PTSD/Trauma Counseling

PTSD/Trauma Counseling

in Castroville

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

Are you grappling with the aftermath of a traumatic experience? At Randel Porter Therapy, we offer specialized counseling services to help you heal from PTSD and trauma. Our dedicated approach aims to provide the necessary tools and support to move forward and regain control of your life.

Symptoms of PTSD

PTSD can present a wide range of symptoms that affect your mental and emotional well-being. These include:

  • Intrusive Memories: Recurrent, distressing memories of the trauma, flashbacks, and nightmares.
  • Avoidance: Steering clear of places, people, and activities that remind you of the traumatic event.
  • Cognitive and Mood Changes: Persistent negative thoughts about yourself or others, feelings of hopelessness, and emotional numbness.
  • Hyperarousal Symptoms: Heightened alertness, irritability, difficulty sleeping, and being easily startled.

Recognizing these symptoms is vital in seeking the appropriate help and beginning the healing process.

Common Traumatic Events

Trauma can result from a variety of distressing experiences, such as:

  • Military Combat: Exposure to combat situations can lead to severe PTSD in military personnel and veterans.
  • Personal Assault: Survivors of physical or sexual assault often experience long-lasting trauma symptoms.
  • Accidents: Serious accidents, whether on the road or at work, can trigger PTSD.
  • Childhood Abuse: Early experiences of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse can have enduring effects.
  • Witnessing Violence: Observing violence or being involved in life-threatening situations can cause significant emotional distress.

Understanding the source of your trauma is the first step toward effective treatment.

Why Consider Trauma Therapy

Trauma therapy in Castroville, Texas, is essential for several reasons. It helps in alleviating persistent symptoms of PTSD, offering significant relief. Therapy provides a secure environment to explore and understand the trauma’s impact on your life, fostering deeper insight and healing. Additionally, it equips you with coping mechanisms to manage stress and triggers effectively, enhancing your emotional resilience.

Advanced Neuroscience-Based Therapy

Traditional trauma therapies can be prolonged and challenging. Our neuroscience-based approach offers a superior alternative by targeting and clearing emotional distress at the subconscious level. This method addresses the root causes of trauma, leading to profound positive changes. Sessions typically last 1 to 3 hours, with many clients experiencing significant relief after just one session.

Quick and Lasting Results

  • Single Session Efficacy: Many clients report significant improvements following a single intensive 2 to 3-hour session.
  • Additional Sessions for Comprehensive Treatment: For complex trauma cases, additional sessions may be necessary to resolve deeper issues fully.
  • Mind-Body Integration: Incorporating techniques that address both mental and physical aspects of trauma for comprehensive healing.

Healing After Trauma

Healing from trauma is a journey that involves several key stages. Acceptance is the first step, allowing you to acknowledge the difficulties trauma has caused. Processing these experiences in therapy helps you confront and understand your traumatic memories in a safe setting. Rebuilding involves restoring your sense of security and trust, which is essential for moving forward. Finally, personal growth emerges as you transform these experiences into a foundation for resilience and strength.

Positive Changes You Can Expect

Effective trauma therapy can bring about several positive changes. You’ll notice a reduction in PTSD symptoms, leading to better daily functioning. Enhanced emotional regulation will help you manage your reactions more effectively. Therapy also fosters healthier relationships by addressing communication and trust issues.

Trauma and PTSD Treatment Can Help

If you’re struggling with trauma, professional therapy can provide the necessary support. Contact us today to schedule your first session and take the initial step toward recovery. We’re here to assist you on your healing journey.

Let’s get you relief right now!

Call me and we can get started.

PTSD Treatment, Trauma Therapy & Sexual Abuse Therapy
in Castroville, 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 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.