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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a trauma can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Aetna, Ambetter by Superior Health Plan, APEX Memorial Hermann, +37 more
Military / Veteran, Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Anger, Stress, +5 more

I am here to assist with all of your counseling needs.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Aetna, Ambetter by Superior Health Plan, APEX Memorial Hermann, +23 more
Coping Skills, Stress, Sexual Abuse, Life Transition, Anxiety, +2 more

I take a holistic, eclectic approach to mental health by adapting to the needs of each individual.

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Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, United Healthcare | Optum, +2 more
Coping Skills, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum / Pregnancy, Life Transition, +4 more

As a therapist trained in EMDR, I am passionate about helping clients heal from trauma and begin to imagine enjoying life in a new way.

Starting Trauma therapy

What is trauma therapy?

Trauma therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on treating the psychological impact of traumatic events on individuals. Trauma therapy helps people process and heal from their trauma by guiding them through their trauma in a compassionate and supportive way, allowing clients to feel the full scope of what happened to them and eventually move on from the event(s). This process helps people who have experienced trauma find ways to feel safe in their lives.

How does trauma therapy work?

Trauma therapy will often require individuals to walk through their experiences in a controlled and compassionate setting (unless the client has a dissociative disorder) so that they can fully process the event, an activity that will allow them to move on from what happened and feel safe again. Thriveworks Cedar Park therapists will also help clients learn healthy coping mechanisms to deal with their symptoms outside of therapy.

Is trauma therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks trauma counseling in Cedar Park, TX is conducted both in person and online through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does trauma therapy last?

If an individual is working through a single event that occurred during adulthood, they may only need a few months of treatment. However, in instances of childhood trauma or repeated traumatic events, therapy may continue over the course of years. Trauma therapy usually ends when the client believes they have met their therapeutic goals, however long that takes to occur. Thriveworks therapists in Cedar Park, TX will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.

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Trauma Therapy in Cedar Park, TX—Counselors

When people live through trauma of any kind, it can be difficult to speak about the horror they have experienced. Sebastian and many others understand the challenge, but they also understand the many benefits of opening up about what happened. If you have experienced trauma, know that it is okay to talk about what has happened to you.

Skilled therapists understand the toll that trauma takes, but they also know that incredible healing and growth can come from incredible difficulty. Trauma therapy has helped many people find the healing from trauma that they need and deserve. If you think you could benefit, reach out to Thriveworks Cedar Park to schedule your first trauma therapy appointment. We have helped many clients come to understand what has happened to them and how to find their own healing path.

Trauma and PTSD

Everyone responds to trauma differently. For many, the traumatic event does not end when they are returned to safety. The feelings and memories of the event can continue. Not everyone will develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, but there are certain risk factors that make it more likely. One important thing to know is that PTSD has nothing to do with whether a person is strong or weak. The risk factors for experiencing trauma and developing PTSD are often not in a person’s control. Those risk factors include:

  • Living through a long-lasting or acute trauma.
  • How an individual’s brain regulates hormones that help them respond to danger and stress.
  • Genetics, especially a family history of anxiety or depression.
  • Other traumas an individual has experienced, especially childhood abuse.
  • Temperament that an individual inherits.
  • Having employment where trauma exposure is a possibility: medical professional, military service, first responder, et cetera.
  • A history of substance abuse.
  • Inadequate support from one’s community, friends, and family.

Trauma can come in any number of forms. A few common ways that people experience trauma are combat exposure, physical assault, sexual violence, receiving a terminal medical diagnosis, childhood abuse (sexual, emotional, and/or physical), living through an accident (car wreck, fire, et cetera), being bullied or threatened, and more.

PTSD Symptoms

At any moment, people with PTSD can relive the event—feeling the same panic, fear, and horror as if the trauma were happening again. Reliving the trauma may look like…

  1. Experiencing night terrors and nightmares about the event.
  2. Having a flashback—a feeling as if they are re-living the event.
  3. Living with triggers: things they see, hear, or smell that remind people of the trauma.

