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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 Oak Lawn, the suburbs of Oak Lawn, other nearby places such as Oak Park, Berwyn, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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.

Oak Lawn, IL Trauma Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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SAMANTHA VANDERPLOW
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I am overwhelmingly passionate about helping find the change in life that radiates and reflects what we want and who we want to be. Sometimes we get stuck within our own head, our past, our traumas or wants and we can change that.


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I am overwhelmingly passionate about helping find the change in life that radiates and reflects what we want and who we want to be. Sometimes we get stuck within our own head, our past, our traumas or wants and we can change that.

Something to know about my approach is:

When working with me, individuals can anticipate a supportive and collaborative partnership with a touch of individuality and quirkiness.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
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Map in Montgomery, Illinois for SAMANTHA VANDERPLOW therapy location.
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Linda Potter
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Uncover the strategies that no longer work for you to achieve your full potential. We will work together to find your balance, to understand more fully your relationships, yourself and how you manage in the environments around you.


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Uncover the strategies that no longer work for you to achieve your full potential. We will work together to find your balance, to understand more fully your relationships, yourself and how you manage in the environments around you.

Something to know about my approach is:

I have a gentle but honest approach to my feedback using my years of experience as a therapist to assist you in your own personal growth toward clarity and balance. I use an eclectic array of approaches to reach your goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Trauma
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Saima Shaik
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Many of my clients are the children of immigrants, like myself. I enjoy helping people explore their own culture and gaining a better sense of their values. I understand how cultural issues can impact mental health and I have ways to help.


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Many of my clients are the children of immigrants, like myself. I enjoy helping people explore their own culture and gaining a better sense of their values. I understand how cultural issues can impact mental health and I have ways to help.

Something to know about my approach is:

I enjoy using active techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but I also enjoy using techniques aimed at helping you increase your awareness and acceptance, such as mindfulness. I am practicing under supervision by Rebecca Fitzgerald, LCPC.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Family Trauma
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Adjustment
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Muslims
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • South Asians
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Map in Riverside, Illinois for Saima Shaik therapy location.
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Dr. Kelly McAleer
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Cut through all the noise in your head and find your inner empathy and self-compassion. I know they exist because you give that caring voice to everyone else in your life. You deserve to experience kindness from within. Let’s start your journey…


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Together, we will:

Cut through all the noise in your head and find your inner empathy and self-compassion. I know they exist because you give that caring voice to everyone else in your life. You deserve to experience kindness from within. Let’s start your journey…

Something to know about my approach is:

I am open-minded and progressive, intent on helping all clients feel comfortable and get the most out of the therapy process. Therapy should be a safe, non-judgmental space for all and I strive to make that a priority in our therapeutic relationship.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Communication Skills
  • Complex Trauma
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Feelings of Not Being Good Enough
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Gender Affirmative Surgery Letters
  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Transition
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Skills
  • Self-Compassion
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Tracey Pearson-Heaney
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We can learn to rise above our past or present difficulties. We can explore how anxiety, depression and childhood trauma keep us from living a physically and mentally healthy life. The goal is to learn skills enabling us to enjoy our lives.


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We can learn to rise above our past or present difficulties. We can explore how anxiety, depression and childhood trauma keep us from living a physically and mentally healthy life. The goal is to learn skills enabling us to enjoy our lives.

Something to know about my approach is:

While I use several therapeutic approaches like CBT, EMDR and mindfulness therapies. My overall style is person centered. This means each person will be treated individually, based on their own unique therapy needs.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma
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Tracey Pearson-Heaney remote and phone therapy in Illinois, Missouri