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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Friendswood, TX

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Friendswood, TX

Headway's Friendswood therapists specialize in PTSD treatment using exposure therapy, relaxation training, and DBT skills to address trauma triggers and emotional regulation. With providers available within days and many accepting insurance, you can start your trauma recovery journey affordably while managing symptoms like hypervigilance and isolation.

Ariela Alpert

Ariela Alpert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Houston, TX


“I provide strength-based therapy from a psychodynamic framework. Trauma work is bottom-up processing and I have seen great results through brainspotting.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Angelica Rivera

Dr. Angelica Rivera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Houston, TX


“I specialize in helping people move on from a painful past. I studied trauma, grief and loss in my doctoral journey to competently help survivors of various traumas reconcile the past to move towards a brighter future.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Steven Moss

Steven Moss

Therapist

In-person • 18 mi away • Houston, TX


I empower individuals in Montrose, Houston who feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain, and want to better understand themselves and their relationships.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Hansen

Amy Hansen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Bellaire, TX


Greetings, I am a therapist in private practice for over fifteen years. I am dually licensed as a mental health therapist and an addictions therapist.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Musifat Akanji-Newton

Musifat Akanji-Newton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Houston, TX


“I listen, encourage and affirm the client needs to help them reach their personal goals and potential.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Shantharaj

Elizabeth Shantharaj

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Houston, TX


“I focus on empowering my clients to understand how their past experiences have impacted their current relationships, with self and others, and how they can change these patterns.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. John Hsieh

Dr. John Hsieh

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Houston, TX


“Dr. Hsieh will do a thorough evaluation in the first session and recommend treatment options to move forward.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Carly Braswell

Carly Braswell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Houston, TX


I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, chronic pain, and ADHD. These challenges can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. But you don’t have to go through it alone. I bring not only my professional expertise but also my own personal experience of healing. I know firsthand how intimidating and overwhelming the journey can be. That’s why I’m committed to walking alongside you as a compassionate guide offering tools, empathy, and a safe space for you to explore your past, present, and the future you want to create.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danae Patterson

Danae Patterson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Houston, TX


I am passionate about creating a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients. I am committed to helping my clients identify and navigate their feelings, learn healthier coping skills, and ultimately find hope and heal. I have worked with adults and adolescence with eating disorders, substance and behavioral addictions, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, co-dependency, trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Relationship issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Deordre Adams

Deordre Adams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Bellaire, TX


Some of the hardest seasons people walk through happen around the arrival of new life, the slow unraveling of a relationship, or the quiet grip of something they have never said out loud. I work across all of those seasons as a Licensed Professional Counselor serving children, adolescents, and adults.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Liston Rice

Liston Rice

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Houston, TX


“I practice from a collaborative posture, emphasizing that you, the client, are the expert on your life.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Johanna Pule

Johanna Pule

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Houston, TX


“I am especially skilled at working with children and adolescents who have been impacted by divorce, abuse or neglect, adoption or foster care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wyanicka Broussard

Wyanicka Broussard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Houston, TX


“As a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I recognize that all individuals face challenges in life that can cause one to be misguided or simply led away from a purpose-filled life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jia Wong Duffield

Jia Wong Duffield

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Houston, TX


“I am a Houston-based licensed professional counselor who offers individual therapy within a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Helminiak

Michael Helminiak

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Houston, TX


“You deserve more than 15 minutes to talk about your problems, and you deserve a provider that makes you feel like more than a checklist.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
DOndra Bobbitt

DOndra Bobbitt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Houston, TX


“I believe in a holistic approach to mental health that considers the emotional, behavioral, and social aspects of each patient's life.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brandi Hobratschk

Brandi Hobratschk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Houston, TX


“My approach involves working on specific, achievable goals that we set together. I listen and provide a safe space to talk.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Orna Goldwater

Orna Goldwater

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Houston, TX


“I believe in a relationship that is honest, interactive, supportive, compassionate, as well as challenging.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keely O'Donnell

Keely O'Donnell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Houston, TX


“I gained most of my professional experience working with codependency, addiction, and trauma at an outpatienet treatment center, and my practice focuses on working with relationship issues, burnout, and overfunctioning.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dellissa Simmons

