Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Canyon Lake, TX
Smithson Valley Counseling Center Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
The brain records life threatening and traumatic events differently.
I have been a licensed clinician since 1988. I started working with families in 1984. I have worked with clients as young as two and as mature as their nineties. I love working with couples, families, children, and teens; helping families with the challenges of adolescence and parenting. I work with couples recovering from infidelity and those desiring to strengthen their relationships. I work with PTSD, and Dissociative Disorders. I am trained in hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, Integrative Holistic Therapy and EMDR. I was fortunate to complete my EMDR training (Levels I and II) with Francine Shapiro, PhD, EMDR's originator, in 1994.
The brain records life threatening and traumatic events differently.
I have been a licensed clinician since 1988. I started working with families in 1984. I have worked with clients as young as two and as mature as their nineties. I love working with couples, families, children, and teens; helping families with the challenges of adolescence and parenting. I work with couples recovering from infidelity and those desiring to strengthen their relationships. I work with PTSD, and Dissociative Disorders. I am trained in hypnotherapy, CBT, DBT, Integrative Holistic Therapy and EMDR. I was fortunate to complete my EMDR training (Levels I and II) with Francine Shapiro, PhD, EMDR's originator, in 1994.
Jennifer Free
Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CAATS, CAIMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
My main specialities are Trauma/ PTSD/C PTSD.
Your peace doesn't have to be limited. The devastation of betrayal, abandonment, divorce, disease, or death can change you instantly. Perhaps resentment, depression and anxiety are interfering with the quality of your life. Is addiction keeping you in bondage? Is Post-Acute Withdrawal limiting your day to day functioning? Trauma keeping you from experiencing life? If anything is preventing you from getting to a healthy place, maybe it's time to examine what your next steps will be. Don't allow fear, work, and life's hustle to keep you from having peace. Find peace regardless of your circumstances. Life can get better!
My main specialities are Trauma/ PTSD/C PTSD.
Your peace doesn't have to be limited. The devastation of betrayal, abandonment, divorce, disease, or death can change you instantly. Perhaps resentment, depression and anxiety are interfering with the quality of your life. Is addiction keeping you in bondage? Is Post-Acute Withdrawal limiting your day to day functioning? Trauma keeping you from experiencing life? If anything is preventing you from getting to a healthy place, maybe it's time to examine what your next steps will be. Don't allow fear, work, and life's hustle to keep you from having peace. Find peace regardless of your circumstances. Life can get better!
I am EMDR trained and specialize in trauma.
I have a wide variety of clinical experiences including work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I enjoy working with all age groups; however, I am particularly fond of working with adolescents and their families.
I am EMDR trained and specialize in trauma.
I have a wide variety of clinical experiences including work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I enjoy working with all age groups; however, I am particularly fond of working with adolescents and their families.
Heather Kopecki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canyon Lake, TX 78133 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals facing anxiety, depression, substance use/addiction, life transitions, self-image issues, and generational and/or childhood trauma.
Sometimes we find ourselves in a cycle of anxiety, loops of negative thought patterns, complicated emotions and behaviors, unmanageable stress, and unhealthy ways of coping. These challenges can lead us to feel disconnected from loved ones and even ourselves. The way we handle these challenges can determine the path our lives take. The good news is there is always hope, and we CAN pave a new path forward. I believe we are all self-healers, with the power and ability within us to heal, break old patterns, learn new strategies, and increase our quality of life, so we can live the life we truly wish to live.
I specialize in helping individuals facing anxiety, depression, substance use/addiction, life transitions, self-image issues, and generational and/or childhood trauma.
Sometimes we find ourselves in a cycle of anxiety, loops of negative thought patterns, complicated emotions and behaviors, unmanageable stress, and unhealthy ways of coping. These challenges can lead us to feel disconnected from loved ones and even ourselves. The way we handle these challenges can determine the path our lives take. The good news is there is always hope, and we CAN pave a new path forward. I believe we are all self-healers, with the power and ability within us to heal, break old patterns, learn new strategies, and increase our quality of life, so we can live the life we truly wish to live.
Amanda Booth Bice
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
I also use ETT for trauma.
Sometimes our life just blows apart, those life explosions could be abandonment, betrayal & loss. Some explosions are sudden & catastrophic. Other times the emotional explosion is that slow realization that you will no longer accept status quo. This change in reality insists on change from within. When you enter into my care & compassionate counseling you are no longer alone. I also offer Life Coaching for those clients who choose to focus more on strategies, growth & Relational Connectedness.
