What I Help With

Trauma & PTSD Counseling in Waco, TX

Healing at your own pace, in a space that feels safe and steady.

All specialties

Cambiare Counseling provides trauma and PTSD therapy in Waco, TX for adults and teens carrying the weight of difficult or frightening experiences. Whether the event was recent or long ago, counseling can help you feel safer in your body, quiet the symptoms, and move forward, always at a pace you control.

Service
Trauma & PTSD counseling
Provider
Deana Baker, M.A., LPC, LSOTP, LCDC-I
Format
In person in Waco · online video & phone across Texas
Ages
Adolescents 12+, teens & adults
Insurance
Most major plans accepted via Headway
Booking
(979) 270-2656 · by appointment

Trauma can show up as

How counseling can help

You set the pace, always. We begin by building a sense of safety and steadiness before ever touching the hard parts. From there, we gently work with how trauma lives in your thoughts, body, and relationships, using grounding skills and evidence-based approaches so the past loosens its grip on the present.

Trauma is not weakness, and healing is not about “getting over it.” It's about feeling whole and in control of your own story again. You'll be met with patience and zero judgment, exactly as you are.

What to expect

The first step is a calm conversation, no need to share details before you're ready. Sessions are by appointment in person in Waco or by secure video and phone across Texas, with most major insurance accepted through Headway.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between trauma and PTSD?

Trauma is the emotional response to a deeply distressing event. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a specific condition that can develop afterward, with symptoms like flashbacks, avoidance, and feeling constantly on guard that last for weeks or months. Counseling helps with both, whether or not you meet the formal criteria for PTSD.

Will I have to talk about the trauma in detail?

Not until you're ready, and never before we've built a foundation of safety and coping skills. Healing doesn't require reliving every detail. We move at a pace you control, and you're always in charge of what you share.

Can trauma therapy help with something that happened years ago?

Yes. Trauma doesn't have an expiration date, and it's common for past experiences to surface later in life. Counseling can help even when the event was long ago, it's never too late to feel steadier and more at peace.

Do you offer trauma counseling online in Texas?

Yes. Trauma-focused sessions are available in person in Waco and by secure video or phone anywhere in Texas, whichever feels safer and more comfortable for you.

Is what I share kept private?

Yes. Sessions are confidential within the limits of the law, and many people find that having a safe, private place to be heard is itself an important part of healing.

Let's chat

When you're ready, the door is open. Reach out for a gentle first conversation.