Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Royse City, TX
I have 20 years of experience in helping clients with recovery from trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, coping with addictions, and anger management.
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired, but unsure what to do about it? Does anxiety, depression, or other life conditions keep you from being your best? If so, I may be able to assist you in your growth and development along your healing journey. I serve to empower my clients and assist them in working through and overcoming their mental and behavioral health struggles.
I have 20 years of experience in helping clients with recovery from trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, coping with addictions, and anger management.
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired, but unsure what to do about it? Does anxiety, depression, or other life conditions keep you from being your best? If so, I may be able to assist you in your growth and development along your healing journey. I serve to empower my clients and assist them in working through and overcoming their mental and behavioral health struggles.
I offer counseling for children, teens, adult individuals, and couples facing a wide range of challenges, including trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, relationship issues, spiritual struggles, and much more. Some of my goals are to help you understand what you are going through and help you develop useful skills so you can overcome the trials and hardships you face. Using a person-centered approach, I believe you are the expert on your life. Part of my role is to guide you toward skills and tools that will be most useful for you to help you accomplish the specific goals you’d like to achieve in your life.
I offer counseling for children, teens, adult individuals, and couples facing a wide range of challenges, including trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, relationship issues, spiritual struggles, and much more. Some of my goals are to help you understand what you are going through and help you develop useful skills so you can overcome the trials and hardships you face. Using a person-centered approach, I believe you are the expert on your life. Part of my role is to guide you toward skills and tools that will be most useful for you to help you accomplish the specific goals you’d like to achieve in your life.
Jennifer Oxford
Counselor, CMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Royse City, TX 75189 (Online Only)
My services include psychoeducation about mood and emotions, parenting support, couples counseling, and trauma counseling.
My counseling philosophy is focused on helping individuals as they go through adversity to continue their personal growth through compassionate therapy. I am excited to work with individuals who seek to increase emotional regulation, heal from adversity, and desire to improve their relationships with themselves and others. I firmly believe in helping people navigate through issues and circumstances to reach their goals in all aspects of their lives. Through strengths and evidence-based therapies, I will cheer and guide individuals to self-empowerment and increased quality of life.
My services include psychoeducation about mood and emotions, parenting support, couples counseling, and trauma counseling.
My counseling philosophy is focused on helping individuals as they go through adversity to continue their personal growth through compassionate therapy. I am excited to work with individuals who seek to increase emotional regulation, heal from adversity, and desire to improve their relationships with themselves and others. I firmly believe in helping people navigate through issues and circumstances to reach their goals in all aspects of their lives. Through strengths and evidence-based therapies, I will cheer and guide individuals to self-empowerment and increased quality of life.
Elizabeth Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, PsyD , (ABD)
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Royse City, TX 75189
The road after a broken relationship or life-altering trauma can be tough.
Struggling with relationship hurdles? Battling anxiety or overwhelming panic? Haunted by lingering trauma? You're far from being on your own. Here's the bright side – there's a beacon of hope. We don't offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, we base our counseling on a Biblical foundation with the best from neuroscience and wellness – into tailored counseling crafted just for you. But beyond techniques, what truly matters is our connection. Our sessions are your safe haven, where warmth and understanding thrive. Remember, YouMatter, and we're here to help.
The road after a broken relationship or life-altering trauma can be tough.
Struggling with relationship hurdles? Battling anxiety or overwhelming panic? Haunted by lingering trauma? You're far from being on your own. Here's the bright side – there's a beacon of hope. We don't offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, we base our counseling on a Biblical foundation with the best from neuroscience and wellness – into tailored counseling crafted just for you. But beyond techniques, what truly matters is our connection. Our sessions are your safe haven, where warmth and understanding thrive. Remember, YouMatter, and we're here to help.
Carolyn Cooper-Murriel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royse City, TX 75189
My areas of expertise are Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues, Self Esteem, Grief, and Life Issues.
Today you are one step closer to a new you, empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Paraclete Counseling Services LLC is a small, boutique psychotherapy practice serving individuals and couples. I'm licensed in Texas and Tennessee, and PCS specializes in helping committed, motivated married couples to create beautiful marriages and helping woman live their best lives. Psychotherapy is an excellent opportunity to shed light on areas of pain in our life that keep us stuck and unfulfilled. Change requires a commitment to take the necessary steps in our relationships and lives.
My areas of expertise are Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues, Self Esteem, Grief, and Life Issues.
