PTSD/Trauma Counseling

PTSD/Trauma Counseling

in Lakehills

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

At Randel Porter Therapy, we understand the toll trauma can take on your life. You didn’t choose to go through a traumatic event, and dealing with its lingering effects can be exhausting. Some days, you might feel like you’re managing okay, but other days, it can be overwhelming. Perhaps you thought you had moved past the trauma, but certain triggers have brought old feelings back to the surface.

What is Trauma and 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 triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms of PTSD may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Understanding trauma and PTSD is the first step towards seeking help and embarking on the path to healing.

Impact of Trauma in our Lives

Trauma can have a profound impact on various aspects of our lives, affecting our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It can lead to conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD, making everyday activities challenging and impacting relationships with family and friends. The ripple effects of trauma can result in feelings of isolation, difficulties in maintaining employment, and an overall decrease in quality of life.

Trauma Therapy can Help you Heal

Trauma therapy is essential for those who have experienced significant distress. It provides a safe and supportive environment to process traumatic experiences and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Through therapy, individuals can:

  • Understand Trauma: Gain insight into how trauma affects thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
  • Develop Coping Strategies: Learn techniques to manage stress and reduce anxiety.
  • Process Emotions: Work through painful memories in a controlled and supportive setting.
  • Rebuild Relationships: Improve communication and trust with loved ones.
  • Enhance Resilience: Strengthen the ability to cope with future challenges.

You May Have Doubts About Trauma Therapy

It’s natural to have doubts and concerns about starting trauma therapy. You might wonder if talking about your experiences will make things worse or if therapy can truly help you heal. These concerns are valid, but it’s important to remember that trauma therapy in Lakehills, Texas, is designed to be a safe space where you can explore your feelings without judgment. The goal is to help you process your trauma in a way that reduces its power over your life.

Our Trauma Therapy Can Improve Your Quality of Life

At Randel Porter Therapy, we utilize a neuroscience-based approach to trauma therapy that targets emotional distress at the subconscious level. This innovative method addresses the root causes of trauma, facilitating rapid and profound positive changes. Our therapy sessions typically last 1 to 3 hours, with many clients experiencing significant improvements after just one session. By participating in trauma therapy, you can:

  • Alleviate Symptoms: Reduce the intensity and frequency of PTSD symptoms.
  • Improve Emotional Regulation: Learn to manage emotions more effectively.
  • Enhance Daily Functioning: Increase your ability to perform everyday tasks and responsibilities.
  • Foster Healthier Relationships: Build stronger, more trusting connections with others.
  • Promote Personal Growth: Use your experiences as a foundation for resilience and strength.

Take Control of Your Trauma

If you’re struggling with the effects of trauma, it’s time to take control and seek the help you deserve. Professional therapy can provide the support and tools necessary for healing. At Randel Porter Therapy, we are committed to helping you overcome your past and build a brighter future. Our compassionate, personalized approach ensures your treatment is tailored to your needs.

Contact us today to schedule your first session and take the first step toward recovery. Embrace the opportunity to heal and start living the life you deserve.

Let’s get you relief right now!

Call me and we can get started.

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