Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Desoto, TX
My specialization lies in tackling multi-generational dysfunctional patterns and addressing trauma-related stressors, especially those related to race-based and childhood traumas.
In my practice, the words "let's keep it real" are not just a catchphrase; they are a guiding principle. I firmly believe in creating an environment of trust, where you can be your authentic self without judgment. This authenticity is the bedrock of our therapeutic journey, allowing us to explore the deepest layers of your experiences and work towards lasting change. Together, we can embark on a profound voyage to break free from the constraints of mental and behavioral challenges. We will confront the issues that have held you back and unlock the door to personal growth and empowerment!
My specialization lies in tackling multi-generational dysfunctional patterns and addressing trauma-related stressors, especially those related to race-based and childhood traumas.
In my practice, the words "let's keep it real" are not just a catchphrase; they are a guiding principle. I firmly believe in creating an environment of trust, where you can be your authentic self without judgment. This authenticity is the bedrock of our therapeutic journey, allowing us to explore the deepest layers of your experiences and work towards lasting change. Together, we can embark on a profound voyage to break free from the constraints of mental and behavioral challenges. We will confront the issues that have held you back and unlock the door to personal growth and empowerment!
America Cardona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Desoto, TX 75115
Expertise in Depression/Anxiety/ PTSD-Complex PTSD/Childhood Abuse.
You do not have to walk alone, allow me to walk with you. Life is hard enough so why are we so hard on ourselves? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over decade in the field of Social Work/Mental Health. Emphasis in Trauma/Assault and Childhood Trauma. I believe everyone has the ability and should be given a chance to heal: mind, body, and spirit. It’s important to find someone who is a good fit for your journey.
Expertise in Depression/Anxiety/ PTSD-Complex PTSD/Childhood Abuse.
You do not have to walk alone, allow me to walk with you. Life is hard enough so why are we so hard on ourselves? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over decade in the field of Social Work/Mental Health. Emphasis in Trauma/Assault and Childhood Trauma. I believe everyone has the ability and should be given a chance to heal: mind, body, and spirit. It’s important to find someone who is a good fit for your journey.
Portia L. Hopkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CCTP II, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Desoto, TX 75123 (Online Only)
My practice focus is with individuals seeking support to navigate the emotional and physical healing of trauma, borderline personality disorder and anxiety. The challenges related to this type of healing affect how you show up in you physical body, the ability to stay present in the wake of these challenges and personal acceptance at a profound spiritual level. I offer support through cognitive therapy for processing, teach you manageable mindfulness to soothe your nervous system and help you prevent emotional self abandonment with dialectical behavior therapy, helping you feel better right now and rescue your soul from the past.
My practice focus is with individuals seeking support to navigate the emotional and physical healing of trauma, borderline personality disorder and anxiety. The challenges related to this type of healing affect how you show up in you physical body, the ability to stay present in the wake of these challenges and personal acceptance at a profound spiritual level. I offer support through cognitive therapy for processing, teach you manageable mindfulness to soothe your nervous system and help you prevent emotional self abandonment with dialectical behavior therapy, helping you feel better right now and rescue your soul from the past.
Jannetta Brass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Desoto, TX 75115 (Online Only)
I am an LCSW. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I am an LCSW. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Sarah L Owen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EEM-AP, CYT
Verified Verified
Desoto, TX 75115
My practice is unique! I combine counseling with the latest therapies that:
help heal trauma and the brain's stress response - Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing);
identify and shift unconscious beliefs/core patterns - Resonance Repatterning;
help heal the body and energy system - Eden Energy Medicine.
I believe lasting positive change is best achieved in a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment that incorporates our whole self - mind, body and Spirit. My intention for each session is that the deepest wisdom, healing and transformation occur in that moment, in alignment with your personal goals and highest good.I have been a counselor and internationally recognized teacher for over 30 years. I work cooperatively with each client to choose the therapeutic methods best suited to your needs. My style is warm, supportive and empathic with a gentle dose of humor and a focus on positive change!
