Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Kerrville, TX

Our mental health affects every part of our life. It is important to take care of our mind just like we do our body to achieve our best overall health. Some struggles may be more to do with our daily life and coping skills, where others stem from deep rooted trauma. I also help mom's struggling with PPD/PPA. Either way, what you are feeling is valid, and you deserve a chance a process and be your best self.

I work best with clients seeking to define and engage with the issues that are hindering their ability to function well, be happy and healthy. I am a direct, but not a directive therapist. I believe that given the strategies and tools to navigate through difficult situations most people are capable of doing what is needed to live life to the fullest. That includes one of my favorite populations, teenagers. I also enjoy treating patients, persons who will likely be managing a psychiatric condition throughout their lifetime with a combination of medical management and psychotherapy.

Reaching out and asking for help can be a difficult step, but support is available. My husband and I have a passion to help individuals to overcome issues and barriers, such as: trauma, relationship troubles, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping, communication, parenting concerns and more. Our biggest passion is helping families heal from strife and conflict. We have specialized experience in working with trauma victims individually and as families.

Hi there! My name is Amy Swetnam and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with over 38 years of clinical experience. I work with individuals and couples in areas such as relationship issues, trauma, abuse, grief, and depression, amongst others. My clinical approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

I understand that clients are experts in their own lives, but sometimes they need help with unwanted thoughts, symptoms, or behaviors. Reaching out for help can be difficult for all kinds of reasons. I want to reassure you with words from Brené Brown “We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to." I want to help you work on becoming the best version of yourself. Loneliness, social anxiety, and just dealing with a constantly changing world can sometimes make anyone feel out of control. I want to help give you back that feeling of being in control of your life.

As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist I work with individuals, couples, and families. Integrating advances in applied neuroscience, I provide Neurofeedback as an alternative, and drug-free treatment for ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, traumatic brain injury, migraines, sports and academic performance, and a wide variety of other issues. I offer Neurofeedback in the course of therapy, or as a stand alone treatment. I am also certified in ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), a trauma resolution therapy. My therapeutic approaches are individually designed to assist clients in reaching their specific goals.

I recognize that you are the expert on you. My desire is to work collaboratively with you to enable you to reach your identified goals. If you are worried you can't afford counseling, please discuss your concerns with me. I will work with you as much as possible!

In my therapy I specialize in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Substance Abuse. Many of these centers of pain are common in women who are suffering from domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, or addiction. Whether your pain is from a lifetime of trauma, or from a single, life-changing event, the tools I can give you will help you get to moving forward. If you feel like you’re losing the battle, and you don’t know where to go next, I can help you find peace and relief!

Change is not easy sometimes and we will go through it with love towards self. It is our self-doubt and often our lack of confidence in our basic goodness that hinders our progress. I have helped many find the self-compassion needed for self-healing and with that a much more mindful approach to life. I have been down the road of mental health challenges. There are many ways I used therapy technics and mindfulness practice to help develop a much more balanced self. I am confident I can help you find the richness in life that you deserve.

Many of us struggle on a daily basis with intrusive thoughts caused by traumatic memories, stress, shame, and/or loss of meaning and purpose. We are often left feeling anxious or depressed, angry, and disconnected from the world as we try to make sense of our experiences. If you're like most of us, you've likely learned to cope through addiction, codependency, and mental or physical illness. Yet, you're also keenly aware that your experiences have the potential to transcend pain by creating meaning. The search for meaning gives rise to understanding, and with understanding comes healing.

Everyone can benefit from having an open space to explore and process their thoughts, feelings, and struggles. Many people live their life on an "auto-pilot," responding to their present circumstances with defense mechanisms developed from past wounds. By understanding these wounds, you can better change the behaviors that are not working for you anymore.

I love working with adults, couples, and families who are seeking treatment for substance abuse, eating disorders, and trauma. I also enjoy working with couples who are looking to work through any relational and sexual issues.

I specialize in grief, divorce, abuse, adoption, military issues, PTSD, depression, anxiety, anger, personality disorders, and adjustments associated with life's negative experiences. I work with adults both in individual or couples' counseling. Iam trained in Acceptance Commitment Therapy and in trauma focus interventions.

I enjoy working with adults, teens, and adolescents who are seeking guidance to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and every day life challenges. I use a supportive, person-centered approach coupled with cognitive/behavioral techniques to address client concerns.

I enjoy working with a diverse population of clients ranging from children 6-10, adolescents 11-18, adults and families. I believe in building on strengths and that every person has the capacity to change. If you are looking for a counselor who is dedicated to helping you achieve your therapeutic goals in a safe and collaborative environment and aims to empower each client towards self-determination and sucessful outcomes, please call me.

Life can be challenging when issues pop up and you run out of ways to cope. Sometimes the route to happiness is short and simple. Sometimes it takes work to achieve peace of mind. Learning coping skills or thought replacement are just a few ways to help clients move into a better headspace.

Just because you can carry your grief doesn’t mean it’s not heavy. Grief can be lonely; overwhelming sadness, feeling numb, guilt, anger, avoidance, or burnout can make you feel disconnected from others and change your perception of yourself and the world around you. With the right help, you can feel better, find meaning in your life, and see beauty in the world again.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I serve adults with a myriad of different needs. I have experience working with clients who have anxiety disorders, major depression, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum, ADD/ADHD, insomnia, relationship issues, endured trauma, and more. Every person's journey is different, and his or her challenges are unique; therefore, I use a variety of techniques to meet each person's needs. I have received training in several different modalities, such as CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I specialize in individual counseling for adults.

Touching Lives, Inspiring Life (sm). I am an experienced Christian counselor with specialized skills for youth, individuals, couples, & families. I am passionate to bring healing hope to those hurting & hopeless. I have collaborated to expand into a Group Practice with 12 more vetted, seasoned Christian Counselors to provide quality services to Boerne, the Texas Hill Country, and the state of Texas. We offer quality Christian Counseling in our beautiful office and through Telehealth.