Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 78710
Mark Blockus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78710
Psychotherapy and counseling can occur on an individual basis, with couples and , and in group settings. My practice includes serving people from a broad cultural, psychosocial, and sexual identity and orientation spectrum and includes helping people: who have experienced significant trauma, including complex and relational trauma; people challenged with dissociative characteristics including Dissociative Identity Disorder; couples wanting help with relational issues such as infidelity, intimacy, and communication; and people struggling with intense emotions including depression, anxiety, and related to personality disorders.
Psychotherapy and counseling can occur on an individual basis, with couples and , and in group settings. My practice includes serving people from a broad cultural, psychosocial, and sexual identity and orientation spectrum and includes helping people: who have experienced significant trauma, including complex and relational trauma; people challenged with dissociative characteristics including Dissociative Identity Disorder; couples wanting help with relational issues such as infidelity, intimacy, and communication; and people struggling with intense emotions including depression, anxiety, and related to personality disorders.
B&L Psychotherapy and Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LICDC-S, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78710 (Online Only)
I also have a background in military practice and dealing with trauma from a variety of therapeutic approaches.
Hi! My name is Dr. Michelle Loper and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of B&L Psychotherapy and Consulting Services. Counseling can be a life-changing event but may bring about some anxiety and fear. People often come to counseling because of events that have happened and maybe they feel that things are not manageable on their own. Sometimes they need someone to talk with that can help them to find direction. It is also possible you have tried counseling before and found it to be beneficial and just need a booster to build back up your skills. If you are here looking, it is likely you may desire some change.
I also have a background in military practice and dealing with trauma from a variety of therapeutic approaches.
Hi! My name is Dr. Michelle Loper and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of B&L Psychotherapy and Consulting Services. Counseling can be a life-changing event but may bring about some anxiety and fear. People often come to counseling because of events that have happened and maybe they feel that things are not manageable on their own. Sometimes they need someone to talk with that can help them to find direction. It is also possible you have tried counseling before and found it to be beneficial and just need a booster to build back up your skills. If you are here looking, it is likely you may desire some change.
Kathryn Adams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78710 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is person-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed.
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, under the supervision of Dwayne Frei, LPC-S. I work with adolescents, adults and couples that are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief+loss, or other life transitions. My hope is that throughout our time together on this healing journey, you gain the tools and skills necessary to cope with and to manage the inevitable ups and downs of life.
My approach to therapy is person-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed.
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, under the supervision of Dwayne Frei, LPC-S. I work with adolescents, adults and couples that are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief+loss, or other life transitions. My hope is that throughout our time together on this healing journey, you gain the tools and skills necessary to cope with and to manage the inevitable ups and downs of life.
Erika Mateus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78710 (Online Only)
Hello! Do you feel trapped in your own thoughts and cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel? Do you feel stuck, anxious, or depressed? If yes, maybe you are one of those individuals who have formed maladaptive patterns of thinking that are not helping you to obtain the results you want, or perhaps you suffered from a traumatic experience that is temporarily affecting the way you think and interact with others. If your goal is to increase your level of awareness and have more control over your life, then working together will give you the tools you need to live a more joyful and balanced life.
Hello! Do you feel trapped in your own thoughts and cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel? Do you feel stuck, anxious, or depressed? If yes, maybe you are one of those individuals who have formed maladaptive patterns of thinking that are not helping you to obtain the results you want, or perhaps you suffered from a traumatic experience that is temporarily affecting the way you think and interact with others. If your goal is to increase your level of awareness and have more control over your life, then working together will give you the tools you need to live a more joyful and balanced life.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.