My practice is unique! I combine counseling with the latest therapies that:
help heal trauma and the brain's stress response - Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing);
identify and shift unconscious beliefs/core patterns - Resonance Repatterning;
help heal the body and energy system - Eden Energy Medicine.
I believe lasting positive change is best achieved in a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment that incorporates our whole self - mind, body and Spirit. My intention for each session is that the deepest wisdom, healing and transformation occur in that moment, in alignment with your personal goals and highest good.I have been a counselor and internationally recognized teacher for over 30 years. I work cooperatively with each client to choose the therapeutic methods best suited to your needs. My style is warm, supportive and empathic with a gentle dose of humor and a focus on positive change!
Lolabode Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Desoto, TX 75115
Treating survivor of trauma is one of my specialties.
Changes in life and transitioning can be challenging but having great tools to handle them is important. I am available and love to work with you to develop positive life goals, develop a positive mind set, and a better attitude to manage life situations. Working together will help you to build or sharpen the inner strength in you, and to handle challenges with a great mind. Give me the opportunity to work with you to develop insights that will empowered you. Having an understanding of how to approach life events positively can be a great way to manage changes in life, and foster a better attitude towards negative live challenges.
Treating survivor of trauma is one of my specialties.
Changes in life and transitioning can be challenging but having great tools to handle them is important. I am available and love to work with you to develop positive life goals, develop a positive mind set, and a better attitude to manage life situations. Working together will help you to build or sharpen the inner strength in you, and to handle challenges with a great mind. Give me the opportunity to work with you to develop insights that will empowered you. Having an understanding of how to approach life events positively can be a great way to manage changes in life, and foster a better attitude towards negative live challenges.
Dawn W. Blunt
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MHR, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Desoto, TX 75115
I have a strengths-based counseling approach that includes attachment-based, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and trauma-informed practices.
I work with adults, couples, teens and families from diverse backgrounds that are dealing with life’s challenges. I am passionate about helping clients who are working through trauma and neglect. I understand that survivors of emotional, physical, and childhood abuse carry wounds that others cannot see. Stress management, anxiety, depression, couple’s conflict, relationships, family issues, and trauma are also my specialties. I provide a supportive, open, and judgement-free zone where clients can be authentic and express themselves, so they connect, heal, and grow.
I have a strengths-based counseling approach that includes attachment-based, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and trauma-informed practices.
I work with adults, couples, teens and families from diverse backgrounds that are dealing with life’s challenges. I am passionate about helping clients who are working through trauma and neglect. I understand that survivors of emotional, physical, and childhood abuse carry wounds that others cannot see. Stress management, anxiety, depression, couple’s conflict, relationships, family issues, and trauma are also my specialties. I provide a supportive, open, and judgement-free zone where clients can be authentic and express themselves, so they connect, heal, and grow.
I provide services for individuals and families in the areas of addiction, trauma, behavioral health, loss/grief, forgiveness, spiritual formation and marriage and family issues.
We all have places in our lives where we have been or are currently hurting. This place is our Soul; {psuche}; the heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, the center of one's being. Therapy is designed to heal and make whole those places that are broken, wounded, hurt or damaged or to keep us strong in our places of victory. To become whole we all need to do the SoulWork. SoulWork Counseling is holistic Christian counseling to meet you where you hurt and walk with you into your destiny of healing and wholeness.
I provide services for individuals and families in the areas of addiction, trauma, behavioral health, loss/grief, forgiveness, spiritual formation and marriage and family issues.
We all have places in our lives where we have been or are currently hurting. This place is our Soul; {psuche}; the heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, the center of one's being. Therapy is designed to heal and make whole those places that are broken, wounded, hurt or damaged or to keep us strong in our places of victory. To become whole we all need to do the SoulWork. SoulWork Counseling is holistic Christian counseling to meet you where you hurt and walk with you into your destiny of healing and wholeness.
Vallon S Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Desoto, TX 75115 (Online Only)
I utilize various counseling methods including talk therapy, trauma therapy, and a range of others based on client's specific need.
