Trauma Therapists Available in Waco
This page is for people in Waco looking for online therapists licensed in Texas who specialize in trauma. Use it to compare clinical approaches, areas of trauma experience (such as complex trauma, PTSD, or childhood abuse), and session formats offered online. Note that a Texas license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location inside Texas is not a barrier to working with you. Look for training, therapeutic modalities, and the therapist’s stated experience with trauma triggers and stabilization skills to find a match for your needs.
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1. Nicola Noel, LPC
Compassionate, practical therapy for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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2. Shari Schaffer, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Existential Therapy
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3. Sandra Crisp, LPC
Support for trauma, addiction, and life transitions
Works with Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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4. Dr. Ngozi Okose, LPC
Licensed counselor specializing in trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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5. Peggy Wilson, LPC
Workplace-informed counselor for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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6. Rutanya Simon, LICSW, LCSW
Practical, judgment-free support for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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7. Yumi Lemaster, LCSW
Evidence-based support for life’s hardest transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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8. 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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9. Daniel Hoskins, LPC
Evidence-based support for anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
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10. Kari Conyers-Brink, LPC
Compassionate counseling for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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11. Perry Martin, LMFT
Texas LMFT supporting relationships and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Relationship
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. Melinda Johnson, LPC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and grief healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. April Nance, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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14. Jessica Skinner, LCSW
Practical, supportive therapy for lasting personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Psychodynamic Therapy
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15. 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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About trauma therapy for people in Waco
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 Waco 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 Waco
Waco has a population of about 138,486. 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
Can I work with a trauma therapist if I live in Waco but they’re not physically there?
Yes. Therapists on this page are licensed in Texas and can provide services to clients statewide. You don’t need the therapist to be in the same city. Focus on their trauma training, online session style, and communication preferences to ensure they can meet your needs remotely.
What trauma-specific approaches should I compare when choosing a therapist?
Compare evidence-informed modalities used for trauma, such as trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, somatic therapies, and skills-based stabilization. Also check whether the therapist emphasizes safety planning, grounding techniques, and pacing to avoid re-traumatization. Ask about their experience with similar trauma histories and session structure.
How do I know if an online trauma therapist is a good fit for crisis or severe symptoms?
Look at how the therapist describes working with high-risk or severe symptoms. Good signs include clear crisis planning, coordination with local emergency services if needed, and experience managing dissociation or intense flashbacks in telehealth. You can ask about their approach to safety and how they assess risk during online sessions.
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