Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Woodway, TX
Erika has worked with children and adolescents diagnosed with severe emotional and behavioral disorders and with those who have experienced trauma.
Your precious child or teenager is dealing with anxiety, behavior issues, or dealing with trauma, and you want help. You are looking for coping strategies, communication skills, and someone to walk alongside you during this season. Erika brought 17 years of experience in education as a school counselor, behavior specialist, and special education teacher into her career as a professional counselor. Let her help bring stability and calm back into your child's life.
Erika has worked with children and adolescents diagnosed with severe emotional and behavioral disorders and with those who have experienced trauma.
Your precious child or teenager is dealing with anxiety, behavior issues, or dealing with trauma, and you want help. You are looking for coping strategies, communication skills, and someone to walk alongside you during this season. Erika brought 17 years of experience in education as a school counselor, behavior specialist, and special education teacher into her career as a professional counselor. Let her help bring stability and calm back into your child's life.
with my clients, I have witnessed the impressive power of the mind to heal itself from trauma, grief, phobias, anxiety, unwanted habits/behaviors, low self-esteem/self-doubt, and more.
With over 13 years’ experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I enjoy having the opportunity to help people make significant changes in their lives. Something unique about my practice is that I offer traditional counseling as well as a short-term therapy option called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.), which targets specific problems in just 1 to 5 sessions. A.R.T. is a powerful research-backed therapy that has garnered numerous testimonials from satisfied clients. A.R.T. uses eye movements similar to EMDR, but is more directive, guiding clients through each step. As a result, A.R.T. achieves results in fewer sessions.
with my clients, I have witnessed the impressive power of the mind to heal itself from trauma, grief, phobias, anxiety, unwanted habits/behaviors, low self-esteem/self-doubt, and more.
With over 13 years’ experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I enjoy having the opportunity to help people make significant changes in their lives. Something unique about my practice is that I offer traditional counseling as well as a short-term therapy option called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.), which targets specific problems in just 1 to 5 sessions. A.R.T. is a powerful research-backed therapy that has garnered numerous testimonials from satisfied clients. A.R.T. uses eye movements similar to EMDR, but is more directive, guiding clients through each step. As a result, A.R.T. achieves results in fewer sessions.
The Center in Waco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Woodway, TX 76712
The Center provides comprehensive and compassionate mental health care for individuals of all ages. Our team in Waco specializes in working with children, teens, and adults, and we are dedicated to helping our clients improve their overall well-being. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health issues, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. Our evidence-based therapy approaches are tailored to meet your unique needs and goals, and we offer a safe and supportive environment to help you find your way through the difficulties that life may bring.
The Center provides comprehensive and compassionate mental health care for individuals of all ages. Our team in Waco specializes in working with children, teens, and adults, and we are dedicated to helping our clients improve their overall well-being. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health issues, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. Our evidence-based therapy approaches are tailored to meet your unique needs and goals, and we offer a safe and supportive environment to help you find your way through the difficulties that life may bring.
Jamie Durham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodway, TX 76712
Stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and depression can prevent us from living our best life.
Relationships are complicated, and we all need someone to occasionally help us make sense of our current situation. I am committed to working with high school and college students as well as women of all ages. Women face unique issues and experiences. Motherhood, work and school stress, family conflict, self-doubt, and other problems can add up. Come spend some time taking care of yourself when the demands of life become overwhelming. Learning healthy communication and coping skills can really make a difference for many people. The right therapy after a traumatic event is essential. I am trauma trained in EMDR therapy.
Stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and depression can prevent us from living our best life.
Relationships are complicated, and we all need someone to occasionally help us make sense of our current situation. I am committed to working with high school and college students as well as women of all ages. Women face unique issues and experiences. Motherhood, work and school stress, family conflict, self-doubt, and other problems can add up. Come spend some time taking care of yourself when the demands of life become overwhelming. Learning healthy communication and coping skills can really make a difference for many people. The right therapy after a traumatic event is essential. I am trauma trained in EMDR therapy.
Melissa Mendez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodway, TX 76712 (Online Only)
Finding yourself in burnout or experiencing stress or trauma doesn't mean you aren't capable of healing.
If you are working to manage the multiple roles of parent, spouse, and employee, or you are feeling burned out and not sure where to start, you aren't alone! Managing your mental health needs and the needs of your family, working through previous or recent trauma to get through blocks in your relationships, or considering how you can move forward from old patterns can all happen in the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship!
Finding yourself in burnout or experiencing stress or trauma doesn't mean you aren't capable of healing.
