Trauma-Focused Therapy
Healing at a pace that feels safe.
Trauma can stay in the body and mind long after the event: nightmares, flashbacks, feeling on edge, avoiding reminders or feeling numb. Our trauma-focused therapy in Chicago and by telehealth across Illinois helps you process what happened safely, at a pace you control.
How we approach trauma
- Safety first: We start by building stability and coping skills before working through painful memories.
- Evidence-based methods: Trauma-focused CBT and related approaches shown to reduce PTSD symptoms.
- Medication support: When sleep, anxiety or mood symptoms are severe, medication can make therapy easier to engage in.
- Culturally aware care: Your background, identity and experiences shape how we work together.
Signs it may be time to reach out
- Nightmares, flashbacks or intrusive memories
- Feeling jumpy, on guard or easily startled
- Avoiding people, places or conversations that bring back the event
- Feeling numb, detached or unlike yourself since it happened
What happened to you is not who you are. Healing is possible, and you do not have to do it alone.
Getting started
Your first visit is a full evaluation with one of our psychiatric nurse practitioners. We listen to your story, review your history and current symptoms, and agree on a plan you understand before you leave. Visits are available in Chicago and by secure telehealth anywhere in Illinois, and follow-up appointments keep the plan on track as things change. You can request an appointment through our online booking page or call our office with any questions first.
Send Us a Message
Share what you would like help with and the best way to reach you. Our team will get back to you with clear next steps for scheduling, telehealth and what comes first.