Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Bonham, TX
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Anthony P. Blackburn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC, MBA, MA
Verified Verified
Bonham, TX 75418
I help a diverse client population to overcome a variety of "normal life struggles" such as addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression etc.
It is my pleasure to work with people from various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. My 20 years in the military and five plus decades of living has taught me life can be complicated, and people often get overwhelmed. Rather than condemn them I prefer to help them on their journey to a better quality of life. One of the greatest pleasures in my life is seeing my clients overcome their struggles. Scheduling is typically quick same day appointments and multiple hour sessions are possible, but I don't file insurance due to the difficult nature of working with insurance companies.
I help a diverse client population to overcome a variety of "normal life struggles" such as addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression etc.
It is my pleasure to work with people from various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. My 20 years in the military and five plus decades of living has taught me life can be complicated, and people often get overwhelmed. Rather than condemn them I prefer to help them on their journey to a better quality of life. One of the greatest pleasures in my life is seeing my clients overcome their struggles. Scheduling is typically quick same day appointments and multiple hour sessions are possible, but I don't file insurance due to the difficult nature of working with insurance companies.
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Texoma Line Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bonham, TX 75418
The journey of personal growth and healing begins with finding someone that you believe to be understanding, non-judgmental, and easy to talk to. At Texoma Line Counseling, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and specialized counseling services to 1st Responders, Veterans, and their families. We offer individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy for our clients who may be struggling with a variety of issues such as trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
The journey of personal growth and healing begins with finding someone that you believe to be understanding, non-judgmental, and easy to talk to. At Texoma Line Counseling, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and specialized counseling services to 1st Responders, Veterans, and their families. We offer individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy for our clients who may be struggling with a variety of issues such as trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
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The journey to personal growth and healing begins with finding someone that is understanding, non-judgmental, and easy to talk to. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and specialized counseling services to all of my clients. I specialize in working with First Responders, Veterans, and their families. I offer individual and couples counseling, and work with a variety of issues including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I am trained in ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) and have seen some fantastic results!
The journey to personal growth and healing begins with finding someone that is understanding, non-judgmental, and easy to talk to. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and specialized counseling services to all of my clients. I specialize in working with First Responders, Veterans, and their families. I offer individual and couples counseling, and work with a variety of issues including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I am trained in ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) and have seen some fantastic results!
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Everyone deserves someone who is dedicated to helping others in a confidential & safe environment which allows them to feel free to work through their struggles. I have a passion for guiding marriages/couples to overcome obstacles. I am committed to helping individuals with PTSD, Depression, Anxiety or Stress. My professional experience began over 10 years ago which includes schools, inpatient crisis centers & office settings . I believe the counseling process should take the whole person and their life experiences into consideration while looking at the person’s mind, body, and spirit to best fit each individuals needs.
Everyone deserves someone who is dedicated to helping others in a confidential & safe environment which allows them to feel free to work through their struggles. I have a passion for guiding marriages/couples to overcome obstacles. I am committed to helping individuals with PTSD, Depression, Anxiety or Stress. My professional experience began over 10 years ago which includes schools, inpatient crisis centers & office settings . I believe the counseling process should take the whole person and their life experiences into consideration while looking at the person’s mind, body, and spirit to best fit each individuals needs.
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Thank you for your interest in my psychological services. My educational background includes a Masters degree in Professional Counseling, and a Doctorate (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Paris, Texas with 10 years of experience practicing. I work with clients who are dealing with a wide range of concerns including Grief, Crisis Intervention, Trauma & Serious Illness, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety/Panic, Schizophrenia, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, family of origin concerns & exploration, & many other psychological & behavioral challenges.
Thank you for your interest in my psychological services. My educational background includes a Masters degree in Professional Counseling, and a Doctorate (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Paris, Texas with 10 years of experience practicing. I work with clients who are dealing with a wide range of concerns including Grief, Crisis Intervention, Trauma & Serious Illness, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety/Panic, Schizophrenia, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, family of origin concerns & exploration, & many other psychological & behavioral challenges.
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Stacie Garcia Truenorth Therapy Pllc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bonham, TX 75418
With a diversified approach using modalities such as trauma-focused CBT, child-centered play therapy, animal assisted therapy, and cognitive behavioral theory, I teach the client how to recognize that thoughts can change their feelings and emotions in various situations which can then induce adverse behaviors and body sensations.