I also use ETT for trauma.
Sometimes our life just blows apart, those life explosions could be abandonment, betrayal & loss. Some explosions are sudden & catastrophic. Other times the emotional explosion is that slow realization that you will no longer accept status quo. This change in reality insists on change from within. When you enter into my care & compassionate counseling you are no longer alone. I also offer Life Coaching for those clients who choose to focus more on strategies, growth & Relational Connectedness.
Rhonda D Dyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Canyon Lake, TX 78133 (Online Only)
I have worked with many individuals and families effected by trauma.
When you need help with life's challenges, whether it be parenting, relationships, children's behavior problems or issues holding you back from you or your family's full potential, please give me a call. I can help you learn how to cope with life's challenges and the feelings and behaviors that accompany them. Together, I can help you understand the issues and offer ideas to balance your life and restore relationships effected by your challenges. I can offer insight and ideas for resiliency for you and your family.
I have worked with many individuals and families effected by trauma.
When you need help with life's challenges, whether it be parenting, relationships, children's behavior problems or issues holding you back from you or your family's full potential, please give me a call. I can help you learn how to cope with life's challenges and the feelings and behaviors that accompany them. Together, I can help you understand the issues and offer ideas to balance your life and restore relationships effected by your challenges. I can offer insight and ideas for resiliency for you and your family.
My practice focuses on providing comprehensive support for clients facing various conditions, including but not limited to anger, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and more.
Hello and welcome! My name is Tania Pratt, and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas. I specialize in working with individuals that come from diverse backgrounds seeking support and guidance to navigate through difficult life transitions, heal from past traumas, manage overwhelming emotions, and improve relationships. With a diverse experience working with clients of all ages, I customize my therapeutic approach to cater to each individual's specific needs.
My practice focuses on providing comprehensive support for clients facing various conditions, including but not limited to anger, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and more.
Hello and welcome! My name is Tania Pratt, and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas. I specialize in working with individuals that come from diverse backgrounds seeking support and guidance to navigate through difficult life transitions, heal from past traumas, manage overwhelming emotions, and improve relationships. With a diverse experience working with clients of all ages, I customize my therapeutic approach to cater to each individual's specific needs.
Agnes Kelley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Canyon Lake, TX 78130 (Online Only)
I am familiar with the 12 step recovery process and how addiction affects the family, utilize trauma resolution therapy when indicated in dealing with past trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor currently working with Transitional Life Counseling and Consultation. I specialize in helping individuals and their families transition through life changes aiding them in discovering and achieving their goals whether that is out of depression, marital discord, grief, chemical dependency or adjustment to a new life role.. I am also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and have worked with that population for 25+ years.
I am familiar with the 12 step recovery process and how addiction affects the family, utilize trauma resolution therapy when indicated in dealing with past trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor currently working with Transitional Life Counseling and Consultation. I specialize in helping individuals and their families transition through life changes aiding them in discovering and achieving their goals whether that is out of depression, marital discord, grief, chemical dependency or adjustment to a new life role.. I am also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and have worked with that population for 25+ years.
Trina Rachael Bolfing
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A, LPC-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Canyon Lake, TX 78132
I am a trauma-informed, relational therapist, and I help stressed, disconnected adults begin living a story they truly love through supportive, collaborative dialogue.
Feeling stuck sucks. It’s exhausting, discouraging, and leaves you questioning everything. You want to have goals, and you want to be proud of the person you see in the mirror. But perfectionism and low self-esteem are getting in the way. And you’re exhausted from trying to outrun your past. Feel familiar? Please know you're not alone, and this feeling doesn't have to be your forever. Whatever comes next, I'm here to help. I can be your sidekick and your cheerleader. I will believe in you when you're having trouble believing in yourself.
I am a trauma-informed, relational therapist, and I help stressed, disconnected adults begin living a story they truly love through supportive, collaborative dialogue.
Feeling stuck sucks. It’s exhausting, discouraging, and leaves you questioning everything. You want to have goals, and you want to be proud of the person you see in the mirror. But perfectionism and low self-esteem are getting in the way. And you’re exhausted from trying to outrun your past. Feel familiar? Please know you're not alone, and this feeling doesn't have to be your forever. Whatever comes next, I'm here to help. I can be your sidekick and your cheerleader. I will believe in you when you're having trouble believing in yourself.