Dellissa Simmons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Houston, TX


“I believe that each person has the power to fulfill their ideal potential through empowerment, increased self awareness and the identification of unhealthy behavioral patterns.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jagdeep Chadha

Jagdeep Chadha

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Houston, TX


“I'm passionate about the integrating modern evidence based psychotherapy with ancient traditions of yoga, tao and zen.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Arti Patel

Arti Patel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Houston, TX


“I bring a deeply intrinsic, compassionate, and creative approach to each individual I work with, honoring their unique story and lived experience.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Shavara Lyons

Dr. Shavara Lyons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Houston, TX


“Shavara Lyons is a firm believer in the idea that if you change your thinking, you can change your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephanie Jordan

Stephanie Jordan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Bellaire, TX


“I will believe in your resilience and internal capacity to grow and heal, even when you may not fully believe it yourself.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brittany R. Saldivar

Brittany R. Saldivar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Houston, TX


“I believe my work with clients to be a collaborative endeavor that thrives in an honest and open space free of judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kimberly Wallace

Kimberly Wallace

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Houston, TX


“I believe that addressing mental health challenges requires a comprehensive understanding of your unique experiences, strengths, and goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Howell

Sarah Howell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Houston, TX


“I want to make it approachable, feel good and feel supported. My goal is to support you through hard moments and give you a neutral safe space to vent, unload and process.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Mariela Castro

Mariela Castro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Houston, TX


“As a first-generation Latina, I understand how intimidating seeking mental health support can feel—especially if therapy hasn't always seemed accessible or culturally attuned.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marva Burks

Marva Burks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Bellaire, TX


“I work with adults who are carrying more than they let on — the grief that hasn't eased, the anxiety that keeps you up at night...”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Monica McClain

Monica McClain

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Bellaire, TX


“I use cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy to address issues you may have during the therapy.”
Trauma
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Monica Alzate

Dr. Monica Alzate

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Bellaire, TX


“My approach is collaborative and evidence-based, offering depth, clarity, and practical tools for healing, resilience, exploration, and growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jinelle Williams

Jinelle Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Baytown, TX


“I take an eclectic approach to therapy. That means that my style of therapy is a combination of different approaches and it's based on what works best for you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristin Walker

Kristin Walker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Liberty, TX


“I specialize in working with teens, individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system, and also those who have experienced trauma or are working through grief and loss.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Shanna Gardner, Lpc-S

Shanna Gardner, Lpc-S

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Houston, TX


Hello and welcome—I'm so glad you're here.

My name is Shanna Gardner, LPC-S, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I'm deeply passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and discover a sense of peace, purpose, and emotional wellness.

I believe that therapy should be a space where you feel safe, heard, and truly understood. Whether you're dealing with overwhelming stress, navigating a tough life transition, or managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Yu-Wen Wang

Yu-Wen Wang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Houston, TX


“I firmly believe that building relationships and being connected are the main priorities in counseling relationships.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Carolyn Jones

Carolyn Jones

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Houston, TX


“I believe you are the expert of your story involving many strengths to assist in overcoming life challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sarah Ali

Sarah Ali

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Stafford, TX


“My therapeutic style is a mix of humor, honesty and a straightforward goal-oriented focus leaning on CBT, humanistic motivational interviewing...”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dieula Joseph

Dieula Joseph

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Missouri City, TX


“I strongly believe in each individual's capacity for growth, healing, and achieving meaningful, fulfilling goals.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kailynn Klepfer

Kailynn Klepfer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Houston, TX


“I love helping moms during any stage of motherhood. I specialize in treating moms who may be struggling with postpartum anxiety, depression, shame, or with their identity since motherhood.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lori Bell

Lori Bell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Houston, TX


“As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I work with many individuals that carry the lasting effects of experiences that were overwhelming, traumatic, or life-changing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 18 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Friendswood, TX

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Friendswood, TX
There are over 107 therapists in Friendswood, TX accepting new patients.
107+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 93%Trauma
  • 93%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 88%Cigna
  • 81%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
  • 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 67%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 2%Mandarin
  • 1%Cantonese
  • 1%Farsi
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 85%Woman
  • 15%Man
License types
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  • 64%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 11%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 7%Advanced Practice Nurse
  • 3%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 28%Family therapy
  • 22%Child or adolescent therapy

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