Trauma Therapists Available in Georgetown
This page lists therapists who work with trauma and are available to clients in Georgetown. Use it if you’re looking for clinicians who focus on traumatic stress, PTSD, complex trauma, or trauma-related symptoms. Compare training, therapy approaches, experience with trauma-informed care, and special populations served. All therapists here are licensed in Texas; that license covers the whole state, so being inside Texas is not a barrier to working together. Read profiles to see which clinicians describe trauma work that matches your needs and preferred treatment style before reaching out for an initial conversation.
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1. Cynthia Himstedt, LPC
Texas LPC guiding recovery and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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2. Fayetta Simien, LPC
Texas LPC with 30 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Depression
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3. Lacey Salois, LPC
Compassionate counseling for growth and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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4. Peggy Wright, LPC
Compassionate Texas counselor for life and relationship challenges
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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5. Alexis Kelson, LCSW
Support for anxiety, trauma, and meaningful life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression · Coping with life changes
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6. Valerie Bryan, LPC
Valerie Bryan - Warm, creative Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. J'nayle Harkey, LCSW
Supports healing from trauma and transitions
Works with Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Coping with life changes
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8. Dr. Robert Knapick, LMFT
Experienced support for change and connection
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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9. Felicia Bessman, LPC
Compassionate Texas counselor for life’s challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Grief · Intimacy-related issues
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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10. Dr. Christie Taylor, LPC
Experienced counselor for addiction and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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11. Wilfred Manyango, LPC
Compassionate Texas Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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12. Dr. Betsy Puentes, LMFT, LPC
Seasoned Texas therapist for life challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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13. Geraldine Williams, LPC
Compassionate Texas LPC for mood and trauma concerns
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Anger
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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14. 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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15. Dr. Julia Carter, TX Psychologist
Texas psychologist specializing in stress and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About trauma therapy for people in Georgetown
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 Georgetown 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 Georgetown
Georgetown has a population of about 67,176. 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 know if a therapist on this page has experience with my type of trauma?
Look for profile details that mention specific trauma types, such as combat trauma, sexual assault, childhood abuse, medical trauma, or complex PTSD. Check listed therapy approaches like EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, or somatic therapies. Therapists often note populations they serve and relevant training or certifications in trauma treatment in their profiles.
What should I ask a trauma therapist during an initial conversation?
Ask about their experience treating your specific trauma, the therapeutic approaches they use, how they pace exposure or processing, and how they handle crises or safety concerns. Also ask about session structure, goals, and what a typical course of therapy might look like. Use the conversation to assess fit and comfort with the clinician.
How can I tell if a trauma therapist uses trauma-informed practices?
Trauma-informed therapists explain consent, choice, and collaboration up front. Their profiles often mention safety planning, stabilization skills, and a focus on empowerment. They will describe approaches that prioritize pacing, bodily regulation, and emotional safety rather than pushing immediate trauma exposure. Look for language about creating a collaborative and respectful therapeutic process.
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