Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Hollywood Park, TX
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Jenny R Forbes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hollywood Park, TX 78232
I support individuals and families in learning about, and coping with, mental health and substance abuse diagnoses. I utilize techniques designed to assist individuals in healing and reaching personal goals. I understand the negative impact Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) have on the whole person and I am passionate about providing trauma-informed, person-centered care.
I support individuals and families in learning about, and coping with, mental health and substance abuse diagnoses. I utilize techniques designed to assist individuals in healing and reaching personal goals. I understand the negative impact Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) have on the whole person and I am passionate about providing trauma-informed, person-centered care.
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Kayleigh Butler
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hollywood Park, TX 78232
Feeling confused, overwhelmed, and conflicted about your identity, past trauma, and future can be incredibly challenging. As a counselor specializing in LGBTQIA+ experiences and trauma, I am here to see you and support you every step of the way. You deserve a safe and nurturing space to explore your identity and heal from past wounds. Your challenges are valid, and your aspirations—whether they involve self-acceptance, healing, or building healthier relationships—are within reach. Together, we will navigate this journey, empowering you to embrace your authentic self and thrive.
Feeling confused, overwhelmed, and conflicted about your identity, past trauma, and future can be incredibly challenging. As a counselor specializing in LGBTQIA+ experiences and trauma, I am here to see you and support you every step of the way. You deserve a safe and nurturing space to explore your identity and heal from past wounds. Your challenges are valid, and your aspirations—whether they involve self-acceptance, healing, or building healthier relationships—are within reach. Together, we will navigate this journey, empowering you to embrace your authentic self and thrive.
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Gabriela Suitor
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hollywood Park, TX 78232
Hi I'm Gaby! I use an integrative approach implementing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to help treat adults, adolescents, and children. I seek to foster healing, empowerment, and growth in each individual client. Through this process, I help clients develop healthy and appropriate thinking patterns, problem-solving skills, and coping mechanisms. I strive to provide a safe and comfortable space where clients feel heard, validated, and respected. Whether it be Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life adjustment/change, Marital issues, etc, I would love to begin working with you on your healing journey!
Hi I'm Gaby! I use an integrative approach implementing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to help treat adults, adolescents, and children. I seek to foster healing, empowerment, and growth in each individual client. Through this process, I help clients develop healthy and appropriate thinking patterns, problem-solving skills, and coping mechanisms. I strive to provide a safe and comfortable space where clients feel heard, validated, and respected. Whether it be Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life adjustment/change, Marital issues, etc, I would love to begin working with you on your healing journey!
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Uche Chukwureh: Emdr And Brainspotting Intensives
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EMDR, BSP, SSP
Verified Verified
Hollywood Park, TX 78232
Human problems and suffering reside with every society and have proved to be ageless. In accepting the reality of the pain and suffering one needs commitment to explore the gamut of human experiences and emerge ready to carry on with some healing and hope for tomorrow. With EMDR & Brainspotting intensives the primary goal is to leave you with the emotions, understanding, and perspectives that will lead to healthy and useful behaviors and interactions. This evidence-based therapy approach also focuses on helping improve performance in your business and sports. It also allows one to address habits and urges that impede growth.
Human problems and suffering reside with every society and have proved to be ageless. In accepting the reality of the pain and suffering one needs commitment to explore the gamut of human experiences and emerge ready to carry on with some healing and hope for tomorrow. With EMDR & Brainspotting intensives the primary goal is to leave you with the emotions, understanding, and perspectives that will lead to healthy and useful behaviors and interactions. This evidence-based therapy approach also focuses on helping improve performance in your business and sports. It also allows one to address habits and urges that impede growth.
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Jasmine Scott-Cochran
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hollywood Park, TX 78232
Waitlist for new clients
One of my favorite quotes is: “All good things are wild and free” by Henry Thoreau. How can we enjoy our lives if we are reliving the past, worried about the future, and/or constantly trying to make ourselves feel better just for a moment? Does the challenge seem insurmountable? Maybe or maybe not, let us explore it! See my website (motmtherapy.com) for my full bio and to schedule a consultation.
