PTSD/Trauma Counseling

PTSD/Trauma Counseling

in Castle Hills

…Trauma Counseling, Sexual Abuse Therapy, or Anxiety Disorder Treatment

Are past traumatic experiences affecting your daily life? At Randel Porter Therapy, we specialize in PTSD and trauma counseling to help you navigate the path to recovery. Our dedicated approach aims to provide you with the tools and support needed to heal and move forward.

Symptoms of PTSD

PTSD can manifest in various ways, significantly impacting your mental and emotional health. Common symptoms include:

  • Intrusive Memories: Unwanted and distressing recollections of the traumatic event, including flashbacks and nightmares.
  • Avoidance: Deliberately avoiding situations, places, or people that trigger trauma memories.
  • Negative Thoughts and Moods: Persistent negative beliefs about oneself or others, feelings of hopelessness, and emotional numbness.
  • Hyperarousal Symptoms: Increased irritability, difficulty sleeping, and heightened alertness.

Understanding these symptoms is crucial in recognizing the need for professional intervention.

Common Traumatic Events

Trauma can arise from numerous distressing events, such as:

  • Combat Situations: Military service members and veterans often experience PTSD due to combat exposure.
  • Personal Violence: Victims of physical or sexual assault frequently suffer from trauma symptoms.
  • Accidental Injuries: Serious accidents, whether on the road or at work, can lead to PTSD.
  • Childhood Abuse: Experiences of abuse during childhood can have long-term psychological effects.
  • Exposure to Violence: Witnessing violent acts can cause significant emotional trauma.

Identifying the trauma’s source is a critical step in seeking appropriate treatment.

Why Consider Trauma Therapy

There are several compelling reasons to consider trauma therapy in Castle Hills. It helps in reducing the intensity and frequency of PTSD symptoms, providing much-needed relief. Therapy offers a safe and supportive space to explore the impact of trauma, fostering greater self-awareness and understanding. It also equips you with effective coping strategies to manage stress and triggers associated with trauma.

Revolutionary Neuroscience Therapy

Traditional trauma therapies often require a long-term commitment and can be quite challenging. In contrast, our neuroscience-based therapy targets and alleviates emotional distress at the subconscious level. By addressing the root causes of trauma, this method facilitates profound positive changes. Typically, our sessions last between 1-3 hours, with many clients experiencing significant improvements after just one session.

Quick and Effective Relief

  • Single Session Impact: For many clients, one intensive 2 to 3-hour session is sufficient for substantial improvement.
  • Comprehensive Treatment for Complex Issues: While single sessions can be highly effective, some complex trauma cases may require multiple sessions to address deeper issues fully.
  • Holistic Healing: Our method addresses symptoms and promotes overall well-being by integrating holistic healing practices.

Healing After Trauma

Healing from trauma is a journey that involves several key stages. The first step is acceptance, where you acknowledge the impact of trauma on your life. This is followed by processing, which allows you to work through traumatic memories in a safe and controlled environment. The next stage is rebuilding, where you gradually restore your sense of safety, trust, and control. Finally, growth emerges as you use your experiences as a foundation for personal development.

Positive Changes You Can Expect

With effective trauma therapy in Bulverde, Texas, you can expect several positive changes in your life. You will likely see a significant decrease in PTSD symptoms, leading to improved daily functioning and a better quality of life. Enhanced emotional regulation will allow you to manage your emotions and reactions more effectively.

Improved relationships are another benefit, as therapy helps you build healthier and more fulfilling connections with family, friends, and partners. You will find a renewed sense of purpose, allowing you to find meaning and direction beyond your traumatic experiences.

Trauma and PTSD Treatment Can Help

Suppose you are struggling with the effects of trauma. In that case, professional therapy can provide the support and tools you need to heal. At Randel Porter Therapy, we are dedicated to helping you overcome your past and build a brighter future.

Contact us today to schedule your first session and take the first step toward healing. Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, anxiety, or depression related to trauma, we are here to guide you on your journey to recovery.

Let’s get you relief right now!

Call me and we can get started.

PTSD Treatment, Trauma Therapy & Sexual Abuse Therapy
in Castle Hills, Texas

PTSD

Combat · First Responder · Disasters

Anger

Rage · Resentment

Anxiety

Panic · Phobias · Insomnia · Night Terrors · Inhibition

Reduce or Eliminate

Guilt · Shame · Regret · Heartbreak Sexual Issues · Relationship Conflict

Behavior Issues

Substance Abuse · Destructive Behaviors · Negative Habits

Effects From

Childhood Abuse · Sexual or Domestic Violence · Bullying

Loss

Grief · Heartbreak · Betrayal

Frequently Asked Questions

PTSD Trauma Counseling in Castle Hills 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.