Trauma Therapy in Chicago
Specialized trauma therapy using evidence-based approaches like TF-CBT to help you heal from PTSD, complex trauma, and traumatic experiences. Bilingual and culturally sensitive care.
Understanding Trauma & PTSD
What is Trauma?
Trauma occurs when you experience or witness events that are overwhelming, threatening, or outside your normal range of experience. These events can have lasting effects on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Trauma is not about what happened to you, but about how your nervous system responded to what happened. Everyone's response to trauma is unique and valid.
"Trauma is not what happens to you. Trauma is what happens inside you as a result of what happened to you." - Dr. Gabor Maté
Common Trauma Symptoms
Re-experiencing
Avoidance
Hyperarousal
Negative Thoughts
Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment
Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Gold standard evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD, helping clients process traumatic experiences safely and effectively.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Helps clients challenge and modify unhelpful beliefs related to trauma while processing the traumatic event.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Gradual, controlled exposure to trauma-related memories and situations to reduce avoidance and fear.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization)
Bilateral stimulation therapy that helps the brain process and integrate traumatic memories naturally.
Types of Trauma I Treat
Culturally Sensitive Trauma Care
Bilingual Trauma Therapy
Trauma processing in your native language (English/Spanish) for deeper emotional access and healing.
Cultural Sensitivity
Understanding how cultural background influences trauma experience, expression, and healing.
Community Context
Addressing collective trauma, discrimination, and community-level healing approaches.
Safe Space
Creating a culturally affirming environment free from judgment and re-traumatization.
Your Trauma Healing Journey
Safety & Stabilization
Building coping skills, establishing safety, and preparing for trauma processing.
Processing & Integration
Safely processing traumatic memories using evidence-based techniques.
Growth & Recovery
Building resilience, post-traumatic growth, and creating a meaningful life.
Trauma Therapy Investment
Session Fees
- Trauma Therapy (50 minutes)$150
- EMDR Sessions (60-90 minutes)$175-225
- Initial ConsultationFree (15 minutes)
Payment & Support
- • Flexible payment options available
- • HSA/FSA accepted
- • Sliding scale for financial hardship
- • Trauma-informed billing practices
- • No surprise fees or hidden costs
Crisis Resources
24/7 Crisis Support
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Local Chicago Resources
- C4 Crisis Line: 1-773-769-0205
- Illinois Crisis Helpline: 1-866-359-7953
- Emergency: Call 911
- Mobile Crisis Response: Available 24/7
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
Trauma doesn't have to define your story. With evidence-based trauma therapy, you can heal, grow, and reclaim your life. Take the first brave step today.