Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Duncanville, TX
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Lolabode Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Duncanville, TX 75116
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.
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I specialize in areas of family conflict, Parent-Child relationship, life adjustments, trauma, relationship issues, behavioral needs and women issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-Associate) supervised by Russ Bartee, PH.D, LPC-S. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a Child development minor from Oklahoma State University before obtaining my Masters from Texas Wesleyan University. I offer counseling to adolescent, couples, adults & families. I aim to create a collaborative experience and will encourage your personal values and stories to guide our journey to new insights. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, trust, and collaboration drawing from the models of Narrative therapy, CBT, & Dialectical behavior therapy.
I specialize in areas of family conflict, Parent-Child relationship, life adjustments, trauma, relationship issues, behavioral needs and women issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-Associate) supervised by Russ Bartee, PH.D, LPC-S. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a Child development minor from Oklahoma State University before obtaining my Masters from Texas Wesleyan University. I offer counseling to adolescent, couples, adults & families. I aim to create a collaborative experience and will encourage your personal values and stories to guide our journey to new insights. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, trust, and collaboration drawing from the models of Narrative therapy, CBT, & Dialectical behavior therapy.
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Armando Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Duncanville, TX 75116
My training and experience include working with PTSD, trauma, military pre and post-deployment, reintegration, adjusting to life transitions of separation, divorce, parenting, grief, depression, anxiety, and life issues in general.
I like to meet my clients where they are in life in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. I utilize a variety of approaches that best fit their needs integrating mind, body and spirit. I have a strong Christian background that has enabled me to work with people of all walks of life in a compassionate way to help them overcome their life difficulties and instill hope that things can get better. Because of my own personal spiritual walk and experience, I feel very comfortable in providing faith-based pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance when asked to do so.
My training and experience include working with PTSD, trauma, military pre and post-deployment, reintegration, adjusting to life transitions of separation, divorce, parenting, grief, depression, anxiety, and life issues in general.
I like to meet my clients where they are in life in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. I utilize a variety of approaches that best fit their needs integrating mind, body and spirit. I have a strong Christian background that has enabled me to work with people of all walks of life in a compassionate way to help them overcome their life difficulties and instill hope that things can get better. Because of my own personal spiritual walk and experience, I feel very comfortable in providing faith-based pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance when asked to do so.
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Pallavi Sharma
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Duncanville, TX 75116
“You cannot pour from an empty cup.” You have to take care of yourself before you take care of the rest of your world, and I am here to help you do that. I am currently an EMDR trained therapist who has experience working with trauma as well as unresolved emotional experiences. I also use client-centered approaches, as well as cognitive approaches, to guide individuals to a better understanding of their own patterns of thinking. I have experience working with individuals struggling with stress, anxiety, substance abuse, mood disorders, relationship conflicts, life changes, and adolescents struggling with adjustment.
“You cannot pour from an empty cup.” You have to take care of yourself before you take care of the rest of your world, and I am here to help you do that. I am currently an EMDR trained therapist who has experience working with trauma as well as unresolved emotional experiences. I also use client-centered approaches, as well as cognitive approaches, to guide individuals to a better understanding of their own patterns of thinking. I have experience working with individuals struggling with stress, anxiety, substance abuse, mood disorders, relationship conflicts, life changes, and adolescents struggling with adjustment.
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Holly Ramirez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Duncanville, TX 75116 (Online Only)
Having a master's degree in Licensed Professional Counseling, as well as in Crisis Response and Trauma Counseling, allows me the opportunity to meet you wherever you are in life.
People and their challenges come in all shapes and sizes, some of which you may not have ever planned on encountering! Regardless of how well prepared you may or may not feel, it always helps to have someone outside of your own head to lend perspective to your specific situation. I would love to assist in your efforts to find healing and empowerment in a safe, non-threatening environment. Christian counseling is available upon request.
Having a master's degree in Licensed Professional Counseling, as well as in Crisis Response and Trauma Counseling, allows me the opportunity to meet you wherever you are in life.
People and their challenges come in all shapes and sizes, some of which you may not have ever planned on encountering! Regardless of how well prepared you may or may not feel, it always helps to have someone outside of your own head to lend perspective to your specific situation. I would love to assist in your efforts to find healing and empowerment in a safe, non-threatening environment. Christian counseling is available upon request.
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Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and loss can be transformed.
I believe in the redemptive power of relationships and have championed the cause for more than a decade by walking alongside adults, couples, children, and families. 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.
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and loss can be transformed.
I believe in the redemptive power of relationships and have championed the cause for more than a decade by walking alongside adults, couples, children, and families. 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.
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Stephanie Trotter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Duncanville, TX 75137
As a well trained therapist with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Louisiana Monroe and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University, I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families overcome challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, trauma, and PTSD.
As a well trained therapist with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Louisiana Monroe and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University, I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families overcome challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, trauma, and PTSD.