I am a fully licensed therapist in the stated of Texas and I believe that everyone should have a chance to heal. I am a certified trauma professional. I seek to assist individuals to resolve a wide range of difficulties and achieve their goals. I work with teens (14-19) and adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance recovery and many other difficulties. I provide a safe space where we can discuss your situation and develop a plan that allows you to feel some relief from your current circumstances. We will create a plan that will help you navigate through everyday life and unexpected situations.
I utilize various counseling methods including talk therapy, trauma therapy, and a range of others based on client's specific need.
I am a fully licensed therapist in the stated of Texas and I believe that everyone should have a chance to heal. I am a certified trauma professional. I seek to assist individuals to resolve a wide range of difficulties and achieve their goals. I work with teens (14-19) and adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance recovery and many other difficulties. I provide a safe space where we can discuss your situation and develop a plan that allows you to feel some relief from your current circumstances. We will create a plan that will help you navigate through everyday life and unexpected situations.
I focus on trauma, using NARM for complex/developmental trauma, and A.
I have a friendly nature and I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. I believe that my personal experiences help me to connect with my clients. I have experience with marriage, divorce, children, trauma, immigration, and multi-cultural issues. I believe that a client should feel safe and comfortable in order to share their most private information. I do my best to create a warm environment, free of judgement.
I focus on trauma, using NARM for complex/developmental trauma, and A.
I have a friendly nature and I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. I believe that my personal experiences help me to connect with my clients. I have experience with marriage, divorce, children, trauma, immigration, and multi-cultural issues. I believe that a client should feel safe and comfortable in order to share their most private information. I do my best to create a warm environment, free of judgement.
Shoneka Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Desoto, TX 75123 (Online Only)
Feeling unseen? Do you feel like no one understands you? Are you tired of the negative self-talk? Want to get out of your own way? I know how trauma, anxiety, and depression can consume you. I can support you through this and empower you with the skills to get your life back.
Feeling unseen? Do you feel like no one understands you? Are you tired of the negative self-talk? Want to get out of your own way? I know how trauma, anxiety, and depression can consume you. I can support you through this and empower you with the skills to get your life back.
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Brightlight Oasis Psychiatry and Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Desoto, TX 75115
I utilize evidence- based techniques such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered and Trauma Focused.
I am passionate about helping individuals embark on their journey towards healing and mental health stabilization. With several years of experience working in crisis stabilization, I understand first-hand how our environment shapes how we come to function. While taking a holistic approach to therapy, I believe we all have the tools and skills to overcome whatever it is we are dealing with.
I utilize evidence- based techniques such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered and Trauma Focused.
I am passionate about helping individuals embark on their journey towards healing and mental health stabilization. With several years of experience working in crisis stabilization, I understand first-hand how our environment shapes how we come to function. While taking a holistic approach to therapy, I believe we all have the tools and skills to overcome whatever it is we are dealing with.
My specialties include: anxiety & stress management, burnout recovery, healing trauma, navigating transitions, and maternal mental health.
Do you ever feel that you are just going through the motions of life? Are you longing for more in your life, career, or relationship? You’re smiling on the outside but struggling inside; you know life isn’t as pretty as you make it seem. It’s time to stop pretending and really start living your best life. My name is Latrice McNeal and I specialize in helping high achievers have more fulfilling lives & relationships. You may be frustrated, tired, or overwhelmed now but it’s time to take back your power & live the life you desire.
My specialties include: anxiety & stress management, burnout recovery, healing trauma, navigating transitions, and maternal mental health.
Do you ever feel that you are just going through the motions of life? Are you longing for more in your life, career, or relationship? You’re smiling on the outside but struggling inside; you know life isn’t as pretty as you make it seem. It’s time to stop pretending and really start living your best life. My name is Latrice McNeal and I specialize in helping high achievers have more fulfilling lives & relationships. You may be frustrated, tired, or overwhelmed now but it’s time to take back your power & live the life you desire.
