PTSD/Trauma Counseling

PTSD/Trauma Counseling

in Converse

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

Are you struggling with the aftereffects of a traumatic experience? At Randel Porter Therapy, we specialize in PTSD and trauma counseling to help you overcome the pain and regain control of your life. Our innovative, neuroscience-based approach provides effective and lasting relief from trauma symptoms.

What are Trauma & PTSD?

Trauma is a response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causing feelings of helplessness, diminishing their sense of self, and their ability to feel a full range of emotions and experiences. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event, either by experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Letting Go of the Pain with Trauma Therapy

Trauma therapy is essential for those who have experienced severe distress. Individuals can let go of the pain by working through the trauma and rebuilding their lives. Therapy provides a safe space to process emotions, confront fears, and develop coping mechanisms. This journey can lead to significant personal growth and healing.

The Signs & Symptoms of Trauma & PTSD

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of trauma and PTSD is crucial for seeking timely help. Common symptoms include:

  • Intrusive Thoughts: Recurrent, distressing memories of the traumatic event, flashbacks, and nightmares.
  • Avoidance: Steering clear of places, people, and activities that remind you of the trauma.
  • Negative Changes in Thinking and Mood: Persistent negative thoughts about oneself or others, feelings of hopelessness, and emotional numbness.
  • Hyperarousal Symptoms: Being easily startled, feeling tense or “on edge,” having difficulty sleeping, and experiencing angry outbursts.

These symptoms can be debilitating, affecting your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being.

Cutting-Edge Neuroscience-Based Therapy

At Randel Porter Therapy in Converse, Texas, we use a cutting-edge neuroscience-based approach to treat trauma and PTSD. Unlike traditional therapies that can be long and arduous, our method targets and clears emotional distress at the subconscious level. We facilitate rapid and profound positive changes by addressing the root causes of trauma. Our sessions typically range from 1 to 3 hours, with many clients experiencing significant relief after just one session.

Overcome Trauma and Get Back to Health

Healing from trauma involves several key stages: acceptance, processing, rebuilding, and growth. Acceptance allows you to acknowledge the impact of trauma on your life. Processing these experiences in therapy helps you confront and understand your traumatic memories in a controlled and safe environment. Rebuilding focuses on restoring your sense of safety, trust, and control, which is essential for moving forward. Finally, personal growth emerges as you transform these experiences into a foundation for a stronger, more empowered self.

Get the Help You Need to Conquer Your Trauma

If you’re struggling with trauma or PTSD, professional therapy can provide the support and tools necessary for healing. At Randel Porter Therapy, we are dedicated to helping you overcome the past and build a brighter future. Contact us today to schedule your first session and take the first step toward recovery.

Don’t let trauma control your life any longer – take the first step towards a healthier, happier you.

Let’s get you relief right now!

Call me and we can get started.

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