PTSD/Trauma Counseling

PTSD/Trauma Counseling

in Terrell Hills

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

Trauma can disrupt your life in profound ways. At Randel Porter Therapy, we provide professional PTSD counseling to help you manage and overcome the effects of trauma. Our neuroscience-based methods support your recovery journey, bringing you relief and improved mental health.

Understanding The Effects Of Trauma

Trauma can stem from various life events, including 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 disturbances such as insomnia and nightmares
  • Flashbacks to the traumatic event
  • Heightened agitation and difficulty regulating emotions
  • Chronic pain and muscle tension
  • Constant hypervigilance

These symptoms can make everyday tasks and relationships challenging, underscoring the need for effective treatment.

How We Handle Trauma Counseling

At Randel Porter Therapy, we utilize a neuroscience-based approach that addresses trauma. Traditional therapies can be lengthy and distressing, but our method targets emotional distress at the subconscious level. We facilitate positive, lasting changes by pinpointing and resolving the root causes of trauma. Sessions in Terrell Hills, Texas, typically range from 1-3 hours, and many clients notice significant improvements within a few sessions.

Effective Treatment:

  • Immediate Impact: A single 2 to 3-hour session can result in substantial relief.
  • Ongoing Support: Additional sessions may be necessary for complex or deep-seated trauma.

How Do I Know I Need Therapy?

If you frequently experience any of the following symptoms, therapy might be beneficial:

  • Feeling constantly on edge and easily startled.
  • A sense of losing control over your emotions.
  • Frequent, unexplained crying spells.
  • Persistent unwanted memories or flashbacks of the trauma.
  • Avoid certain people, places, or activities that remind you of the event.
  • Difficulty concentrating and feeling frequently distracted.
  • A pervasive sense of hopelessness and belief that life will never improve.

Enjoy a Life without Trauma

Therapy can significantly improve your quality of life, helping you regain control and find peace. Whether your trauma is recent or happened years ago, Randel Porter Therapy can equip you with the tools to handle feelings of chaos and overwhelm. We assist you in healing from trauma, developing coping strategies, and living a fulfilling life free from the shadows of past experiences.

Consider Randel Porter for Trauma Counseling

If you or a loved one is dealing with the aftermath of trauma, reach out to Randel Porter Therapy. Our compassionate team is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for your mental health needs. Message us today to schedule your initial session and start your journey toward recovery. Let us help you achieve a healthier future free from trauma.

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PTSD Treatment, Trauma Therapy & Sexual Abuse Therapy
in Terrell Hills, 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 Terrell Hills 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.