PTSD/Trauma Counseling

PTSD/Trauma Counseling

in Universal City

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

Trauma can leave lasting scars on your mental and emotional well-being. At Randel Porter Therapy, we offer personalized PTSD counseling to help you manage and overcome the effects of trauma. Our neuroscience-based approach supports your journey to recovery and mental wellness.

Understanding PTSD/Trauma

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma can result from various distressing events such as severe accidents, assaults, natural disasters, or military combat. These experiences disrupt your sense of safety and normalcy, leading to intense feelings of fear, anxiety, and helplessness. Each person’s reaction to trauma is unique, influenced by their past experiences and the specifics of the traumatic event.

What Can Unresolved Trauma Do to Relationships

Unresolved trauma can strain relationships, leading to emotional distance, frequent conflicts, and a breakdown in communication and trust. You might find yourself isolating from loved ones or lashing out in anger. These issues can deepen feelings of loneliness and depression, making it essential to seek effective trauma treatment.

Different Factors Can Cause Trauma

Trauma can stem from various sources, including:

  • Military Combat: Exposure to warfare and combat scenarios.
  • Natural Disasters: Experiencing catastrophic events like earthquakes, hurricanes, or floods.
  • Severe Accidents: Being involved in serious car crashes or other accidents.
  • Violent Assaults: Enduring physical or sexual assault or witnessing violence.
  • Childhood Trauma: Suffering abuse or neglect during formative years.

These traumatic events can lead to the development of PTSD, significantly impacting your daily life and overall well-being.

What To Expect From Our Trauma Therapy

At Randel Porter Therapy, we utilize a neuroscience-based method to treat trauma. Traditional trauma therapies can often be lengthy and distressing. Our approach targets emotional distress at the subconscious level, addressing the root causes of trauma. Sessions in Universal City, Texas, typically last between 1-3 hours, with many clients experiencing significant improvements within just a few sessions.

Efficient and Effective Treatment:

  • Immediate Impact: Many clients report substantial relief after a single 2 to 3-hour session.
  • Ongoing Support: Additional sessions may be necessary for complex trauma cases.

Is Trauma Therapy Right For You?

Consider therapy if you frequently experience these symptoms:

  • Feeling constantly “on edge” and easily startled.
  • A sense of losing control over your emotions.
  • Crying frequently without a clear reason.
  • Persistent unwanted memories or flashbacks of the traumatic event.
  • Avoiding people, places, or activities that remind you of the trauma.
  • Difficulty concentrating and frequent distractions.
  • A pervasive sense of hopelessness, a feeling that life will never improve.

Trauma Therapy for Healing

Therapy can transform your life, helping you regain control and find peace. Whether your trauma occurred recently or in the 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.

If you or a loved one is struggling with the effects of trauma, reach out to Randel Porter Therapy. Contact us today to schedule your initial session and start your journey toward recovery.

Let’s get you relief right now!

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PTSD Treatment, Trauma Therapy & Sexual Abuse Therapy
in Universal City, 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 Universal City 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.