Parents want what is best for their child and they want someone that will let their child learn and explore their experiences in a safe environment. You want to learn how to support your child/adolescent at home by gaining resources and tools that will improve relationships and behaviors. I help individuals, groups, parents, children, adolescents, and adults navigate through their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I work with issues of depression, grief, anxiety, behavior, self-harm, suicidality, and neurodiversity. You want someone that will listen and assist you in meeting your goals and I will guide you along the way.
With a diversified approach using modalities such as trauma-focused CBT, child-centered play therapy, animal assisted therapy, and cognitive behavioral theory, I teach the client how to recognize that thoughts can change their feelings and emotions in various situations which can then induce adverse behaviors and body sensations.
Parents want what is best for their child and they want someone that will let their child learn and explore their experiences in a safe environment. You want to learn how to support your child/adolescent at home by gaining resources and tools that will improve relationships and behaviors. I help individuals, groups, parents, children, adolescents, and adults navigate through their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I work with issues of depression, grief, anxiety, behavior, self-harm, suicidality, and neurodiversity. You want someone that will listen and assist you in meeting your goals and I will guide you along the way.
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I like working with a variety of people and helping guide them through life's stresses. I especially enjoy teaching others how to set boundaries, build their self esteem and work towards their goals. I strive to make my clients feel safe and comfortable while sharing their thoughts, feelings, traumas, hopes and dreams.
I like working with a variety of people and helping guide them through life's stresses. I especially enjoy teaching others how to set boundaries, build their self esteem and work towards their goals. I strive to make my clients feel safe and comfortable while sharing their thoughts, feelings, traumas, hopes and dreams.
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Brittany Woolard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bonham, TX 75418
Not accepting new clients
Hello! I work with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief, low self-esteem, body image, life transitions, gender identity, and sexuality. I utilize affirming counseling practices with all clients, and especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families.
Hello! I work with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief, low self-esteem, body image, life transitions, gender identity, and sexuality. I utilize affirming counseling practices with all clients, and especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families.
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Mary Safi Crisis Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Ivanhoe, TX 75447 (Online Only)
We live in a time where we struggle to understand how to cope with our mental health needs, especially with everything going on these past few years. Our thoughts are powerful and we minimize the effect they have on us, this can be overwhelming without the coping skills needed to deal with them. Understand and be assured, you have come to the right place. The combination of graduating from both UT Southwestern (Rehabilitation Counseling) and Texas Woman's University (Counseling & Development) has helped me understand both sides of the counseling process, medical and behavioral. Give me a call or email when ready!
We live in a time where we struggle to understand how to cope with our mental health needs, especially with everything going on these past few years. Our thoughts are powerful and we minimize the effect they have on us, this can be overwhelming without the coping skills needed to deal with them. Understand and be assured, you have come to the right place. The combination of graduating from both UT Southwestern (Rehabilitation Counseling) and Texas Woman's University (Counseling & Development) has helped me understand both sides of the counseling process, medical and behavioral. Give me a call or email when ready!
Online Therapists
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Jennifer Sandlin
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Allen, TX 75013
Jennifer Sandlin provides a safe non-judgmental space for all clients, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community and adults with ADHD, to explore the concerns that bring them to therapy. She works with clients to create a therapeutic alliance where they can feel comfortable processing trauma. She is passionate about removing barriers to mental health care and normalizing treatment instead of silence.
Jennifer Sandlin provides a safe non-judgmental space for all clients, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community and adults with ADHD, to explore the concerns that bring them to therapy. She works with clients to create a therapeutic alliance where they can feel comfortable processing trauma. She is passionate about removing barriers to mental health care and normalizing treatment instead of silence.
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Christine M Fields
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Richland Hills, TX 76182
I am deeply committed to empowering people to live as their authentic selves. Many factors, such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, effects of trauma, and life transitions get in the way of people doing just that. Helping you find this source factor and overcoming it is what I most enjoy helping others do. Whatever your reason for seeking out therapy, I am dedicated to helping you find a way to improve your mental health.
I am deeply committed to empowering people to live as their authentic selves. Many factors, such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, effects of trauma, and life transitions get in the way of people doing just that. Helping you find this source factor and overcoming it is what I most enjoy helping others do. Whatever your reason for seeking out therapy, I am dedicated to helping you find a way to improve your mental health.