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Nikki M. Carroll
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Duncanville, TX 75116 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Correa Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Psychological Associate, PsyM, LPA
Verified Verified
Duncanville, TX 75137
Do you feel lost, discounted, broken, or unheard? Does your family feel disconnected or has it grown or changed and you're not sure what to do? Correa Counseling and Consulting offers a safe place to process your feelings and life experiences. We strive to serve our diverse DFW community and therapeutic services are offered in English and Spanish. Correa Counseling and Consulting assists individuals and families experiencing issues related to but not limited to unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as clients adjusting to a life altering event such as divorce, death of a loved one, empty-nester, or new to parenting.
Do you feel lost, discounted, broken, or unheard? Does your family feel disconnected or has it grown or changed and you're not sure what to do? Correa Counseling and Consulting offers a safe place to process your feelings and life experiences. We strive to serve our diverse DFW community and therapeutic services are offered in English and Spanish. Correa Counseling and Consulting assists individuals and families experiencing issues related to but not limited to unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as clients adjusting to a life altering event such as divorce, death of a loved one, empty-nester, or new to parenting.
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Sophia Russell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Duncanville, TX 75116 (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.
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Jubilee Holistic Counseling & Consulting LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP
Verified Verified
Duncanville, TX 75137 (Online Only)
I support people working through a variety of concerns including anxiety, grief, work stress, relationship concerns, depressed mood and trauma.
I'm a compassionate mental health therapist driven to help others overcome personal obstacles & learn to accept and love their genuine selves. I believe you are the expert on your life. My role is to work collaboratively with you and provide the support, validation and assistance you need to reach your personal goals. This includes creating a therapeutic environment where you can feel safe and emotionally supported to engage in the work of healing.
I support people working through a variety of concerns including anxiety, grief, work stress, relationship concerns, depressed mood and trauma.
I'm a compassionate mental health therapist driven to help others overcome personal obstacles & learn to accept and love their genuine selves. I believe you are the expert on your life. My role is to work collaboratively with you and provide the support, validation and assistance you need to reach your personal goals. This includes creating a therapeutic environment where you can feel safe and emotionally supported to engage in the work of healing.
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Tiffany provides trauma-informed care to those who have more serious experiences and need a more intense approach.
iffany L. Morish, MS, CRC, LPC Tiffany L. Morish is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2019. She has an MS Degree from Northern Illinois University. Tiffany has helped clients identify the sources of their anxiety, depression, and other forms of distress. She works closely to help clients overcome religious trauma which may be the root of anxiety, shame, fear, and panic attacks. Tiffany also enjoys working with clients who exhibit people pleasing behaviors. They are vulnerable to being unkind to themselves and often put others needs ahead of theirs.
Tiffany provides trauma-informed care to those who have more serious experiences and need a more intense approach.
iffany L. Morish, MS, CRC, LPC Tiffany L. Morish is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2019. She has an MS Degree from Northern Illinois University. Tiffany has helped clients identify the sources of their anxiety, depression, and other forms of distress. She works closely to help clients overcome religious trauma which may be the root of anxiety, shame, fear, and panic attacks. Tiffany also enjoys working with clients who exhibit people pleasing behaviors. They are vulnerable to being unkind to themselves and often put others needs ahead of theirs.
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Dr. Dominique Dor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S,, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Duncanville, TX 75116
Ever feel like adulting came out of nowhere and hit you like a ton of bricks? Dr. Dor's Life Skills concept can move you from surviving to thriving in life. Dr. Dor is a highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solutions-oriented Psychotherapist. She is dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans for clients. She has a demonstrated track record of success working with diverse client populations in group settings, one-on-one, workshop training, and seminar speaking. Dr. Dor is an effective motivator and communicator.
Ever feel like adulting came out of nowhere and hit you like a ton of bricks? Dr. Dor's Life Skills concept can move you from surviving to thriving in life. Dr. Dor is a highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solutions-oriented Psychotherapist. She is dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans for clients. She has a demonstrated track record of success working with diverse client populations in group settings, one-on-one, workshop training, and seminar speaking. Dr. Dor is an effective motivator and communicator.
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Overcoming Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Duncanville, TX 75137
I especially enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families to improve their own quality of life as well as their interpersonal relationships. I offer insight on parenting skills and techniques, pre-marital and marriage counseling, divorce care, grief and loss, career counseling, including issues involving the workplace, and conflict resolution, even assisting in ironing out issues between friends. I have worked with clients of various ages and cultural backgrounds on a vast number of issues. If you desire to discuss any issue involving a relationship with another person, whether personal or professional, I may be the right counselor for you.
I especially enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families to improve their own quality of life as well as their interpersonal relationships. I offer insight on parenting skills and techniques, pre-marital and marriage counseling, divorce care, grief and loss, career counseling, including issues involving the workplace, and conflict resolution, even assisting in ironing out issues between friends. I have worked with clients of various ages and cultural backgrounds on a vast number of issues. If you desire to discuss any issue involving a relationship with another person, whether personal or professional, I may be the right counselor for you.
