulfillment. I'm a firm believer that every person has the capacity for transformational healing. If you're ready to navigate the complexities of life including things like trauma, addiction, chronic pain, or dysfunctional family dynamics with a compassionate guide, you're in the right place.
I take a holistic and relational approach to wellness, and use a variety of trauma-focused, neuroscience-informed methods.
You just want to feel happy, healthy, and confident. Instead you often feel overwhelmed, unsure, or disconnected. Fully connecting with our authentic self and others seems impossible. Sometimes our stress levels are too high or our traumatic life experiences get in the way of finding peace & fulfillment. I'm a firm believer that every person has the capacity for transformational healing. If you're ready to navigate the complexities of life including things like trauma, addiction, chronic pain, or dysfunctional family dynamics with a compassionate guide, you're in the right place.
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Pamela Gates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS, LCDC, ADCIII
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78738 (Online Only)
Do you need someone to talk to and to find solutions to painful emotions and behaviors that are hurting you, your relationships and negatively impacting your quality of life? Call me, I can help. I have experience with most psychological disorders and difficult life circumstances and have helped individuals and families successfully cope with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma recovery, and substance abuse and addiction issues both within self or in the family. I have worked in a variety of settings as a clinician, supervisor, manager and director both before and after starting my own private practice in 2000.
Do you need someone to talk to and to find solutions to painful emotions and behaviors that are hurting you, your relationships and negatively impacting your quality of life? Call me, I can help. I have experience with most psychological disorders and difficult life circumstances and have helped individuals and families successfully cope with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma recovery, and substance abuse and addiction issues both within self or in the family. I have worked in a variety of settings as a clinician, supervisor, manager and director both before and after starting my own private practice in 2000.
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Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or the lingering effects of trauma? I specialize in treating these and other mental health issues, with a particular focus on unresolved trauma. As a trained EMDR therapist, I integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with other effective modalities to help heal trauma. My approach is designed to create a calm, nurturing environment where children, teens, and adults can feel safe to reprocess their trauma and work towards a healthier future. Together, we can navigate the path to healing and reclaim your peace of mind.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or the lingering effects of trauma? I specialize in treating these and other mental health issues, with a particular focus on unresolved trauma. As a trained EMDR therapist, I integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with other effective modalities to help heal trauma. My approach is designed to create a calm, nurturing environment where children, teens, and adults can feel safe to reprocess their trauma and work towards a healthier future. Together, we can navigate the path to healing and reclaim your peace of mind.
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My main intervention is through EMDR. EMDR therapy is the most scientifically validated and efficient treatment for PTSD and it has proven invaluable in the treatment of many other conditions (anxiety, depression). I also use Ego State Therapy which lessens triggers, prevents overwhelm in daily life and in the therapy process, and heal emotional wounds.
My main intervention is through EMDR. EMDR therapy is the most scientifically validated and efficient treatment for PTSD and it has proven invaluable in the treatment of many other conditions (anxiety, depression). I also use Ego State Therapy which lessens triggers, prevents overwhelm in daily life and in the therapy process, and heal emotional wounds.
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Laura Bafford Leslie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78738 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you still believe, "it was my fault," let me unequivocally say, "No, it wasn't." If you hold the sense that you are not good enough, I am here to assure you that we are all born inherently good. You were never, ever responsible for what happened to you, no matter what the circumstances. Are you still believing that you will never get over the past, are destined to spend a life stuck and incapable of loving yourself or having healthy relationships? Please know that there is a path out of your trauma. Take courage. Take heart. Your path to healing is about to begin.
If you still believe, "it was my fault," let me unequivocally say, "No, it wasn't." If you hold the sense that you are not good enough, I am here to assure you that we are all born inherently good. You were never, ever responsible for what happened to you, no matter what the circumstances. Are you still believing that you will never get over the past, are destined to spend a life stuck and incapable of loving yourself or having healthy relationships? Please know that there is a path out of your trauma. Take courage. Take heart. Your path to healing is about to begin.
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Shana Sheeran, PhD LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CCTP-II, CTMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78732
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in relationship issues, women's issues and trauma recovery (PTSD and cPTSD).
Do you want your relationships to be better? How about your relationship with yourself? Have you experienced trauma in important relationships and struggle with anxiety, depression, guilt, low self esteem? I believe relationships are extremely important in our growth and development. This belief begins with, and is evidenced by, the relationship I will work to form with you!
I specialize in relationship issues, women's issues and trauma recovery (PTSD and cPTSD).
Do you want your relationships to be better? How about your relationship with yourself? Have you experienced trauma in important relationships and struggle with anxiety, depression, guilt, low self esteem? I believe relationships are extremely important in our growth and development. This belief begins with, and is evidenced by, the relationship I will work to form with you!
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Fadya Albakry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bee Cave, TX 78738
When people understand how trauma has changed them they can begin to change themselves. In therapy, you will discover the faulty thoughts and behaviors that persists and replace them with healthier alternatives. Therapy works best if its molded to your unique past, culture, attachment style and personality type.
When people understand how trauma has changed them they can begin to change themselves. In therapy, you will discover the faulty thoughts and behaviors that persists and replace them with healthier alternatives. Therapy works best if its molded to your unique past, culture, attachment style and personality type.
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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.