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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.

Washington Park of Chicago, IL Trauma Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Madison Skerritt
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build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.


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Together, we will:

build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.

Something to know about my approach is:

I approach therapy through a non-pathologizing, trauma-informed, and harm reduction lens and understand that the client is the expert of their own experience. I view the clinical relationship as a tool for healing.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Pain
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Identity
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Polyamory
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Queer
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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Michael Bruner
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make sense of your experience and use your existing strength to build resilience and thrive in adversity.


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Together, we will:

make sense of your experience and use your existing strength to build resilience and thrive in adversity.

Something to know about my approach is:

it's relationally-based. I believe therapy is not effective unless the client has a good relationship with his/her/their therapist, so I will really take the time to build trust and communication with you. I strive to be encouraging and authentic.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
  • Men
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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Krystal Smith
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I am fully committed to listen and offer my best professional practices to help you increase supports, utilize strengths, navigate complex barriers, and increase self-esteem to achieve the peace and joy in life that you deserve.


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I am fully committed to listen and offer my best professional practices to help you increase supports, utilize strengths, navigate complex barriers, and increase self-esteem to achieve the peace and joy in life that you deserve.

Something to know about my approach is:

I have experience leading clients through issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, divorce, and life transitions through the use of Person-centered, Existential-humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment, and Dialectical Behavior therapies.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger Management
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Grief
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Alina Trinidad
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Confront challenges and learn from the past to improve your present and future.


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Confront challenges and learn from the past to improve your present and future.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am just as committed to the therapy process as my clients are.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Cultural Trauma
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Manic Depression
  • Medical Trauma
  • Mild Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Religious Trauma
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Patricia Nolan
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I can help you pay attention to things you may not know or have not noticed. We will explore what may be hidden or overwhelming, and look at the complicated emotions impacting your life. Working together, we will explore new ways of being yourself.


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Together, we will:

I can help you pay attention to things you may not know or have not noticed. We will explore what may be hidden or overwhelming, and look at the complicated emotions impacting your life. Working together, we will explore new ways of being yourself.

Something to know about my approach is:

I invite you to talk about your emotions and experiences and the challenges involved in recovering from trauma. We will navigate the intricacies of your healing process and develop a new sense of possibility and hope. Your story matters.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Family of Origin
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Trauma
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