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Jing (Crystal) Shi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Duncanville, TX 75137
Crystal enjoys working with individual adults and couples. As a therapist, Crystal provides services in a caring and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel safe to share life's deepest hurts. Crystal tailors treatment to meet each person's specific needs by taking into consideration the uniqueness of each person's background, life experience, culture, and worldview. She desires to empower each person to face life's challenges, as well as develop strength, hope, and the additional skills needed to find healing and achieve their desired goals.
Crystal enjoys working with individual adults and couples. As a therapist, Crystal provides services in a caring and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel safe to share life's deepest hurts. Crystal tailors treatment to meet each person's specific needs by taking into consideration the uniqueness of each person's background, life experience, culture, and worldview. She desires to empower each person to face life's challenges, as well as develop strength, hope, and the additional skills needed to find healing and achieve their desired goals.
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We may experience situations that leave us doubting ourselves, feeling overwhelmed, or mentally and physically defeated. Along the way, we begin to question ourselves and wonder where we are going. We feel stuck. My focus in counseling is to help you quickly clarify your concerns, identify strengths and abilities that are being underused, and develop tools and resources to maintain your optimal satisfaction. When our work is over, I hope you feel empowered and excited about the changes yet to come in your life.
We may experience situations that leave us doubting ourselves, feeling overwhelmed, or mentally and physically defeated. Along the way, we begin to question ourselves and wonder where we are going. We feel stuck. My focus in counseling is to help you quickly clarify your concerns, identify strengths and abilities that are being underused, and develop tools and resources to maintain your optimal satisfaction. When our work is over, I hope you feel empowered and excited about the changes yet to come in your life.
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Resolve Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Duncanville, TX 75116
One thing is for certain, life comes with challenges! Along with those challenges, one can become overwhelmed and unsure of themselves. These uncertainties can create a variety of thoughts and feelings, even a loss of trust in the very thing you were sure of. If and when that happens, you need someone to remind you of your strength and empower you to excel beyond previously conceived limits.
One thing is for certain, life comes with challenges! Along with those challenges, one can become overwhelmed and unsure of themselves. These uncertainties can create a variety of thoughts and feelings, even a loss of trust in the very thing you were sure of. If and when that happens, you need someone to remind you of your strength and empower you to excel beyond previously conceived limits.
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The Recovery Room Therapy Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Duncanville, TX 75116
Life, the existence of an individual; the period between the birth and death of a living thing; to be filled with joyous occasions and milestones, like graduation, marriage, birth of children, new jobs, and success in general. Unfortunately, along with life's successes, come life stressors of many kinds, at many stages in life; that sometimes leave us broken, hurt, and lost. Our practice provides a place for mending, healing, and consoling......your remedy.
Life, the existence of an individual; the period between the birth and death of a living thing; to be filled with joyous occasions and milestones, like graduation, marriage, birth of children, new jobs, and success in general. Unfortunately, along with life's successes, come life stressors of many kinds, at many stages in life; that sometimes leave us broken, hurt, and lost. Our practice provides a place for mending, healing, and consoling......your remedy.
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Christie D. Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Duncanville, TX 75116 (Online Only)
Cracked by life? Don't stay shattered. Life simply sucks sometimes. We've all been there, battered by hardships that leave us feeling defeated, down-trodden, and drowning in insecurity. We question everything, from our choices to our very ability to cope. But here's the good news: you're not alone, and the solutions exist. That's where I come in. As a licensed professional with years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient counseling, I believe therapy is the ultimate toolbox for navigating life's messy challenges. No problem is too big, no pain too deep. Your story deserves a triumphant rewrite.
Cracked by life? Don't stay shattered. Life simply sucks sometimes. We've all been there, battered by hardships that leave us feeling defeated, down-trodden, and drowning in insecurity. We question everything, from our choices to our very ability to cope. But here's the good news: you're not alone, and the solutions exist. That's where I come in. As a licensed professional with years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient counseling, I believe therapy is the ultimate toolbox for navigating life's messy challenges. No problem is too big, no pain too deep. Your story deserves a triumphant rewrite.
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You did not find this page by accident! Has life been difficult? Are you struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, and life’s constant transitions? Then I may be the therapist for you. I am a culturally- competent, ethical, compassionate, and funny therapist who is seeking to help people identify, address, and process their issues. I believe that therapy can be used to help us improve our overall quality of life by allowing us to become self-aware. My ideal client is ready to learn, grow, and challenges themselves! I’m committed to assisting you on your journey! Take the first step on this journey! Call me!
You did not find this page by accident! Has life been difficult? Are you struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, and life’s constant transitions? Then I may be the therapist for you. I am a culturally- competent, ethical, compassionate, and funny therapist who is seeking to help people identify, address, and process their issues. I believe that therapy can be used to help us improve our overall quality of life by allowing us to become self-aware. My ideal client is ready to learn, grow, and challenges themselves! I’m committed to assisting you on your journey! Take the first step on this journey! Call me!
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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.