PTSD may also look like someone who completely reorganizes their life to avoid any reminders of the trauma. Unfortunately, in doing so, people may avoid hard feelings, but they also may isolate themselves. This may look like…

  1. Avoiding crowds because they can feel dangerous.
  2. If the trauma occurred in a car, refusing to drive oneself anywhere or ride in a vehicle.
  3. Not watching the news, movies, or TV shows.

Trauma can negatively impact an individual’s feelings and thoughts about themselves, the world, and the event itself. For example, an individual may…

  1. Stop trusting other people—event those who are trustworthy.
  2. Refuse to speak about the event.
  3. Come to see the world as a hostile and dangerous place.

Trauma can leave people in a state of hyperarousal. That is, they may never be able to relax, but instead, they are always on the look out. They may have…

  1. Trouble sleeping.
  2. Trouble concentrating.
  3. A quick startle-reflex when they are surprised or hear a loud noise.

Scheduling an Appointment at Thriveworks Cedar Park

If you have lived through a traumatic event, Thriveworks Cedar Park wants you to know that you are not alone. It is okay to talk about what happened to you. That is why we offer therapy for trauma. When you call our office, you may be meeting with a therapist within the week. Plus, we offer evening and weekend sessions, and we accept most major insurances.

Let’s get started on a healing journey. Call Thriveworks Cedar Park today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Cedar Park therapists and counselors accept 42 insurance plans

  • APEX Memorial Hermann

  • ARIA | Covenant Management Systems

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Buist Byars and Taylor (Employers Health Network)

  • Christus Health Plan Exchange

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Self-pay costs at Cedar Park
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.7 Learn about verified reviews
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I have been working with Dr. Covey for almost 6 months now and she has been excellent. I feel like I am heard and understood even when I have a hard time expressing things myself and putting thoughts into words. Having someone who can actually listen and provide the resources to assist myself with past trauma and current challenges has been a life changer.
Read more I have been working with Dr. Covey for almost 6 months now and she has been excellent. I feel like I am heard and understood even when I have a hard time expressing things myself and putting thoughts into words. Having someone who can actually listen and provide the resources to assist myself with past trauma and current challenges has been a life changer.
Merissa Oct 2024
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★★☆☆☆
This is prior to being seen so this is strictly based on first impressions upon entering the building. The waiting area is nice but undefined as to where one should go nor any indications as to what is needed to be done. No one was there to greet us nor was there any desk or window to suggest someone would. We looked for the therapist's office but no doors had any identification to point us in the right direction. At this point we're at the mercy of the clock alerting the therapist to seek us out in the waiting area in order to be seen. Not the best first impression. I will update this review if and when we are seen.
Read more This is prior to being seen so this is strictly based on first impressions upon entering the building. The waiting area is nice but undefined as to where one should go nor any indications as to what is needed to be done. No one was there to greet us nor was there any desk or window to suggest someone would. We looked for the therapist's office but no doors had any identification to point us in the right direction. At this point we're at the mercy of the clock alerting the therapist to seek us out in the waiting area in order to be seen. Not the best first impression. I will update this review if and when we are seen.
Mandy Sep 2024
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★★★★★
It was great
Sharon Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Easy and convenient to book according to my schedule. I feel like I'm learning and making progress with Mrs. Antoine. She is extremely kind and empathetic. I would recommend a friend to Thriveworks because of my experience with her.
Read more Easy and convenient to book according to my schedule. I feel like I'm learning and making progress with Mrs. Antoine. She is extremely kind and empathetic. I would recommend a friend to Thriveworks because of my experience with her.
Aryanna Feb 2024
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Dr Stow is a true professional and I respect his assessment and knowledge.
Paul Feb 2024
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Thriveworks is a great platform and easy to use
Alyssa Feb 2024
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Always on time and service is great, I am happy with the service that I am receiving.
Victor Feb 2024
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★★★★
Well I am happy with the therapist just have a few appointments but was a very good experience.
Read more Well I am happy with the therapist just have a few appointments but was a very good experience.
Jose Feb 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cedar Park is located on Cypress Creek Road near S Bell Blvd and Cluck Creek Estates. We share a building with Pediatrician Christopher Ng and Pure Innate CBD.

Phone number

(512) 975-2978

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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