Trauma Therapists Available in Denton
This page lists therapists who work with trauma and are available to clients in Denton. If you are seeking help after a traumatic event, these profiles can help you compare clinicians by their approaches, specialties, and the populations they serve. Look for details like trauma modalities used, experience with specific issues (PTSD, complex trauma, childhood abuse), and whether they work with adults, teens, or couples. All clinicians are licensed in Texas; a Texas license covers the whole state, so their license means they may offer online care to Denton residents regardless of where the therapist lives or practices.
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1. Heidi Wendenburg, LPC
Texas LPC specializing in eating disorders and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Eating · Depression · Coping with life changes · Addictions
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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2. Janis Edralin, LPC
Works with Addictions · LGBT · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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3. Norma Deering, LCSW
Texas LCSW focused on anxiety and caregiving
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Self esteem · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Susan Galewaler, LPC
Experienced Texas counselor for anxiety and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
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5. Katy Kong, LPC
Direct, structured therapy for adults and couples
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Self esteem
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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6. Troy Conner, LPC
Faith-informed LPC for trauma and addictions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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7. Darron Garner, LCSW
Texas LCSW for stress and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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8. Sandra Cobb, LCSW
Strengths-focused support for stress, relationships, and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
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9. Steven Ramage, LPC
Therapist blending faith and evidence-based care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Narrative Therapy
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10. Sonia Ruiz, LPC
Compassionate support for change and resilience
Works with Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Coping with life changes
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11. Darla Avery, LPC
Support for anxiety, stress, and trauma recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Addictions
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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12. Lori Ann Amin, LCSW
Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-worth growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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13. Jennifer Smith, LPC
Texas LPC supporting healing from trauma and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy · Trauma-Focused Therapy
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14. Luis "Lou" Valdez, LPC
Texas LPC focused on relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coaching
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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15. Rafaela DeSoto-Ray, LPC
Texas LPC with 25 years of experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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About trauma therapy for people in Denton
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 Denton 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 Denton
Denton has a population of about 139,869. 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 a trauma therapist from this list?
Start by checking each profile for the trauma approaches they mention, such as EMDR, somatic therapy, or trauma-focused CBT. Note the populations they work with and any special experience with combat, sexual violence, or childhood trauma. Use the profile details to match a clinician’s methods and focus to your needs, then contact those who seem like a good fit.
Can I tell which therapists treat severe or complex trauma?
Profiles often note experience with severe or complex trauma. Look for mentions of long-term trauma work, stabilizing techniques, and trauma-informed approaches. Therapists may list populations they commonly treat and the types of trauma they have experience with. Use those descriptions to narrow the list to clinicians whose background aligns with the severity and complexity of your situation.
What should I ask a therapist who treats trauma before starting sessions?
Ask about the therapist’s trauma modalities, how they structure treatment, and what to expect in early sessions. You can ask about their experience with issues like flashbacks, dissociation, or self-harm, and how they approach safety and stabilization. Also ask about session format (online), typical goals, and any preparatory steps they recommend before beginning trauma work.
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