Depression Therapy, Panic
and Anxiety Treatment

Depression Therapy, Panic
and Anxiety Treatment

in Dallas, Texas

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

Depression, anxiety, and panic disorders can significantly disrupt your life. At Randel Porter Therapy, we offer comprehensive therapy to help you overcome these conditions. Our effective treatment procedures support your journey to recovery and enhanced well-being.

What is Depression, Anxiety, and Panic Disorder

Understanding these mental health conditions is crucial for effective treatment:

  • Depression: Involves persistent sadness, lack of interest in activities, fatigue, and feelings of hopelessness. It can affect your ability to function daily.
  • Anxiety: Characterized by excessive worry, restlessness, tension, and physical symptoms like sweating and trembling. Anxiety can interfere with your relationships and daily tasks.
  • Panic Disorder: Consists of sudden, intense episodes of fear or discomfort known as panic attacks. Symptoms include heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and losing control.

How Are These Problems Diagnosed

Diagnosing these conditions involves:

  • Clinical Interviews: Detailed interviews to understand symptoms, medical history, and personal experiences.
  • Standardized Questionnaires: Validated tools to assess the severity of symptoms and identify specific areas of concern.
  • Observations and Feedback: Input from you and, with permission, from family members or close friends to gain a comprehensive understanding.

How To Manage Your Anxiety and Depression

Management strategies include:

  • Lifestyle Changes: Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and sufficient sleep to improve overall well-being.
  • Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques: Mindfulness meditation and deep breathing exercisesto reduce stress and anxiety.
  • Support Systems: A strong network of friends, family, and support groups to share experiences and receive encouragement.

Our Effective Treatment Procedure

At Randel Porter Therapy, our treatment procedure in Dallas, Texas is comprehensive and personalized:

  • Initial Consultation: A detailed assessment to understand symptoms, triggers, and personal history.
  • Therapeutic Methods: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and relaxation techniques to manage stress and anxiety.
  • Skill Development: Practical skills such as deep breathing, grounding exercises, and stress management strategies to prevent panic attacks.

Anxiety Treatment to Improve Lifestyle

Our effective anxiety treatment can significantly improve your lifestyle:

  • Enhanced Emotional Well-Being: Reduced anxiety and improved mood for a more positive outlook on life.
  • Better Relationships: Improved communication and reduced stress strengthen relationships with family, friends, and colleagues.
  • Increased Productivity: Managing anxiety enhances focus and productivity at work or school.

Start your Journey to Recovery and Healing

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality care. Contact us today to schedule your first session and take the first step toward recovery and healing. Let Randel Porter support your journey to a brighter, healthier future.

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 Dallas, 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.