PTSD/Trauma Counseling

PTSD/Trauma Counseling

in Pearsall

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

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a severe mental health condition affecting many individuals. Our specialized PTSD treatment plans provide comprehensive support and effective strategies to help you overcome this challenging condition. If you or someone you know is seeking effective PTSD treatment, Randel Porter offers compassionate care to guide you toward a healthier future.

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, serious accidents, assaults, or any situation perceived as life-threatening. PTSD affects individuals differently, often causing intense, distressing thoughts and feelings long after the event.

What are the Symptoms of PTSD?

Symptoms of PTSD can be severe and vary from person to person.

Common symptoms include:

  • Intrusive Thoughts: Recurrent, unwanted memories of the traumatic event.
  • Nightmares: Repeated distressing dreams about the trauma.
  • Flashbacks: Reliving the traumatic event as though it is happening again.
  • Avoidance: Avoid reminders of the trauma, including places and activities.
  • Negative Mood and Thoughts: Persistent negative emotions, hopelessness, and difficulty maintaining close relationships.

Recognizing these symptoms is the first step towards seeking help and beginning the healing process.

What Are the Most Common Causes?

PTSD can be triggered by various traumatic events, including:

  • Military Combat: Exposure to combat and warfare.
  • Natural Disasters: Experiencing earthquakes, hurricanes, or other natural disasters.
  • Serious Accidents: Involvement in severe car crashes or other accidents.
  • Violent Assaults: Physical or sexual assault or witnessing violence.
  • Childhood Trauma: Abuse or neglect experienced during childhood.
  • Sudden Loss: The unexpected death of a loved one.

These experiences can leave lasting psychological scars.

How Can Treatment Help?

Effective treatment for PTSD in Pearsall, Texas, is essential to managing symptoms and improving overall well-being. Therapy helps individuals process traumatic experiences, develop coping mechanisms, and reduce the severity and frequency of symptoms. With the right support, individuals can significantly improve their mental health.

How Do We Treat PTSD?

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

Quick and Lasting Results

Single Session Effectiveness: Significant relief is often reported after a single 2- to 3-hour session.
Multiple Sessions for Complex Issues: Additional sessions may be necessary for complex trauma cases.

Randel Porter Can Help

If you or a loved one is struggling with PTSD, Randel Porter is here to help. We provide the tools and support needed to overcome trauma. Contact us to schedule your first session and take the first step toward recovery.

Let’s get you relief right now!

Call me and we can get started.

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