If you are working to manage the multiple roles of parent, spouse, and employee, or you are feeling burned out and not sure where to start, you aren't alone! Managing your mental health needs and the needs of your family, working through previous or recent trauma to get through blocks in your relationships, or considering how you can move forward from old patterns can all happen in the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship!
With 25 years of counseling experience, I want to help you. There are so many issues in life that get in the way and keep you from feeling whole and fulfilled. Depression, anxiety, trauma, disability, change, and many others can make a list that becomes overwhelming to deal with. Getting unstuck and overcoming these obstacles is important to you and your success.
With 25 years of counseling experience, I want to help you. There are so many issues in life that get in the way and keep you from feeling whole and fulfilled. Depression, anxiety, trauma, disability, change, and many others can make a list that becomes overwhelming to deal with. Getting unstuck and overcoming these obstacles is important to you and your success.
I create a safe environment where your teen or child can encounter and navigate the burdens they carry - trauma, anxiety, anger, communication difficulties - and recognize their inherent strengths and abilities.
Navigating life as a family brings so many unexpected challenges and obstacles. Whether these present as challenges for our little kids, teenagers, or us as parents, they are bound to occur. I start from the perspective that kids (and parents) do the best they can with what they have even when it is difficult to see. I use a collaborative, brain-body based perspective to understand how our stress response system interacts with behavior and habits. We are all capable of growth towards the best version of ourself and I offer support to children, teens, and parents as you build the family life and communication patterns you desire.
I create a safe environment where your teen or child can encounter and navigate the burdens they carry - trauma, anxiety, anger, communication difficulties - and recognize their inherent strengths and abilities.
Navigating life as a family brings so many unexpected challenges and obstacles. Whether these present as challenges for our little kids, teenagers, or us as parents, they are bound to occur. I start from the perspective that kids (and parents) do the best they can with what they have even when it is difficult to see. I use a collaborative, brain-body based perspective to understand how our stress response system interacts with behavior and habits. We are all capable of growth towards the best version of ourself and I offer support to children, teens, and parents as you build the family life and communication patterns you desire.
After completing a MA in Psychology at The State University of New York at New Paltz, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology at The University of South Dakota, I became certified in EMDR and trauma healing bodywork including Transforming Touch and Somatic Resilience and Regulation.
If you are someone struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic health issues, addiction, trauma (shock, complex and/or attachment trauma), and/or having a hard time living life to its fullest, and you want a safe place to learn, grow and heal, I might be able to help. Sometimes talk therapy alone is enough to resolve whatever ails you, but when there is chronic stress or trauma that has persisted in the mind/body for a prolonged period, therapies that take a "bottom up" approach can have more of a lasting impact.
After completing a MA in Psychology at The State University of New York at New Paltz, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology at The University of South Dakota, I became certified in EMDR and trauma healing bodywork including Transforming Touch and Somatic Resilience and Regulation.
If you are someone struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic health issues, addiction, trauma (shock, complex and/or attachment trauma), and/or having a hard time living life to its fullest, and you want a safe place to learn, grow and heal, I might be able to help. Sometimes talk therapy alone is enough to resolve whatever ails you, but when there is chronic stress or trauma that has persisted in the mind/body for a prolonged period, therapies that take a "bottom up" approach can have more of a lasting impact.
My counseling services can address a variety of issues such as anxiety, stress management, relationship or marital issues, depression, LGBTQ support, grief, family conflict, trauma recovery, and life transitions.
Let me help you find your way through life's problems. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of counseling experience, I provide comprehensive assessments and counseling services for older youth and adults facing problems at school, at work, or in their personal lives. I have extensive experience treating a broad array of wellness issues, with particular specialties in the areas of Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Marital Conflict, Sexuality, Depression, and Anxiety. Visit my website to submit a new client request form.
My counseling services can address a variety of issues such as anxiety, stress management, relationship or marital issues, depression, LGBTQ support, grief, family conflict, trauma recovery, and life transitions.
Let me help you find your way through life's problems. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of counseling experience, I provide comprehensive assessments and counseling services for older youth and adults facing problems at school, at work, or in their personal lives. I have extensive experience treating a broad array of wellness issues, with particular specialties in the areas of Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Marital Conflict, Sexuality, Depression, and Anxiety. Visit my website to submit a new client request form.
You are welcome here- I maintain a trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive approach, and serve clients of all backgrounds in my practice.
Welcome! As you seek out psychotherapy for yourself or your child, I hope this page helps in determining if I may be a good fit as a provider. At the heart of therapy is relationship- a building of trust that allows for desired change to unfold. My passion is in assisting this unfolding by helping clients to identify behavior patterns and responses to their thoughts and emotions that are keeping them stuck, unhappy, or misaligned with their values. My goal is to bring evidenced-based care to people seeking a life worth living- a rich, full life with healthy relationships with others and with themselves.
