Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Houston
Last reviewed: October 2026
Trauma can come from a single event, like an accident or assault, or from long-term experiences such as childhood abuse or an unsafe relationship. Either way, trauma-focused therapy can help, and several methods have strong research behind them: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), EMDR and trauma-focused CBT for children.
Below are 10 Houston options, including two free or low-cost programs, in no particular order.
How we chose: independent practices, university programs and nonprofits in the Houston area whose own website has a dedicated trauma or PTSD page, that describe their approach, and that look active. No paid placements. Details come from each provider's website as of October 2026.
Houston trauma and PTSD providers
Restoring Hope Counseling
Champions, Montrose, Cypress
PTSD, assault, abuse and childhood trauma. EMDR, CPT, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, IFS, and play therapy with child-adapted EMDR. Children through adults and families. In person and telehealth. Some therapists take Cigna and Aetna; reduced-fee slots with associates and interns.
UTHealth Houston Trauma and Resilience Center
Texas Medical Center
A university program for PTSD and related depression, insomnia and substance use. Prolonged Exposure, CPT, Written Exposure Therapy and CBT for insomnia. Serves veterans, first responders, elder abuse survivors and survivors of all forms of trauma. Home-based telehealth. Some programs are reduced cost or free.
Hope and Resilience Trauma Therapy
Heights
Trauma, PTSD and abuse, including military and veteran issues. Accelerated Resolution Therapy, CBT, ACT and compassion-focused therapy; Christian counseling available. Individuals, couples and families. Self-pay. Led by a PhD, LPC-S.
Youngs Counseling
Cypress
Acute, chronic and complex trauma, including trauma tangled with grief or substance use. TF-CBT, Somatic Experiencing, CBT, ACT and neurofeedback. Children, teens, adults, couples and families. In person and online. Free 15-minute consult.
Modern Therapy
Heights
Single-event and complex or childhood trauma. EMDR, trauma-informed CBT, ACT and interpersonal therapy. In person and telehealth. Out-of-network, with reimbursement guidance.
Pear Tree Therapy
Heights
Childhood trauma, loss and abuse, using solution-focused and narrative approaches. Individuals, couples and families. In person and online. Self-pay with monthly superbills.
Resilient Mind Counseling and Coaching
Baytown (east Houston)
Childhood abuse, accidents, betrayal trauma and loss, using EMDR and trauma-informed CBT. Individuals and couples. A good option for the east side of the metro.
Eddins Counseling and Therapy Group
Montrose, Heights
Developmental, relational, complex and childhood trauma. CPT, EMDR, somatic therapy, brainspotting, NARM, TF-CBT and IFS. Adults, teens, children, couples and LGBTQ+ clients. In person and online.
Wilson Counseling
Bellaire
Complex PTSD, relational trauma, abuse, domestic violence, military PTSD, medical trauma and traumatic grief. CBT for trauma, TF-CBT for children and parents, exposure therapy and EMDR. In person and telehealth.
Houston Area Women's Center
Southeast Houston (nonprofit)
Free counseling for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse. Group counseling (some in Spanish), crisis counseling and advocacy. Adults, children 6 to 18, and non-offending caregivers.
What to look for in a trauma therapist
- Ask which trauma method they use. CPT, Prolonged Exposure, EMDR and TF-CBT (for kids) all have solid evidence. A trauma specialist should name one or more.
- Ask how they keep sessions safe. Good trauma therapy builds stability and coping skills before going into hard memories.
- Look for experience with your kind of trauma. Military, sexual assault, childhood abuse and medical trauma each have specialists.
- Know the free options. UTHealth's center and the Houston Area Women's Center offer care at reduced or no cost.
FAQ
CPT, Prolonged Exposure and EMDR are the most studied. The best one for you depends on your situation and what feels workable. A good therapist will explain the options.
No. Many people seek trauma therapy without a formal PTSD diagnosis.
Yes. The Houston Area Women's Center offers free counseling for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and UTHealth's Trauma and Resilience Center offers some programs at reduced or no cost.
Call 911. For domestic violence support, the Houston Area Women's Center runs a 24-hour hotline listed on its website. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
