Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Melissa, TX
Megan Carley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Melissa, TX 75454 (Online Only)
With over two decades of experience and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University, I am a seasoned therapist dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenging life experiences. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of settings, including dual diagnosis residential treatment facilities, inpatient and outpatient programs specializing in eating disorders, and substance abuse treatment programs. My passion for helping others has only deepened over the years, and my focus has evolved to specialize in complex trauma, attachment trauma, spiritual abuse, and LGBTQ+ related issues.
With over two decades of experience and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University, I am a seasoned therapist dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenging life experiences. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of settings, including dual diagnosis residential treatment facilities, inpatient and outpatient programs specializing in eating disorders, and substance abuse treatment programs. My passion for helping others has only deepened over the years, and my focus has evolved to specialize in complex trauma, attachment trauma, spiritual abuse, and LGBTQ+ related issues.
I specialize in treating PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
For now, we are operating out of temporary offices in downtown McKinney while our permanent location is being prepared. Our new, permanent office will be in downtown Melissa and is expected to open in late Fall 2024. For appointments or more information, please call us at 972-265-9140 or visit our website here.
I specialize in treating PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
For now, we are operating out of temporary offices in downtown McKinney while our permanent location is being prepared. Our new, permanent office will be in downtown Melissa and is expected to open in late Fall 2024. For appointments or more information, please call us at 972-265-9140 or visit our website here.
Rejuvenation Counseling, Coaching & Consulting LLC
Pastoral Counselor, LCCP, LCMFT, LCCT
Verified Verified
Melissa, TX 75454 (Online Only)
Rejuvenation Counseling, Coaching and Consulting is a safe place for clergy and the five fold ministry to come and get healing and recover from church trauma.
Dr. Nicckay Natson is the Executive Director and Founder of Rejuvenation Counseling Coaching & Consulting LLC. Dr. Nicckay is a Licensed Clinical Christian Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Christian Therapist and Licensed Clinical Christian Marriage and Family Therapist a Licensed and Ordained Minister, Certified Life Coach, Certified Mentor and Certified Marriage Mentor. She is also a Certified Symbis facilitator. She has been a therapist/therapist supervisor/behavior analyst for over 18 years combined in the secular arena before she decided to start a Christian Counseling Practice to help those that are in need.
Rejuvenation Counseling, Coaching and Consulting is a safe place for clergy and the five fold ministry to come and get healing and recover from church trauma.
Dr. Nicckay Natson is the Executive Director and Founder of Rejuvenation Counseling Coaching & Consulting LLC. Dr. Nicckay is a Licensed Clinical Christian Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Christian Therapist and Licensed Clinical Christian Marriage and Family Therapist a Licensed and Ordained Minister, Certified Life Coach, Certified Mentor and Certified Marriage Mentor. She is also a Certified Symbis facilitator. She has been a therapist/therapist supervisor/behavior analyst for over 18 years combined in the secular arena before she decided to start a Christian Counseling Practice to help those that are in need.
I also have a special certification in trauma therapy and am trained in EMDR therapy.
Every client has a story. I help my client explore their story, values and beliefs. I enjoy a client who likes to interact with these issues and want to work to see the "why" behind their beliefs and behaviors. I also enjoy clients who like to set goals for themselves and their relationships and are willing to work towards them.
I also have a special certification in trauma therapy and am trained in EMDR therapy.
Every client has a story. I help my client explore their story, values and beliefs. I enjoy a client who likes to interact with these issues and want to work to see the "why" behind their beliefs and behaviors. I also enjoy clients who like to set goals for themselves and their relationships and are willing to work towards them.
Mara Yachimski
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melissa, TX 75454
Do you struggle with unresolved trauma that affects your ability to connect with others? Do you feel overlooked by those who don't seem to "get it"? Do you wonder if being happy should be easier? Now more than ever people find themselves feeling lost and detached, as if they don't fit in with the rest of the world. I believe you are more powerful than you know. At Village Counseling, I offer an empowering experience for my clients.
Do you struggle with unresolved trauma that affects your ability to connect with others? Do you feel overlooked by those who don't seem to "get it"? Do you wonder if being happy should be easier? Now more than ever people find themselves feeling lost and detached, as if they don't fit in with the rest of the world. I believe you are more powerful than you know. At Village Counseling, I offer an empowering experience for my clients.
My focus is to assist those struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, impulse control, daily life stressors, self harm, trauma, adolescents affected by parental conflict or divorce, behavioral outbursts and anger management issues, and youth transitioning into young adulthood.
