Healing Is Possible: PTSD Therapy in Houston, TX
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a distressing event. While the symptoms vary, the impact of PTSD is often long-lasting and disruptive, interfering with relationships, work, emotional stability, and everyday functioning. Emily Blessinger Counseling offers a chance for healing! I provide trauma-informed PTSD therapy in Houston, Texas, using evidence-based methods to guide lasting recovery.
What Is PTSD?
PTSD occurs when the brain struggles to store a traumatic experience as a past event. Instead, the trauma stays “active,” causing persistent reactions. This is your nervous system’s way of trying to protect you, even after the danger has passed. Common symptoms include:
- Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks
- Nightmares or sleep disturbances
- Hypervigilance or feeling constantly on edge
- Avoidance of people, places, or conversations related to the trauma
- Emotional numbness or detachment from others
- Mood swings, irritability, or panic attacks
PTSD can develop from many different events, including physical or sexual assault, a car accident, a natural disaster, medical trauma, pregnancy or birth complications, sudden loss of a loved one, childhood abuse or neglect, and an abusive relationship.
Therapy Approaches That Work for PTSD
One of the most effective PTSD treatments is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). This technique uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories, reducing emotional charge and allowing you to progress without being hijacked by the past. In addition to EMDR, I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and nervous system regulation tools to help you feel more grounded and in control.
Start Healing Today With PTSD Therapy
Living with PTSD can be exhausting. Let Emily Blessinger Counseling accompany you on this journey! Whether you prefer in-person sessions in Houston or want to connect virtually, I offer therapy that meets you where you are. Schedule a consultation today!