PTSD/Trauma Counseling

PTSD/Trauma Counseling

in St Hedwig

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

Experiencing trauma can disrupt your life in profound ways. At Randel Porter Therapy, we specialize in PTSD counseling to help you manage and overcome the impact of trauma. Our advanced, neuroscience-based methods are designed to support your path to recovery and improved mental health.

Understanding The Effects Of Trauma

Trauma can arise from numerous life events, such as military combat, severe accidents, violent assaults, and natural disasters. These experiences can leave deep psychological scars, affecting your overall well-being. Each individual’s response to trauma is unique, shaped by their personal history and the specifics of the traumatic event.

Common Symptoms Patients Experience

Trauma can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including:

  • Unwanted and intrusive memories
  • Mood swings and irritability
  • Persistent anxiety and fear
  • Social withdrawal and isolation
  • Feelings of depression and emotional numbness
  • Sleep issues like insomnia and nightmares
  • Flashbacks to the traumatic event
  • Increased agitation and difficulty controlling emotions
  • Chronic pain and muscle tension
  • Constant hypervigilance

These symptoms can severely impact your daily life and relationships, highlighting the need for effective intervention.

How We Handle Trauma Counseling

At Randel Porter Therapy, we adopt a neuroscience-based approach to address trauma. Unlike traditional therapies that can be time-consuming and distressing, our method targets emotional distress at the subconscious level. We promote positive, enduring changes by identifying and resolving the root causes of trauma. Sessions in St Hedwig, Texas, typically last 1-3 hours, with many clients experiencing significant improvements within a few sessions.

Efficient Treatment:

  • Immediate Relief: A single 2 to 3-hour session can bring substantial improvements.
  • Continued Support: Additional sessions may be needed for more complex trauma.

How Do I Know I Need Therapy?

Consider therapy if you regularly experience these symptoms:

  • Being easily startled and feeling perpetually “on edge.”
  • A lack of control over your emotions or feeling overwhelmed by them.
  • Frequent crying without clear reasons.
  • Persistent unwanted memories or flashbacks of the trauma.
  • Avoid people, places, or activities that remind you of the event.
  • Difficulty concentrating and frequent distraction.
  • A pervasive sense of hopelessness and belief that life will never improve.

Enjoy a Life without Trauma

Therapy can transform your life, helping you regain control and find peace. Whether your trauma occurred recently or in the distant past, Randel Porter Therapy can provide the tools you need to manage feelings of chaos and overwhelm. We support you in healing from trauma, developing effective coping strategies, and enjoying a fulfilling life free from past burdens.

Consider Randel Porter for Trauma Counseling

If you or a loved one is struggling with the effects of trauma, contact Randel Porter Therapy. Our compassionate team is committed to offering the highest standard of care for your mental health needs. Schedule your initial session today and begin your journey toward recovery. Let us help you achieve a healthier, happier future, free from the weight of trauma.

Let’s get you relief right now!

Call me and we can get started.

PTSD Treatment, Trauma Therapy & Sexual Abuse Therapy
in St Hedwig, 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 St Hedwig 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.