You are welcome here- I maintain a trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive approach, and serve clients of all backgrounds in my practice.
Welcome! As you seek out psychotherapy for yourself or your child, I hope this page helps in determining if I may be a good fit as a provider. At the heart of therapy is relationship- a building of trust that allows for desired change to unfold. My passion is in assisting this unfolding by helping clients to identify behavior patterns and responses to their thoughts and emotions that are keeping them stuck, unhappy, or misaligned with their values. My goal is to bring evidenced-based care to people seeking a life worth living- a rich, full life with healthy relationships with others and with themselves.
Heather Noel Carey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Woodway, TX 76712
I like to work with clients of all ages who have experienced trauma.
I believe that our thoughts have so much power over who we are and where we are in life, and changing a person’s thoughts can empower and promote an individual in all aspects of life. Two of my strengths are empathy and being an encourager, which helps me to connect to others. I have training in EMDR and would like to work with those experiencing trauma of all ages. I have a special place in my heart for those suffering from grief, loss, and chronic disease. I was a Medical Assistant who worked with Oncology patients and saw the need for that population and their families to get counseling.
I like to work with clients of all ages who have experienced trauma.
I believe that our thoughts have so much power over who we are and where we are in life, and changing a person’s thoughts can empower and promote an individual in all aspects of life. Two of my strengths are empathy and being an encourager, which helps me to connect to others. I have training in EMDR and would like to work with those experiencing trauma of all ages. I have a special place in my heart for those suffering from grief, loss, and chronic disease. I was a Medical Assistant who worked with Oncology patients and saw the need for that population and their families to get counseling.
Cotey Bowman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Woodway, TX 76712
Cotey specializes in working with men individually and couples as they struggle with sexual addiction, communication issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, low self-esteem, parenting, relationships, etc.
Is your life in chaos due to unwanted sexual behavior, anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship distress? Do you feel hopeless and that you'll never be enough? Maybe you feel like you're living a lie and that you've failed as a man, husband, or parent. Worse yet, do you feel that your families trust has been broken beyond repair from an affair or addiction? You are not alone and you can mend! I help individuals and couples learn ways to heal, reconnect, and break negative patterns of coping. Together, we’ll understand the origins of your negative behavior and learn to derail the cycles of pain that feel never-ending!
Cotey specializes in working with men individually and couples as they struggle with sexual addiction, communication issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, low self-esteem, parenting, relationships, etc.
Is your life in chaos due to unwanted sexual behavior, anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship distress? Do you feel hopeless and that you'll never be enough? Maybe you feel like you're living a lie and that you've failed as a man, husband, or parent. Worse yet, do you feel that your families trust has been broken beyond repair from an affair or addiction? You are not alone and you can mend! I help individuals and couples learn ways to heal, reconnect, and break negative patterns of coping. Together, we’ll understand the origins of your negative behavior and learn to derail the cycles of pain that feel never-ending!
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adults, and families, specializing in the areas of anxiety, adjustment, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges. I utilize an eclectic mix of Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy from a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. I believe every individual is capable of change and healing, and possesses the personal strengths within themselves to make that happen. I have a heart for empowering, encouraging, and equipping children, adults, and families to move beyond the trauma and challenges of life to achieve maximum potential.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adults, and families, specializing in the areas of anxiety, adjustment, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges. I utilize an eclectic mix of Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy from a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. I believe every individual is capable of change and healing, and possesses the personal strengths within themselves to make that happen. I have a heart for empowering, encouraging, and equipping children, adults, and families to move beyond the trauma and challenges of life to achieve maximum potential.
Teen & Adult Therapist: Mindy Bell, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodway, TX 76712 (Online Only)
I have 13 years of experience helping youth and adults address ongoing struggles with anxiety, depression, academic challenges, ADHD, self-harm, childhood trauma, relationship challenges, and self-esteem.
Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Wow! I am really in over my head right now." or "Shouldn't I be able to figure this out?" What about questioning how others seem to manage while you feel like you're falling apart? I want to assure you that you're not alone in these thoughts and feelings. It's possible to find peace and confidence in yourself, even during challenging situations or crises, and to feel confident knowing you'll know what to do when difficult emotions and situations arise. Sometimes counseling can provide a little extra support to help you truly feel equipped to handle what life is throwing at you right now.
I have 13 years of experience helping youth and adults address ongoing struggles with anxiety, depression, academic challenges, ADHD, self-harm, childhood trauma, relationship challenges, and self-esteem.
Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Wow! I am really in over my head right now." or "Shouldn't I be able to figure this out?" What about questioning how others seem to manage while you feel like you're falling apart? I want to assure you that you're not alone in these thoughts and feelings. It's possible to find peace and confidence in yourself, even during challenging situations or crises, and to feel confident knowing you'll know what to do when difficult emotions and situations arise. Sometimes counseling can provide a little extra support to help you truly feel equipped to handle what life is throwing at you right now.
Rachel Fluker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodway, TX 76712
I am a LPC specializing in adult depression, codependency, boundaries, trauma and emotions. My favorite definition of mental health says that mental health is the unwavering commitment to reality at all cost. I want to help you be honest with yourself and identify what you're feeling and thinking so that you can process through it, heal, and ultimately, be better equipped for whatever life throws at you.
I am a LPC specializing in adult depression, codependency, boundaries, trauma and emotions. My favorite definition of mental health says that mental health is the unwavering commitment to reality at all cost. I want to help you be honest with yourself and identify what you're feeling and thinking so that you can process through it, heal, and ultimately, be better equipped for whatever life throws at you.
I am trained in EMDR which is an effective intervention for trauma.
Life can feel overwhelming and circumstances can cause us to feel like we're just surviving. But your precious life matters and it's here and it's now. Counseling can be a partnership that helps you cultivate the life you want. The therapy room is a sacred space of acceptance, safety and openness as we collaborate to address your particular concerns. Whether working with individuals or couples, I seek to understand the holistic picture of your life and relationships (intimate, family, social, religious etc) to work together to create treatment goals.
I am trained in EMDR which is an effective intervention for trauma.
Life can feel overwhelming and circumstances can cause us to feel like we're just surviving. But your precious life matters and it's here and it's now. Counseling can be a partnership that helps you cultivate the life you want. The therapy room is a sacred space of acceptance, safety and openness as we collaborate to address your particular concerns. Whether working with individuals or couples, I seek to understand the holistic picture of your life and relationships (intimate, family, social, religious etc) to work together to create treatment goals.
Couples Therapist: Ashton Jimenez, MS, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodway, TX 76712 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Ashton and I'm glad you found me. I specialize in helping couples and individuals who are finding that their relationships are a big stressor in their life. Many of the clients I see are seeking counseling to improve communication skills and increase enjoyment and connectedness in their relationships. Clients who work with me often need help working through relationship betrayals and hurts that inevitably happen in relationships, but that can leave you feeling stuck. I use therapeutic modalities that help couples and individuals move past relationship patterns that no longer serve them into more stable ways of functioning.
Hi! I'm Ashton and I'm glad you found me. I specialize in helping couples and individuals who are finding that their relationships are a big stressor in their life. Many of the clients I see are seeking counseling to improve communication skills and increase enjoyment and connectedness in their relationships. Clients who work with me often need help working through relationship betrayals and hurts that inevitably happen in relationships, but that can leave you feeling stuck. I use therapeutic modalities that help couples and individuals move past relationship patterns that no longer serve them into more stable ways of functioning.
Jessica Pryor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodway, TX 76712 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who is compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental, that creates a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I possess excellent listening skills, allowing them to understand clients' experiences deeply.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who is compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental, that creates a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I possess excellent listening skills, allowing them to understand clients' experiences deeply.
Erin McGinty Fort
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MHA, LPC-S, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Woodway, TX 76712
My practice is best suited for individuals who are seeking healthier relationships with food, their bodies, and/or exercise. If there is a question as to whether you or a loved on has an eating disorder, I can complete an assessment and then help to provide recommendations on what treatment would be a best fit for you or your loved one's needs. If you have been recommended by another professional to seek treatment and need assistance navigating those choices, I can also provide consultation for the best treatment center fit and assist with the admissions process.
My practice is best suited for individuals who are seeking healthier relationships with food, their bodies, and/or exercise. If there is a question as to whether you or a loved on has an eating disorder, I can complete an assessment and then help to provide recommendations on what treatment would be a best fit for you or your loved one's needs. If you have been recommended by another professional to seek treatment and need assistance navigating those choices, I can also provide consultation for the best treatment center fit and assist with the admissions process.
Marisol Guerra-Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Woodway, TX 76712 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Marisol Guerra-Garza! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about supporting clients through various life occurrences, changes, and stressors. I enjoy working with Adults and Adolescents and have over 10 years of experience working in various therapeutic settings, which include treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, life/career changes, and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Hello! I'm Marisol Guerra-Garza! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about supporting clients through various life occurrences, changes, and stressors. I enjoy working with Adults and Adolescents and have over 10 years of experience working in various therapeutic settings, which include treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, life/career changes, and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
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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.