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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Desoto, TX

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Desoto, TX

DeSoto residents struggling with trauma, avoidance, or post-traumatic stress can access 8,174 providers on Headway who offer Relaxation Training, Psychoeducation, and trauma recovery support. Flexible scheduling and virtual care make it easier to begin healing without disrupting your routine.

Helena Davis

Helena Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.3 mi away • Cedar Hill, TX


“I believe each person is created uniquely, and because of that, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Monica Davis

Monica Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5 mi away • Red Oak, TX


Hello beautiful! My name is Monica Davis, Licensed Professional Counselor. My journey to becoming a therapist started in 2008 and has not been traditional by any means. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies at Indiana University Bloomington and then later obtained a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas. I enjoy working with children, adults, and families as it has always been my long-life mission to strengthen and empower families.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Kimberley Toynes

Dr. Kimberley Toynes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • Duncanville, TX


“In a warm and friendly manner, she uses inquisitiveness during the therapy session to promote clients to think through their choices for a healthier lifestyle.”
Trauma, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Gregory Maxey

Dr. Gregory Maxey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • Duncanville, TX


“I am sincere, and I confront them when they are showing dysfunctional thinking patterns and behaviors by explaining to them what I am seeing and how it affects their mental health.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Christine Homs

Christine Homs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • Cedar Hill, TX


“I believe in a trauma-informed approach that focuses on understanding what happened to my clients, rather than pathologizing their experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Tiffany Flores

Tiffany Flores

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • Duncanville, TX


In life we are faced with many challenges that sometimes become discouraging. I have worked with many individuals, couples, and families on an array of emotional and behavioral issues. I have a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Texas. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as trained in many other therapy approaches. Feel free to contact me if you would like to get working on your life challenges

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
LaQuita Vining

LaQuita Vining

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • Cedar Hill, TX


“I'm a solution-oriented therapist who uses CBT, trauma-focused CBT, and cognitive processing to help you overcome barriers and reclaim your peace.”
Trauma, Anger management, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Yvette Payne

Yvette Payne

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.8 mi away • Cedar Hill, TX


“I am passionate about helping individuals learn and accept who they are, overcome barriers, and create a life that feels meaningful, fulfilled, and authentic.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Adeline Abam

Dr. Adeline Abam

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • Duncanville, TX


“My passion is to provide empathetic care. I believe that everyone deserves a compassionate provider and I want to be that compassionate provider that you deserve.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kimberly Pearson

Dr. Kimberly Pearson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.9 mi away • Dallas, TX


“I am a trauma focused therapist who assist clients with eliminating behaviors that leads to self-defeating or societal-defeating consequences.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Delora Evans

Delora Evans

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Dallas, TX


“I believe that people may sometimes need help in many areas of their lives, therefore I treat with a Person-Centered, wholistic approach.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lindsey Steger

Lindsey Steger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Waxahachie, TX


“I specialize in working with adolescents and adults (couples and individual) with particular expertise in ASD, ADHD, and trauma.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jamie Noonan

Jamie Noonan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • Cedar Hill, TX


“I have a special interest in grief therapy, an area I'm continually growing as a specialty, helping clients navigate loss with care and resilience.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Maegan Stewart

Maegan Stewart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • Cedar Hill, TX


“I believe I can best help clients by listening to their story and being a fellow traveler in their lives.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dania Carter

Dania Carter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Dallas, TX


LIFE be LIFING...You’ve been carrying a lot for a long time. Maybe anxiety, depression, past experiences, or high-stress situations are starting to catch up with you, and it’s getting harder to manage on your own. You might feel stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand or unsure how to move forward. If you’re ready to feel more in control, break unhealthy cycles, and finally have space to focus on yourself, we can work together to help you create clarity, stability, and real, lasting change.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Angela Sanchez

Angela Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 mi away • Waxahachie, TX


“I have used cognitive behavior therapy to work through intrusive thoughts or negative self talk to improve client's mood and symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Megan Pierce

Megan Pierce

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Midlothian, TX


my clients will be cared for and paid attention to

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Rachael Stanphill

Rachael Stanphill

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Midlothian, TX


“My goal is to help clients develop the courage & confidence to use healthier ways to approach life's challenges and sustain a healthier mindset.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Evena Pierre

