PTSD/Trauma Counseling

PTSD/Trauma Counseling

in Olmos Park

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

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health condition that affects numerous individuals. At Randel Porter Therapy, we offer specialized PTSD treatment plans utilizing effective strategies to help you overcome this condition. If you or someone you know is seeking professional PTSD treatment, we provide compassionate care.

What is PTSD?

PTSD is a mental health disorder that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. This can include military combat, natural disasters, severe accidents, assaults, or any situation perceived as life-threatening. PTSD affects individuals differently, often causing intense, distressing thoughts and feelings long after the event has passed.

What are the Symptoms of PTSD?

PTSD symptoms can be diverse and debilitating, impacting various aspects of life. Common symptoms include:

  • Intrusive Memories: Persistent, unwanted thoughts of the traumatic event.
  • Nightmares: Recurrent distressing dreams about the trauma.
  • Flashbacks: Reliving the traumatic event as if it is happening again.
  • Avoidance: Steering clear of trauma reminders, including people, places, and activities.
  • Negative Mood Changes: Persistent negative emotions, hopelessness, and difficulty maintaining close relationships.

Recognizing these symptoms is essential for seeking appropriate help and starting the healing process.

What Are the Most Common Causes?

PTSD can be triggered by various traumatic events, such as:

  • Military Combat: Exposure to combat and warfare.
  • Natural Disasters: Experiencing earthquakes, hurricanes, or other natural disasters.
  • Severe Accidents: Involvement in serious car crashes or other accidents.
  • Violent Assaults: Physical or sexual assault or witnessing violence.
  • Childhood Trauma: Experiences of abuse or neglect during childhood.

These events can have lasting psychological impacts, making professional intervention crucial.

How Can Treatment Help?

Effective PTSD treatment is vital for managing symptoms and improving quality of life. Therapy helps individuals process traumatic experiences, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and reduce symptom severity. With proper treatment, individuals can experience significant improvements in their emotional well-being.

How Do We Treat PTSD?

At Randel Porter Therapy in Olmos Park, Texas, we utilize a neuroscience-based approach that targets emotional distress at the subconscious level. This method identifies and addresses the root causes of trauma, replacing them with positive changes. Sessions typically last 1-3 hours, and many clients report substantial improvements after just a few sessions.

Quick and Lasting Results

  • Single Session Effectiveness: Significant improvements are often reported after a single 2- to 3-hour session.
  • Multiple Sessions for Complex Issues: Additional sessions may be required to fully address complex traumas.

Randel Porter Can Help

If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD, Randel Porter Therapy is here to help. Contact us today to schedule your first session and begin your journey to recovery. Let Randel Porter Therapy help you reclaim your life and achieve a happier future.

Let’s get you relief right now!

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PTSD Treatment, Trauma Therapy & Sexual Abuse Therapy
in Olmos Park, 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 Olmos Park 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.