Wendy Aporta - Trauma Therapist Network

I specialize in military and first responder families and couples. As a veteran and military spouse myself, I have unique insight and perspective on the challenges and stressors that they face. When I was in the Marines, I saw firsthand the damage that day-to-day military life and deployments wrought. I developed a passion for mental health during this time. When I left the Marines, I chose to continue to serve my country by serving my brothers and sisters in arms.
For me, helping those with traumatic experience is not just a job, it is a vocation. I am a perpetual student of trauma, constantly staying abreast of the latest research and treatments to provide the best possible options and outcomes for my clients. My most frequent modalities are Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Sand Tray Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). However, I am experienced in other modalities, including CBT, IFS, and SFBT, and utilize whatever is best for my client’s needs. I am proficient with clients experiencing PTSD and dissociative identity disorder.
Background:
• US Marines
• Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
• Mobile Crisis Response
• Suicide Hotline
• Certified Family Trauma Professional
• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
• CPT Provider

Educational Background:
BA Acting, Illinois State University 2001
BS Psychology, The Evergreen State College 2007
MA Psychology, emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Chapman University 2010
PhD Marriage and Family Therapy, National University, 2024

Memberships:
International Society for the Study of Traumatic Stress
American Academy of Experts on Traumatic Stress
Clinical Fellow, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

Awards:
Best of Plano, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2023 and 2024
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Meritorious Mast
Letter of Appreciation
Time Off Award
NAVSEA Meritorious Unit Commendation

Cost Per Session	$$$$
Insurance	Yes
State Licensed	Texas
Specialization	Abandonment Active Duty BDSM Birth Trauma (Parent) Childhood Emotional Neglect Childhood Trauma Childhood Traumatic Grief Children of Military Members Combat Trauma Complex PTSD Depersonalization/Derealization Developmental Trauma Dissociation Dissociative Disorders Dissociative Identity Disorder Emotional Abuse Emotional Neglect Firefighters First Responders Foster Care Gun Violence Survivors Healthcare Workers Helping Professionals Incest Infant Loss Intimate Partner Violence Kink Law Enforcement Legal Professionals LGBTQ+ Military Military Families Military Spouses Miscarriage Moral Injury Natural Disasters Panic Attacks Perinatal Mental Health Physical Abuse Physical Neglect Post-incarceration Prison Rape Relational Trauma Relationship Issues Self-Harming Behaviors Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault/Rape Stillbirth Suicidality Survivors of War Teachers Veterans
Types of Therapy	Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Behavioral Therapies Child Centered Play Therapy Cognitive Processing Therapy EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Eye Movement Integration Therapy Mindfulness Parts Work Sand Tray Solution Focused Therapies
Population Served	Adolescents Adults Adults in Midlife Geriatric Adults Teenagers Young Adults
Services	Adolescents Consultation Couples Families Individuals Supervision