One of my favorite quotes is: “All good things are wild and free” by Henry Thoreau. How can we enjoy our lives if we are reliving the past, worried about the future, and/or constantly trying to make ourselves feel better just for a moment? Does the challenge seem insurmountable? Maybe or maybe not, let us explore it! See my website (motmtherapy.com) for my full bio and to schedule a consultation.
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Patricia Carrillo Barnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood Park, TX 78232
Life is a constant process of change. At times, the process can be difficult and painful. Other times, you can feel that you are at an impasse and don't know where to turn or what to do next. I can provide a private and safe place to talk.
I am a spiritual person and I respect the spiritual orientation of my clieints. I utiilize brief, systemic (family or relationship), cognitive behavioral approaches. I strongly encourage you to see and believe in your goals, so that you can acheive them.
Life is a constant process of change. At times, the process can be difficult and painful. Other times, you can feel that you are at an impasse and don't know where to turn or what to do next. I can provide a private and safe place to talk.
I am a spiritual person and I respect the spiritual orientation of my clieints. I utiilize brief, systemic (family or relationship), cognitive behavioral approaches. I strongly encourage you to see and believe in your goals, so that you can acheive them.
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Daniel Burke Marriage and Family Therapist Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood Park, TX 78232
I work with Individuals, Couples and Families experiencing struggles and conflict with thier interpersonal relationships. I have experience with grief and loss issues, infidelity, and substance relapse prevention. Communication and compromise are hallmarks of successful relationships. For couples; passion, friendship and commitment signal success. Learn how to grow in your relationships.
I work with Individuals, Couples and Families experiencing struggles and conflict with thier interpersonal relationships. I have experience with grief and loss issues, infidelity, and substance relapse prevention. Communication and compromise are hallmarks of successful relationships. For couples; passion, friendship and commitment signal success. Learn how to grow in your relationships.
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Cait Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hollywood Park, TX 78232
You look around and everything seems broken or merely hanging on by a thread. No matter what you've tried, the promise of a better life seems further and further away. Constantly fighting against the things weighing you down only leads to more devastation and hopelessness. You feel lost in this nightmare of day-to-day living and struggle with feeling everything and nothing all at the same time. You’ve began to wonder how much longer you can go on like this, but the idea of true happiness seems so far from reach. Despite it all, you know that you deserve to experience real, sustainable change.
You look around and everything seems broken or merely hanging on by a thread. No matter what you've tried, the promise of a better life seems further and further away. Constantly fighting against the things weighing you down only leads to more devastation and hopelessness. You feel lost in this nightmare of day-to-day living and struggle with feeling everything and nothing all at the same time. You’ve began to wonder how much longer you can go on like this, but the idea of true happiness seems so far from reach. Despite it all, you know that you deserve to experience real, sustainable change.
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I was searching for the truth; there was no one truth, the truth I found was in the meaning.
I was searching for the truth; there was no one truth, the truth I found was in the meaning.
More Therapists Nearby
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Northeast Counseling Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCSW, LCSW-S, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78247
Our group of clinicians work with a diverse group of clients at different stages in life- from adolescence to older adulthood (age 10 and up.) Collectively we offer decades of experience and assistance with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stress, grief, body image and weight, and negative symptoms related to trauma. We utilize a variety of theories and techniques to help clients identify challenges, and will work through barriers that prevent optimal mental and emotional health.
Our group of clinicians work with a diverse group of clients at different stages in life- from adolescence to older adulthood (age 10 and up.) Collectively we offer decades of experience and assistance with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stress, grief, body image and weight, and negative symptoms related to trauma. We utilize a variety of theories and techniques to help clients identify challenges, and will work through barriers that prevent optimal mental and emotional health.
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Lucas Emilio Cantu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232
Providing treatment for Child and Family issues, with additional expertise in Post Traumatic Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar symptoms. Lucas draws from extensive experience with spirituality, art, music, and cutting edge methods to surprise his clients in making REAL and NOTICEABLE progress: parents with their children, couples with remembering their love, teens searching for themselves, and those struck by tragedy with gaining freedom from despair, and discovering an enthusiasm for life like they've never known!
Providing treatment for Child and Family issues, with additional expertise in Post Traumatic Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar symptoms. Lucas draws from extensive experience with spirituality, art, music, and cutting edge methods to surprise his clients in making REAL and NOTICEABLE progress: parents with their children, couples with remembering their love, teens searching for themselves, and those struck by tragedy with gaining freedom from despair, and discovering an enthusiasm for life like they've never known!
