Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) therapists in College Station, TX
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Renew Restoration
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
I became a therapist because I understood, early on, what it felt like to keep moving when something underneath wasn't right. That experience shaped how I see people, not as problems to fix, but as individuals who adapted to what life asked of them.
For over seven years, I've worked with people who are capable, driven, and often very good at holding things together, while quietly carrying something heavier beneath the surface. Burnout. Disconnection. A persistent sense that the life they've built doesn't quite fit who they are anymore.
That's the work I care most about. Not just helping people feel better, but helping them understand themselves, the patterns, the adaptations, the survival strategies that made sense once and may be costing them now.
I wrote The Secret Life of Silent Suffering because I wanted to name what so many people experience but rarely say out loud. That same thread runs through everything I do: therapy, training, speaking, and education for other clinicians.
I believe healing is possible. Not as a return to who you were before, but as a gradual movement toward greater clarity, freedom, and alignment with who you actually are.
7 Years Experience
Online in College Station, TX (Online Only)
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Elizabeth Starnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, ATR-BC®, REAT
Reaching out for support often means something in your life feels too heavy to carry alone. You don’t have to navigate it by yourself. I offer a space that moves at your pace—without pressure or expectations—where you can begin to make sense of what you’re carrying.
I work with individuals navigating trauma and PTSD, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Together, we gently explore patterns shaped by past experiences and how they continue to show up in your thoughts, relationships, and sense of self. This work isn’t about forcing change—it’s about creating space for clarity, self-understanding, and a deeper sense of trust in yourself.
My approach integrates talk therapy with expressive arts therapy, grounded in specialized training in art therapy and intermodal expressive work. This means we actively use modalities such as visual journaling, storytelling, movement, and other forms of creative expression as part of the therapeutic process—not just talking about your experiences, but engaging with them in ways that support deeper understanding and change.
Clients often describe me as steady, down-to-earth, and genuine. I value creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and able to show up as you are.
11 Years Experience
Online in College Station, TX (Online Only)
CPT
Dr. Millie C. Astin
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and depressive disorders. My goal is to provide a warm and safe environment in which we can work toward your goals for recovery and healing. Working together, you can meet your goals and live a better life.
33 Years Experience
Online in College Station, TX (Online Only)
CPT
Amanda S. Vaught
Psychologist, PsyD
VHA- and Stanford-trained psychologist specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, burnout, and relationship challenges for individuals, couples, veterans, first responders, and healthcare professionals.
14 Years Experience
Online in College Station, TX (Online Only)
CPT
Vada Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
At Vada Counseling, all of our therapists are queer and/or trans, and we bring that lived experience into every session. We understand the realities you’re navigating, and you won't have to explain, defend, or translate your identity or experiences. Our work is grounded in liberation, cultural humility, and care that rejects pathologizing frameworks.
We focus on collaborative, transparent therapy where consent, autonomy, and shared power lead the way. Clients come to us when they want support that recognizes trauma, identity, and systemic harm without losing sight of individual strengths and self-determination. If you’re looking for care rooted in decolonizing and anti-carceral values, Vada Counseling offers a space where you can simply be, and be understood.
11 Years Experience
Online in College Station, TX
College Station is home to Texas A&M University, one of the largest universities in the United States by enrollment, and the city's identity and mental health landscape are defined almost entirely by Aggie culture—the intense school spirit, Corps of Cadets traditions, and the social and academic pressures of a large flagship university in a relatively isolated college town in the Brazos Valley. Texas A&M's student counseling services are a primary resource, but demand consistently outpaces capacity at a university of this scale, and private therapists in the Bryan-College Station area serve both student and community populations. The conservative character and Aggie culture's emphasis on strength and tradition can create barriers to mental health help-seeking, particularly for men and members of the Corps. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, academic pressure, identity development, anxiety, depression, and the social dynamics of a community where university affiliation shapes nearly every aspect of life.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) therapists in College Station, TX Statistics
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) therapists in College Station, TX average 12 years of experience and charge around $185 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Trauma and PTSD (94%), Anxiety or Fears (91%), and Depression (80%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$185
Accept insurance
57%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 66% |
Online Only |
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| 34% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 94% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Depression |
| 57% | Loss or Grief |
| 54% | Stress |
| 51% | Social Anxiety |
| 46% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 86% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 43% | Military / Veterans |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Black / African American |
| 34% | Men |