Trauma Therapy in Chicago
Therapy for Trauma
Getting yourself into therapy is one of the best things you can do for yourself
“Unlike simple stress, trauma changes your view of your life and yourself. It shatters your most basic assumptions about yourself and your world — “Life is good,” “I’m safe,” “People are kind,” “I can trust others,” “The future is likely to be good” — and replaces them with feelings like “The world is dangerous,” “I can’t win,” “I can’t trust other people,” or “There’s no hope.”
― Mark Goulston MD
Treatment for trauma, PTSD & C-PTSD
If you've experienced trauma, seeking support can be a crucial step towards healing and reclaiming your life.
Our online therapy service offers advanced resources to support individuals in their journey toward healing from trauma. Whether you're struggling with PTSD, C-PTSD, or other trauma-related issues, we are here to provide compassionate guidance and evidence-based treatments tailored to your unique needs.
Through online therapy, you can access professional support from the comfort and privacy of your own home, allowing you to take control of your healing journey at your own pace. You don't have to face your challenges alone. Take the first step towards a brighter future by reaching us for online therapy today.
We welcome individuals of all genders, religions, races, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds to work with us.
Our Trauma Treatment
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Trauma-informed and Culturally Sensitive Individual Therapy
We offer a therapeutic approach that recognizes the impact of trauma on an individual's mental health while also respecting and considering their cultural background, beliefs, and experiences. This approach involves providing therapy in a manner that is sensitive to past trauma, creating a safe and supportive environment, and acknowledging the cultural factors that can influence an individual's well-being. Our goal is to provide effective and respectful mental health support while honoring the client's unique experiences and cultural context.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Decentralization Reprocessing) Therapy
EMDR therapy is a structured protocol-based psychotherapy approach designed to help individuals process and alleviate distressing memories and symptoms, particularly those related to trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It involves guided bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, to facilitate the reprocessing of traumatic experiences and the reduction of associated emotional distress.
The following two videos explain how EMDR works:
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IFS (Internal Family System)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is effective for trauma recovery because it helps individuals identify and address the various sub-personalities or "parts" within themselves that may have been affected by trauma, enabling them to heal and reintegrate these parts. This approach fosters greater self-compassion and resilience, supporting the individual in processing and overcoming traumatic experiences. Moreover, It helps individuals build long-term coping resources for emotional stability and regain a sense of control in their lives.
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Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is one of the practical applications of Polyvagal Theory. It is a five-hour therapeutic listening intervention designed to support the client's emotional regulation and neuroception (i.e., their sense of safety), while also reducing auditory sensitivity. The SSP can help reduce emotional reactivity, enabling individuals to respond more calmly and effectively to challenging situations. Additionally, the auditory stimulation used in the SSP aims to calm the nervous system and alleviate feelings of stress and anxiety.
Trauma and the nervous system (9min)
** Currently, we are only offering private pay option for individuals who are seeking SSP treatment exclusively at this time.
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Relational therapy for Trauma & PTSD
Relational therapy (RT) takes into account the client's past and current relationships, cultural, gender, racial, social, sexual, and economic background. Through the lens of RT, individuals with a history of trauma have the opportunity to explore healthy boundaries and develop secure attachments in the therapeutic relationship. Therapy allows individuals to practice effective communication and repair relationship ruptures in non-toxic ways.
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Group Therapy
New group information is coming soon
Let’s Connect
Trauma Therapy Chicago LLC offers online therapy services to those looking to recover from trauma history.
If you are ready to take the next step or ask questions to figure out if we are a good fit, connect with us via below.
A limited number of sliding scale options are available to people who may be qualified.
Do you plan to use an insurance plan for your future visits?
Currently, we are in the network with the following insurance plans:
BCBSIL PPO and Blue Choice Option
TriCare Prime; only TriCare Select Members
OPTUM commercial plans; which include United Healthcare General, Illinois Exchange, and Oscar Health Plan.
Humana Military
Under the No Surprise Act, especially in Section 2799B-B of the Public Health Service Act, healthcare providers are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in an insurance of the best estimate of the potential medical expenses, and services, including psychotherapy services.
Clients have the right to obtain a Good Faith Estimate for the expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
You can request your therapist, and any other provider you choose, supplies a Good Faith Estimate before you scheduled an appointment.
If you received a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right a Good Faith Estimate, visit
https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises or click the button below.