Sophia Russell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Desoto, TX 75115 (Online Only)
Our family system impacts how we view the world, and those values may not work so well for you now. I offer sessions which focus on addressing a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, emotional balance, and much more. I also offer tailored services in the following areas; Self-Affirming Therapy, Faith Questioning, Healing from Botched Therapy, Boss Burn-Out Therapy, Therapy for Therapists, and Rough Patch Therapy.
Our family system impacts how we view the world, and those values may not work so well for you now. I offer sessions which focus on addressing a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, emotional balance, and much more. I also offer tailored services in the following areas; Self-Affirming Therapy, Faith Questioning, Healing from Botched Therapy, Boss Burn-Out Therapy, Therapy for Therapists, and Rough Patch Therapy.
Melodi Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Desoto, TX 75115 (Online Only)
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Additional experience include being trained in EMDR and Brainspotting Phase 1 & 2 to assist clients who have experienced trauma, & an Adult Mental Health First Aid Trainer.
Feelings of despair & insecurity can alter our perception of daily living. If you are seeking comfort & hope from within, I am available to assist you in achieving happiness & satisfaction. As a therapist, I enjoy helping others gain insight & awareness through spiritual counseling. I also provide a safe environment to explore your feelings, beliefs, & behaviors. Together you & I will establish & achieve therapeutic goals. My counseling approach is Adlerian Therapy, which focuses on understanding the unique & inner beliefs to increase self-awareness; as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which works to change irrational thoug
Additional experience include being trained in EMDR and Brainspotting Phase 1 & 2 to assist clients who have experienced trauma, & an Adult Mental Health First Aid Trainer.
Feelings of despair & insecurity can alter our perception of daily living. If you are seeking comfort & hope from within, I am available to assist you in achieving happiness & satisfaction. As a therapist, I enjoy helping others gain insight & awareness through spiritual counseling. I also provide a safe environment to explore your feelings, beliefs, & behaviors. Together you & I will establish & achieve therapeutic goals. My counseling approach is Adlerian Therapy, which focuses on understanding the unique & inner beliefs to increase self-awareness; as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which works to change irrational thoug
Kimberly Harvey
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Desoto, TX 75115 (Online Only)
I am also a survivor with lived experience linked to neglect, trauma, anxiety, depression, teen pregnancy, separation and divorce, grief, and countless other disappointments, I couldn’t tell it all even if I tried.
Have you been dealing with a lot lately? Are you feeling tired and overwhelmed with everything going on? Are you feeling like you do not know where to start? The first step is to call for your initial consultation. Now is the time for you to take control of your life. Together, we can work on setting clear goals and developing strategies to help you achieve them. I am here to support and guide you every step of the way as you navigate this journey towards empowerment and fulfillment.
I am also a survivor with lived experience linked to neglect, trauma, anxiety, depression, teen pregnancy, separation and divorce, grief, and countless other disappointments, I couldn’t tell it all even if I tried.
Have you been dealing with a lot lately? Are you feeling tired and overwhelmed with everything going on? Are you feeling like you do not know where to start? The first step is to call for your initial consultation. Now is the time for you to take control of your life. Together, we can work on setting clear goals and developing strategies to help you achieve them. I am here to support and guide you every step of the way as you navigate this journey towards empowerment and fulfillment.
Laura L Meyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT, CMAT, EMDR_Tr
Verified Verified
Desoto, TX 75115
My specialized services include couples counseling for betrayal trauma, marital enrichment, and addressing problematic sexual behaviors.
Are you experiencing a devitalized relationship due to perpetual conflict? Has the unbearable pain from a unexpected betrayal from a loved one up-ended your life? Are you struggling to manage powerful urges in sex and love addiction, and problematic sexual behaviors? Allow me to help! I will work alongside you to help you to find healing and wholeness, and regain your dignity. With over a decade of practice I've learned that regardless of our identities, personalities, family backgrounds, and beliefs, we all yearn for truth, and genuine, meaningful connections that give us a sense of direction in life, and personal completion.
