PTSD/Trauma Counseling

PTSD/Trauma Counseling

in Leon Valley

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

Randel Porter Therapy is here to support you in your journey to overcome trauma. We know that dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event is something no one asks for. You may find that some days are manageable while others are incredibly challenging. Trauma can manifest in many ways, often making it difficult to recognize or understand. We are committed to helping you navigate these complex emotions and find healing.

What is Trauma and PTSD?

Trauma is an intense emotional response to a distressing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope. This can lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition characterized by symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. PTSD is a serious condition that can affect anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, significantly impacting their daily life and mental health.

Impact of Trauma on Our Lives

Trauma can profoundly impact various aspects of life, including mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It can lead to chronic anxiety, depression, and a constant state of hyperarousal, making it difficult to function normally. Trauma can also strain relationships, making trusting others and maintaining healthy connections hard.

Trauma Therapy Can Help You Heal

Trauma therapy provides a structured and supportive environment to process and heal from traumatic experiences. Through therapy, individuals can:

  • Gain Insight: Understand how trauma affects their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
  • Develop Coping Strategies: Learn effective techniques to manage stress and reduce anxiety.
  • Process Emotions: Work through painful memories in a safe and supportive setting.
  • Rebuild Relationships: Improve communication and trust with loved ones.
  • Enhance Resilience: Strengthen their ability to handle future challenges with greater confidence.

You May Have Doubts About Trauma Therapy

It’s normal to have reservations about starting trauma therapy. Concerns about revisiting painful memories or doubts about the effectiveness of therapy are common. However, it’s important to remember that trauma therapy in Leon Valley, Texas, is designed to be a safe and compassionate process. We will help you navigate your feelings and experiences without judgment, allowing you to heal at your own pace and rebuild your life.

Our Trauma Therapy Can Improve Your Quality of Life

At Randel Porter Therapy, our neuroscience-based approach to trauma therapy targets emotional distress at its core. This method addresses the root causes of trauma, leading to significant and lasting improvements. Sessions typically last 1 to 3 hours, and many clients report substantial relief after just one session. Benefits include:

  • Symptom Relief: Reduction in PTSD symptoms such as flashbacks and anxiety.
  • Emotional Regulation: Better management of emotional responses.
  • Improved Daily Functioning: Enhanced ability to carry out everyday activities.
  • Stronger Relationships: Improved trust and communication with others.
  • Personal Growth: Development of resilience and inner strength.

Take Control of Your Trauma

Don’t let trauma dictate your life. At Randel Porter Therapy, we are dedicated to helping you overcome your past and build a brighter future. Our personalized approach ensures that your treatment is tailored to your specific needs. Contact us today to schedule your first session.

Let’s get you relief right now!

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PTSD Treatment, Trauma Therapy & Sexual Abuse Therapy
in Leon Valley, 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 Leon Valley 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.