I hope to be someone you can seek support from, but who can also help to guide you to feel more in control, more grounded, and better able to face everyday stressors that pop up along the way. I believe we all have the power to grow from challenges; we just need the right guidance and space to do so. I love walking alongside clients to help them navigate these challenges.
My focus is to assist those struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, impulse control, daily life stressors, self harm, trauma, adolescents affected by parental conflict or divorce, behavioral outbursts and anger management issues, and youth transitioning into young adulthood.
I hope to be someone you can seek support from, but who can also help to guide you to feel more in control, more grounded, and better able to face everyday stressors that pop up along the way. I believe we all have the power to grow from challenges; we just need the right guidance and space to do so. I love walking alongside clients to help them navigate these challenges.
Lacie A Morgan
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melissa, TX 75454
Individuals who are involved in domestic abuse and trauma may experience feelings of sadness, loss, isolation, lacking a support system, or problems with their self-esteem. My goal is to help you work through these personal experiences during therapy and provide you with acceptance, warmth, and empathy to help you heal.
Individuals who are involved in domestic abuse and trauma may experience feelings of sadness, loss, isolation, lacking a support system, or problems with their self-esteem. My goal is to help you work through these personal experiences during therapy and provide you with acceptance, warmth, and empathy to help you heal.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and senior adults with issues including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, self-esteem, anger management, trauma, and adjusting to and coping with life’s stressors. I also have experience in assisting LGBTQ+ clients with identity exploration and transition.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and senior adults with issues including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, self-esteem, anger management, trauma, and adjusting to and coping with life’s stressors. I also have experience in assisting LGBTQ+ clients with identity exploration and transition.
I attained my doctorate degree at Liberty University in trauma counseling.
My therapeutic approach employs flexible integration. This style enables the counseling experience to be tailored to the individual needs and style of each client. This can range from behavioral to psychodynamic techniques. The methods are different but complimentary in order to give each client the most effective experience. Clients will feel free to express their innermost thoughts, feelings, and ideas through a non-threatening, non-judgmental environment. Utilizing techniques that complement each unique personality will enable clients to gain confidence in achieving their goals.
I attained my doctorate degree at Liberty University in trauma counseling.
My therapeutic approach employs flexible integration. This style enables the counseling experience to be tailored to the individual needs and style of each client. This can range from behavioral to psychodynamic techniques. The methods are different but complimentary in order to give each client the most effective experience. Clients will feel free to express their innermost thoughts, feelings, and ideas through a non-threatening, non-judgmental environment. Utilizing techniques that complement each unique personality will enable clients to gain confidence in achieving their goals.
Sometimes life can feel like trying to climb Mount Everest without any supplies. As a fellow traveler of life, I have experienced steep climbs, low valleys, feeling disconnected, and at times hopeless. The experiences of my journey have given me an authentic wisdom to navigate the unfamiliar or challenging terrain with you. Together, we can do hard things and tread across the contours of life. My areas of focus are: trauma, personal/mental health challenges while parenting/raising children, women's mental health, peri/postpartum anxiety/depression, substance use, identity development, geriatric, life transitions, and end of life.
Sometimes life can feel like trying to climb Mount Everest without any supplies. As a fellow traveler of life, I have experienced steep climbs, low valleys, feeling disconnected, and at times hopeless. The experiences of my journey have given me an authentic wisdom to navigate the unfamiliar or challenging terrain with you. Together, we can do hard things and tread across the contours of life. My areas of focus are: trauma, personal/mental health challenges while parenting/raising children, women's mental health, peri/postpartum anxiety/depression, substance use, identity development, geriatric, life transitions, and end of life.
Blake Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Melissa, TX 75454
I am passionate about helping people who have difficulty with anxiety, depression, addictions, anger management, trauma, grief, family and relationship issues, life transitions, and spiritual issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Texas under the supervision of Laurie Todd, MS, LPC-S. I graduated with a Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling and hold a Master of Divinity Degree. I strive to create a safe, caring, and compassionate therapeutic environment where clients are able to explore life issues and struggles. I desire to help teens, adults, and couples work through and find freedom from issues that they have been dealing with for days, decades, or anywhere in between. I've also enjoyed working with clients from numerous backgrounds and cultures to help them reach their goals.