My specialized services include couples counseling for betrayal trauma, marital enrichment, and addressing problematic sexual behaviors.
Are you experiencing a devitalized relationship due to perpetual conflict? Has the unbearable pain from a unexpected betrayal from a loved one up-ended your life? Are you struggling to manage powerful urges in sex and love addiction, and problematic sexual behaviors? Allow me to help! I will work alongside you to help you to find healing and wholeness, and regain your dignity. With over a decade of practice I've learned that regardless of our identities, personalities, family backgrounds, and beliefs, we all yearn for truth, and genuine, meaningful connections that give us a sense of direction in life, and personal completion.
Dr. Dwight A. Hughes
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
Desoto, TX 75115 (Online Only)
I provide premarital counseling,"tune-ups," infidelity recovery as well as individual counseling to those struggling from past psychological neglect (abuse, trauma), all at a pace that honors your particular orientation, heritage and capacity.
Couples, have you grown apart, longing for a deeper connection that's not in sight? Do you occasionally question if your partner really is there for you? Are you feeling controlled and unappreciated despite all you do? If so, there is hope.The gift of therapy coupled with your unique way of caring for yourself, (mind, body, spirit) can radically shift your dynamic. Those planning to marry can explore hot topics and hone tools to avoid common intimacy pitfalls before the marital journey begins.
I provide premarital counseling,"tune-ups," infidelity recovery as well as individual counseling to those struggling from past psychological neglect (abuse, trauma), all at a pace that honors your particular orientation, heritage and capacity.
Couples, have you grown apart, longing for a deeper connection that's not in sight? Do you occasionally question if your partner really is there for you? Are you feeling controlled and unappreciated despite all you do? If so, there is hope.The gift of therapy coupled with your unique way of caring for yourself, (mind, body, spirit) can radically shift your dynamic. Those planning to marry can explore hot topics and hone tools to avoid common intimacy pitfalls before the marital journey begins.
Nikki M. Carroll
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Desoto, TX 75115 (Online Only)
My training and specialization include relationships, marriage and family therapy, trauma, women’s issues, and adoption-sensitive therapy, including transracial adoption issues.
I believe in the redemptive power of relationships and have championed the cause for more than a decade by walking alongside individuals, couples and families as they heal and grow. I believe relationships can be healing instruments. Trauma and loss can be transformed. Vulnerability is courage. And when we connect to ourselves, we can effectively connect to others. This work is my passion. As an adoptive parent and psychotherapist, I also understand and respect both the pressures involved in building a family, coupled with the unique gifts and learning experiences that the adoption dynamic brings.
My training and specialization include relationships, marriage and family therapy, trauma, women’s issues, and adoption-sensitive therapy, including transracial adoption issues.
I believe in the redemptive power of relationships and have championed the cause for more than a decade by walking alongside individuals, couples and families as they heal and grow. I believe relationships can be healing instruments. Trauma and loss can be transformed. Vulnerability is courage. And when we connect to ourselves, we can effectively connect to others. This work is my passion. As an adoptive parent and psychotherapist, I also understand and respect both the pressures involved in building a family, coupled with the unique gifts and learning experiences that the adoption dynamic brings.
Shero Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, EdD, LPC-A, CMIP, CGP, CTP
Verified Verified
Desoto, TX 75115 (Online Only)
Additionally, I serve women and teen girls suffering from anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief, and low self esteem.
Welcome to Shero Counseling and Wellness! My name is Dr. Jeannita Bussle. I am passionate about helping women and teen girls overcome trauma, heal their minds and experience true peace. I believe a healthy inner self is a healed inner self.
Additionally, I serve women and teen girls suffering from anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief, and low self esteem.
Welcome to Shero Counseling and Wellness! My name is Dr. Jeannita Bussle. I am passionate about helping women and teen girls overcome trauma, heal their minds and experience true peace. I believe a healthy inner self is a healed inner self.
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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.