Today you are one step closer to a new you, empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Paraclete Counseling Services LLC is a small, boutique psychotherapy practice serving individuals and couples. I'm licensed in Texas and Tennessee, and PCS specializes in helping committed, motivated married couples to create beautiful marriages and helping woman live their best lives. Psychotherapy is an excellent opportunity to shed light on areas of pain in our life that keep us stuck and unfulfilled. Change requires a commitment to take the necessary steps in our relationships and lives.
Lara Yates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CCTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Royse City, TX 75189
Have you noticed a change in your child's behavior; anger, isolation, high risk behaviors, anxiousness, or the suspicion of self harm? Navigating through the teenage years can be tough, especially with the global challenges we are all facing! I’m a Texas state board certifited supervisor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Psychotherapist, an EMDR trained Therapist, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I specialize in building rapport with your teen but also see clients 5-99. I will assist your family in finding its communication style, resolving conflict, and help you to heal from trauma using EMDR therapy.
Have you noticed a change in your child's behavior; anger, isolation, high risk behaviors, anxiousness, or the suspicion of self harm? Navigating through the teenage years can be tough, especially with the global challenges we are all facing! I’m a Texas state board certifited supervisor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Psychotherapist, an EMDR trained Therapist, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I specialize in building rapport with your teen but also see clients 5-99. I will assist your family in finding its communication style, resolving conflict, and help you to heal from trauma using EMDR therapy.
Elizabeth (Betsy) Wade
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, CSC
Verified Verified
Royse City, TX 75189
Issues such as ADHD, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma, major life transitions, self-esteem, and parenting support.
I am an LPC-Associate, Supervised by Lauren Coats LPC-S. I enjoy working with people of all ages helping with practical ways to find healing and wellness. My primary aim is to create a secure and empathetic space where you can openly explore life's challenges. Together, we'll uncover and navigate thought patterns that impact your interpersonal relationships, address past traumas, and discover practical strategies for transformative change.
Issues such as ADHD, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma, major life transitions, self-esteem, and parenting support.
I am an LPC-Associate, Supervised by Lauren Coats LPC-S. I enjoy working with people of all ages helping with practical ways to find healing and wellness. My primary aim is to create a secure and empathetic space where you can openly explore life's challenges. Together, we'll uncover and navigate thought patterns that impact your interpersonal relationships, address past traumas, and discover practical strategies for transformative change.
Gavi Wilkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT- S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royse City, TX 75189 (Online Only)
Therapy can help you heal, cope with, and resolve traumas and problems that arise in life.
Lo mas importante eres tu y tu bienestar. Terapia puede ayudar a sanar, lidiar, y resolver los traumas y problemas que surgen en la vida. No estas solo, yo te puedo ayudar. Empezamos donde te sientas comodo. Te apoyo en tu creecimiento a ser tu mejor version. Me especializo en el trauma y ofresco servicios en ingles y espanol a adolescents, adultos, parejas y familias atravez de servicos virtuales. Me encantaria conocerlo!
Therapy can help you heal, cope with, and resolve traumas and problems that arise in life.
Lo mas importante eres tu y tu bienestar. Terapia puede ayudar a sanar, lidiar, y resolver los traumas y problemas que surgen en la vida. No estas solo, yo te puedo ayudar. Empezamos donde te sientas comodo. Te apoyo en tu creecimiento a ser tu mejor version. Me especializo en el trauma y ofresco servicios en ingles y espanol a adolescents, adultos, parejas y familias atravez de servicos virtuales. Me encantaria conocerlo!
New Path Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Royse City, TX 75189
Lauren treats a variety of problems and specializes in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, grief/loss, Trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, stress, abuse (narcissistic, emotional, sexual), adjustment/life transitions, relationships, family conflict, parenting, and adoption (triad).
Looking for a down to earth therapist to help you navigate life’s challenges? Lauren Butcher, LCSW has over 17+ years of crisis and trauma-focused expertise. She has helped clients from all walks of life through their darkest moments to emerge stronger and more resilient. She believes in the power of collaborative therapy and tailors approaches to individual needs. Many clients come feeling burnt out from negative experiences or ineffective therapy in the past and often achieve significant relief from symptoms within a brief amount of time. Whether you are facing adversity or seeking personal growth, she will support you through it.
Lauren treats a variety of problems and specializes in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, grief/loss, Trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, stress, abuse (narcissistic, emotional, sexual), adjustment/life transitions, relationships, family conflict, parenting, and adoption (triad).
Looking for a down to earth therapist to help you navigate life’s challenges? Lauren Butcher, LCSW has over 17+ years of crisis and trauma-focused expertise. She has helped clients from all walks of life through their darkest moments to emerge stronger and more resilient. She believes in the power of collaborative therapy and tailors approaches to individual needs. Many clients come feeling burnt out from negative experiences or ineffective therapy in the past and often achieve significant relief from symptoms within a brief amount of time. Whether you are facing adversity or seeking personal growth, she will support you through it.
