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Everyone deals with traumatic events and experiences at some point, but that doesn’t make them any easier to deal with. Sometimes we can process trauma and get on with our lives, and other times it just becomes too much to bear.

This is where trauma therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Chicago, Ashburn, Austin, Belmont Craigin, or even Bucktown, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Do You Need a Trauma Therapist?

Are you on the fence regarding whether you should see a trauma therapist? This section will help you decide.

If you’ve dealt with a traumatic event (a death, rape, natural disaster, war, etc.), a therapist may be able to help you if you are experiencing any of the following signs of psychological trauma:

  • Recurring memories of the traumatic event
  • Nightmares
  • Anger and irritability
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Recurring headaches
  • Depression

Read this article to learn more about how to heal from trauma.

Take Action: Get Trauma Therapy Today

A professional therapist or counselor can assist you in unpacking your feelings about the event and teach you proven techniques to help you heal. With Mental Health Match, you can find a therapist who specializes in helping people move forward after trauma. Use our therapist matching tool to get started.

Gold Coast of Chicago, IL Trauma Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Stefanie Cobb
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Explore the interplay of past and present experiences, align the mind and body, harness radical self-compassion, and aim to live authentically in the here and now.


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Together, we will:

Explore the interplay of past and present experiences, align the mind and body, harness radical self-compassion, and aim to live authentically in the here and now.

Something to know about my approach is:

I take a holistic and relational approach, grounded in the belief that healing necessitates connecting to the mind and body. During sessions, I gently encourage clients to practice embodiment by getting curious about their internal experiences.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Body Image
  • Boundaries
  • Codependency
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Disenfranchised Grief
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Infertility
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Transitions
  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Neurodivergence
  • Parenting
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Reproductive Health
  • Shame
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Womxn's Health
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Bill Singerman
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Explore and ease anxiety, depression, distressing thoughts and unhelpful behaviors, stress, confusion regarding self-identity, and/or past trauma/s.


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Explore and ease anxiety, depression, distressing thoughts and unhelpful behaviors, stress, confusion regarding self-identity, and/or past trauma/s.

Something to know about my approach is:

The foundation of my work is psychodynamic. This means that the factors and experiences that have led to where you find yourself at this time are explored and processed. Additionally, I make use of mindfulness and behavioral modalities, when helpful.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Feeling Stuck
  • Life Transitions
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
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Stephanie Willis
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Together, we'll explore thoughts & feelings, cultivate self-awareness, develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen communication & relationships, promote healing & growth. Safe, non-judgmental space to empower your journey towards mental well-being


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Together, we'll explore thoughts & feelings, cultivate self-awareness, develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen communication & relationships, promote healing & growth. Safe, non-judgmental space to empower your journey towards mental well-being

Something to know about my approach is:

My experience in the Chicago-land area included work in Non-Profits, Hospitals, & Wilderness Programs before establishing WillisCC. I specialized with high risk adolescents addressing self-injury, gang involvement and drug use.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Co-Parenting
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Financial Stress
  • Grief
  • High Anxiety
  • Loving Someone with a Mental Health Disorder
  • Parenting
  • Racial Trauma
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Women Veterans
  • Young Women
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Susan Close
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Together, we will explore your challenges, empowering you to embrace your strengths and values. I'll guide you towards resilience and deeper connections on your journey of self-discovery and healing.


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Together, we will explore your challenges, empowering you to embrace your strengths and values. I'll guide you towards resilience and deeper connections on your journey of self-discovery and healing.

Something to know about my approach is:

I empower clients, providing tools from the start. For instance, with couples, I use The Gottman Method to strengthen connection & communication, and for those recovering from trauma, I employ EMDR, promoting healing through bilateral stimulation.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Marriage
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
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Alexandra Garcia
Together, we will:

Develop a warm and safe therapeutic environment that will be a space for you process feelings and develop new coping skills. This is a space for self-exploration where you can practice cultivating present-moment awareness and self-compassion.


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Together, we will:

Develop a warm and safe therapeutic environment that will be a space for you process feelings and develop new coping skills. This is a space for self-exploration where you can practice cultivating present-moment awareness and self-compassion.

Something to know about my approach is:

I work to differentiate my therapeutic approach based on the client's needs. This includes using a variety of modalities such as Dialectical Behavioral, Cognitive behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and humanistic therapies.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Children of Parents With Substance Use Disorders
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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