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Tamara Jackson | Lpc -A Supervised By Trinity Ward Lpc-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, RYT
Verified Verified
Cedar Hill, TX 75106 (Online Only)
My areas of specialties are adults, adolescents, and couples dealing with life transitions, loss and grief, anxiety, trauma, and women's issues.
Welcome! The therapeutic relationship is a sacred space for growth, insight, and change. I work collaboratively with clients helping them to connect to their best selves and maximize their strengths in a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe space. I practice a strength-based, trauma-informed approach that includes integrative modalities individualized to each client, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based interventions. This work is a process; we explore and examine your desired goals and story together.
My areas of specialties are adults, adolescents, and couples dealing with life transitions, loss and grief, anxiety, trauma, and women's issues.
Welcome! The therapeutic relationship is a sacred space for growth, insight, and change. I work collaboratively with clients helping them to connect to their best selves and maximize their strengths in a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe space. I practice a strength-based, trauma-informed approach that includes integrative modalities individualized to each client, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based interventions. This work is a process; we explore and examine your desired goals and story together.
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Ashley Payne Abernathy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75069
I have experience helping individuals walk through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and disappointments.
Hi! My name is Ashley Abernathy and I am excited to be able to offer counseling services to you. I believe in the process of counseling and I have seen the relief it can bring to those who are feeling overwhelmed, confused and exhausted. I provide a safe place to process a variety of concerns including disappointments, emotional pain, and sudden loss. My goals are to equip you with tools that will give you confidence to walk through whatever you are facing and to be a source of support along your journey. I believe that God has a plan for the pain in our lives and that there is hope for each of us.
I have experience helping individuals walk through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and disappointments.
Hi! My name is Ashley Abernathy and I am excited to be able to offer counseling services to you. I believe in the process of counseling and I have seen the relief it can bring to those who are feeling overwhelmed, confused and exhausted. I provide a safe place to process a variety of concerns including disappointments, emotional pain, and sudden loss. My goals are to equip you with tools that will give you confidence to walk through whatever you are facing and to be a source of support along your journey. I believe that God has a plan for the pain in our lives and that there is hope for each of us.
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Michelle Fitzhugh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Argyle, TX 76226
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, I specialize in treating Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Codependency, Anxiety, Depression & Bipolar Disorder. I am a Level II Certified EMDR therapist, treating complex trauma & PTSD. A Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) & Family Systems trained therapist, I utilize CBT, DBT, EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitization & Reprocessing, Brainspotting, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Psychodrama, Attachment-Focused Therapy and other therapies to my clients find healing.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, I specialize in treating Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Codependency, Anxiety, Depression & Bipolar Disorder. I am a Level II Certified EMDR therapist, treating complex trauma & PTSD. A Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) & Family Systems trained therapist, I utilize CBT, DBT, EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitization & Reprocessing, Brainspotting, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Psychodrama, Attachment-Focused Therapy and other therapies to my clients find healing.
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Melanie Cephas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75217 (Online Only)
"The struggle that you are in today, is developing the strength that you need for tomorrow." Let's face it, life is far from easy, so if you are someone who is struggling with day-to-day living and finding it difficult to overcome the challenges and curveballs that life seems to throw at you, then let's work together to regain the strength that you already have within you. I am a therapist who specializes in working with individuals between the ages of 12-30 that struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, unresolved past trauma, stress, grief/loss, relationship issues and lack of social and communication skills.
"The struggle that you are in today, is developing the strength that you need for tomorrow." Let's face it, life is far from easy, so if you are someone who is struggling with day-to-day living and finding it difficult to overcome the challenges and curveballs that life seems to throw at you, then let's work together to regain the strength that you already have within you. I am a therapist who specializes in working with individuals between the ages of 12-30 that struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, unresolved past trauma, stress, grief/loss, relationship issues and lack of social and communication skills.
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Bob Groff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, IFS
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and groups as we work together to free ourselves from the struggles and suffering that keep us from living our life to the fullest. At times our lives can feel unmanageable. Trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, unhealthy cycles, addictions, and other areas of our mental health can keep us stuck and unable to move forward freely. We start to lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel of our suffering. I am here to walk alongside you as we move toward that light. Through counseling, these issues can be addressed and freedom is possible as we work together!