I am passionate about helping people who have difficulty with anxiety, depression, addictions, anger management, trauma, grief, family and relationship issues, life transitions, and spiritual issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Texas under the supervision of Laurie Todd, MS, LPC-S. I graduated with a Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling and hold a Master of Divinity Degree. I strive to create a safe, caring, and compassionate therapeutic environment where clients are able to explore life issues and struggles. I desire to help teens, adults, and couples work through and find freedom from issues that they have been dealing with for days, decades, or anywhere in between. I've also enjoyed working with clients from numerous backgrounds and cultures to help them reach their goals.
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Kinsey Igo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melissa, TX 75454
The weight of depression can make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. Anxiety might be holding you back from the things you love. The lingering effects of trauma can cast shadows over your days. I get it and I understand how these struggles can impact your life, your relationships, and your overall well-being. I am Kinsey Igo, and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker that specializes in guiding individuals like you towards a life of renewed hope and empowerment. If you're grappling with the weight of depression, anxiety, or the aftermath of trauma, know that you don't have to face this journey alone.
The weight of depression can make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. Anxiety might be holding you back from the things you love. The lingering effects of trauma can cast shadows over your days. I get it and I understand how these struggles can impact your life, your relationships, and your overall well-being. I am Kinsey Igo, and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker that specializes in guiding individuals like you towards a life of renewed hope and empowerment. If you're grappling with the weight of depression, anxiety, or the aftermath of trauma, know that you don't have to face this journey alone.
To set your mind at ease, I am proficient in Relationship Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma Work, Attachment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Teen & Young Adult work and so much more.
Mental health challenges of your own or a loved one can cause such confusion and pain. Broken relationships can hurt so deeply. These things can put our lives in a wobble and cause us to lose meaning and joy in life. It can cause nagging anxiety or even depression; resulting in anxious thoughts playing on a loop in our minds, yet with the confusion of not knowing where to go from here. Rest assured that hope is just around the corner. You took the first step in reaching out and looking for help. We all need to feel seen and heard and know that we are not alone.
To set your mind at ease, I am proficient in Relationship Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma Work, Attachment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Teen & Young Adult work and so much more.
Mental health challenges of your own or a loved one can cause such confusion and pain. Broken relationships can hurt so deeply. These things can put our lives in a wobble and cause us to lose meaning and joy in life. It can cause nagging anxiety or even depression; resulting in anxious thoughts playing on a loop in our minds, yet with the confusion of not knowing where to go from here. Rest assured that hope is just around the corner. You took the first step in reaching out and looking for help. We all need to feel seen and heard and know that we are not alone.
Renae Heilman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Melissa, TX 75454
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client wants change. Although they may be struggling, they are trying to hold on to hope. There is hope. If you are struggling with depression and anxiety, trying to cope with past trauma or just navigating life's challenges, there is hope. I work from a cognitive behavioral model to understand the connection of our thoughts, feelings, and actions and how one may be stuck in a cycle with these thoughts and feelings dragging them down. I am an active counselor, so I don't just sit back, we work together with you developing the skills you need to move forward with your life. I also provide EMDR services.
My ideal client wants change. Although they may be struggling, they are trying to hold on to hope. There is hope. If you are struggling with depression and anxiety, trying to cope with past trauma or just navigating life's challenges, there is hope. I work from a cognitive behavioral model to understand the connection of our thoughts, feelings, and actions and how one may be stuck in a cycle with these thoughts and feelings dragging them down. I am an active counselor, so I don't just sit back, we work together with you developing the skills you need to move forward with your life. I also provide EMDR services.
Do you feel as though you will never have a healthy relationship: with your family? with your significant other? with yourself? with food? Do you struggle to love and appreciate the person staring back at you in the mirror? Do you feel stuck in habits that result in self-sabotage and feelings of shame? Do you feel unworthy or undeserving of stability or contentment, so you turn to unhealthy eating patterns, toxic relationships, or substances? Maybe the trauma you have experienced has not been managed effectively and you don't have the tools to heal and feel relief.
Do you feel as though you will never have a healthy relationship: with your family? with your significant other? with yourself? with food? Do you struggle to love and appreciate the person staring back at you in the mirror? Do you feel stuck in habits that result in self-sabotage and feelings of shame? Do you feel unworthy or undeserving of stability or contentment, so you turn to unhealthy eating patterns, toxic relationships, or substances? Maybe the trauma you have experienced has not been managed effectively and you don't have the tools to heal and feel relief.
My areas of strength are depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, self-harm, eating disorders, and stress management.
