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Trauma Therapy & PTSD Treatment · Longview, TX

You don't have to keep carrying what happened. Healing is possible.

Trauma changes how the nervous system works. It doesn't just go away on its own. At Renew, we use evidence-based trauma treatment — including EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, and trauma-informed individual therapy — to help you work through it rather than around it.

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70%
of adults have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime — and among teenagers, trauma exposure is rising (SAMHSA)
20%
of those who experience trauma develop PTSD. In teenagers, it frequently looks like behavior problems or anger rather than fear (National Center for PTSD)
Evidence-Based
approaches at Renew include EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, and trauma-informed therapy — matched to each client's needs and history

How trauma shows up — long after the event

You don't have to know if your experience "qualifies" as trauma. If you're still carrying it — if it's affecting your sleep, your relationships, your sense of safety — that's enough reason to call.

●Flashbacks or intrusive memories of past events
●Nightmares or significantly disrupted sleep
●Avoiding people, places, or situations that trigger memories
●Hypervigilance — never fully feeling safe or relaxed
●Emotional numbness or feeling detached from life
●Intense reactions to things that seem minor to others
●Difficulty trusting people or feeling safe in relationships
●Persistent shame, guilt, or self-blame about what happened
●Physical symptoms — nausea, headaches, tension — with no medical cause
●Anger or irritability that feels out of your control

Types of trauma we work with at Renew

Trauma comes in many forms. Our counselors are trained across a range of trauma presentations and match the approach to what each client needs.

Single-Incident Trauma

A specific event — accident, assault, medical emergency, witnessing violence — that created a stress response that hasn't resolved on its own.

Complex & Repeated Trauma

Ongoing abuse, neglect, or chronic exposure to threatening environments. Requires a longer runway to establish safety before processing can begin.

Developmental Trauma (Childhood)

Trauma that occurred during formative years, affecting attachment, identity, and emotional regulation. Often shows up in adulthood as relationship patterns or dysregulation.

PTSD in Teenagers

Teen PTSD often looks like behavior problems, anger, school avoidance, or social withdrawal — not the classic "fear" symptoms. Frequently misdiagnosed or dismissed.

Trauma + Grief

Loss that involved traumatic circumstances — sudden death, violence, suicide. Standard grief counseling isn't always enough when trauma is woven into the loss.

Trauma + Anxiety or Depression

Anxiety and depression are frequently rooted in unprocessed trauma. When talk therapy alone hasn't moved things, trauma-focused treatment often reaches what conversation couldn't.

EMDR Therapy is available at Renew

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is one of the most researched trauma treatments in the world — endorsed by the APA, WHO, VA, and more than 8 major health organizations worldwide. EMDR doesn't require detailed narration of traumatic events. Many clients who spent years in talk therapy find that EMDR moves things that conversation alone couldn't reach.

Learn about EMDR at Renew →

How getting started works

We know starting is hard. This process is designed to feel manageable, not overwhelming.

1

Free Fit Call

Call (903) 386-3824. Tell us what you're carrying. We'll help you determine the right level of care and whether Renew is the right fit.

2

We Match You

You're connected with the counselor whose training and style best fits your situation. Trauma treatment works best when the relationship feels safe — matching matters.

3

Safety First

The first phase of trauma therapy is always about stabilization — building the capacity to hold the work before we do it. We don't rush processing.

4

Ongoing Trauma Work

Using the approach matched to your needs — EMDR, TF-CBT, or trauma-informed therapy — we work through the material at your pace, with your counselor.

What happened to you wasn't your fault. What comes next can be different.

Trauma therapy isn't about reliving what happened. It's about helping your nervous system learn that the threat is over — so you can live in the present instead of the past.

The first step is a conversation. There's no pressure, no commitment, and no judgment on the Fit Call.

Related reading from our counselors

How Trauma Changes the Teen Brain →Trauma vs. Stress — What's the Difference? →

Common questions about trauma therapy at Renew

This is one of the most common things we hear, and it doesn't close the door. Our counselors are experienced with teenagers who are resistant or skeptical, and when a teen truly won't engage, we can start with you — parent coaching gives you tools and language that often shift the dynamic at home enough that the teen becomes willing. Call us and we'll talk through the best starting point.
Sessions at Renew range from $45–$115 depending on your counselor's credential level: $45 with a Master's-level counselor, $75 with an LPC-Associate, and $100 with a fully licensed counselor (LPC or LPC-S). Renew is self-pay — we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement and accept HSA/FSA cards. See our Fees page for the full rate card.
No. Some trauma treatment approaches, including EMDR, don't require you to narrate the events in detail. Even in approaches that involve more discussion, we never push you to go somewhere you're not ready to go. The goal is healing, and we build toward that at your pace.
It depends on the type and complexity of the trauma. Single-incident trauma often resolves more quickly than complex or repeated trauma. Most clients have a clearer picture of the timeline after a few sessions. We'll be honest with you about what to expect.
No — EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements or tapping) to help the brain process traumatic memories in a way that talk therapy often can't reach alone. It's been validated by the APA, WHO, the VA, and more than 8 major health organizations worldwide. Learn more on our EMDR page.
Yes. We work with teenagers and adults. Teen trauma often looks different than adult trauma — anger, school avoidance, or behavioral changes rather than classic PTSD symptoms. Our counselors are trained to recognize it and use approaches designed specifically for adolescents, with family involvement built in where helpful.
You don't have to decide whether it qualifies before calling. If you've been carrying something for a long time — if it's affecting your sleep, your relationships, or your sense of safety — that's enough reason to have a conversation. We'll help you figure out what's happening and what kind of support makes sense.

Related services

EMDR TherapyTrauma & PTSDGrief CounselingTeen CounselingIndividual CounselingParent CoachingTelehealth

You don't have to keep carrying what happened.

The free 15-minute Fit Call is the first step — a real conversation about what you're experiencing and whether Renew is the right fit.

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Serving East Texas: Longview · Tyler · Marshall · Kilgore · Hallsville · White Oak · Gilmer · Henderson  ·  Telehealth available across Texas

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Crisis support: Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · free, 24/7). Renew is an outpatient practice and is not a crisis resource. More crisis resources →