Christal Mihalo Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Royse City, TX 75189 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Profession Counselor who works with children, teens, and adults who have ongoing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, and phase-of-life transitions.
Are you feeling stuck in a pattern that you have trouble breaking free from? Feeling lost, isolated, or lonely? Overwhelmed? Exhausted from racing thoughts? Not sure about the next steps? Some days you struggle to tell people how you really feel? My heart's desire is to provide you with a safe space to express your thoughts and feelings, gain clarity, feel heard, and supported.
I'm a Licensed Profession Counselor who works with children, teens, and adults who have ongoing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, and phase-of-life transitions.
Are you feeling stuck in a pattern that you have trouble breaking free from? Feeling lost, isolated, or lonely? Overwhelmed? Exhausted from racing thoughts? Not sure about the next steps? Some days you struggle to tell people how you really feel? My heart's desire is to provide you with a safe space to express your thoughts and feelings, gain clarity, feel heard, and supported.
Jeremy Pugh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royse City, TX 75189 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 14 years of clinical experience. I have worked in a wide range of settings and have built a set of skills that enables me to be flexible and to customize my treatment to the needs of the client. I am client centered, friendly and pride myself on building rapport quickly. I generally work with adults with issues of anxiety, depression, PTSD and substance use related issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 14 years of clinical experience. I have worked in a wide range of settings and have built a set of skills that enables me to be flexible and to customize my treatment to the needs of the client. I am client centered, friendly and pride myself on building rapport quickly. I generally work with adults with issues of anxiety, depression, PTSD and substance use related issues.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Royse City, TX 75189 (Online Only)
As a counselor I have many years of experience working within the field of mental health and trauma.
No matter what barrier or emotional struggle you are facing, from mental health diagnosis; relationships, family, trauma, to daily living skills, Rieper Counseling is there for you. Meeting not just your mental health needs, but providing support in being "WHOLE." Rieper Counseling collaborates with you and individualizes your treatment plan to help you succeed in your goals and overall wellbeing.
As a counselor I have many years of experience working within the field of mental health and trauma.
No matter what barrier or emotional struggle you are facing, from mental health diagnosis; relationships, family, trauma, to daily living skills, Rieper Counseling is there for you. Meeting not just your mental health needs, but providing support in being "WHOLE." Rieper Counseling collaborates with you and individualizes your treatment plan to help you succeed in your goals and overall wellbeing.
Contextual Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC , LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royse City, TX 75189
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy, helping you tackle depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
Hope is the ability to see light despite the darkness." - Desmond Tutu. I combine proven therapeutic techniques with genuine empathy to nurture hope and growth. I help clients uncover their strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and make meaningful changes. Seeking therapy is a courageous step. Whether you're facing life transitions, mental health challenges, or aiming to improve your well-being, I'll support you in achieving your goals and creating a balanced, fulfilling life.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy, helping you tackle depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
Hope is the ability to see light despite the darkness." - Desmond Tutu. I combine proven therapeutic techniques with genuine empathy to nurture hope and growth. I help clients uncover their strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and make meaningful changes. Seeking therapy is a courageous step. Whether you're facing life transitions, mental health challenges, or aiming to improve your well-being, I'll support you in achieving your goals and creating a balanced, fulfilling life.
I specialize in treating couples, adolescents, and individuals struggling with relationship trauma, anxiety, depression, infidelity, and crisis management.
We all need to feel loved, cared for, supported, and like we matter. I am a firm believer in meeting my clients where they are in life. When these needs are not met, we feel anxious, depressed and hopeless. These feelings may spill into your relationships as well and become self-destructive. Every emotion you feel is valid, and my goal is for my clients and couples to feel empowered, worthy, and safe.
I specialize in treating couples, adolescents, and individuals struggling with relationship trauma, anxiety, depression, infidelity, and crisis management.
We all need to feel loved, cared for, supported, and like we matter. I am a firm believer in meeting my clients where they are in life. When these needs are not met, we feel anxious, depressed and hopeless. These feelings may spill into your relationships as well and become self-destructive. Every emotion you feel is valid, and my goal is for my clients and couples to feel empowered, worthy, and safe.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD , PhD, LPC, AACC LC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Royse City, TX 75189
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I enjoy using EMDR therapy to help clients process trauma and negative beliefs about themselves.
