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Finding Help for PTSD and Trauma in Texas

Find mental health providers in Texas who can help with ptsd & trauma. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a frightening or overwhelming experience. Trauma-focused therapies are highly effective, and recovery is possible even years after the event.

PTSD and trauma are highly treatable with trauma-focused therapies such as CPT, prolonged exposure, and EMDR, sometimes combined with medication. Recovery is possible even years after the event. On HometownMind you can find providers who specialize in trauma, or get matched with one for free.

Information current as of June 2026. General education, not medical advice.

PTSD & Trauma providers in Texas

Mental health providers are licensed by state, so your care needs to come from someone licensed in Texas. These providers practice there and treat a range of conditions, including ptsd & trauma. Not sure who fits best? Get matched free for a personalized recommendation, or choose a different state.

Test Provider NP, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Austin, TX
AnxietyDepression
Accepting new patients

Jeandaniel Kouowa, RN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Fort Worth, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Gwendolyn Daniel, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner
Dallas, TX
Primary Care

Gabriel Minias, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Frisco, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Matthew Reza, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
El Paso, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Ladonna Burns, ARNP

Psychiatrist
Austin, TX
Psychiatry

Celina Egemasi, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Richardson, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Chika Galega-Sabum

Addiction Counselor
Houston, TX
Addiction & Substance Use Counseling

Sandra Kolapo, ARNP, FPMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Houston, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Jennifer Seegars, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
El Paso, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Ashley Sweeney, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
McKinney, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Elizabeth Uzoma, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Houston, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Jessica Wilson, MS, APRN-PMH

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Corpus Christi, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Maria Albrecht, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Round Rock, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Ozioma Anyakudo, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Houston, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Darrell Benko, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
El Paso, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Rebecca Blackwell, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Round Rock, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Patrick Allen Cortado, MSN FNP-BC PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Dallas, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Susan Crosby, APRN, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Abilene, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Stephen Denis, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Houston, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Fabian Escobar, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
El Paso, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Irmina Fisk, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Dallas, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Edith Funtong, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Austin, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Darlington Igbokwe, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mesquite, TX
Psychiatry & Medication Management

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Common signs

How ptsd & trauma is treated

Trauma-focused therapy

Evidence-based methods such as CPT, prolonged exposure, and EMDR help the brain process traumatic memories safely.

Medication support

Prescribers can help manage co-occurring depression, anxiety, or sleep problems that often accompany trauma.

Stabilization and skills

Grounding, sleep, and emotion-regulation skills create a stable base for deeper trauma work.

Which provider treats ptsd & trauma?

Look for a provider trained in trauma-focused, evidence-based therapies and experienced with your type of trauma. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can prescribe and manage medication, while therapists provide talk therapy such as CBT. Many people work with both.

How psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapists differ
PsychiatristPsychiatric nurse practitionerTherapist
Can prescribe medicationYesYesNo
Typical trainingMedical degree (MD or DO) plus a psychiatry residencyGraduate nursing degree (MSN or DNP) with psychiatric certificationMaster's or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, or social work
Primary focusDiagnosis and medication managementDiagnosis and medication managementTalk therapy and counseling
Often best forComplex or severe conditions and medication needsMedication management, frequently with shorter wait timesTalk therapy, coping skills, and ongoing support

Frequently asked questions

What is the most effective therapy for PTSD?

Trauma-focused, evidence-based therapies (cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure, and EMDR) are the most effective treatments for PTSD. They help the brain process traumatic memories safely.

Can PTSD be treated years after the trauma?

Yes. Trauma-focused therapy can be effective even when the event happened years or decades earlier. It is never too late to seek help and recover.

Do I need medication for PTSD?

Not always. Many people recover with trauma-focused therapy alone. Medication can help manage co-occurring depression, anxiety, or sleep problems, and your provider can advise whether it is right for you.

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