Battling Minds, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Tiffany Juarez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with 13 years of experience. She meets people with grace, empathy and her interpersonal skills allow her to connect and see people where they are. She creates a collaborative space of growth and self-development. Tiffany treats conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar, and many other conditions. Tiffany is sensitive to the uniqueness of each patient's situation and adapts treatment appropriately to accommodate individual needs and concerns.
Tiffany Juarez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas with 13 years of experience. She meets people with grace, empathy and her interpersonal skills allow her to connect and see people where they are. She creates a collaborative space of growth and self-development. Tiffany treats conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar, and many other conditions. Tiffany is sensitive to the uniqueness of each patient's situation and adapts treatment appropriately to accommodate individual needs and concerns.
Jolene Des Roches
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canyon Lake, TX 78130
I identify as creative, innovative, and authentic. Along with providing direct care to clients, my experience has also been leading clinical teams in diverse community mental health settings. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology, am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, and a National Certified Counselor. My specialties include trauma recovery for individuals and couples. I consider myself an innovative therapist. I utilize holistic psychotherapy approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
I identify as creative, innovative, and authentic. Along with providing direct care to clients, my experience has also been leading clinical teams in diverse community mental health settings. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology, am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, and a National Certified Counselor. My specialties include trauma recovery for individuals and couples. I consider myself an innovative therapist. I utilize holistic psychotherapy approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Imagine coming to therapy, where you can unpack all your concerns, and be met with genuine care and zero judgment. Life sometimes seems like an exhausting or impossible challenge, especially when we face issues with mood, relationships, betrayal, trauma, health, transitions, addiction, grief and identity/faith crises. Sometimes, we don’t even know why we are struggling so much. If you feel like you are stuck in the past, fearful about the future, or simply overwhelmed, you have come to the right place. You don’t have to live this way! Hope, joy, peace and healthier relationships are potentially just around the corner!
Imagine coming to therapy, where you can unpack all your concerns, and be met with genuine care and zero judgment. Life sometimes seems like an exhausting or impossible challenge, especially when we face issues with mood, relationships, betrayal, trauma, health, transitions, addiction, grief and identity/faith crises. Sometimes, we don’t even know why we are struggling so much. If you feel like you are stuck in the past, fearful about the future, or simply overwhelmed, you have come to the right place. You don’t have to live this way! Hope, joy, peace and healthier relationships are potentially just around the corner!
Aspire Center for Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP-II, CIMPH, CFTP, CCATP
Verified Verified
Canyon Lake, TX 78132
Hi! I'm Jess. Thank you for the opportunity to be your psychotherapist! Have you been experiencing disconnection in relationships or with yourself? Are you saying yes when you want to say no, lay in bed at night with racing thoughts, feeling burned out, or are reminded of old traumatic events without warning? You do not have to stay stuck in survival mode! I will meet you where you are in your story, and move our work at a pace that feels best for you. I initially collaborate with clients to decrease overwhelming feelings of emotional and physical distress while increasing the ability to cope effectively.
Hi! I'm Jess. Thank you for the opportunity to be your psychotherapist! Have you been experiencing disconnection in relationships or with yourself? Are you saying yes when you want to say no, lay in bed at night with racing thoughts, feeling burned out, or are reminded of old traumatic events without warning? You do not have to stay stuck in survival mode! I will meet you where you are in your story, and move our work at a pace that feels best for you. I initially collaborate with clients to decrease overwhelming feelings of emotional and physical distress while increasing the ability to cope effectively.
Gay Barnette Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
I am passionate about my work with my clients. After over 20 years in private practice, I've walked with hundreds of people on their journey through difficulties and obstacles in life to emerge with a new sense of direction, purpose and peace. No matter what you may be struggling with; depression, anxiety/panic, grief, chronic illness/disability, relationship issues or simply feeling a loss of direction and purpose in your life, I would love to help you.
I am passionate about my work with my clients. After over 20 years in private practice, I've walked with hundreds of people on their journey through difficulties and obstacles in life to emerge with a new sense of direction, purpose and peace. No matter what you may be struggling with; depression, anxiety/panic, grief, chronic illness/disability, relationship issues or simply feeling a loss of direction and purpose in your life, I would love to help you.
Dinesh Shrestha
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Canyon Lake, TX 78130 (Online Only)
My name is Dinesh. I am a licensed Professional counselor and also working towards getting my License in Chemical dependency as well. My goal as a therapist is to help you become mindful of your life values and your life stories, guide you to change them if necessary, and help you become the best version of yourself. Having worked in different settings, hospitals, rehab centers, clinics, and schools, I am flexible to work with people of all ages and different concerns.