I came from a family who believed worry and anxiety was a primary love language and they used unhealthy coping skills including drugs, alcohol, and gambling. I know first-hand that it is difficult to break family patterns and it is not a one-time fix. I understand how mental illness and addiction impact the whole family. I myself was well into my adulthood before I realized that just because I was not abusing drugs and alcohol, I was caught in the insanity by trying to control those family members who were as well as those who I thought were enabling. I went to therapy and learned how to set and maintain healthy boundaries.
I enjoy using EMDR therapy to help clients process trauma and negative beliefs about themselves.
I came from a family who believed worry and anxiety was a primary love language and they used unhealthy coping skills including drugs, alcohol, and gambling. I know first-hand that it is difficult to break family patterns and it is not a one-time fix. I understand how mental illness and addiction impact the whole family. I myself was well into my adulthood before I realized that just because I was not abusing drugs and alcohol, I was caught in the insanity by trying to control those family members who were as well as those who I thought were enabling. I went to therapy and learned how to set and maintain healthy boundaries.
Jennifer Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Royse City, TX 75189
As a former teacher and school counselor, my focus is on helping children and adolescents navigate the sometimes difficult and painful challenges they face. Childhood issues such as trauma, divorce, loss, anxiety, and behavioral concerns are just a handful of tough issues our children encounter. To help them find their voices and work through struggles, talk, play and expressive arts therapy are utilized in counseling sessions.
As a former teacher and school counselor, my focus is on helping children and adolescents navigate the sometimes difficult and painful challenges they face. Childhood issues such as trauma, divorce, loss, anxiety, and behavioral concerns are just a handful of tough issues our children encounter. To help them find their voices and work through struggles, talk, play and expressive arts therapy are utilized in counseling sessions.
Heather Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royse City, TX 75189
Heather Graham LPC-A is supervised by Jenny Gagnon LPC-S. My life experiences have led me on my journey to help equip me to fulfill my purpose today. My purpose is to help clients with their own academic, career, and personal/social-emotional development, so they might discover their purpose & find healing. I desire to partner up with clients so they can experience healing by understanding their experiences & advocating for their personal restoration. Through the identification of barriers, setting goals, & finding solutions, clients can focus on finding freedom from life's common issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma.
Heather Graham LPC-A is supervised by Jenny Gagnon LPC-S. My life experiences have led me on my journey to help equip me to fulfill my purpose today. My purpose is to help clients with their own academic, career, and personal/social-emotional development, so they might discover their purpose & find healing. I desire to partner up with clients so they can experience healing by understanding their experiences & advocating for their personal restoration. Through the identification of barriers, setting goals, & finding solutions, clients can focus on finding freedom from life's common issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma.
Samantha Espinoza
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Royse City, TX 75189 (Online Only)
With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Trauma and Talk Therapy, I help individuals recognize and reframe negative thought patterns, fostering healthier cognitive processes and behaviors.
My ideal client is someone who approaches therapy with a strong desire for positive transformation. They are motivated to overcome the challenges they face, which include anxiety, depression, anger management difficulties, and a history of trauma. Despite the weight of their experiences, they exhibit a resilient spirit and a willingness to engage in the therapeutic process. This individual is ready to embrace change, open to exploring new perspectives, and committed to developing coping strategies that lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life. As we work together, their motivation becomes a driving force, propelling them towards
With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Trauma and Talk Therapy, I help individuals recognize and reframe negative thought patterns, fostering healthier cognitive processes and behaviors.
My ideal client is someone who approaches therapy with a strong desire for positive transformation. They are motivated to overcome the challenges they face, which include anxiety, depression, anger management difficulties, and a history of trauma. Despite the weight of their experiences, they exhibit a resilient spirit and a willingness to engage in the therapeutic process. This individual is ready to embrace change, open to exploring new perspectives, and committed to developing coping strategies that lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life. As we work together, their motivation becomes a driving force, propelling them towards
Greathope Psychiatry PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Royse City, TX 75189
Her expertise is working with victims of trauma.
Jasmine's goal as your therapist is to ensure that you are comfortable at all times. She will be committed to helping you learn and grow throughout your journey. Jasmine can offer you her innate abilities to be empathetic, non-biased or judgmental, gentle and patient. She is dedicated to being a key part of the healing process that will help you to be able to live your life happier.
Her expertise is working with victims of trauma.
Jasmine's goal as your therapist is to ensure that you are comfortable at all times. She will be committed to helping you learn and grow throughout your journey. Jasmine can offer you her innate abilities to be empathetic, non-biased or judgmental, gentle and patient. She is dedicated to being a key part of the healing process that will help you to be able to live your life happier.
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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.