Depression Therapy, Panic
and Anxiety Treatment

Depression Therapy, Panic
and Anxiety Treatment

in Castroville, Texas

Anxiety, Depression, and Panic Attack counseling in Castroville
… or what I call Happiness Counseling

Are persistent feelings of sadness, overwhelming anxiety, or sudden panic attacks affecting your life? At Randel Porter Therapy, we offer advanced counseling services to help you overcome these challenges. Our specialized approach aims to restore your mental health and improve your overall well-being.

What Is Depression, Panic, and Anxiety?

  • Depression: Characterized by deep sadness, fatigue, and hopelessness, depression can make daily activities feel unmanageable.
  • Panic Attacks: These intense episodes of fear can cause physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath.
  • Anxiety: Symptoms include excessive worry, restlessness, and physical manifestations like sweating and trembling.

These conditions can significantly impact your quality of life, necessitating professional intervention to manage and alleviate symptoms effectively.

Reason Why People Need Counseling

People seek counseling for various reasons:

  • Severe Symptoms: When symptoms interfere with daily functioning, professional help is needed.
  • Life Changes: Major life events such as job loss, relationship issues, or the death of a loved one can trigger these conditions.
  • Chronic Stress: Long-term stress can lead to anxiety and depression if not managed.
  • Traumatic Experiences: Past traumas can result in persistent anxiety or panic attacks.

Counseling provides a safe environment to explore these issues and develop effective coping strategies.

What Does Our Anxiety Treatment Look Like?

Our approach at Randel Porter Therapy includes:

  • Initial Consultation: We begin with a thorough assessment to understand your symptoms, triggers, and personal history.
  • Therapeutic Techniques: Using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and relaxation exercises, we help you manage stress and reduce anxiety.
  • Skill Development: Learn practical skills, such as deep breathing, grounding exercises, and stress management strategies, to prevent panic attacks.

Our goal is to equip you with the tools to manage anxiety effectively and improve your quality of life.

Why Are We Best-Suited to Help You

Randel Porter Therapy in Castroville, Texas excels in providing mental health support for several reasons:

  • Expert Therapists: Our therapists are highly skilled in treating depression, panic, and anxiety.
  • Personalized Care: We tailor our treatment plans to meet your unique needs.
  • Supportive Environment: We offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for healing.
  • Proven Results: Many clients experience significant improvements in their symptoms and overall well-being with our evidence-based methods.

Put a Stop to Your Depression and Anxiety

Take control of your life with our effective strategies for managing depression and anxiety:

  • Identify Triggers: Recognize what triggers your symptoms and develop strategies to avoid or cope with them.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Techniques: Change negative thought patterns and behaviors to foster a positive mindset.
  • Mindfulness Practices: Incorporate mindfulness and relaxation techniques to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.

By working with us, you can overcome depression and anxiety and lead a more fulfilling life.

Take the First Step Towards Healing

Don’t let anxiety or depression dictate your life any longer. Contact Randel Porter Therapy today to schedule your first session and begin your journey to recovery. Our compassionate therapists are here to support you on your path to better mental health.

Don’t let these things steal from your life any longer.

Call me and we can get started.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Depression Therapy, Panic & Anxiety Treatment in Castroville, Texas

I utilize a cutting-edge, neuroscience-based approach intended to pinpoint and resolve difficult problems quickly, easily, and automatically. My clients are often astounded at the shifts and changes we can make in just a first session. This approach works equally well for anxiety treatment, depression therapy, PTSD and trauma treatment, and couples and marriage counseling.

I work with adults (18 and up), couples (married or not, opposite sex or same sex), families, and groups.

I do full 1 hour sessions. Depending on the issue to be resolved, a 1.5 to 2 hour session may be suggested. Many of my clients even request 1.5 hour or 2 hour sessions just to get more accomplished. You will see how we work at our first session and can then choose the length of subsequent sessions. Couples sessions always benefit from being at least 1.5 hours.

Our sessions are $300/hour. 1 – 2 sessions with me can easily replace months (or years) of traditional therapy. I have received scores of comments from clients about the efficiency and ease of transformation they obtained.

Perhaps the best one: “I felt more of an improvement after even the initial 20-minute consultation with you then I did from all the therapists I’ve seen over the previous 20 years!”

No, I am not in-network with any insurance companies. However, there is one possible alternative if you would like to use your insurance: check with your provider to see if your coverage includes Out of Network (OON) benefits for mental health visits. If you have OON coverage, you would pay for the service at the time of your appointment, then I will provide you with a SuperBill which you will send to your provider to seek reimbursement directly from them.

Note: There is only ONE way to ensure that all topics and issues we discuss in a session stay 100% confidential and only between you and I, and that is self-pay with no insurance, which is the framework I use.

Please be advised when using insurance:

  1. all insurance companies require a mental disorder diagnosis
  2. they may request a copy of our session notes”
  3. they may decline your request for reimbursement
  4. they may dictate the number of sessions and the length of the sessions
  5. anyone who comes in contact with your personal health information in the chain of insurance processing has access to it; the exact opposite of confidentiality.

A mental disorder diagnosis will become a part of your permanent health record. It can work against you when attempting to get certain insurances, apply for certain licenses, or in your military or business career, as anyone who has a “legitimate” reason to access the medical database can view your records.

For these reasons, I have decided not to accept health insurance directly.

Yes! I see clients via teletherapy. Due to the way I work, video (and phone) sessions are every bit as effective as in-person sessions. Additionally, many people find them preferable due to ease of scheduling (no travel time) or where they are physically located.

Confidentiality is a large part of what makes counseling successful. For many people, it is the only safe, non-judgmental, and confidential place where they can feel completely at ease to talk about absolutely anything. Nothing that we talk about nor any identifying characteristics of you will ever be discussed outside of our meetings.

The consultation is a great way for me to learn what you’ve been experiencing so I can then know how I can be of benefit for you. If you are initially hesitant to reach out to a stranger for counseling, it is also a way for you to get more comfortable and familiar with me before we do a session.

I serve clients on weekdays from 10 am – 6 pm. Other days and times are available by request with additional cost.

Please call, text, or email. If I am in session, please leave a message and I will return your phone call, text, or email the same day. If you are contacting me for an appointment, please let me know of a few days and times that would work for you.