I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and groups as we work together to free ourselves from the struggles and suffering that keep us from living our life to the fullest. At times our lives can feel unmanageable. Trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, unhealthy cycles, addictions, and other areas of our mental health can keep us stuck and unable to move forward freely. We start to lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel of our suffering. I am here to walk alongside you as we move toward that light. Through counseling, these issues can be addressed and freedom is possible as we work together!
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Do you ever get the feeling that you’re too much? That your grief is just too big, or that you ‘should be over it by now?’ Maybe you don’t feel like your feelings aren’t “enough” to warrant therapy, but even still, you feel like you could (or should) be doing better than you are. Or maybe, you’re worried that even Or maybe, you’re worried that if you let people know the real you, they won’t like what they see. Have you experienced an unspeakable trauma that you don’t know how to even start processing? Every part of your story, the good, the hard, the unspeakable, they all matter. And they all add up to a story worth telling.
Do you ever get the feeling that you’re too much? That your grief is just too big, or that you ‘should be over it by now?’ Maybe you don’t feel like your feelings aren’t “enough” to warrant therapy, but even still, you feel like you could (or should) be doing better than you are. Or maybe, you’re worried that even Or maybe, you’re worried that if you let people know the real you, they won’t like what they see. Have you experienced an unspeakable trauma that you don’t know how to even start processing? Every part of your story, the good, the hard, the unspeakable, they all matter. And they all add up to a story worth telling.
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Nikki Hurless
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76111 (Online Only)
Maybe you're struggling with trauma, perfectionism, identity, healthy relationships, or something else entirely.
My name is Nikki, welcome to my practice! You've been stuck in the same pattern for a long time now, and it's time for things to change. You know the life you're living now isn't the one you want forever. You're ready to put in the work to find a new purpose, a new journey, a new lifestyle. I don't have all the answers, but I will hold space for you as you grow and learn to find your inner power and strengths. Book with me now by clicking on "my website."
Maybe you're struggling with trauma, perfectionism, identity, healthy relationships, or something else entirely.
My name is Nikki, welcome to my practice! You've been stuck in the same pattern for a long time now, and it's time for things to change. You know the life you're living now isn't the one you want forever. You're ready to put in the work to find a new purpose, a new journey, a new lifestyle. I don't have all the answers, but I will hold space for you as you grow and learn to find your inner power and strengths. Book with me now by clicking on "my website."
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Nancy Davila-Slentz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75240
I work with adult individuals who struggle with heightened emotional responses, relationship issues, and trauma. I also work with individuals who identify as Adult Children of Emotionally Immature/ Narcissistic Parents and are in recovery from emotional abuse. You may feel like you're on an emotional rollercoaster and find it difficult to cope with what you feel others see as “normal” life struggles. You may also find it difficult to set boundaries, feel anxious/overwhelmed with certain relationships and struggle with guilt, shame and invalidation. If this sounds like you, I'd love to help.
I work with adult individuals who struggle with heightened emotional responses, relationship issues, and trauma. I also work with individuals who identify as Adult Children of Emotionally Immature/ Narcissistic Parents and are in recovery from emotional abuse. You may feel like you're on an emotional rollercoaster and find it difficult to cope with what you feel others see as “normal” life struggles. You may also find it difficult to set boundaries, feel anxious/overwhelmed with certain relationships and struggle with guilt, shame and invalidation. If this sounds like you, I'd love to help.
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Scott M Lennox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76147 (Online Only)
Because I have survived childhood trauma, combat, cancer, and much more, I have a foundation that allows me to help others move beyond suffering and to function more effectively and begin to thrive.
As a counselor who has worked in hospital and private practice settings for more than twenty years, I have deep experience helping people with a broad range of issues and concerns. We will focus on the skills and abilities you already have to reach treatment and recovery goals that you define. You don't have to hurt to heal. You can begin to feel better right now.
Because I have survived childhood trauma, combat, cancer, and much more, I have a foundation that allows me to help others move beyond suffering and to function more effectively and begin to thrive.
As a counselor who has worked in hospital and private practice settings for more than twenty years, I have deep experience helping people with a broad range of issues and concerns. We will focus on the skills and abilities you already have to reach treatment and recovery goals that you define. You don't have to hurt to heal. You can begin to feel better right now.
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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.