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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Waco, TX


Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Waco, TX
Waco residents struggling with trauma and PTSD can access evidence-based therapies like Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and EMDR through Headway's network of 8,641 licensed providers. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
I have been providing counseling services since 1992. After graduating from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity), I completed a two-year post-graduate internship at the Christian Family Institute with an emphasis on Structural Family Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, and Family System’s Theory. I am also a Self-Leadership Coach (Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Accelerating Coach Excellence Certified Coach, and a Certified Red Team Coach.
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Welcome, and thank you for considering CopeWell Psychiatry & Wellness. I'm Udo Chukwuocha, a doctoral-prepared, dual-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I'm glad you're here.
I believe mental health care should feel personal, collaborative, and never rushed. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported while we work together to understand your concerns and develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.
As a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I understand the close connection between physical and mental health. I take an integrative, whole-person approach to care, combining medical and psychiatric expertise to support your journey toward lasting wellness.
I provide care for individuals ages 17–64 experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, sleep concerns, burnout, and life transitions, and I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to better mental health.
My name is Angel Ramos Estrada, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and founder of Keystone Clinical Services PLLC. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, and veterans navigate life's challenges while fostering resilience, healing, and personal growth.
Before becoming a social worker, I proudly served over 20 years in the United States Army. My military experience shaped my values of integrity, compassion, and service, which continue to guide my work as a therapist. Throughout my career, I have worked in school social work, hospice care, and outpatient mental health, providing support to clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered to identify their strengths and achieve meaningful change.
As a bilingual clinician fluent in English and Spanish, I am committed to making quality mental health care accessible to diverse communities. I believe every individual has the capacity for growth, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they work toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.
As your therapist, I bring several years of experience supporting individuals and families through crisis, healing, and transformation. My background spans emergency departments, inpatient care, child welfare, hospice, and community mental health—each setting has shaped my trauma-informed, solution-focused, and client-centered approach.
Meet Dr. Kwame Frimpong, MD
Psychiatrist | Addiction Specialist | Physician Leader
With over a decade of medical experience, I bring a uniquely broad and deep understanding of both mental and physical health.
- Trained in Ghana across multiple specialties including surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, and women’s health
- Psychiatry Residency at Harlem Hospital Center (affiliated with Columbia University, New York City)
- Chief Resident, leading clinical teams and mentoring physicians
- Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (top program in Texas)
- Current Addiction Director at John Peter Smith (JPS) Hospital in Fort Worth
I work at the frontlines of psychiatry and addiction care—treating complex cases daily, teaching physicians, and delivering results-driven, compassionate care.
Patients describe me as calm, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in their success.
My name is Siria Castro. I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health and am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). As a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Spanish, I provide comprehensive counseling services for adults, adolescents, and children, guiding clients through depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, family struggles, and more.
About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD in Waco, TX



- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 92%Trauma
- 88%Stress management
- 80%PTSD

- 99%Aetna
- 93%Cigna
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 81%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 67%Ascension

- 99%English
- 14%Spanish
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Yoruba
- 1%Urdu

- 78%Online only
- 22%In-person or online

- 83%Woman
- 16%Man

- 57%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 22%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 4%Advanced Practice Nurse

- 99%Individual therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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