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Whitni F Toson-Emdr Trauma Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, EMDR, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
I specialize in treating Complex-PTSD, Dissociation, Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders/Postpartum Mental Health, Attachment Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD.
Do you desire deep and meaningful relationships? Are you looking for genuine closeness and connection but being held back by the fear of rejection? It's normal to want to feel safe and understood in relationships if you're a human. I know how daunting and disheartening it can be to navigate relationships when past experiences have left you feeling wounded and distrustful. I work with clients who feel "lost," lonely, or even resentful on their journeys through life, be it new parenthood, loss of a loved one, new job, memories from past trauma, or significant life adjustment.
I specialize in treating Complex-PTSD, Dissociation, Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders/Postpartum Mental Health, Attachment Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD.
Do you desire deep and meaningful relationships? Are you looking for genuine closeness and connection but being held back by the fear of rejection? It's normal to want to feel safe and understood in relationships if you're a human. I know how daunting and disheartening it can be to navigate relationships when past experiences have left you feeling wounded and distrustful. I work with clients who feel "lost," lonely, or even resentful on their journeys through life, be it new parenthood, loss of a loved one, new job, memories from past trauma, or significant life adjustment.
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Ashley Mendoza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258 (Online Only)
I specialize in processing trauma in individuals, specifically girls and women across the lifespan.
Welcome! I am accepting new clients. Therapy is a supportive tool that can start as early as 4 and as seasoned as someone in their 80's. Perhaps you are navigating a life transition and are unsure of where to go next? Or you feel ready to process that traumatic experience? In a collaborative environment you can discover your inner strength and realize within you is the ability to heal.
I specialize in processing trauma in individuals, specifically girls and women across the lifespan.
Welcome! I am accepting new clients. Therapy is a supportive tool that can start as early as 4 and as seasoned as someone in their 80's. Perhaps you are navigating a life transition and are unsure of where to go next? Or you feel ready to process that traumatic experience? In a collaborative environment you can discover your inner strength and realize within you is the ability to heal.
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Liliana Bermudez Balance Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression trauma, and difficult life events? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you want to find healthier ways to cope with overwhelming emotions? Want to find ways to have happier healthier relationships? At Balance Therapy, we offer a custom approach for each of our clients! While also wanting to come up with actual solutions to your problems and not waste your time. I want to get straight to the root of the issue to help you live a happier and more fulfilling life. Helping people live a better life is our passion! To find love, inspiration forgiveness, and embrace.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression trauma, and difficult life events? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you want to find healthier ways to cope with overwhelming emotions? Want to find ways to have happier healthier relationships? At Balance Therapy, we offer a custom approach for each of our clients! While also wanting to come up with actual solutions to your problems and not waste your time. I want to get straight to the root of the issue to help you live a happier and more fulfilling life. Helping people live a better life is our passion! To find love, inspiration forgiveness, and embrace.
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Trisha A. Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78232 (Online Only)
At Psychotherapy With Hope, we specialize in helping people find hope and purpose in the midst of their trauma and loss. We are privileged to work with Active Duty and Retired Service Members dealing with both combat and sexual trauma as well as individuals/couples/families facing depression, anxiety, and codependency. Our personal belief and foundation for treatment is that those who are motivated for healing can heal, no matter what they've been through. We offer a supportive and straightforward approach-it truly is a privilege to be "let in" to someone's life journey as they seek a better, more peaceful and fulfilling life.
At Psychotherapy With Hope, we specialize in helping people find hope and purpose in the midst of their trauma and loss. We are privileged to work with Active Duty and Retired Service Members dealing with both combat and sexual trauma as well as individuals/couples/families facing depression, anxiety, and codependency. Our personal belief and foundation for treatment is that those who are motivated for healing can heal, no matter what they've been through. We offer a supportive and straightforward approach-it truly is a privilege to be "let in" to someone's life journey as they seek a better, more peaceful and fulfilling life.
