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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting Trauma/PTSD therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

Meet with a provider as soon as this week

Our Helotes providers are currently booked, however we have 71 online providers available right now in Texas.
Bastrop
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Program, Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Program, Aetna, +40 more
Self Harm, LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +6 more

As a woman, mother, and counselor living in today's modern society, I understand the difficulties of navigating the ever-changing and challenging worl... As a woman, mother, and counselor living in today's modern society, I understand the difficulties of navigating the ever-changing and challenging world in which we live. Read more

Pearland
Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, United Healthcare | Optum, +2 more
LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, +11 more

“There is no standard normal. Normal is subjective. There are seven billion versions of normal on this planet.” ― Matt Haig, Reasons to Stay Ali... “There is no standard normal. Normal is subjective. There are seven billion versions of normal on this planet.” ― Matt Haig, Reasons to Stay Alive Read more

College Station
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Program, Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Program, Aetna, +28 more
Military / Veteran, Anger, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, +6 more

I am a clinician who strives to empower individuals to overcome life's challenges in a healthy and upbeat manner.

Grand Prairie
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Program, Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Program, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +18 more
Military / Veteran, Chronic Illness, Medical / Health Issues, Self Harm, Domestic Abuse, +22 more

As an African American male, I understand life’s challenges can be daunting and I'm excited to discuss how we can achieve your goals together.

Cypress
Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, United Healthcare | Optum, +2 more
Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, +8 more

Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but as your therapist, I am here to walk alongside you, offering empathic understanding and suppor... Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but as your therapist, I am here to walk alongside you, offering empathic understanding and support. Read more

Adam Dueber

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What is your go-to approach for PTSD/trauma therapy?

A go to approach for helping people with PTSD/trauma therapy is meeting the client where they are at with it and go from there. It seems the benefit in doing this is b/c it allows the client to feel in control and they can tell their story at their pace.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

The following are tools that are commonly used, including deep breathing work, journaling, and joining groups where other members have similar experiences.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy?

A client is making meaningful progress in PTSD therapy when they start to recognize patterns of thinking or behaviors that, in the past, they would have missed or ignored.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement PTSD/trauma therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in PTSD therapy with readings, journaling, podcasts, etc.

What should someone do to prepare for starting PTSD/trauma therapy?

To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can come in with an open mind that this person is here to help them and not cause them any more pain.

Starting Trauma/PTSD therapy

What is PTSD/trauma therapy?

At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.

How does PTSD/trauma therapy work?

Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.

Symptoms of PTSD

The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:

  • Flashbacks and distressing memories of the traumatic event
  • Nightmares and sleep disturbances
  • Intense anxiety and irritability
  • Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
  • Negative changes in mood and thought patterns
  • Increased arousal, like difficulty concentrating or exaggerated startle response

How do you overcome PTSD triggers?

The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.

What type of therapist is best for PTSD?

In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.

Is PTSD/trauma therapy conducted in person or online?

PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long should you go to therapy for PTSD?

If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.

How successful is therapy for PTSD?

The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Helotes therapists and counselors accept 34 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Program

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Program

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Buist Byars and Taylor (Employers Health Network)

  • Children's Medical Group (Employers Health Network)

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Self-pay costs at Helotes
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

5.0 Learn about verified reviews
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Always on time and service is great, I am happy with the service that I am receiving.
Victor Feb 2024
Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
My therapist was very understanding and willing to work with me
Jenny Jan 2024
Thriveworks.com verified review

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Helotes is located off of Bandera Rd. We currently share a building with Jalapenos Mexican, Club KO Boxing & Personal Training 2, Northwest Real Estate and Property Management, among other businesses. When you turn off of Bandera Rd. to get to our office, you’ll pass Falcon International Bank on the right.

Phone number

(682) 228-6406

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • English
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