My name is Dinesh. I am a licensed Professional counselor and also working towards getting my License in Chemical dependency as well. My goal as a therapist is to help you become mindful of your life values and your life stories, guide you to change them if necessary, and help you become the best version of yourself. Having worked in different settings, hospitals, rehab centers, clinics, and schools, I am flexible to work with people of all ages and different concerns.
Your story is unique, your experiences unlike ANY other. The process is to find you as you are, and to journey together to where you want to be. My years of work with traumatized and grief-stricken clients and families have brought the conclusion that anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationships are the barriers to a healthy self, to a meaningful and purposeful life. Determining the causes and our role in these barriers (overwhelming and unduly burdensome at times) will begin to get us unstuck. Circumstances likely have driven you to the point of therapy, but a great opportunity to regain control and find the healthy you.
Your story is unique, your experiences unlike ANY other. The process is to find you as you are, and to journey together to where you want to be. My years of work with traumatized and grief-stricken clients and families have brought the conclusion that anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationships are the barriers to a healthy self, to a meaningful and purposeful life. Determining the causes and our role in these barriers (overwhelming and unduly burdensome at times) will begin to get us unstuck. Circumstances likely have driven you to the point of therapy, but a great opportunity to regain control and find the healthy you.
Clint Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Canyon Lake, TX 78130 (Online Only)
As a pastoral counselor, I have helped individuals, couples, families, inmates, law enforcement officers, clergy, youth, and many others who have strugglled with their own unique circumstances and disorders. It has been a joy to see people experience relief and freedom from problems like stress, worry, financial and time mismanagement, hopelessness, fear, depression, anxiety, etc.
As a pastoral counselor, I have helped individuals, couples, families, inmates, law enforcement officers, clergy, youth, and many others who have strugglled with their own unique circumstances and disorders. It has been a joy to see people experience relief and freedom from problems like stress, worry, financial and time mismanagement, hopelessness, fear, depression, anxiety, etc.
Justin Ruiz, Counseling-Mental Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Through these partnerships, he offers specialized support to those who dedicate their lives to protecting others, recognizing the unique stressors and traumas they may face.
Justin Ruiz is a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges. With years of experience, Justin specializes in providing compassionate and effective therapy to men, adolescents, and children facing issues such as anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, and adoption-related concerns. Driven by a commitment to making a positive impact, Justin focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions openly. His approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, employing evidence-based techniques and personalized sessions.
Through these partnerships, he offers specialized support to those who dedicate their lives to protecting others, recognizing the unique stressors and traumas they may face.
Justin Ruiz is a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges. With years of experience, Justin specializes in providing compassionate and effective therapy to men, adolescents, and children facing issues such as anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, and adoption-related concerns. Driven by a commitment to making a positive impact, Justin focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions openly. His approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, employing evidence-based techniques and personalized sessions.
Amanda Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , LPC- A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Life can be difficult and often we find ourselves feeling stuck, despite our best efforts. You have what it takes to navigate the challenges life brings. Together, we can work to identify new ways to navigate these challenges, while promoting wholeness and healing.
Life can be difficult and often we find ourselves feeling stuck, despite our best efforts. You have what it takes to navigate the challenges life brings. Together, we can work to identify new ways to navigate these challenges, while promoting wholeness and healing.
Nicole Richelle Prins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Canyon Lake, TX 78130
Not accepting new clients
I have experience working with veterans and active-duty service members dealing with issues from military sexual trauma, combat trauma, and integration back into civilian society.
While well versed and experience in traditional interventions and therapeutic styles, such as CBT and DBT, Nicole's approach to therapy is collaborative and holistic. She includes mythology, spirituality and other non-traditional interventions in her treatment planning, particularly working to include a client’s cultural background into their care. Nicole’s guiding principle in therapy and wellness is authenticity. This is true in how she presents herself to clients and in encouraging clients to embrace their most genuine selves.
I have experience working with veterans and active-duty service members dealing with issues from military sexual trauma, combat trauma, and integration back into civilian society.
While well versed and experience in traditional interventions and therapeutic styles, such as CBT and DBT, Nicole's approach to therapy is collaborative and holistic. She includes mythology, spirituality and other non-traditional interventions in her treatment planning, particularly working to include a client’s cultural background into their care. Nicole’s guiding principle in therapy and wellness is authenticity. This is true in how she presents herself to clients and in encouraging clients to embrace their most genuine selves.
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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.