Trauma Therapists Available in Dallas
This page is for people in Dallas looking for therapists who work with trauma and are available online under a Texas license. Use this list to compare clinicians’ training, approaches to trauma treatment, treatment settings they offer (telehealth only), languages, and areas of specialty like PTSD, complex trauma, or childhood abuse. A Texas license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location in Texas is not a barrier. Look at listed therapy modalities, years of experience, and whether the clinician notes specific trauma certifications or evidence-based methods so you can choose someone who fits your needs.
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1. Medina Thomas, LPC
Experienced, compassionate therapy grounded in practical change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. Carson Gerber, LPC
Licensed counselor helping people navigate trauma and stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Anger · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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3. Gregory Rico, LPC
Warm, tailored support for anxiety, relationships, and identity
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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4. Martina Cisneros, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding healing and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Carolyn Presnall, LCSW, LPC
Licensed LCSW and LPC with 42 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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6. Ralph DeMar, LPC
Empowerment-focused Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. Penny Miller, LPC
Works with Addictions · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Anger
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8. Deborah Coppersmith, LPC
Compassionate support for change and emotional resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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9. Patricia "Patsy" Holden, LPC
Experienced LPC guiding healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
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10. Donna Armstrong, LPC
Trauma-informed LPC specializing in healing and intimacy
Works with Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Eating · Depression · Coaching
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11. Janice Burnham, LPC
LPC with 30 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. Elaine Messarra, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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13. Natalia Rodriguez, LPC
Grounded, collaborative therapy for clarity and self-trust
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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14. Dr. Zarinah Foggle, LPC
Texas LPC supporting healing and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Narrative Therapy
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15. Lisa Tidwell, LCSW
Support for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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About trauma therapy for people in Dallas
Everyone listed on this page holds a license to practice in Texas and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a license is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Texas regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Dallas can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,768 therapists match this page, all of whom name trauma among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LPC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes into licensed therapy work. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Dallas
Dallas has a population of about 1,304,379. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
How do I choose between trauma therapists listed here?
Compare each clinician’s stated trauma approaches, such as EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, or somatic therapies. Check their descriptions for experience with specific trauma types. Note languages offered and whether they mention working with co-occurring issues like anxiety or substance use. Use those details to pick a few to contact and ask about fit and treatment style.
Can a therapist licensed in Texas treat complex or long-term trauma for a Dallas client online?
Yes, a Texas license allows clinicians to provide services to clients anywhere in the state, including Dallas. When evaluating profiles, look for clinicians who list experience with complex trauma, dissociation, or long-term PTSD. Ask about their typical treatment timeline and how they adapt methods for chronic or developmental trauma during an initial consultation.
What questions should I ask a trauma therapist before starting sessions?
Ask about their trauma-related training and specific methods they use for trauma processing. Inquire how they assess safety and crisis planning for online work, how they pace exposure or memory processing, and what supports they recommend between sessions. Also ask about session structure and how they measure progress for trauma recovery.
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