PTSD Counseling & Trauma Therapy in Katy TX
What is Trauma Therapy ?
Trauma is the body and mind’s response to an overwhelming or distressing event. When trauma
remains unprocessed, it can leave lasting emotional and physical effects, keeping you stuck in
patterns of fear, anxiety, or disconnection. Trauma therapy helps you process these experiences
safely, allowing you to regain a sense of control and healing. Our therapist have the professional and personal experience that allows them to provide the best trauma therapy in Katy TX,
Our approach to trauma therapy in Katy tx
We understand that trauma can feel like it has taken over your life.
Trauma can make the world feel unsafe, relationships feel distant, and emotions feel overwhelming. Our goal is to provide a safe space where you can gently explore your experiences and begin the healing process at your own pace.
We believe that healing from trauma requires reconnecting with your emotions and body.
Trauma often causes people to disconnect from their emotions as a way to cope. However, suppressing emotions can lead to increased anxiety, physical distress, and difficulty feeling joy. We work to help you safely reconnect with your emotions in a way that feels manageable and healing.
We work to help you become aware of your body and begin to label your emotions.
Trauma is stored in the body. Through grounding, mindfulness, and body awareness techniques, we help you tune into your physical sensations and begin identifying and processing emotions linked to trauma.
We encourage verbal and written processing.
Journaling and talking through emotions in a supportive environment can be powerful tools for healing. We help clients find ways to safely express and process their experiences through writing, storytelling, and guided conversation.
We will help you navigate the possibility of medication.
For some, trauma-related symptoms can feel too overwhelming to manage alone. If needed, we can discuss whether a referral to a psychiatrist or medical professional may be helpful in your healing process.
Therapy Modalities We Use
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – aims to alleviate the
distress caused by traumatic memories or upsetting experiences by helping the brain
reprocess these memories in a way that reduces their emotional impact and allows for
normal healing.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) – Uses eye movements and guided imagery to
quickly process and reduce distressing trauma-related memories.
Grounding & Mindfulness Techniques – Helps clients stay in the present moment,
reducing distress and reconnecting with a sense of safety.
Exploring Emotional Patterns Through Attachment Theory – Examines how early
relationships impact emotional regulation and trauma responses, helping clients develop
healthier patterns.
What to Expect in Trauma Therapy
Sessions will focus on creating safety, building coping skills, and gently processing
trauma in a way that feels manageable.
Clients will learn techniques to balance trauma processing with staying grounded in the
present.
We will work at a pace that honors your comfort level and emotional well-being.
Meet Our Trauma Therapists
CHELSEA RHODEN, MA, LPC
My main area of focus is trauma, and I also work with clients ages 13 and up who face a broad range of issues. I work to integrate spiritual, emotional, psychological, and physical aspects into the counseling process in order to help the whole person grow and heal.
I hold a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. I am EMDR Trained. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and am trained in Restoration Therapy, Level 1.
The trust between client and therapist is one of the most powerful components in the therapeutic process. I see the opportunity to build this trust as an honor, and I utilize an eclectic approach tailored to best help the individual. It is a privilege to navigate life’s challenges alongside my clients, and it would be a joy to serve you in this way.
HALLIE NICHOLLS, MA, LPC - ASSOCIATE
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Lynn Strom MA, LPC-S. I have a MA in Clinical Mental Health from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. I aim to provide an evidence-based, spiritually integrated, and relational approach to holistic healing.
I am open to seeing a variety of clients from pre-teens to adults, struggling with the presenting problems of anxiety, depression, relational concerns, attachment issues, grief, and spiritual trauma.
I have experienced first-hand, the profound benefits of personal therapy and believe that healing happens in the relationship built through mutual respect, trust, and a common goal. I believe there’s not much more transformative than having someone wholeheartedly on your team.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Every person is unique in their personality and experiences, and I hope to meet my clients where they are, using a combination of styles that works best for them. I have an eclectic approach incorporating skill building and meaningful attachment work. I especially enjoy using EMDR with clients with trauma symptoms.
It is an honor to walk with clients as they process difficult parts of their story, learn to see life through the lens of hope and possibility. I hope to be a safe and encouraging teammate to my clients as they experience relief and forward movement towards healing.
I can’t wait to be on your team!
ABIGAIL FONTENOT, MA, LPC - ASSOCIATE
I believe that everyone has a unique, intricate and beautiful story that is waiting to be told. There are times when we just need a safe place that provides opportunities to understand the complexities, and experiences within our lives. Counseling can be that place! I enjoy working with people across the lifespan including early adolescence, teens and adults. My heart is with those suffering from the effects of traumatic experiences, struggling in relationships, dealing with depression, anxiety or disordered eating and those navigating sexual issues. Each one of us longs for wholeness, to be known and to find peace. Perhaps it’s in your current stress, unhelpful thoughts, or confusing feelings. Life contains an array of experiences which shape who we are. It can be overwhelming to make connections and find healthy rhythms for ourselves. If you are seeking healing for yourself through counseling, that is a courageous first step! Healing can happen when we take time to understand to our stories. I consider it an honor to sit with people as they learn to fully pay attention to themselves and honor their lives.
I employ counseling techniques from a biblically integrated perspective using approaches from person-centered therapy, existential therapy, and restoration therapy. I believe that the counseling relationship is essential to the therapeutic process. Walking alongside clients through their pain, and questioning is a privilege for me. I view my role to be partnering with clients on their healing journey and finding ways to encourage and facilitate personal growth. Allowing someone to weed through the brokenness with you is a commendable thing that is not to be taken lightly. I believe that learning to live life with God is what is most transformational. He is the source of contentment, comfort and light. Holding the hope that only He offers is what I love to do for clients who are seeking to take hold of that hope for themselves.
I hold a masters degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, and I am an LPC-Associate under supervision of Pam Cosart, LPC-S.
ELIZABETH WESTBROOK, LMSW, NPT-C
My heart lies with the shame-filled and brokenhearted, the busy professional who is wearing too many hats and unsure where to set boundaries, the family that is hurting, and those wounded by religion or the opinions of others. I have a primary focus in working with those who are part of both the LGBTQ+ and faith-based communities, individuals navigating sexual, betrayal, and other traumas, blended families, and the uncertain client who has found themselves questioning who they are and who they want to be.
I am an Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) trained practitioner, providing support for clients who have experienced significant trauma.
I am an LMSW, under supervision of Cindy Reibenstein, LCSW-S. I received my Masters in Social Work from The University of Houston. While there, I was a Fellow in Advanced Mental Health Practices and Integrated Healthcare. As a LMSW, my commitment to my clients is so much more than what happens in our session. My desire is to empower you with community resources, access to a wide range of support, and a commitment to providing a space free of judgement or imposing beliefs.
The road to healing is not linear and not done well in isolation. My deepest desire as a psychotherapist is to help you discover what you value, make sense of who the world says you need to be, create an environment where you come to believe that you’re never a sum of the worst things that have been done to, or by you. You, reading this right now, are so worth loving, and I can not wait to meet you.
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