Evena Pierre

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Dallas, TX


“I have developed an even stronger passion for providing unparalleled behavioral health services to individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, and depression and for women who experience mental health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Karen Simmons-Clifton

Dr. Karen Simmons-Clifton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • Cedar Hill, TX


“You can expect to leave each session with healthier options and perspectives, and momentum to move forward and upward.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Christina Goetz

Christina Goetz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Dallas, TX


“I utilize a trauma-informed, psychodynamic approach in therapy and often incorporate CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Nicole Buchmann

Nicole Buchmann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Midlothian, TX


I specialize in assessing and treating depression, anxiety, trauma, child welfare, adoption, family of origin complications, relationship concerns, attachment issues, and parenting concerns. I enjoy counseling individuals across the lifespan. I am in the process of becoming trained in EMDR for treatment of trauma and PTSD. I am also working on a Yoga Teacher certification as well.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cheryl Edinbyrd

Cheryl Edinbyrd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Dallas, TX


“My approach is utilizing CBT, DBT, EMDR, Hypnotherapy and Natuurpathic Care to meet clients where they are...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Carla Casillas

Carla Casillas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Midlothian, TX


“I prioritize safety and regulation first. Before any reprocessing, I make sure clients have grounding skills and emotional stability.”
PTSD, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Margaret Felty

Margaret Felty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Waxahachie, TX


“I am a licensed mental health professional in Texas with 36 years of experience, specializing in trauma, abuse, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
LaMonica Mercy

LaMonica Mercy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Waxahachie, TX


“My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where clients can share openly, rebuild trust in themselves and others, and grow with compassion and clarity.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Davis

Stephanie Davis

Therapist

In-person • 13 mi away • Waxahachie, TX


“I want my clients to leave the office feeling like they have accomplished a step forward in coping with their personal situation.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tyrannie Anderson

Tyrannie Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Waxahachie, TX


“My goal is to provide a safe space for my clients to be authentic and to help them establish healthy boundaries in all relationships and to prioritize good self care habits.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Clinton Parker

Clinton Parker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Dallas, TX


I love helping adults from all stages and walks of life to understand the things that are holding them back in order to find ways through them. After recognizing underlying barriers, we can work towards fully realizing your strengths and adjusting certain behaviors and thoughts to see things and be yourself in a healthier way.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacie Dowler Silvas

Stacie Dowler Silvas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Dallas, TX


“Stacie approaches counseling with the conviction that each person was created to thrive in life and relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lexi Eller

Lexi Eller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Waxahachie, TX


“I have continued working in the field with first responders and have a specific passion for working with those who experience job-related trauma exposure...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Susan Cizmas

Susan Cizmas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Dallas, TX


“Her goal is to alleviate guilt, self-doubt, and anxiety, empowering you to prioritize your needs without fear.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Melissa Pulido

Melissa Pulido

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Waxahachie, TX


“I work with clients to set personal growth goals and find ways to help them attain these goals so that life becomes manageable and enjoyable.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Felicia Williams

Felicia Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 mi away • Waxahachie, TX


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and respectful environment where clients feel heard and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Dooley

Allison Dooley

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • Waxahachie, TX


“My experience working in both the U.S. and Guatemala has taught me the importance of creating a warm, compassionate, and open-minded space where you can feel truly seen and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Olivier Djoumessi

Dr. Olivier Djoumessi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Mansfield, TX


“He believes that collaborative care, where patients actively participate in their treatment plans, yields the best outcomes.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Judith Nyabuti

Judith Nyabuti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Mansfield, TX


Judith enjoys working with diverse groups and people from different cultures. She practices improving mental wellness and quality of life for her patients. She treats children, adolescents, and adults ages twelve and above. Judith is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and a 2022 graduate of University of Texas at Arlington. She is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and has 10 years of psychiatry experience.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ash Milam

Ash Milam

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Dallas, TX


“I want my clients to understand that therapy is not about finding "what is wrong with you". It is about finding out "what is right with you".”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Melody Ware-Massie

Melody Ware-Massie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Arlington, TX


“I have over 20+ years of experience working with children as an educator, with extensive experience working with children with ADHD/Autism/Anger Issues.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Lopez

Karen Lopez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Arlington, TX


“My approach is warm, supportive and practical, blending EMDR, CBT and trauma-informed care to help you process difficult experiences and build healthier coping strategies.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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