I am a mother of 2 boys, ages 21 and 25. I truly enjoyed every minute of raising them, even the hard moments. My oldest son is now married and in Seattle with his wife. My youngest is the fireball who has DiGeorge syndrome. It was challenging many times, but I have been his advocate through his entire life and still am to this day. I am now an empty nester with just my sweet dog Dixon, an American Eskimo.
My areas of strength are depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, self-harm, eating disorders, and stress management.
I am a mother of 2 boys, ages 21 and 25. I truly enjoyed every minute of raising them, even the hard moments. My oldest son is now married and in Seattle with his wife. My youngest is the fireball who has DiGeorge syndrome. It was challenging many times, but I have been his advocate through his entire life and still am to this day. I am now an empty nester with just my sweet dog Dixon, an American Eskimo.
If you’re looking for a therapist who genuinely wants to collaborate with you on your journey to mental and emotional wellness, then you are in the right place. I believe each client is the expert on their life, and I aspire to create a safe space for clients to navigate the challenges and successes that life brings. I use a range of modalities (different therapy types) to provide evidence-based care that is rooted in respect for people from all cultural backgrounds and awareness of possible past trauma. I believe work at the individual level—along with system change—creates the best results. I look forward to partnering with you!
If you’re looking for a therapist who genuinely wants to collaborate with you on your journey to mental and emotional wellness, then you are in the right place. I believe each client is the expert on their life, and I aspire to create a safe space for clients to navigate the challenges and successes that life brings. I use a range of modalities (different therapy types) to provide evidence-based care that is rooted in respect for people from all cultural backgrounds and awareness of possible past trauma. I believe work at the individual level—along with system change—creates the best results. I look forward to partnering with you!
Elen Redford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC, EMDR TR
Verified Verified
Melissa, TX 75454
I have experience working with adults struggling with Substance Abuse Disorders, Childhood Relational Trauma, and those adapting to diagnosis of mood disorders.
Addiction has been a large part of my life and career, I have enjoyed helping families understand and set boundaries with their loved ones in addiction, and those working towards sobriety or reevaluating their relationship with alcohol and substances. I believe in keeping a direct, open and honest environment when working together to identify the best course of action and coping skills to help you reduce and manage depression, anxiety. Let's see if together we find the path to achieve your goals and help create boundaries in order to improve quality of life.
I have experience working with adults struggling with Substance Abuse Disorders, Childhood Relational Trauma, and those adapting to diagnosis of mood disorders.
Addiction has been a large part of my life and career, I have enjoyed helping families understand and set boundaries with their loved ones in addiction, and those working towards sobriety or reevaluating their relationship with alcohol and substances. I believe in keeping a direct, open and honest environment when working together to identify the best course of action and coping skills to help you reduce and manage depression, anxiety. Let's see if together we find the path to achieve your goals and help create boundaries in order to improve quality of life.
I approach therapy as a partnership with my clients in which you are the ultimate decision-maker and I work with you to clear away obstacles and identify opportunities. My clients have successfully overcome or depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, marital stress, parent-child difficulties, domestic violence, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and anger issues. My specialties include working with the lgbtqia2s+ community and working with teens!
I approach therapy as a partnership with my clients in which you are the ultimate decision-maker and I work with you to clear away obstacles and identify opportunities. My clients have successfully overcome or depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, marital stress, parent-child difficulties, domestic violence, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and anger issues. My specialties include working with the lgbtqia2s+ community and working with teens!
My training has included learning how to improve relationships, increase happiness and joy, develop meaning and purpose, reduce anxiety and depression, recover from trauma and addictions, and enhance sleep and pain management.
Does your anxiety get in the way of doing things? Would you like to improve your relationships with a partner, family, friends, or coworkers? Do you feel down, unmotivated, or not as interested in things as you used to be? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, there is hope! You are not alone in these experiences, and many people have changed their lives through therapy. Therapy is a journey that we take together. There are many paths we can choose from to go in the direction you desire. Everyone is different, and your path is tailored to your needs, preferences, and values.
My training has included learning how to improve relationships, increase happiness and joy, develop meaning and purpose, reduce anxiety and depression, recover from trauma and addictions, and enhance sleep and pain management.
Does your anxiety get in the way of doing things? Would you like to improve your relationships with a partner, family, friends, or coworkers? Do you feel down, unmotivated, or not as interested in things as you used to be? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, there is hope! You are not alone in these experiences, and many people have changed their lives through therapy. Therapy is a journey that we take together. There are many paths we can choose from to go in the direction you desire. Everyone is different, and your path is tailored to your needs, preferences, and values.
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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.