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Alexa Phillips
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232
When trauma occurs, it can become difficult to regulate our emotions, hold onto our memories, and face our triggers.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, unsure or anxious? You've come to the right place, life is hard. You may be a parent feeling lost or helpless with your child and how to meet their needs, a young adult struggling with adjusting in life, or maybe there are things you've been through in your life that are still affecting you today. Let's explore ways that we help you reach your full potential.
When trauma occurs, it can become difficult to regulate our emotions, hold onto our memories, and face our triggers.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, unsure or anxious? You've come to the right place, life is hard. You may be a parent feeling lost or helpless with your child and how to meet their needs, a young adult struggling with adjusting in life, or maybe there are things you've been through in your life that are still affecting you today. Let's explore ways that we help you reach your full potential.
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Teresa A. C. Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78247 (Online Only)
My areas of expertise include trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, adjustment problems, grief, anger, and general life problems.
I enjoy taking more of a holistic approach and getting to the root causes. Everything we do in life, from the people with whom we surround ourselves to the foods we consume, effects our mental health. Things from our past continue to have a significant impact on us as long as it remains undealt with and tucked away, but life does not have to be this way.
My areas of expertise include trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, adjustment problems, grief, anger, and general life problems.
I enjoy taking more of a holistic approach and getting to the root causes. Everything we do in life, from the people with whom we surround ourselves to the foods we consume, effects our mental health. Things from our past continue to have a significant impact on us as long as it remains undealt with and tucked away, but life does not have to be this way.
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Kristen Lockhart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232
Specializing in trauma informed therapies EMDR and CPT, I have had the privilege of witnessing real change and recovery in those suffering from PTSD.
Hello and welcome! I realize that choosing a therapist can be intimidating but you’ve made it this far, which means you’re ready to take action and I am here to help! My goal is to create a safe, judgment free, and empowering therapeutic alliance that allows each client to reach his or her full potential. My approach is holistic, collaborative, and integrative to your needs. Each person is unique and therefore deserves an individual approach to therapy. I have experience working with individuals struggling with symptoms related to traumatic events as well as individuals battling addiction, mood and anxiety disorders, and grief.
Specializing in trauma informed therapies EMDR and CPT, I have had the privilege of witnessing real change and recovery in those suffering from PTSD.
Hello and welcome! I realize that choosing a therapist can be intimidating but you’ve made it this far, which means you’re ready to take action and I am here to help! My goal is to create a safe, judgment free, and empowering therapeutic alliance that allows each client to reach his or her full potential. My approach is holistic, collaborative, and integrative to your needs. Each person is unique and therefore deserves an individual approach to therapy. I have experience working with individuals struggling with symptoms related to traumatic events as well as individuals battling addiction, mood and anxiety disorders, and grief.
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My passion is working with adults and teens who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, work/life balance, and life transitions.
Seeking help and finding the right therapist for you can be a daunting and challenging process. The key to positive, lasting change is finding a therapist who will tailor your treatment based on your individual needs and strengths, and help you overcome the behaviors and thoughts that are getting in your way. You need someone who will listen and understand you without judgment, support you through these changes, be honest with you, and challenge you when needed.
My passion is working with adults and teens who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, work/life balance, and life transitions.
Seeking help and finding the right therapist for you can be a daunting and challenging process. The key to positive, lasting change is finding a therapist who will tailor your treatment based on your individual needs and strengths, and help you overcome the behaviors and thoughts that are getting in your way. You need someone who will listen and understand you without judgment, support you through these changes, be honest with you, and challenge you when needed.
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Lauren DeHan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78232 (Online Only)
My education and trauma informed training has helped clients identify how past life experiences, their thoughts, and habits contribute to their current maladaptive behavior.
Hi there. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. I earned my Bachelor of Arts at the University of the Incarnate Word and my Master's degree in community counseling at The University of Texas at San Antonio. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and elderly in many different avenues surrounding mental health. If you have been dealing with depression or anxiety that are impacting your every day life, I encourage you to give therapy a try.
My education and trauma informed training has helped clients identify how past life experiences, their thoughts, and habits contribute to their current maladaptive behavior.
Hi there. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. I earned my Bachelor of Arts at the University of the Incarnate Word and my Master's degree in community counseling at The University of Texas at San Antonio. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and elderly in many different avenues surrounding mental health. If you have been dealing with depression or anxiety that are impacting your every day life, I encourage you to give therapy a try.
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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.